AUGUST 19, 2019 Star 47
ROUTINE
MANDY
MOORE
- Make Sure to Mask
Most of us live busy lives, but self-care plays an important part
in how youthful we look and feel. McLeod-Valentine makes
masking one of his top priorities. “I’m a big fan of doing a
purifying mask once a week,” he notes of his regular ritual.
“It helps remove all the dead cells and cleans out the pores so
we can have healthy skin function. That’s the goal, after all.”
Boscia Luminizing Black Mask, $34, sephora.com
6. Repair Skin
While You Sleep
Our bodies go into rest and recovery mode when
we sleep. “Using products rich in vitamin A [like
retinol], antioxidants and collagen peptides at
night works with our circadian rhythm to repair
daytime damage and boost the skin’s ability to
protect and renew itself,” says McLeod-Valentine.
Pixi Skintreats Overnight Retinol Oil, $24,
pixibeauty.com
- Shop Smart
Beauty consumers are more educated about skincare than they’ve
ever been. Still, some ingredient lists can be harder to decipher
than hieroglyphics. When it comes to shopping for new products,
McLeod-Valentine offers these easy tips:
- SET A GOAL
Start by figuring out what your skin needs. Do you want to get rid of
your wrinkles? Minimize sunspots? Banish under-eye bags? Knowing
what the goal is will help guide your search.
- DO SOME INVESTIGATING
With new, powerful ingredients being introduced every day, like
bakuchiol, the natural alternative to retinol, you may need to go
online to familiarize yourself with the latest options to target the
issue you want to address. Then narrow down your specific needs and
choose the best formula containing the ingredient that’s right for you.
- CHECK OUT WHAT THE PROS USE
Given the number of products on the market, shopping for skincare
can be overwhelming. When in doubt, look at the lines sold at
your dermatologist’s office, advises McLeod-Valentine. “Those are
generally the products that deliver quantifiable results.”
Celeb aesthetician
Lord Gavin
McLeod-Valentine
shares seven easy
ways to refresh your
skincare regimen.
