5 Beauty Tips to Look Your Absolute Best!

Most women want to look their best, which means making daily decisions about makeup, hair, nails, and outfits—the list goes on. Exhausting, right? As a professional makeup artist, it is my duty to help women in at least one area—the face.

Why Women Wear Make-up
Being in this industry for more than a decade, many women have shared with me that they want to master their own makeup for various reasons such as:

A) Visiting a professional multiple times a week can be costly and time-consuming
B) Mastering different makeup looks for various occasions is a must
C) Enhancing their look may include covering specific skin concerns

… just to name a few—and I can relate!

Interestingly, a YouGov survey conducted in 2023 found that 49% of women wear makeup to boost their confidence, 45% for special occasions, 34% to enhance certain features, 30% to cover blemishes, 26% for self-expression, and 25% to hide signs of aging. These findings highlight why learning makeup techniques is not just about aesthetics but also about empowerment and personal expression.

I can say with certainty that beauty is subjective and personal. So, it is important to learn how to take care of our skin before we put makeup on:

1. Maintain a morning and nighttime skincare routine: Our skin is our first foundation, making proper skincare essential. Regardless of skin type, maintaining both routine is crucial for a healthy, radiant skin. Key ingredients to look for include retinol for renewal, hydrating creams for moisture, and vitamin-infused oils and cleansers to nourish and protect the skin.

2. Hydrate. Did you know that oily skin may actually be a sign of dehydration? When the skin is severely dehydrated, it produces excess oil. Of course, that’s just one factor, but it’s often overlooked because people assume oily skin is purely genetic when, in reality, it could be due to their skincare routine or the products they use.

3. Drink water as much as possible daily, and don’t skip your vitamins. Note that vitamins don’t typically interact with medications, such as Vitamin C, Vitamin D, and certain multivitamins but if you take medication or want to be extra cautious, make sure to consult your physician before committing to taking vitamins to avoid contraindication.

4. Now, for my favorite beauty tip—drumroll… Sleep! Ideally, we’d all love to get 8–10 hours of sleep per night, but if that isn’t possible, aim for at least 6–8 hours. Science shows that sleep activates healing and restoration, which directly influences your physical appearance. Amazing, right?

5. My final beauty tip for looking your absolute best? Be beautiful on the inside. There is nothing more stunning than a kind heart. Take time to give a kind word, help those in need, be a listening ear to a friend, or give free hugs! 😊

Remember, beauty is beyond skin-deep. So, take care of yours, inside and out!

YouGov. (2023, June). Why do American women wear makeup? YouGov. https://today.yougov.com/society/articles/48130-why-american-women-wear-makeup-poll

Alexis of A1Artistry is a professional makeup artist with 10+ years of experience in many different areas of makeup. A1Artistry’s work has been featured in photoshoots, video shoots, weddings/events, magazines, billboards, and even in local & national TV productions.

In 2023, Alexis worked on the Usher “My Way” Production, as the official makeup artist for the dancers in his show. Apart from being a professional MUA, Alexis is an entrepreneur who has launched a luxury 3D mink lash line—thriving in this field for almost 8 years now.

Truly, Alexis is passionate about beauty, entrepreneurship, and helping people find their beauty inside and out!

Visit https://a1artistry.com to find out more about Alexis’ A1artistry products and services.