Ready, Set, Glow
But first, skincare!
It may be hard to find that perfect routine for you. Be it with all the varying skin types and millions of products out there said to produce the best results, finding those staple products for your daily routine can be tricky. Where one product may strip, the other may make you feel oily. It can all become very frustrating. However, something to note is that finding the products that compliment not only your skin type, but YOU, takes time but can absolutely be done! VCFS exec is back again, but this time, with some skin care tips in order to help you achieve your unique and gorgeous natural glow.
Raj Brar // Portfolio Photography
Kiehl's Midnight Recovery Concentrate and Eye Cream
“The duo really helps my skin feel soft and rejuvenated by the morning! It also helps create a consistent nightly routine so that my mind knows it's time for bed and I can sleep properly. I also like knowing that I'm taking care of my skin and it'll pay off in the future!”
Mikayla Bergamin // Editor/Stage Manager
Caudalie Beauty Elixir
“The Caudalie Beauty Elixir has been one of my staple products for a couple years now! The product delivers a soft and luxurious smell that puts my mind at ease and feels so refreshing. With or without makeup, it enhances my everyday glow! I use this product at night, after my morning cleanser, at 3pm, whenever! It can be used anytime and trust me when I say, it won’t let you down.”
Adam Oaknine // Head of Makeup
As our head of makeup, Adam was kind enough to send over some lovely skincare tips that are useful everyday, and especially in quarantine!
Tip #1: Wash your face IN THE SHOWER! This tip has changed my life. The reason for this is that when you're standing in the steamy warm air in the shower, your pores are as open as possible, allowing for you to really deep clean them! Washing your face in the sink with cold water doesn't open your pores, so none of your skincare can penetrate into your pores to actually work and be effective. I use the CeraVe hydrating cleanser.
Tip #2: Apply your serums and moisturizers right when you get out of the shower. This is pretty much the same tip as tip # 1, but I think it's so important. Again, this tip is helpful because right when you get out of the shower, your pores are open and ready to absorb your skincare, allowing for the products to actually do what you want them to do!
Tip #3: Use a chemical exfoliator once a week. I've achieved smooth, clear, glowing skin primarily because of my exfoliation routine. Using a chemical exfoliant isn't rough on the skin (like a physical exfoliant is), and so it's great for people with sensitive skin. Using chemical exfoliators like peels and acids are the best to slough off the dead skin and reveal baby soft glowing skin! I recommend products from @deciem's skincare line!
Tip #4: Multi-masking! I use multiple different face masks for different purposes at least a couple times a week, but I also do a special thing called multi-masking. It's where you apply different face masks to different parts of your face all at the same time. This is super effective because different parts of your face require different treatments. In my t-zone (nose, chin, cheeks, middle of forehead + where you get oily), I apply a clay mask. For masks for the t-zone / for oily, acne prone skin, I would recommend the Aztec Secret Indian Healing Clay Mask (it's INCREDIBLE), and for the rest of the face / dry skin, I would recommend @tatcha masks for hydration and @neostrata’s chemical exfoliants.
Amanda Rankin // Head of Music
Tea Tree Oil
“My glow comes from my tea tree oil! Using it as a spot treatment on blemishes works wonders and doesn’t dry out your skin, plus it’s cheap and lasts forever! It definitely helps me achieve my natural glow and doesn’t drain my bank account, so it’s a win win!”
Carly Baldachin // Assistant Stage Manager
Rose Hip Seed Oil
“This oil is super nourishing. I put it on every night before bed and let it work its magic. I find that it helps with dry skin, pimples, and leaves my skin really soft. It also helps with scars!”
The Ordinary Natural Moisturizing Factors + HA
“I use this in the morning after I exfoliate. Because it is heavier than an oil It hydrates my skin for the day and because there is no smell or colour, it is really easy on my sensitive skin”
Emma Black // Outreach Coordinator
Glossier’s Future Dew
“Future Dew is my go to for that glowing, post facial look, but at a fraction of the price. It’s an oil serum hybrid that keeps my skin dewy during the day, but never leaves my face feeling oily which is a must for my acne prone skin. I use it at the end of my morning skincare routine and rock it with no makeup all day long.”
Lucia Beram // Co-Head of Charity
David’s Tea - Buddha's Blend Loose Leaf Tea
“This tea has medium caffeine so I can drink it when I wake up or before bed! I immediately feel rejuvenated and refreshed afterwards. I honestly feel like my skin is a little brighter when I drink it often. I’m not sure if it’s supposed to do that but it definitely makes me feel better as a whole regardless! I absolutely love it and 100% recommend it!”
Bella Crysler // Socials/Events
Jade Rollers + Gua Sha Tools
“Jade rollers and Gua Sha tools are a great addition to any skin care or self care beauty routine. These tools help reduce inflammation in the face through encouraging lymphatic drainage and bringing better blood circulation. They are great for reducing under eye puffiness and for helping your products to better absorb into your skin. I love putting them in the fridge before using them to give me a cool and relaxing face massage!”
Frannie Shen // Co-Head of Marketing
Cleanse, cleanse, cleanse!
“One of the most important tips I have is to stay consistent with your routine! Taking off your makeup and cleansing your face properly at night (I like to do a double cleanse) and applying sunscreen in the morning is key!! Cannot be skipped, no matter how tired you are! Even if you use the best products, if you don’t use them consistently they’re not going to be as effective as they could be! It took me 2 years to get from the before and after, so just try to be patient with your skin and understand that results don’t always happen overnight.”
Daniela Melis // Sponsorship Coordinator
Yuza Double Lotion
“I first bought this Yuza Double Lotion by Erborian a couple years ago after a facial and it’s been a staple in my routine ever since! Every time I use it my skin texture appears more even and it has an amazing dewy finish. Typically, I apply it after toner in the mornings and evenings.
It’s also super important to stay hydrated so today’s smoothie of choice was a super simple strawberry recipe with 1 banana, 1 cup strawberries, 1 cup orange juice, vanilla, chia seeds, and some ice cubes! This easy recipe is super fast and always does the trick! Beauty starts from the inside out- or so I’m told!”
Mikayla Bergamin
Press and Media Editor