This is how you always look your best
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That fun outing, that important meeting or just everyday – it’s important to you to look your best. When you feel good about your hairstyle, makeup or outfit, you radiate confidence. True beauty comes from within, but we’ll give you the best tips to look even more beautiful on the outside!
The baSis lies in beautiful skin
To start, caring for your skin is an essential first step. We women can quickly improve our facial appearance with a nice lipstick and a touch of mascara. Yet, all that makeup isn’t the best for your skin, and you look stunning without it! You’ve probably heard a lot about skincare, but what really matters? Start by drinking plenty of water. Hydrating your skin well keeps it at its best. Your skin needs lots of love, and every skin type is different. Some have very sensitive skin, while others can handle more. Either way, it’s important to thoroughly cleanse your skin at the end of the day. Using a cleanser, toner and moisturiser gets you a long way! Read the blog ''de Perfecte skincare routine'' for a detailed step-by-step guide for a skincare routine.
The Perfecte make-up look
Do you prefer a natural look or go all out for a full glam look? What’s the best order to apply your makeup? In this blog, we tell you everything about the Perfecte make-up routine. Read it and become a real makeup expert!
For a natural look, the above steps are a great start. Want to amp it up a bit? Add a few extra touches to your makeup routine. Give your eyes a pop of colour by applying some colour to the inner corner. Or finish your look with a festive lipstick or a Eyeliner.
A radiant smile
Want to take it up a notch and go for a radiant smile? Start two weeks ahead with Polished London. With Polished London, you can also whiten your teeth at home. In this blog, we explain exactly how to safely whiten your teeth. Polished London offers a range of great products that make it super easy for you to get a beautiful white smile.
Choose your hairstyle
Do you already know what to look for when choosing your hairstyle? Your face shape greatly influences your hairstyle. Did you know not every hairstyle suits every face shape? Before we explain which hairstyle suits your face, it’s important to identify your face shape. Curious which cut suits your face shape? Keep reading, we explain it below:
Hairstyle for an oval face
Do you have an oval face? Lucky you, this is the most ideal face shape for choosing a hairstyle. Many styles suit your face. What really looks great whether you choose short, mid-length or long hair? A cut that doesn’t cover too much of your face is optimal. This way, your face shape really stands out beautifully.
Hairstyle for a heart-shaped face
Stunning, your cheekbones and eyes attract all the attention. What to do? Add width near your chin to make your face shape appear more oval.
Did you know chin-length or slightly longer hairstyles Perfect suit your face? A wave or curl finishes it perfectly. A cut narrow at the top and gradually wider below the chin suits you really well. Want short hair? Keep the layers on your head long.
Love bangs? Let them fall to the side. Prefer another hairstyle? Long, wavy layers along your cheekbones also look great on you!
Hairstyle for a square face
For a square face shape, it’s best to choose a hairstyle with layers or softly cut hair that falls around your face. Long hair cut from your jawline suits you very well too.
Do you have bangs? Avoid straight, thick bangs. Opt for side bangs or playfully cut in pieces. Did you know a high ponytail, high bun or a slightly longer bob also suit you beautifully? Avoid a bob that is chin-length or shorter. Avoid straight bangs, as they make your face look even squarer!
Hairstyle for a long face
If your face shape is long, choose a short or medium-length hairstyle. A layered hairstyle or a rounded cut creates the illusion of width, making your face appear shorter. If you choose longer hair with waves or curls, it softens your face.
For longer hair, we recommend tucking your hair behind one ear. This also broadens your face and reduces the appearance of length. Wear earrings to enhance this effect.
If you want to make a ponytail or an updo, part your hair on one side. Avoid a middle part, as well as straight-cut bobs and many layers, better left to others!
Now that you know which hairstyle suits you, let’s move on to styling. Want to keep your curls looking fresh as long as possible? Read this blog!
Love updos and want to create them yourself? With the tips from this blog, you can create a stunning updo in no time.
Hairstyle for a round face
Honestly, a round face isn’t always easy. But don’t worry, there are plenty of options! Always choose a hairstyle that falls below your chin. Mid-length or long layered hair is highly recommended! Volume at the top reduces the roundness of your face. Don’t forget to cover your ears, even with short hair. Longer bits near your ears work wonders. If you don’t, you actually emphasise the round part of your face. A lively hairstyle that fans outwards and a part or low part at the side also look great on you.
Avoid very short or round cuts. Straight cuts and hairstyles with volume near your ears often make your face look rounder. So don’t do that. And last but not least: if you have a short forehead, no bangs!
This must go in your beauty bag
Need a touch-up to keep your look Perfect? Then these items are a must! These are just examples, but these types of products are a must:
- A finishing Spray to keep your hair styled all day. Like the Maria Nila Finishing Spray, available in 100ml, perfect for your bag.
- A dry shampoo for extra volume and texture, like the Maria Nila Dry Shampoo
- A concealer to always cover blemishes or dark circles, like Maybelline The Eraser Concealer
- A neutral lipstick for 'always', like the Maybelline Sensational Lipstick
- A bolder lipstick for extra glamour, like the MAC Lipstick
- Add extra shine to your lips for a Glow effect, with the Bourjois Fabuleux Lip Transformer,
- Not into "glim"? A powder keeps your face nicely matte, like the L'Oreal Paris True Match Powder
- Feeling down? Not with a blush, the Bourjois Little Round Pot Blush gives your face a healthy glow
- Ilu Retractable Kabuki Brush, a handy brush for on the go
- Maybelline Lasting Fix, this Spray keeps your makeup in place longer
- Tangle Teezer Black, to keep your hair tangle-free all day
Choose the right clothes
Are you shopping for a wedding or another special event? Before you start: do you know which colours bring out your skin tone best? Keep reading and learn how to pick clothes that make your skin look radiant and vibrant.
To determine your colour type, it’s important to look at your skin’s undertone. Don’t focus on how tanned you are, as that changes throughout the year. Your skin’s undertone is genetic and will never change.
Cool skin types - People with a cool skin type have a bluish/pink undertone. Silver looks stunning on a cool skin, while gold suits less well. How to know if you have a cool undertone? Hold a piece of silver foil next to your face. Does your face light up? Then you belong to the cool skin types.
Warm skin types - Warm skin types have a yellowish undertone. By holding a piece of gold foil next to your face, you can see if you have a warm undertone. Does your skin glow from the colour? Then you belong to the warm skin types.
Seasonal type
Besides determining your skin’s undertone, other factors influence your colour type. You can also classify yourself into a season, which defines your contrast type. Winter and summer types belong to cool undertones. Spring and autumn types belong to warm undertones. Below we explain how to determine your seasonal type:
Winter type - Winter hair colours range from dark brown to black, with grey or dark brown eyes. Winter types have a cool, rosy complexion. A key feature is a lighter skin tone compared to the hair. Wear clothes with blue or pink undertones, or bold colours like white, black and navy. Make sure the colour has a cool undertone and is dark/deep for best results.
Summer type - Summer types have a light skin tone with cool undertones. Hair can be ash blonde to ash brown with grey, blue-grey or light brown eyes. Wear clothes in lilac and soft blue, Paste shades, and neutral colours with pink undertones. Softer colours suit better than bright colours. Choose colours with blue undertones and avoid orange and yellow.
Autumn type - Autumn types have a warm undertone with dark brown, dark blonde, copper or red hair. Eyes are brown or green, with well-defined eyebrows. Look for warm colours like gold-orange and reddish-brown, but olive or khaki green look nice too. Swap black and white for ivory and dark brown. Wear warm, deep colours like coffee, caramel, beige, tomato red and green.
Spring type - Spring skin has a warm undertone and hair is golden brown, blonde or light rosSig. Eyes are blue, light green or soft brown. Often identified by freckles and light eyebrows. Your clothes should highlight the golden undertone of your skin. Choose colours like coral red, peach, apple green and beige. Avoid blue as it makes you look older.
Beauty comes from within
With these final tips, you will undoubtedly step out radiant! We all know clothes, makeup and hair enhance your look. But most important is: your inner beauty! With these tips, you radiate confidence: Maintain a poSitive attitude. Show your smile and make eye contact. It reflects confidence. Convince yourself you look great, others will see it too. Practice positive self-talk in front of the mirror. And last but not least: Take care of your body! Get enough sleep for a fresh, alert look. Hydrate well so your skin and hair look their best!
Make every day a celebration because from now on you’ll shine like no other!
