Remove makeup in one motion, refresh hair in a couple of seconds, quickly calm inflammation … And this is not a complete list of the possibilities of express products, the most actively developing segment in the beauty world.
All of us, even beauty sybarites and fans of various cosmetic pleasures, sometimes do not have enough time for calm self-care. And in order not to deprive the face and body of the necessary care, we, no, no, yes, and resort to the help of express funds. The composition, effectiveness and possibilities of such products are becoming wider. No wonder the number of their fans is only growing.
The word “express” in cosmetics can be applied to two types of products. The former combine the properties of several means. These are BB and CC creams, micellar water, shampoos for washing according to the co-washing system, serum creams, tinted balms for lips and cheeks. The second quickly solve a specific problem. These include dry shampoos, regrowth sprays, SOS acne gels, primers, night masks, and other emergency response products. How can they make our beauty routine easier?
Solve the problem in one fell swoop?
Drugs that solve several problems at once are a real salvation on the road, during an emergency at work or in the event of an unexpected date. And just in moments when you don’t want to waste time on care. After all, the mentioned beauty sybaritism is not characteristic of everyone. Two, three and ten in one products are designed primarily for those who want to look good at minimal cost.
Initially, most of these products were conceived for occasional use. But many have introduced them into a permanent care program. It is more convenient and cheaper to remove makeup with micellar water or even a make-up remover wipe in one stroke, without wasting energy on the tedious phased application of milk, eye wash and tonic. It is much easier in the morning instead of serum, cream and tone to apply a BB product all over your face and fly out to work.
More and more of those who prefer to wash their hair … no, not with a two-in-one shampoo (such products are no longer relevant), but with a balm with the properties of a shampoo, that is, co-washing. Or, on the contrary, use a shower gel suitable for washing your hair, and then style it with a balm effect.
And yet, constantly using such products is not entirely correct. Otherwise, you will have to part with the dream of preserving youth and beauty.
“When my daughter was born, there was no time for myself. I didn’t even always have time to wash my hair,” says 27-year-old Alena. — Once a friend of mine told me about co-washing. Indeed, washing the head began to take a minimum of time. But the hair color began to fade, and coloring was not part of my plans. In addition, the hair has lost volume.
It is impossible to embrace the immensity and put in one jar all the substances necessary for the skin or hair in the proper amount. You have to sacrifice something, and it turns out just a little bit. Therefore, it is better to use the “two in one” and “three in one” tools sporadically, when there really is no time. Or combine with classic care products. For example, apply serum under BB cream or after co-shaving, spray hair with a hairspray for shine and color retention.
Rapid Response Team
Means for express solutions to specific problems are another matter. They come into our lives at the moment of some kind of crisis, solve their problem and modestly retire. The main thing is to remember about their existence and always keep at hand. For example, if the skin from the constant use of the same BB cream has become dry and has lost its tone, apply a night mask before going to bed. In the morning, the face will radiate freshness.
“I can’t imagine my life without dry shampoo! – admits 44-year-old Svetlana. – I dye my hair red, and the pigments of this shade are quickly washed out. And so that the strands are less likely to come into contact with water, and the hairstyle remains beautiful, I regularly apply dry shampoo to the roots. Moreover, it gives excellent volume.
Multi-colored sprays for regrown roots are also called upon to delay hair coloring. They are easy to use and perfectly hide gray hair.
Primers give a similar masking of wrinkles. They purely mechanically fill the bumps on the skin and at the same time contain special particles that trap and scatter light. Thanks to this, the shadows from the walls of wrinkles – namely, they accentuate these lines – are reduced. And the face looks more youthful.
A special place among SOS-products is occupied by means for drying pimples. They contain a maximum of antibacterial, sebum-regulating and brightening components. If you apply the drug immediately after the appearance of the problem, then in one day it will disappear.
Some express tools have been around for decades. But most of these products have appeared only in recent years. And, following the spirit of the times, manufacturers continue to look for new ways to simplify our lives for the benefit of appearance. And this cannot but rejoice.
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