2017 Beauty Resolutions (Yes, They’re a Thing)
It’s a fresh year....and instead of taking on the world, we think you should take it easy.
Listen, no one said you had to make really difficult New Year’s Resolutions, okay? Even tweaking something small - like a step in your getting-ready routine - can have a major impact, and this is coming from the girl who thought all primers were icky feeling until she splurged on this color-correcting beauty and now wears it every single day, even without makeup on top because it is that ahh-mazing feeling. (Trust.)
That being said, every January I take an evaluation of my bathroom cabinet and makeup bag (and secondary bigger makeup bag, and random samples drawer, and oh yeah, also that stash of glitter eyeshadows I bought on a whim and forgot about) and see what needs to be tossed, what trends are lacking or what bottles could use some love, and gently adapt it all to give me a fresh start.
Beauty Resolutions (such an original name, right?) don’t have to be hard, so here’s my core four that I’m putting out into the 2017 universe (and into my shopping cart) to bring me all the pretty, polished vibes this year.
Number 1 - WASH YOUR FACE.
I know, I know - this one seems like a no-brainer, but hey, sometimes it pays to be simple, and a vow I make every year (just to stay on it) is to take my makeup off EVERY night before going to sleep - even if it means keeping remover wipes on my bedside table (lazy girls unite!) - and to clean my makeup brushes once a week. Life is unpredictable enough, but you deserve the best skin in 2017, so clean that pretty face and tools of yours, babe.
This year, my major Wash-It-Away Squad includes:
This cult-favorite HappyFace Cleansing Cloth that removes everything with just water. I will repeat myself: every trace of makeup with just water and yes, it lives up to the hype. I have successfully gotten my closest girlfriends, my mom, and random twitter followers hooked on this baby, and for good reason. It also travels well, since you can just pack the cloth - no other makeup remover needed. Seriously, you need it in your life.
A pack of these Night Calming cuties since they’re so soothing and everyone deserves a gentle lavender hug at the end of the day. (Bonus: whether you love her or can’t stand her, Kim Kardashian West used these in a makeup video, so either way it’s fun to buy them to truly see if she was right - which, spoiler alert, she totally was- or have a bit of reality tv memorabilia in your cabinet.)
This cleansing face brush that means serious business. It’s super cute but your “aww” goes to “OMG WHAT” when you see how much dirt and makeup it removes with gentle daily exfoliation.
A gentle shampoo, specially formulated not to harm the bristles of your makeup brushes, because they can transfer dirt and old makeup to that squeaky clean face of yours, and after all, your brushes work really hard blending your makeup -- they deserve a day at the spa, too.
Number 2 - major haircare, please!
Maybe you’ve been addicted to pinning intricate braid tutorials for a while and in 2017 you’re finally going to master the messy fishtail, or maybe the winter weather and holiday party styling has left your locks lackluster — so resolve to make your ‘do a priority this year!
Personal note: I actually notice that I heat style even more in the winter because of just how cold I get post-shower (who needs a space heater when you have a lot of hair and a blow dryer, ya know?) and so this season also is a major time for moisturizing masks!
Restore your mane with:
...a little help from the Holiday Hair Repair Bundle! It contains a a clarifying rinse to rid your mane of 2016's lingering products, a fantastic smoothing leave-in, 2 hot oil treatments to tackle frizz and add shine, and two ultra-soft hairbands to reduce breakage and it’s totally travel friendly, too.
This deep conditioning packet with hyped-for-good-reason fixes-it-all Coconut Oil! Even this single amount lasts me several washes (it's super rich!) and I always notice a major difference in my hair after using it - especially after leaving it in for 20 minutes while I Netflix binge Bob’s Burgers. One might say I’m simply coco-NUTS about it (and no, I will not apologize for that pun).
A Flat Iron Heat Protectant Spray to kiss your fried strands goodbye! You can apply it to damp hair before blowdrying or on dry hair before using your flat iron or curling iron or wand to reduce damage dramatically. Bonus: it smells insanely good, too!
Number 3 - say cheese!
Did all those Christmas cocktails, cocoa and red wine leave a mark? Resolve to invest a little in your smile this month to keep it sparkling all year long. Everyone at Team BB5 is still obsessively using the Teeth Whitening Gel by GoSmile (which was sampled in September’s Box!) and it’s so easy to add into your routine, since it requires no extra time and simply whitens while you brush your teeth. Another tip top teeth tip? A striking va-va-voom bold lipstick will make your smile appear even brighter with the contrast. Might we recommend Bodyography’s Rustica, Bellapierre’s Couture or Ruby (both on sale!) or RealHer’s Be Yourself, Be RealHer?
Lastly, (and the most entertaining Beauty Resolution yet) freshen up your lovely lineup and use some beauty innovations that have fresh formulations and are anything but boring.
For example:
A lip gloss that lights up so you can reapply anywhere (or use it to search in your dark purse!).
Blush, bronzer, and highlight in paper form (so chic!) that glides on instead of a bulky compact that’s prone to breaking.
A lace face mask to make your sheet mask selfie game even stronger - and so much more fancy.
Gloves that will give you the salon-soft hands at home — oh, and did we mention they’re touchscreen friendly, so you can double-tap while they work?
What are your beauty resolutions, babes? Anything you’re trading out? Let us know in the comments!
Xoxo,
Kelsey, Team BB5
