Model beautiful? We don't have to be! And we reject perfectionism anyway, because we have learned to live life in a relaxed manner with a lot of composure. Nevertheless, there are always little things that annoy or bother us when we look in the mirror in the morning. Shadows have formed under our eyes or small blemishes have appeared? The good news is that there are modern, innovative beauty products that help to get rid of these small make-up flaws quickly and effectively. Here you can find out how this works - namely how to use the clever little beauty helpers correctly to reliably achieve the desired result.
Pimples
Immediately a more even complexion and beautiful, clear skin in the long term
Woke up in the morning with a big pimple on your face? Oh dear! But don't panic. An antibacterial pimple stick with the ingredient salicylic acid immediately covers the troublemaker and at the same time reduces redness and swelling. It works best when applied directly to the pimple and gently blended with clean fingers . A longer-lasting and effective alternative is, of course, an overnight preventative. A mix of zinc, salicylic acid and azelaic acid (such as in the "Sébologie" range from Lierac) has proven to be effective.
Eyebrows
Full and beautiful "triumphal arches" frame the face
Thinning, barely there eyebrows make you look old. Brow powder or wax is a great express solution to fill in the fine hairs and shape them. Don't pluck too much. Natural brows are in at the moment. If you are unsure, go to a professional or seek advice at a brow bar (e.g. Benefit). Brows are shaped and tinted here. The new, semi-permanent "tattoo" formulations are a great solution for at home - they even last a few days.
Nail polish
How to get small mishaps under control again - without repainting
Crap! Just painted yesterday and already a corner of the polish has chipped? Do you urgently need to go to a meeting or an important appointment right now and want to make a flawless impression? Don't fret! The new nail polish correction pencils will help you to quickly rectify the small mistake. Without having to unpack a nail polish bottle and hectic painting. They work like felt-tip pens, are available in a wide range of colors and dry super fast. It's best to get the matching pen when you buy a new nail polish and always have it in your handbag. Then nothing can go wrong. Incidentally, they are also great for toenails - the sandal season is sure to come sooner or later.
Pigment spots
Simply make the unsightly melanin shifts disappear
Hyperpigmentation is caused either by hormonal changes (pregnancy or menopause) or by too much sun exposure. An uneven complexion quickly makes the face appear older. Melanocytes that produce too much melanin are to blame for the unwanted "color flaws". Brightening creams with fruit acids (AHA or BHA) or vitamin C help in the long term. If you want a more even complexion quickly, cover the spots with apricot-colored corrective color and then apply a covering foundation over it. That's it!
Redness
Color-correcting primers help quickly in harmless cases
The causes can vary greatly, and persistent or even discomfort-causing redness should definitely be examined by a dermatologist. Harmless redness caused by stress or cold can be covered with a greenish corrective cream. Do you have couperose (dilated veins)? Special creams from the pharmacy (e.g. from Medipharma Cosmetics) can help here. Or is it perhaps rosacea (discoloration with nodules) or perioral dermatitis (excessive skin care)? In the latter two cases, the doctor will make a diagnosis and, if necessary, prescribe prescription medication or ointments. In the case of over-care, help often consists of "zero therapy", i.e. nothing at all should be applied until it has healed.
Dark circles
Tired eyes look lively again with care and concealer
With increasing age, not only do more and more wrinkles appear around the eyes, but dark circles also become more pronounced. This may be due to genetic factors, reduced blood circulation or UV damage over time and melanin overproduction. Creams with ingredients such as vitamin C, soy or licorice root help in the long term. In the short term, color-correcting concealers do the job. Bluish shadows can be corrected with yellow, purple edges disappear thanks to a peach tone. A flat concealer brush is suitable for application.