2021 is here, and boy, are we all glad to be done with 2020! While a new year doesn’t mean all our problems disappear, it is always great to feel like we have the opportunity for a fresh start. 2021 will bring a fresh set of challenges for us to face, but in the meantime we can continue to work on our personal glow-ups!
With lockdowns left, right and centre, maybe this is the time to truly focus on the health of our skin? With nowhere to go but Zoom calls, can we forego the makeup and really get back to basics with skincare?
If there’s one self care beauty item that’s always worth investing in, it’s skincare. Skincare makes us feel good inside and out, soothing our irritated skin and helping us to glow from within. If you are thinking of investing further in your skincare this year, here is your definitive skincare guide for 2021!
Try vegan skincare
If you are trying your best to contribute to the planet in a positive way, one easy way of doing this is switching to vegan skincare. More and more big skincare brands are committing to going vegan and ditching the animal products they previously used. Some of these brands include…
- The Ordinary
- The Inkey List
- Drunk Elephant
- Fenty Skin
- Pai
- Milk Makeup
- Aesop
- Oskia
- Sunday Riley
- REN
… and many more! Luxury vegan skincare is more accessible than ever, so why not give it a try?
Fill your feeds
Social media and YouTube are total goldmines when it comes to getting the best skincare tips from those in the know. Don’t just stick to following your favourite influencers – they are often paid to endorse brands, and aren’t experts on skincare anyway – follow dermatologists, facialists and doctors to get the best info.
If you do want to know what type of skincare your favourite celebrities use, why not check out Vogue Beauty Secrets on YouTube? Stars including Zoe Kravitz, Kendall Jenner, Lily Collins and model Irina Shayk give their personal tips on the best brands and methods to achieve stunning skin. What could be better?
Get serious about your skincare routine
2021, for many people, is about figuring out what’s really important in life. A lot of us are trying to save our pennies during this crazy time, so that when the pandemic is over we can live our dreams and travel the world. However, it can be hard to look after your skin on a budget.
How to rejuvenate your skin on a budget? The answer is in simplification of your routine. Many people have seven, eight, nine or even ten-step skincare routines that they swear by – and there’s no harm in that! – but if you are trying to achieve gorgeous skin on a budget, the trick is to simplify. It is far better to use two or three high quality skincare products, rather than trying to achieve a lengthy routine with sub-standard products in your repertoire.
Ultimately, 2021 will bring us both gifts and challenges as we tackle the craziness in today’s world. Self care is important, and investing in your skincare is just one way to invest in yourself! Use these hacks to glow your way through 2021 – you deserve it!
