5 Beauty Hacks for the Evening

August 2, 2017 20 By EngineerMommy

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My days are usually pretty busy. Between shuttling the kids to and from after-school activities and taking care of miscellaneous errands around town, I really look forward to spending time on pampering myself in the evenings. Whether I’m doing a DIY hair mask for soft locks or applying Differin® Gel, I always like to indulge in a little self-care before bedtime. Today, I’ll be sharing some of my favorite beauty hacks with you.

5 Beauty Hacks for your Evening Routine

 5 Beauty Hacks for your Evening Routine

5 Beauty Hacks for your Evening Routine

1. Soft feet!

The weather is warm and open-toe shoes are everywhere. Make sure your feet are ready for all that exposure. Keep the skin on your feet soft and smooth by taking a few extra minutes in the evening to moisturize them. Slather your favorite cream all over your feet and ankles. Slip on a pair of cozy, fuzzy socks and snooze the night away. When you awake in the morning, slip off the socks and admire your baby-soft skin!

Bonus Tip: For even softer skin, exfoliate your feet in the shower beforehand. Simply mix equal parts of white sugar and olive oil for an effective homemade scrub.

5 Beauty Hacks for your Evening Routine

5 Beauty Hacks for your Evening Routine

2. Clear skin!

When it comes to beauty, nothing is more impactful than smooth, clear skin. That’s why I apply Differin® Gel every night at bedtime. Did you know that Differin® Gel is the only prescription-strength retinoid that’s currently available over-the-counter? It’s the newest advancement and ingredient in the OTC acne category in over 30 years!

5 Beauty Hacks for your Evening Routine

5 Beauty Hacks for your Evening Routine

What I love most about Differin® Gel is that it combats breakouts right where they begin (deep in the pores), thereby preventing acne, and as a result improving skin’s texture and tone.

Please use caution when using Differin® Gel with more than one acne treatment or glycolic acid product because this could lead to irritation.

5 Beauty Hacks for your Evening Routine

5 Beauty Hacks for your Evening Routine

Unlike spot treatments, Differin® Gel should be applied as a thin layer all over the face once every day.

5 Beauty Hacks for your Evening Routine

5 Beauty Hacks for your Evening Routine

5 Beauty Hacks for your Evening Routine

5 Beauty Hacks for your Evening Routine

To complement Differin® Gel, I have been using Differin® Balancing Cleanser and Differin® Balancing Moisturizer as part of my evening routine. These products complement each other to create a comprehensive skin care regimen.

Tip: Even if your skin looks clear, it’s important to keep using Differin® Gel to continue to prevent future breakouts.

5 Beauty Hacks for your Evening Routine

5 Beauty Hacks for your Evening Routine

Remember when I shared with you all my tutorial for those DIY Apothecary Jars? That’s when I started treating my skin with Differin® Gel, and it has been eight weeks since then. Back when I started, my skin’s tone and texture were not great, due to my acne. My skin had plenty of issues from acne, which included unevenness, blotchiness, discoloration, bumps, breakouts, etc.

5 Beauty Hacks for your Evening Routine

5 Beauty Hacks for your Evening Routine

Here is a shot about halfway through the treatment. You can see that my acne skin issues were already settling down, thanks to Differin® Gel. Did you know that Differin® Gel is dermatologist recommended?

5 Beauty Hacks for your Evening Routine

5 Beauty Hacks for your Evening Routine

And here is a picture from yesterday. My skin is super smooth and free of blemishes. Even without makeup, I feel confident to show off my skin. With just a bit of powder on, I have an airbrushed look!

5 Beauty Hacks for your Evening Routine

5 Beauty Hacks for your Evening Routine

I am so pleased with how my skin looks these days. It’s amazing how well Differin® Gel, which contains the retinoid, Adapalene, has worked for me!

5 Beauty Hacks for your Evening Routine

5 Beauty Hacks for your Evening Routine

Having great skin gives me so much confidence… confidence to tackle new things and conquer old fears. Great skin gives me a zest for life and gets me excited to start my day every morning.

5 Beauty Hacks for your Evening Routine

5 Beauty Hacks for your Evening Routine

Anyone who is dealing with mild to moderate acne should look for Differin® Gel at a local Walmart store in the skincare aisle. Differin® Gel has a time-tested reputation as a proven acne treatment, and now it’s available without a prescription! Go to Differin.com to get $2 off Differin® Gel and use it on your next shopping trip to Walmart!
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3. Smooth hair!
Between the UV rays, chlorine in the pool, styling products and the blow-dryer, our hair takes quite a beating during the warmer months. Don’t forget to give your hair a little TLC for smooth, flyaway-free hair. No fancy equipment or supplies are necessary. Simply saturate the bottom half of your locks in coconut oil, and make sure to avoid the roots to prevent a greasy look. Leave on for a few hours or even overnight for even more moisturizing. Also, wear a showercap to bed to prevent transferring the oil to your bedding.

5 Beauty Hacks for your Evening Routine

5 Beauty Hacks for your Evening Routine

After sleeping with a coconut oil hair mask, my hair is super soft and manageable in the morning.

5 Beauty Hacks for your Evening Routine

5 Beauty Hacks for your Evening Routine

4. Heat-free curls!

I am always trying to minimize the amount of heat I apply to my hair. It’s a known fact that using the blow-dryer, curling iron, or straightening iron every day is sure to create hair damage, so I try to limit my use of these tools when possible. Sometimes I will put my hair in braids in the evening and sleep with the braids in my hair. In the morning, I simply unravel the braids and have beautiful, loose waves. It’s a simple step that takes just minutes in the evening, and then my hair looks great the next day.

Bonus Tip: For tighter curls, braid multiple smaller sections of the hair. For looser curls, braid one larger section of hair.

5 Beauty Hacks for your Evening Routine

5 Beauty Hacks for your Evening Routine

5. Moist air!
Did you know that dry air can contribute to dry skin and dry hair? Get a humidifier and run it during the night in your room. It’s a quick, easy tip that can make a big difference in the long run. I love this humidifier because it has a big tank and lets me direct the stream of moist air.

5 Beauty Hacks for your Evening Routine

5 Beauty Hacks for your Evening Routine

I hope these beauty hacks have inspired you! Now, see how Differin® Gel can help you achieve clearer skin than ever. What are your best evening beauty hacks? Do you ever sleep with your hair in braids for loose, heat-free curls?

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