Guest blogger and skincare and makeup consultant Sameera Ahmed’s advice for Hong Kong.
Hong Kong is one of the most fashion-forward cities in the world, with its residents definitely unafraid of dramatic color, funky textures, and punk-inspired patterns. And why should the fun stop there?Follow their lead by carrying that flair for dramatics into your makeup choices. Color is in, especially when checking out the always-happening nightlife, so indulge in those bright lip and eye colors that have been hiding at the bottom of your makeup bag.
For the daring: Pull some inspiration from the 80’s by pairing a light blue eyeshadow and black eyeliner with a bright red or pink lip
For the timid: Sweep a bright shadow, like a teal or emerald on the lid from lash to crease and keep the lips nude
Women in Hong Kong prefer skin to look fresh and healthy, not cakey and fussy. Achieve this look by keeping cover-up to a minimum: leave those heavy foundations at home and instead, opt for a highlighting concealer, tinted moisturizer, and fine powder.
Hong Kong offers a warm, balmy retreat from the colder temperatures many of us are experiencing in the U.S. That change in climate definitely warrants a change in the skincare you should use there.
Healthy skin is always in, so keep skin healthy with:
- A salicylic or glycolic acid face wash to keep pores clean.
- Choose a light or oil-free moisturizer with SPF 15 and antioxidants (like Vitamin C or green tea – a favorite in China) to keep skin protected from UV and pollution.
- At night, be sure to wash off any sunscreen and makeup. Use a clarifying treatment (toner or lotion) for oily to combination skin, or a hydrating lotion for normal to dry skin.
For what to wear for your next trip to Hong Kong, check out our post “What to Wear in Hong Kong.”
Sameera Ahmed is a licensed makeup and skincare artist consultant from Denver, CO. She provides personal shopping services for makeup and skin care as well as private lessons for skin care and color application with a special focus on green and natural products.
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