What is your morning beauty routine?<\/strong><\/p>\n
I\u2019ve been trying to go au naturel<\/em> in quarantine, focusing on healthy skin and a bright, confident smile since I’m on zoom all day. I’ve been using my at-home Byte<\/a> aligners to straighten and whiten my teeth throughout the day and a mix of clean, non-toxic skincare products with targeted treatments as I\u2019ve developed some acne and scarring in the last few months. I start off with iS Clinical\u2019s Cleansing Complex<\/a>, Ole Henriksen Glow2OH\u2122 Dark Spot Toner<\/a>, and a vitamin C serum<\/a> to brighten. <\/p>\n
During the daytime, I like light water-based moisturizers. One of my absolute favorites right now is belif’s The True Cream Aqua Bomb,<\/a> which has a gel-like texture and is incredibly hydrating! I always finish my skincare with Black Girl Sunscreen<\/a>. Oftentimes sunscreen leaves a white cast on my skin but this formula layers on darker skin nicely. <\/p>\n
I’m very much a creature of habit and still love my M\u00b7A\u00b7C concealer<\/a> \u2013 it does wonders for my dark under eye circles! I then use Anastasia Brow Wiz<\/a> and COVERGIRL Lash Blast mascara<\/a>. The finishing touch to my \u00ab\u00a0no make up, make up\u00a0\u00bb look is a highlighter. My go-to favorites are Tower 28’s<\/a> Bronzino Illuminating Cream Bronzer and SuperDew Highlighter Balm. The combination makes my skin look naturally dewy and glowy! <\/p>\n
My hair is big and curly so I like to focus on natural hair products that hydrate my curls and keep my strands healthy. One of my favorite products is Rizos Curls Refresh & Detangle Spray<\/a>. I give it a few spritzes and my curls spring into action. I finish my look by throwing my hair back in a silk scrunchie. <\/p>\n
After I eat breakfast, I brush using Philips Sonicare<\/a> toothbrush and then pump some BrightByte whitener<\/a> into my Byte<\/a> invisible aligners so that my teeth can straighten and whiten while I work. I see my smile as the foundation of my beauty routine! <\/p>\n
What products do you keep with you throughout the day?<\/strong><\/p>\n
I keep a thick hand cream, Weleda’s Skin Food<\/a>, near my computer to use throughout the day. I find that my hands get extremely dry with all the hand washing and sanitizer! <\/p>\n
What is your evening beauty routine?<\/strong><\/p>\n
In the evening I like to do a double cleanse. First I use organic argan oil and 100% organic bamboo wash-cloths to open my pores and remove any makeup. Then I cleanse again with iS Clinical\u2019s Cleansing Complex<\/a>. Once or twice a week I’ll treat myself to a mini at-home facial using my Vanity Planet facial steamer<\/a> to open my pores and prep for a mask. My all-time favorite mask is the Aztec Secret Indian Clay<\/a> mask that can be found at any organic food store. I love following my mask with a serum and Gua Sha massage. I let my serum set in a bit longer while I brush, floss and attend to my Byte. With my aligners in, I use the HyperByte<\/a> for 10 minutes which not only speeds up my nighttime aligner treatment but also acts as a mini gum massager which relaxes me before bed. Then I use KNC Beauty’s<\/a> lip scrub and lip mask, and end with the Fresh Lotus Youth Preserve Dream Cream moisturizer<\/a>. <\/p>\n
When do you feel the most beautiful? <\/strong><\/p>\n
Sarah McDonald<\/a> is the Head of Brand Marketing at Byte<\/a>. Byte is an invisible aligner company that straightens and whitens your teeth from home.
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