7 Steps to Radiant Skin + Giveaway

This 7 steps to radiant skin post was created in partnership with LANEIGE as part of an Influencer Activation. I received complimentary products to facilitate my review, but all opinions are my own.
We put our skin through a lot.  From makeup wear, to sun exposure and stress, our skin rarely catches a break.  As much as we want radiant skin, it’s tempting to skip on a proper skincare routine at times, and I know I’m guilty of this.  I think it’s safe to say we’ve all been there and done that at some point in our lives, and that’s ok!  Thankfully mistreatment can easily be reversed by giving skin the right time and attention it deserves.  If you want radiant skin, setting aside just 5 minutes of your morning or evening will do the trick!  These seven steps to radiant skin won’t disappoint!

1. Cleanse

Depending on your skin type, people will argue how often you should clean your face.  On the safe side, 1-2 times a day will suffice, and anything more will most likely just cause irritation and more harm than good.  If you have oily skin, you probably will want to wash your face twice a day.  If you have sensitive skin, you may be able to get away with washing your face once a day.  They key here is to do what works best for your skin type, but always wash after a workout, makeup wear, or any other event that leaves residue to prevent future breakouts.  You should also exfoliate weekly for radiant skin.  A multi cleanser will save you time and will remove makeup, dirt, and exfoliate all in one.

2. Clarify

Immediately after cleaning your face, you should always follow up by clarifying with a skin toner.  Add a few drops of toner to a cotton pad and gently wipe your face from the center, going outward.

3. Balance

A balancing emulsion should be used to help balance your skin’s oil and moisture levels.  A good balancing product will aid in preventing excess sebum secretion.

4. Treat

It’s important to cater to your skin’s specific needs.  This means treating problem areas that vary from person to person.  Common issues to be treated often include dry areas, excessively oily areas, breakout zones, and dark spots.  The best way to go about this is to monitor your skin to see if and when changes occur, and start by targeting one area of treatment at a time.

5. Moisturize

Regardless of skin type, everyone should moisturize their skin daily!  Moisturizing will prevent dryness and dead surface skin while improving your skin’s elasticity.  Not all moisturizers are created equal and the type you use should depend on your skin type.  Creams work best for dry skin while gels work best for oily skin.  There are also moisturizer serums safe for all skin types.    My personal favorite is a mineral water serum!

6. Revive

This is a step that should be done weekly to provide your skin with the care it needs to replenish itself. An overnight mask works great for reviving your skin.  I like the LANEIGE Water Sleeping Mask for an ultra-hydrating overnight mask that moisturizes and re-textures skin.

7. Protect

Protecting skin is one of the most important steps everyone should incorporate into their skincare routine!   You can easily protect skin from the sun’s harmful rays by using makeup coverage with built in SPF.  This 5-in-1 BB Cushion provides light, buildable coverage with SPF 50+ making it a great option for protecting your skin to the fullest.
An easy 7 step solution for radiant skin is LANEIGE, a global luxury skincare brand that uses natural botanicals to address a wide range of skincare concerns.  As a leading Korean beauty brand, LANEIGE has perfected a radiant skin routine with the “Power of 7” regimen described above.  Their Advanced Water Science™ technology hydrates the skin from inside the cells to protect, illuminate, revitalize, cover and show immediate visible results for radiant skin.  If I’m going to commit to a skincare routine everyday, it has to be easy and worthwhile, so having all 7 essentials in one line like this is ideal for me.  I’ve loved what it has done for my skin so far!
If you’d like to give LANEIGE a try, you can pick it up exclusively online and in store at Target or you can try your chances at winning some! Readers of The Southern Thing can enter to win one of 8 LANEIGE prize packs (each valued at $60) by sharing below.  Giveaway ends 7/5/16. I-C will randomly select winners from all program entries and will handle fulfillment of the winning prizes (8 winners).  Good luck!

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