It’s no secret that celebs spend thousands on beauty procedures before big events, and we all want to know the secrets behind their flawless looks.
As such, Google searches for ‘Oscars skincare’ have gone up +992% according to a face yoga app Luvly.
According to Olga Skydan, a certified cosmetologist and dermatologist at Luvly, you can achieve a noticeable glow-up at home — whether before a date night, a business dinner, or a night out with friends.
Olga shared 7 ways to replicate that A-list radiance on a budget – because glowing skin shouldn’t come with an Academy Award price tag!
Dermatologist shares 7 ways to get an Oscars red carpet glow from home
1. DIY luxury
Age-old tricks for a healthy glow are based on pure all-natural recipes that even Oscar nominees would want. Everyone can do it at home. For example, scrubbing extra-virgin oil mixed with finely ground rice flour will reduce dullness and improve the skin’s texture. Mixing aloe vera and glycerin as a skin-replenishing mask mimics high-end moisturizing treatments. A bonus is knowing exactly what you’re putting on your skin, without worrying about the chemicals used.
2. Glow for less
Swap out $500 celebrity facials for at-home LED masks combined with a 10-minute meditation to refocus and elevate your mood with a must-have vitamin C serum afterward. Don’t go anywhere without vitamin C. This powerhouse is one of the most powerful antioxidants available. It also prevents hyperpigmentation and dark spots, firms up the complexion, reduces the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles and protects against oxidative stress and free radicals. It also participates in the production of collagen.
3. Don’t miss exfoliation
Exfoliating your skin removes dead skin cells and reveals a new layer of skin, which immediately gives you a clearer, fuller look. Use gentle chemical exfoliants (like lactic or glycolic acid). Glycolic acid has a dual action that exfoliates your skin and evens out your skin texture, while lactic acid hydrates your skin, removes dull skin cells, and reveals radiant skin.
4. Ease tension with a quick face yoga move
Peace of mind and a radiant glow are achieved in just a few minutes of gentle facial massage. Try one exercise: place both middle fingers on the inner corners of your eyebrows, then gently press and move your fingers outward, along the brow bone, until you reach your temples. Repeat this motion five times, applying light pressure as you move your fingers. This exercise helps to relieve tension from your face and stimulates blood circulation, giving you an instantly refreshed look.
5. Bye-bye face puffiness
If you need to be ready to wow the world and shine, take a few minutes to cool your skin with ice rollers before applying makeup – that’s all it takes to remove puffiness like the pros instantly.
6. Fresh look with white eyeliner
2 minutes left before the event? There is a simple trick to reduce redness and create a refreshed, youthful look for a last-minute glow. Drawing a white eyeliner pencil along your lower waterline will instantly make your eyes look bigger, brighter, and more awake. It’s important to choose a high-quality, hypoallergenic white that’s safe for the waterline.
7. Hollywood smile
The Hollywood smile is famous all over the world, but you can also get yours without expensive appointments. Use whitening strips even for that last minute glow. Be sure to consider the sensitivity of your teeth and the fact that this gives temporary results. Therefore, for a long-lasting bright smile, regular use is key.