Alexiglam HOW TO RETAIN
FLAWLESS
SKIN ON YOUR FLIGHT
FLYAfrica has a new beauty columnist, Ghanaian make-up artist and vlogger Alexandrina. She is the founder and CEO of Alexiglam, a beauty brand and studio based in Accra, and her make-up skills have been used by homegrown stars such as Juliet Ibrahim and Joselyn Dumas as well as on the catwalk at the New York Fashion show.
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ll you beauty warriors here.... this one’s for you. Now that we can see
Use a toner to hydrate the skin and close pores. I recommend TM Essential Hydro Splash Spray (pour a
a return to some type of new
small amount into a travel size spray
normalcy, the thought of a holiday
bottle and use this to hydrate your
trip never seemed so alluring. Here’s
skin all through your flight)
how to look your glamorous best from takeoff to touchdown.
Before you leave for the Airport Give your face a deep cleanse. Skin
Next apply a moisturizing serum to your face; allow it to penetrate the skin fully for about two to three minutes. I personally love The Ordinary’s Hyaluronic Acid 2% + B5. Apply an eye cream to soothe
Gourmet’s Tea Tree Black Soap is
and nourish the under eye area. Try
a good natural soap that also helps
Elizabeth Arden’s Visible Difference
fight any inflammation on the skin.
Moisturizing Eye Cream
Use an exfoliator such a
Carry-on beauty must-haves: Pack these travel-sized beauty items into a small clear pouch: • Hand sanitiser / sanitising wipes • Hydrating spray • Moisturising shea butter lip balm • Shea butter nourishing hand cream • A clear sealable bag with a set of unused masks and gloves.
Finally apply a moisturizer to
Hibiscus Tea Tree Scrub to gently
keep your skin, plump and hydrated.
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scrub your face; this will prepare it
You’ll love the Nuban Beauty
@alexiglam and website www.alexiglam.com. Follow
for the next step.
Hydrating Base.
my personal beauty journey @alexandrinamakeup FLYafrica
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