Seize every maintenance moment

11 Apr 2011 16:00 PM | Posted by bh'sOlivia

Every time you wake up in the morning, you face the sometimes very difficult task of choosing what goes on your face and your body.
It’s an opportunity to address any concerns or issues you may have, with products that are specifically designed to improve a certain area. Each time you whip one of these products out you’re one step closer to your desired grooming goal, and every time you don’t – it’s a missed chance.

In the morning, when it comes time to tend to your face, you may opt for a complexion-evening moisturiser to help deal with pigmentation, or a radiance serum to brighten dull skin, before putting on your daily make-up. If that’s the case, we recommend CLINIQUE Even Better Clinical Dark Spot Corrector, and Aveeno Positively Radiant Daily Moisturiser with SPF 15.

For your body, you might apply a gradual tanner to ensure you’re building up that sun kissed glow in preparation for the weekend, or a nourishing moisturiser that will you have well on your way to silky smooth pins. Sound like you? Then you can’t go past Naked Tan Goddess Glaze Gradual Tan, and NIVEA Express Hydration Body Lotion.

Oh and don’t forget about your tresses! Each time you wash your hair it gives you an opportunity to use products that improve the overall health and appearance of your hair. Whether it’s a blonde toner, a deep repairing masque or curl enhancing shampoo and conditioner, if you incorporate them into your routine, your hair is guaranteed to thank you for it! We love: Schwarzkopf Extra Care Blonde Toner, L’Oreal Professionnel Série Expert Absolut Repair Masque, and Wella Biotouch Curl Shampoo.

Finally, there’s bedtime – the time in which your body does its most regenerative work. This is perfect time to slather on a cell repairing night cream, a firming and plumping eye cream, and a softening lip balm. Try: Neutrogena Ageless Intensives Deep Wrinkle Night, Dr Lewinn's Firming Eye Cream, and Carmex® lip balm jar.

How do you seize your maintenance moments?

Member Comments (24)

Posted by: Shull87 (Australia)

RHO is great i use that for a few skin sins. and also I am finding moogoo and a few natural products im using my skin is loving.

Posted on: April 11, 2011 (Apr 11, 2011 6:43pm)

Posted by: Shazam (Member since 2008, Australia)

It's amazing how much we have to do in our daily routines. Every morning I cleanse, tone, apply serum and moisturise my my face. I also apply a body moisturiser and hand cream a couple of times a day. It's alot of work but it's totally worth it!

Posted on: April 11, 2011 (Apr 11, 2011 6:52pm)

Posted by: Secret Scents (Australia)

Great article on all the different products we can use in our day to boost our confidence and make us look and feel great. If only I had time to do them all. But at least I can manage some.

Posted on: April 11, 2011 (Apr 11, 2011 8:02pm)

Posted by: breathesarah (Australia)

I'm really happy that I have a routine that I stick to everyday without fail and my skin is really thanking me for it! (:

Posted on: April 11, 2011 (Apr 11, 2011 8:26pm)

Posted by: Emzaau (Australia)

My AM routine is more about sun protection whereas PM routine is all about anti-aging and moisture delivery. I do spend more time getting ready in the morning - maybe 15 minutes including make-up.

Posted on: April 11, 2011 (Apr 11, 2011 9:02pm)

Posted by: iluvfacialz (Member since 2007, Australia)

I use anything I possible can that I have in my bathroom. I love pampering my skin, especially before bedtime.

Posted on: April 11, 2011 (Apr 11, 2011 9:47pm)

Posted by: Beautyme123 (Australia)

mmmm loads of body lotion for soft skin haha

Posted on: April 11, 2011 (Apr 11, 2011 10:03pm)

Posted by: drdaw (Australia)

I love it when i've actually got time to do my beauty routines properly! There is nothing worse then the feeling after a few days of neglect!

Posted on: April 11, 2011 (Apr 11, 2011 11:28pm)

Posted by: Fabb22 (Australia)

lot and lots of moisturising body cream

Posted on: April 12, 2011 (Apr 12, 2011 1:18am)

Posted by: Platinum Ms (Australia)

After a hard days work Shower time is the time I clean, scrub and moisturise, mornings are to hectic only the essential + makeup as I'm up early be the sun rises and weekends are usually maintanence from head to toe.

Posted on: April 12, 2011 (Apr 12, 2011 8:52am)

Posted by: Jenniqua (Australia)

Any spare chance that I can get on a weekend I will do a facial. Even if it is only an exfoliation. Love the tips that you have offered Bh.

Posted on: April 12, 2011 (Apr 12, 2011 10:00am)

Posted by: Amydeville (Australia)

definitley after a hard day at work there is nothing better then hopping in the shower and using my pappaya shower gel to ease my skin then after I will apply the pappaya face cream and moisturise my body all over!

Posted on: April 12, 2011 (Apr 12, 2011 10:50am)

Posted by: Luvwuhoo (Australia)

still trying to find the perfect routine recently bought a new line of products to trial and my face has broken out like hell T^T argh o well striving to search for the perfect products (:

Posted on: April 12, 2011 (Apr 12, 2011 12:35pm)

Posted by: Kj44 (Australia)

I have serum, face moisturiser, lip balm and hand cream on my bedside table. I steal a few maintenance moments before going to sleep, that way I know these products are doing their thing while I get my beauty sleep.

Posted on: April 12, 2011 (Apr 12, 2011 1:02pm)

Posted by: Weset (Australia)

this just made me realize how slack i really am when it comes to looking after myself :(

Posted on: April 12, 2011 (Apr 12, 2011 4:27pm)

Posted by: Roxymisha (Australia)

I have hand cream in nearly every room at home so I can easily apply it several times a day.

Posted on: April 12, 2011 (Apr 12, 2011 5:17pm)

Posted by: Youarebeautiful (Australia)

i love Carmex ! so soothing for crack dry lips ! :D

Posted on: April 14, 2011 (Apr 14, 2011 11:51am)

Posted by: Nakedtan1 (Australia)

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Posted on: April 20, 2011 (Apr 20, 2011 12:23pm)

Posted by: Alicerose (Australia)

I mainly seize oppourtunities for greatness in regards to my hair. I shampoo and condition with a volumising product, then whilst my hair is still damp, spray lightly with argon oil. I usually do it before bed and wake up with soft shiny beautifully smelling tresses; to die for!!

Posted on: April 30, 2011 (Apr 30, 2011 10:23pm)

Posted by: Khem9111 (Australia)

ive been meaning to try clinique's dark sport correcter but i heard mixed reviews

Posted on: September 23, 2011 (Sep 23, 2011 9:49pm)

Posted by: Elunia (Australia)

A great place to do most of the maintanance/cleansing work is in the shower where you can easily wash the cleanser off without having to bend over a sink.

Posted on: October 30, 2011 (Oct 30, 2011 2:54pm)

Posted by: sugar_cube (Australia)

i would also love to try clinique's dark sport correcter

Posted on: February 25, 2012 (Feb 25, 2012 2:50pm)

Posted by: beauty babe❤ (Australia)

Great article!! I also try to seize every maintenance moment with products that really care for my skin. (:

Posted on: April 15, 2012 (Apr 15, 2012 2:58pm)

Posted by: AmberB (Australia)

Any chance I can!

Posted on: May 04, 2012 (May 4, 2012 12:41pm)