These days, the choice of facial care products is huge. Many creams and serums are offered in stores at completely different prices. But a separate line in the huge list of cosmetics includes professional formulations. Examples of their effectiveness, unique components, and the inability to buy in the nearest supermarket did their job. Substances intended for use in salons have appeared in our homes. But how to make sense of the whole sea of ​​remedies? We present you an overview of the best brands from around the world.

Professional and conventional cosmetics: what are the differences?

All cosmetics are divided into several types:

View	Explanation
Simple	Can be bought at any store and supermarket.
Professional	Used by specialists who work in spa salons.
Lux	Intended for VIP category persons and is considered the most expensive.

Professional cosmetics for cosmetologists, unlike simple ones, are effective. It is made on the basis of active substances that penetrate even into the deep layers of the skin. Its effectiveness can be seen within a week, the difference will be obvious.

Each professional series of cosmetics comes with a line for home use. Such products are used to consolidate the effect obtained in a beauty salon. In terms of effectiveness, they are similar to Lux series cosmetics.

Frequency of application

Professional cosmetics deeply nourish and moisturize the skin. But its long-term use can have allergy consequences, so it should be used only after consulting a cosmetologist.

Such cosmetics are designed for a specific skin type, taking into account individual characteristics. The same applies to hair care products: there is a specific shampoo and conditioner for a certain hair type.

Certificate

All professional products are clinically tested and tested, which confirms their positive results. To produce such cosmetics, manufacturers are required to use only high-quality substances and the latest technologies, which makes them expensive and effective. Inexpensive analogues do not undergo clinical trials, so their quality is low.

Packing

Professional cosmetics for cosmetologists are sold in bottles of impressive size , and simple products are sold in small bottles and tubes. Also, inexpensive cosmetics are produced in bright packaging, which is difficult not to pay attention to.

Application Tools

Simple cosmetics are intended for individual use, so they come with brushes, applicators and sponges. Nothing like this is included with professional products, as they are applied with special sponges and brushes.

Basic set of tools for daily makeup

Now let's talk about brushes. There are nuances here: natural bristles are suitable for dry formulations, artificial bristles are good for creamy textures. Any brushes should be washed weekly. Otherwise, residues from cosmetics and sebum, particles of epidermis and dirt can cause inflammatory processes.

Now about the tools – what to apply with what:

• The foundation is applied with a duofiber or short kabuki brush. Many people use a regular makeup sponge.
• Blush and bronzers - with small brushes with bristles cut at an angle.
• The powder is applied with a large fluffy brush with rounded bristles.
• Shadow - a small barrel with a round tip or a flat blade with an oblique cut of the bristles.
• The eyebrows are covered with a stiff brush, which allows you to remove excess mascara.
• Lips are painted with a synthetic square brush with rounded corners.

Cosmetics for daily makeup are applied in bright light, preferably daylight. The light source should be near the dressing table or mirror. Now let's talk about how to apply makeup correctly.

Classification of professional facial cosmetics

Professional facial products are:

• middle class;
• selective;
• salon;
• medicinal.

Middle class products consist of medicinal substances, but in their production manufacturers use the hot squeeze method. Selective cosmetics include elite products that belong to companies that have their own research centers.

Such cosmetics can be bought in specialized cosmetic stores.

Salon products eliminate skin defects. Such products should be used only after consulting a cosmetologist. Medicinal products can be purchased in pharmacies. Products can act superficially or penetrate deep into the skin.

Professional hair cosmetics from brands from different countries

Professional cosmetics can be used not only in beauty salons, but also at home.

Ollin Professional

Hair cosmetics from Russian manufacturers are environmentally friendly, have convenient bottles and tubes, and a pleasant aroma.

Moroccanoil

Hair cosmetics from Israeli manufacturers include argan oil, nutrients and antioxidants. All of them are of high quality and are designed to moisturize, restore and sculpt hair.

Janssen Cosmetics

Cosmetics from German manufacturers include fruit acids, sea extracts and other natural substances. They nourish hair and give it healthy shine and shine.

Basics of eye, lip and eyebrow makeup

We offer beginners a guide to facial makeup. Here we have collected the most useful life hacks and tips from famous makeup artists. First, add accents to your makeup, starting with the maximum. This will allow you to adjust the saturation of tones on the rest of the face to create harmony in the image. So let's get started.

1. Eye makeup

For a perfect make-up you will need the appropriate primer, shadows, mascara, liner or pencil. Now step by step order:

• We are preparing the base. If you don’t have eyeshadow foundation in your makeup bag, you can take satin or matte nude shadows.
• Apply cosmetics to the eyelids gradually, carefully blending the edge of each layer. The result is a beautiful haze without dark spots.
• To achieve the effect of natural expressiveness of the eyes, we enhance the inter-lash contour of the eyelids with a dark pencil (usually black and brown colors are used). This is the main technique of fashionable Natural Makeup (makeup without makeup).
• Apply light strokes of highlighter to the middle of the eyelid and the inner corners of the eyes. This refreshes the look and adds volume to the makeup.
• Now we go straight to the mirror, slightly raise our chin and carefully draw arrows. This will make you more comfortable.
• To make eyeliner or shadows brighter, highlight the eyelid with a white pencil (you can use light base shadows). Then we apply the main makeup.
• If you are worried that your makeup will smear (for example, from the heat or on oily skin), buy waterproof cosmetics and additionally cover the skin around your eyes with powder.

2. Eyebrow makeup

For several years now, the main focus of makeup has shifted to eyebrows. What cosmetics for daily makeup will you need to stay on trend?

• Today, strict contours are out of fashion; they are no longer drawn with a pencil. We fill the eyebrow with shadows and draw the missing hairs. Then we fix it with gel or mascara of a suitable shade.
• Fair-haired and blonde women should carefully select the tone of the eyebrow product, since the declared brown may actually turn out to be bright red. It is better to prefer cool shades, 1-2 shades darker than your own hair.
• If desired, instead of all these products, you can use an eyebrow tint, for example, Maybelline New York. Apply the product with an applicator, adjust the contour and leave to dry. Then we remove the film and get a tattoo effect that will delight you for 2-3 days.

3. Lip shaping

Experts say that you need to paint your lips with a brush. It will allow you to designate a perfectly even contour. But still, more often we use the usual pencil. Its color should match the tone of the lipstick, but may be slightly darker. Here are some tips:

• When starting to apply makeup, moisturize your lips with a balm so that lipstick (especially matte lipstick) does not dry out the skin.
• Cool colors of lipsticks visually whiten teeth (an admixture of blue undertones lightens yellowness). For example, plum, raspberry, fuchsia. And vice versa, against the background of terracotta, coral, and orange tones, tooth enamel appears yellower. Very dark shades with a matte texture thin the lips, while light, shiny lipsticks add volume.
• For oily skin, it is better to buy waterproof lipstick.

How to choose professional body cosmetics

Choosing cosmetics for the body seems simple at first glance.

There are many cosmetic brands, but there are rules that must be followed when choosing:

• You need to choose cosmetics individually.
• There is no need to impulsively buy creams and lotions from advertised brands, because there are no universal products.

It is necessary to take into account that cosmetics should:

• take care of your skin carefully;
• nourish and moisturize;
• maintain youth and softness;
• speed up metabolism;
• eliminate dermatological problems;
• saturate cells with oxygen.

Professional cosmetics for feet and hands

Professional foot products heal cracks, smooth the skin, and relieve foot discomfort. The products are characterized by anti-inflammatory and rejuvenating effects. The composition of the products includes substances that increase the intensity of blood circulation and enhance metabolic processes.

Professional hand cosmetics contain natural ingredients and provide the skin with effective daily care.

Facilities:

• moisturize;
• renew skin cells;
• restore moisture;
• tone and nourish.

Professional cosmetics are best used in salons under the supervision of a cosmetologist. After receiving advice, it is possible to perform some procedures at home.

Cleansers

Cleansing emulsion Hyalogy P-effect clearance cleansing, Forlle'd

Natalya Rodina:
“I recommend the emulsion for combination and oily skin. Firstly, it is convenient to take with you - the product, like toothpaste, is enclosed in a tube. Secondly, you only need a drop for quality cleansing. Apply it to a damp palm and rub it on your face, creating a foam. On vacation, it will save those with oily problem skin from acne aggravation. But the product is not suitable for dry skin.”

Price: 4300 rub.

Sensitive Cleansing Milk, Joëlle Ciocco

Natalya Rodina:
“Delicately cleanses without overdrying, restores pH balance. Therefore, I confidently recommend it to those who have dry skin. It contains natural ingredients: jojoba and sweet almond oils soothe after a day in the sun, calendula, arnica, horsetail give elasticity to the skin.”

Price: about 6000 rub.

Hidraven Foamy Soap Free Cream, SesDerma

Angelika Uzhva:
“In fact, this product is suitable for all skin types, but I would recommend it for sensitive, acne-prone skin. Foam can quickly remove makeup from the face and eyes. Contains herbal ingredients: aloe vera moisturizes the skin, chamomile soothes, oats works as an antioxidant, and mimosa evens out the complexion. Another ingredient is lactic acid. Compared to other acids, it works delicately: it moisturizes the upper layer of the epidermis and removes dead skin scales - therefore it is also suitable for sensitive skin.

By the way, foam can also replace shower gel: it foams well and will help out when traveling when you don’t want to take a lot of products with you.”

Price: 1895 rub.

Cleansing gel Sensibio Gel Moussant, Bioderma

Angelika Uzhva:
“The basis of the product is Dermatological Advanced Formulation - a complex patented by Bioderma and including a limited number of ingredients and active components. And it also contains no alkali, fragrances, or parabens. For high-quality cleansing you need a small amount of gel. It is very delicate and hypoallergenic, so it is suitable for removing eye makeup.

The Sensibio line is created specifically for sensitive skin, so the gel can be used together with the brand’s micellar water: first remove makeup with micellar water, then cleanse the skin with the gel. Although I can apply them in the reverse order: I’m not of the opinion that the micellar solution needs to be washed off.”

Price: 1210 rub.

Ultra Facial Cleanser, Kiehl's

“This gel is also convenient to take on trips - a tube in the form of toothpaste, and there is a travel version (75 ml). Contains natural ingredients: apricot kernel oil (source of vitamin E), avocado (source of vitamin A and natural moisturizer). There is also a signature ingredient that you will find in almost all Kiehl's products - olive oil. It moisturizes the skin and is quickly absorbed: the skin is soft after cleansing.

Be careful: this product is not intended to remove eye makeup.”

Price: 1500 rub. (for 150 ml)

Tonic Epitoxyl, Danne Montague King

Angelika Uzhva:
“This product is suitable for both women and men. But it is not for daily use. 1-2 times a week will be enough. This is a real detox for the skin, which is good both in summer and winter. The product can also be used after salon peelings. The scheme is as follows: apply the tonic with a cotton pad to the skin for 3-5 minutes, then rinse with cool water.

The product cleanses of toxins, removes redness and traces of photodamage. Among the components are sea salt, extracts of brown algae (with vitamins A, B, C, E, D and iodine) and red algae (a source of amino acids). Active ingredients – potassium sulfite (removes metabolic products) and sulfur (soothes problematic skin).

The toner is only available in salons.”

Price on request

Aloe Cleansing Whip Gel, Sferangs

“I recommend this gel to girls with sensitive oily or combination skin. Apply the product to a damp face: upon contact with water, it turns into foam.

The gel not only removes makeup, but also cleanses the skin of dust and sebum (without drying it out!). Contains plant extracts of rice bran, papaya, rose, green tea. Rice bran is one of the main components in Asian cosmetics. They soften the epidermis, polish off dead cells, and even out the tone.”

Price: 2850 rub.

Micellar water Sensibio, Bioderma

Irina Gnedina:
“This is a very popular product that cosmetologists and makeup artists love.

The monosaccharides in the composition (Mannitol, Xylitol, Rhamnose, Fructooligosaccharides) moisturize well: some of them help retain moisture on the surface of the skin, others prevent the destruction of its own hyaluronic acid.

It also contains cucumber extract, which actively moisturizes, tones the skin and has an anti-inflammatory and cleansing effect. The cleansing component has minimal irritating properties, so the product is suitable for people with sensitive and dry skin.”

Price: 1412 rub.