Lately, in New York City, the weather has proved unable to make up its mind. One day we’re donning bikinis and SPF 50, and the next we’re wearing beanies on the subway. And although you might be headquartered on a different coast (or even in a different country), we all face a common enemy during the summer season: intense, sweat-inducing, pore-clogging heat.
Luckily for us, we don’t have to go it alone (thank you, internet). The latest in beating the summer heat to maintain a fresh-faced complexion comes from Canada-born model Winnie Harlow who was recently spotted at the 11th Annual Veuve Clicquot Polo Classic in New Jersey.
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According to W magazine, New Jersey was sporting a rather dry 90 degrees on the day of the event, which, as we know, does favors for no one. Harlow, however, stood out as fresh-faced and dewy amidst a crew of sweaty VIPs. When asked to share her skin-care routine, she admitted, “It’s a lot.” But, hey?if it makes you look like that on arguably the grossest day of the summer (so far)… it’s worth knowing. Source: Instagram
Turns out, Harlow uses an unexpected product when she’s trying to save face: oils. “I take off my makeup with avocado oil and tone it with tea tree oil. Then I use an anti-aging oil, and rub that into my skin, and have a face cream, and so on and so forth,” she said.
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