This archive report was first published on 14 August 2019.
Maureen Bandari, the founder of Bandari Beauty, has been in the beauty industry for over a year and a half. Her journey began when she struggled to find a makeup artist who could work with her skin tone, leading her to start doing her own makeup and eventually launching her own business.
On August 14, 2019, Bandari shared her story with us, explaining that she had to grow her followers slowly on Instagram, with each client recommending a friend to help her business grow.
When it comes to skincare, Bandari emphasizes the importance of following a consistent routine and using sunscreen daily. She advises against going to bed with makeup on and suggests that sometimes the solution to skin problems can be as simple as changing one's diet.
Bandari's skincare routine is inspired by the Korean skincare routine, which she believes has been tried and tested. Her 10-step routine includes double cleansing, toning, essence, emulsion, serum, face mask, eye cream, moisturizing, and sunscreen.
Here are the steps to her skincare routine:
- Double cleansing with an oil-based cleanser and a foam or cream cleanser.
- Toning with an exfoliating toner to remove dead skin cells.
- Applying essence to help with product absorption.
- Using emulsion for hydration.
- Applying serum, which Bandari loves.
- Using a face mask for relaxation.
- Applying eye cream by gently tapping it in.
- Moisturizing with a gel moisturizer, perfect for oily skin.
- Using sunscreen as the final step.
Bandari's advice is to find a skincare routine that works for you and stick to it. She emphasizes that skin care is personal and what works for someone else may not work for you.
