Country singer Carrie Underwood keeps her beauty routine simple. | Christopher Polk/Getty Images for Mastercard
Carrie Underwood may be a famous country star, but her beauty routine is far from star-studded. More in sync with her humble upbringings, the singer is a big fan of simple and affordable. In fact, she often opts for drugstore and two-in-one products. However, that’s not her only beauty secret.
Curious to know more? We share the No. 1 beauty tip Carrie Underwood swears by, plus some of her other tried-and-true beauty secrets, ahead.
1. Never skip cleanser
One thing Underwood never skips out on? Cleanser. According to Good Housekeeping, the country singer doesn’t like to travel with her entire arsenal, but always keeps a “decent cleanser” on hand. In addition, Underwood also doesn’t like to spend too much on beauty products and is a devoted drug store beauty consumer.
Next: How she sticks to two skin care products when traveling
2. 2-in-1 products are a must when traveling
Especially while traveling, she uses two-in-one products to make packing simpler. | Rick Diamond/Getty Images for CMT
Another travel beauty tip Underwood swears by? Two-in-one products. To avoid overpacking, she uses a moisturizer formulated with SPF.
Next: This beauty tip has health benefits, too.
3. She exercises regularly
Breaking a sweat is good for the skin. | Craig Barritt/Getty Images for Calia
In addition to washing her face and protecting her skin with SPF, Underwood also exercises regularly. While exercise can have a beneficial effect on health, it can also be the ultimate secret weapon to healthy skin. Thanks to its ability to improve circulation and cleanse the body of toxins (through sweat), exercise can result in healthier-looking skin.
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4. She drinks 64 ounces of water a day
She knows the importance of hydrating. | puhhha/iStock/Getty Images
Carrie Underwood’s No. 1 beauty tip? Drink water! “Drinking water, I think, is amazing. It has ridiculous benefits for every single part of your body,” the country singer told Elle Magazine. “That’s the first thing I notice if my skin looks dull: I realize I haven’t been drinking enough,” she added.
Next: She swears by this DIY beauty ingredient.
5. When in doubt, reach for coconut oil
Coconut oil is part of her beauty arsenal. | iStock/Getty Images
In addition to hydrating her skin from within, Underwood also turns to the popular natural beauty ingredient, coconut oil. “I’ll wash my face, then use coconut oil to moisturize if I’ve forgotten my lotion,” she told Good Housekeeping. “It’s good right out of the show and if you’re just feeling dry,” she added.
Next: Her must-try makeup hack
6. Vaseline is a makeup bag must-have
She uses it on her eyes. | Frederic J. Brown/AFP/Getty Images
Underwood’s must-try makeup tip? Use Vaseline for the perfect evening makeup look. “To make an eyeshadow look more dramatic and dewy, put a little Vaseline on a Q-tip and apply it to your lids,” she told Good Housekeeping.
Next: The way she applies blush is genius.
7. Use your fingers to apply blush
She uses her fingers to apply blush. | Valerie Macon/AFP/Getty Images
For a more natural-looking flush, Underwood likes to skip her makeup brush and use her fingers to apply blush to her cheekbones. “When you’re using a blush, you want it to look natural,” she told Good Housekeeping. Using your fingertips to apply blush can help you achieve a more natural-looking rouge.
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