Halle Berry's Mini-Circuit Is The Secret To Looking Like A Snack All Year Long
Six months into the year, I'm finally seeing some of my goals for the new year come to fruition. My workout habits have increased from three times a month to four times a week, I'm drinking more water, and getting closer to my ideal weight. Despite my hard work, I'm still miles away from having the abs of my dreams. Luckily, Halle Berry just blessed Instagram with the 15-minute workout that will get our bodies all the way together.
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Being summertime fine isn't just seasonal for Halle Berry, issa lifestyle. Ms. Berry has been body goals since I was in diapers, and decades later, sis is still slaying. The mother of two hasn't been selfish with the secrets to her banging physique and drops gems on how to look 25 at 52 every Friday on her Instagram. Last week, the John Wick: Chapter 3 actress dropped one of her high-intensity fitness routines and we are taking notes. She wrote on Instagram:
"This #FitnessFriday is about to motivate some of y'all non-believers who think they don't have enough time in their day to complete a full body workout, because I am about to introduce you to your new best friend … the 15-Min Mini Circuit. This circuit can be squeezed into nearly every schedule and I'm not kidding when I say it will KICK. YOUR. BUTT. It's a great combination of strength training and quick cardio, plus it requires little to no equipment! Head to stories for the breakdown of each exercise - let's all take 15 and break a quick sweat."
Here's how you can recreate this sweat-inducing full-body fitness cycle and look like a whole snack for the summertime. Grab a friend, two dumbbells and a towel and get in formation, sis:
*Repeat each exercise for one minute to complete an entire cycle.*
Single Dumbbell Front Squat
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If you thought squats were hard, wait until you see what happens when you add a 30-pound dumbbell in the mix. Start with your feet hip-distance apart and sit into a squat with your dumbbell directly in front of your chest. Use the weight from your heels and squeeze your glutes to stand and repeat for one minute to complete one cycle.
Double Dumbbell Skier Swing
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This exercise requires you to hold two dumbbells at arm's length with your feet shoulder width apart while slightly bending your knees. Swing the dumbbells backward while pushing your hips back. Then, thrust your hips forward while coming to a full stand, swinging your dumbbells out in front of your chest.
Single Dumbbell Squat Pass & Press
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Think of this like doing regular squats, but harder. Begin by holding one dumbbell directly above your chest with your weight on your heels and your legs a little further than hip-distance apart and then sit into a normal squat. Bring your dumbbell over your head as you stand up to complete one rep.
Kneeling Curl, Press, and Overhead Triceps Extension
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Using one dumbbell, kneel on the ground. Bring the dumbbell up to your shoulders. Straighten your arms to lift the dumbbell above and then behind your head.
Plyo Push-Up and Single-Dumbbell Row
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Even though you're drenched with sweat and ready to quit, you've only got one more set to go, sis. Keep pushing. Start in a plank position with your body parallel to the ground, placing weight on your core. Use your palms to push yourself off the ground, followed by one minute of single dumbbell rows.
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ItGirl 100 Honors Black Women Who Create Culture & Put On For Their Cities
As they say, create the change you want to see in this world, besties. That’s why xoNecole linked up with Hyundai for the inaugural ItGirl 100 List, a celebration of 100 Genzennial women who aren’t afraid to pull up their own seats to the table. Across regions and industries, these women embody the essence of discovering self-value through purpose, honey! They're fierce, they’re ultra-creative, and we know they make their cities proud.
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THE ITGIRL MEMO
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I Tried Uche Natori's Full Glam Routine & It Leveled Up My Everyday Makeup Look
Mastering a full glam is a work of art. I’ve always watched in awe at the glam girls who truly knew what it meant to bring a face together. One of those women is Uche Natori. Her full glam makeup looks have caught the eyes of thousands across her social platforms. She is a master at providing easy, fun, and fabulous looks. Watching Natori’s makeup tutorials has inspired me to do the unthinkable - trying to master a full glam makeup look for the first time.
One thing about me is that I am a natural makeup girl. I enjoy using concealer on my needed areas, with a bit of blush and mascara to seal the deal. The “no makeup makeup” look has helped me feel my best for many years, and truthfully, I never learned how to do much else. I don’t know how to put on lashes or what it takes to master a good contour. The only thing I have learned in the beauty world is how to make my makeup look like my skin. Although I’m proud of my accomplishments, I think it’s time to build my skills and try to keep up with the “girls.”
A Trip To Sephora
After binge-watching Natori’s videos, I learned early on that I didn’t own most of the items she used. I made my way to my local Sephora to purchase the following: cream contour, powder, foundation, brown lip gloss, neutral blush, and refresh my concealer. Most of these beauty items were familiar due to my past makeup adventures. Powders were more of a learning curve. I typically like my makeup to be dewy and light, so I’ve always avoided using powders. In 2024, I’m almost embarrassed to admit that I had no idea there were different powders for different purposes. The Sephora employee kindly explained to me the difference while I melted internally.
Thankfully, we could navigate a lightweight powder I could use daily without feeling overwhelmed by the product. I continued to bask around Sephora as I selected items from my favorite brands—Fenty, Rare Beauty, Charlotte Tilbury, and more. Once, a confused woman in an overpopulated beauty store slowly turned into a kid in a candy store. It was safe to say I was having a time splurging on “Daddy’s money.” I mean, Daddy xoNecole.
Attempting To Be A Full Glam Girl
Fresh face
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I made the decision to skip eyeshadow and lashes for my first attempt. I figured it would be better to master the art of good face makeup before moving to more advanced makeup techniques. It’s also important to note that I used Charlotte Tilbury’s Flawless Filter for my base to ensure I didn’t overwhelm my sensitive skin.
These decisions made going for a “full glam” less intimidating and more achievable.
Foundation
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Foundation finish
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I prepped the skin before starting and wasted no time going heavy-handed on the Flawless Filter, Fenty Beauty’s Cream Contour, and Dior Concealer—all brands Natori has used in past videos.
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When applying contour and concealer, I had to rehydrate the skin. I learned very quickly how fast these items can dry on your skin. Natori typically applies a facial spray during her routine to keep her products hydrating, making them easier to blend. My skin welcomed my makeup again once I used the same technique with Milk Makeup’s Hydro Grip Setting Spray.
Concealer
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Concealer finish
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Blending began to become seamless, providing the perfect full face that I had always known I could achieve. Once finished, I locked in all my hard work with a traditional Sephora Setting Powder and continued to the next step.
Blush, bronzer, and lip gloss are my best friends. We’ve been going together real bad since my early 20s. Once I made it past securing a good face base, the rest of the makeup routine was familiar. I used NARS Laguna Bronzer to lock in my contour.
Bronzer
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Blush
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Adding a powder bronzer into my routine brought my face back to life and enhanced my facial features. To give my skin some radiance, I applied the Rare Beauty Blush In the color "Beige Peach."
Concealer after bronzer and blush
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I added mascara, eyeshadow, and a lip to complete the look. At the very end, in very Natori fashion, I used one of her signature go-tos, the Patrick Ta Major Glow Balm.
The Results
The finished look
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I loved how my makeup turned out! I did a good job landing a good face base. A few areas that could be better are my blush and bronzer. I’m used to using a light hand, which makes my blush disappear in seconds. The point of a full-glam is for it to last! Moving forward, I will be fearless when applying blush and bronzer in hopes of longevity.
It’s safe to say Natori’s complete glam makeup looks are achievable for girls looking to step things up. Your inner glam girl goals are on the other side of your makeup brush, so pick your favorite Uche Natori makeup looks and get started!
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