Happy New Year!
Cosette
December 31, 2013
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Tuesday, December 31, 2013
DIY: Purifying brush cleanser
Cosette
December 31, 2013
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Hello everyone!
In the previous post I showed you how to cleanse your make-up brushes daily. I also gave you a simple recipe for a DIY daily brush spray cleaner. This post is
about weekly deep brush cleansing!
Deep cleansing:
Once a week, take some time to use a
brush cleaner to deep clean and condition your brushes! No need to spend a lot of money on a brush
cleanser, just follow these simple steps to make your very own natural purifying
brush cleanser!
You will need:
- 2 parts antibacterial liquid hand wash
- 1 part olive oil
Method:
- Mix antibacterial liquid hand wash, olive oil and a little bit of water on a plate.
- Gently swish brush bristles around on plate.
- Take brush under running water (always have brush pointing down) and further work up lather.
- Rinse well with water and gently squeeze excess water out without pulling bristles.
- Air dry with bristles pointing down - you don’t want the water to loosen the glue holding the brush together.
Take these steps to clean your
brushes will not only extend the life and quality of your brushes, it’ll help
prevent unwanted blemishes and breakouts.
DIY: Daily brush spray cleaner
Cosette
December 31, 2013
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Hello everyone!
Today I have some brush cleaning
tips for you. You cleanse your face morning
and night daily, but how often do you wash your make-up brushes?
Our brushes collect all sorts of dirt
including dust, make-up, oil and bacteria. If you don’t clean your brushes on a daily
basis, all that dirt is being transferred to
your face along with your make-up! Here
are a few steps you can take to make sure you keep your brushes, and your skin,
clean!
Daily cleaning:
Take a make-up remover wipe or an antibacterial hand wipe
to lightly clean your brush. Gently
swipe your brushes back and forth on the wipes to clean after each use. Or you can use this DIY daily
brush spray cleaner.
You will need:
- alcohol (aka surgical spirit)
- distilled water
- lavender essential oil
- spray bottle
Method:
- Pour the alcohol and water into a clean spray bottle, I dilute mine about 2 parts alcohol and 1 part water.
- Add a few drops of lavender essential oil, this will help reduce the alcohol smell and also help condition the brushes.
- Spray it onto a tissue or directly onto brush bristles.
- Gently wipe brush onto a tissue to remove make-up.
- Let brush air dry - no need to rinse.
Remember,
cleansing your brushes prolongs their life!
Saturday, December 21, 2013
The best eyebrows for your face shape
Cosette
December 21, 2013
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Hello everyone!
Today's post is another eyebrow post - I told you I'm obsessed! ;-)
Eyebrows can change the way your face looks, so it’s important to have perfectly shaped brows that complement and balance your face.
Eyebrows can change the way your face looks, so it’s important to have perfectly shaped brows that complement and balance your face.
If you don't know your face shape, take this quiz and find out!
Here are some tips to help you choose the most flattering eyebrow shape to complement your facial features:
Oval face
Oval faces are lucky; oval faces are considered the
perfect shape. Full brows with a prominent arch are most complementing and to
create the appearance of fuller cheeks, shorter length brows work amazingly.
Round face
Choose medium to full brows that are more angular than round, an arch will
complement your natural features and offset the roundness of your face.
Angular face (Heart, Inverted triangle, Diamond, Pear)
Your face already has angles so medium brows that are
rounded with a soft arch work best. A
high arch will only make you look permanently surprised!
Square/Rectangle face
Like an angular face, you want medium brows that aren't overly flat or
arched. A soft arch will soften the angles of the face.
Long/Oblong
Flat straight eyebrows will help to shorten your face vertically and a low arch
will help open up your face horizontally.
Note for all:
Steer clear of thin eyebrows. Eyebrows need to be in proportion with your face like
all other features, so it’s best to get them groomed by a professional to
ensure they are perfectly suited to you.
I also came across these very useful eyebrow-shaping tips from doeadeery.com:
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Sunday, December 15, 2013
Open flame liner?!
Cosette
December 15, 2013
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Hello everyone!
Today's post is about one of the oldest tricks used
by make-up artists. It gives you an intense
smudge and it’s super easy.
Warming
the eyeliner pencil makes it more malleable and easier to use, and the slightly
softened tip won’t drag on skin but will give a smooth, intense line!
You will need:
- an eyeliner pencil.
- an open flame (a lighter / a match / a candle.)
Method:
- To soften it, hold the tip of the pencil in the flame for one or two seconds.
- Wait 15 seconds for the pencil to cool down.
- Roll it a little on the back of your hand to mould and keep the tip pointed.
- Applying almost immediately (provided it’s cool enough) will give the most intense, smudgeable line.
Other ways of warming pencil liners include; rubbing the pencil between your fingertips, drawing it
across the back of your hand, blasting it with a hair-dryer, or leaving it on
top of a radiator.
Is
lighting your liner something you've tried, or would be tempted to try? Tell me in the comments below!
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Photo from here.
Wednesday, December 04, 2013
Tag post: Winter tag
Cosette
December 04, 2013
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Hello everyone!
Although it’s not technically winter yet, it definitely feels like it. So today’s post is a winter tag!
Top 2 winter
beauty essentials - Easy, a good lip balm and a hydrating moisturizer!
Top 2 winter fashion essentials - Boots and scarves.
What shoes do you tend to wear the most in the winter? - Again, boots. I literally cannot wear
anything else, otherwise I would freeze!
Favourite winter nail polish - Anything festive; reds, metallic, glitter etc.
Favourite winter drink - Hot cocoa! I don’t drink alcohol, so I’m
not left with much choice. ;)
Favourite winter candle - I love Yankee Candle’s Sweet Strawberry.
I know it’s not a winter fragrance but for some reason it reminds me of
Christmas.
Does it snow where you live? - No, never!
Have you
ever made a snowman? - No.
What holiday do you celebrate? - CHRISTmas - I’m Catholic!
Favourite Christmas/Holiday song or album? - I
am currently obsessed with PTXmas (Deluxe Edition)
by Pentatonix
Little Drummer Boy - Pentatonix
Favourite Christmas/Holiday movie? - I watch all holiday movies on Hallmark, Lifetime, ABC Family etc. My all-time favourite has got to be A Christmas Carol (1984) – I watch it every year with my
mum.
What is your favourite winter treat? (candy cane, gingerbread,
etc…) - Homemade
bounty bars!
Hope you enjoyed this tag post. I tag all of you! Leave a comment with your answers.
Thursday, November 28, 2013
JuicyCanvas : Customizable Art & Fashion
Cosette
November 28, 2013
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Hello everyone!
Founded by husband-and-wife team Artur Maklyarevsky and Deb Brugiati, JuicyCanvas is the first art and fashion marketplace that allows you to customize (or “remix” as they call it) trending art and print it onto beautiful daily-life products, such as; American Apparel t-shirts, baby onesies, tote bags, mobile cases, hoodies and stretched canvases.
This is not a regular beauty
post. I recently stumbled upon a website
called JuicyCanvas
and I loved the concept so much I
thought I’d share it with you.
Founded by husband-and-wife team Artur Maklyarevsky and Deb Brugiati, JuicyCanvas is the first art and fashion marketplace that allows you to customize (or “remix” as they call it) trending art and print it onto beautiful daily-life products, such as; American Apparel t-shirts, baby onesies, tote bags, mobile cases, hoodies and stretched canvases.
They are currently fundraising to take their project to the next level, on Indiegogo. They plan to build a mobile app and launch new products they've been testing for months. They are seeking the backing of art and fashion enthusiasts and they are also rewarding contributors with customizable perks. You can get more info about this here. Every little bit will help!
Support JuicyCanvas and help them reach their goal!
www.juicycanvas.com/go
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Eyebrow pencil tips
Cosette
November 28, 2013
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Hello everyone!
As we all know, well groomed eyebrows balance your features and frame your eyes. As I told you previously, I'm kind of
obsessed with eyebrows!
A
common way to groom your eyebrows is by using eyebrow pencil. This post will explain how to use it
correctly.
If you want well defined, natural-looking eyebrows, all you have to do is follow these few simple steps and additional tips below.
Step 1: Fill-in the eyebrows with your pencil using thin, hair-like strokes. Use short strokes that overlap, to make the
eyebrows appear fuller.If you want well defined, natural-looking eyebrows, all you have to do is follow these few simple steps and additional tips below.
Step 3: (Optional) For very defined brows, take a small flat brush and apply creamy concealer around the brows to tidy up the edges.
Step 4: (Optional) Keep you eyebrows in place with a brow gel.
Tips:
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Photo from iStockPhoto
- Choose the shade closest to you natural colour.
- Never, ever fill in your brows with black pencil! Unless you want the black Sharpie brows, don’t do this. Even if you have black eyebrows, you want to fill them in with a dark brown colour - not black.
- Make sure your eyebrows are groomed, before applying any make-up.
- When it comes to filling-in your brows, the key is to remember to imitate the look of the hairs.
- Never use solid tick lines to “draw in” the eyebrows. A series of thin, overlapping strokes provides a more natural-looking result.
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Photo from iStockPhoto
Wednesday, November 20, 2013
DIY: Perfumed body powder
Cosette
November 20, 2013
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Hello everyone!
Today I will show you another beauty DIY; your own customized perfumed body powder. This also makes a great last minute gift, and I bet you can find all the necessary ingredients at home.
You will need:
Method:
Today I will show you another beauty DIY; your own customized perfumed body powder. This also makes a great last minute gift, and I bet you can find all the necessary ingredients at home.
You will need:
- cotton balls or cotton disks
- a perfume/essential oils of your choice
- corn flour (cornstarch)
- a glass jar with a lid
- powder puff
Method:
- Get a cotton ball or two and spray them with your favorite perfume. About 30 sprays. You can also put drops of essential oils like rose or lavender on the cotton balls instead.
- Place the cotton ball(s) in the bottom of the glass jar.
- Fill the container about half full with corn flour (cornstarch) and close the lid.
- Shake the container vigorously.
- Let the perfumed powder mixture stand for 10-14 days so the perfume/oils can penetrate the powder.
- Use a powder puff and enjoy your own customized perfumed body powder!
Tuesday, November 12, 2013
NEW launch! GlamST: Try beauty products virtually and receive advice
Cosette
November 12, 2013
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Hello everyone!
Imagine
if you could try your make-up virtually just by posting your photo, and also
get the best beauty advice. This is the
main idea behind GlamST (GlamStreet).
GlamST is a new platform that helps women find the perfect
beauty product. It combines virtual
tester technology with intelligent recommendations and social advice to help
choose the best beauty products online.
GlamST aims to combine technology with blogger and social recommendations to help women choose the best make-up for them.
GlamST aims to combine technology with blogger and social recommendations to help women choose the best make-up for them.
And on December 2013 (mark your calendar), GlamST will be launching their web platform! I’m so excited! Register now - click here.
Saturday, November 09, 2013
DIY: Translucent face powder
Cosette
November 09, 2013
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Hello everyone!
Today's post is a simple recipe
for translucent face powder! Not only is it easy to make, but it also gives your
skin a break from all the toxins and chemicals found in commercial
face powders! The ingredients are items
that you probably already have in your kitchen.
This powder is very effective at mattifying the skin
and setting your make-up and because it’s
made with skin-loving ingredients, it will also nourish your skin! Here’s how you make it:
Ingredients:
- Arrowroot powder: this powder is made from dehydrated and ground arrowroot, which is known to have skin-smoothing effects.
- Corn flour (cornstarch): absorbs excess oil, helping to give your skin a matte finish
- Cocoa powder: has anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, which help to firm and renew your skin
All three ingredients can be found at the cooking and baking supply section at the store!
Method:
- Combine 2 tablespoons of arrowroot powder and 2 teaspoons of corn flour in a bowl.
- Add in a little cocoa powder until it reaches a shade similar to your own natural skin tone. This is a translucent powder, so I suggest you only use between ½ and 2 teaspoons.
- Mix thoroughly.
You may keep your powder for up to six months in a
sealable container.
I really love this DIY loose powder and I'm pretty sure you'll love it too!
I really love this DIY loose powder and I'm pretty sure you'll love it too!
Saturday, November 02, 2013
DIY: Nail art dotting tools
Cosette
November 02, 2013
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Hello everyone!
Today I want to talk to you about dotting tools. Nail art dotting tools come in a variety of sizes and are used to help create dot and circle patterns.
How to use: As you probably know, just dip the end of your dotting tool in nail polish, and dot away!
It’s also easy to create your own nail dotting tools using stuff you have lying
around at home. I use these all the time to create polka dot designs. (Check out some of my designs below!)
Here's how you can make four different DIY dotting tools. Enjoy!
1
From micro points to polka dots, a toothpick is an obvious and most popular choice for dotting. Be sure to purchase picks with flattened bases for an extra shape to play around with!
2
Bobby
pins are another cheap and
convenient alternative. Just bend them out
straight, and use the round tips at the end like regular dotting tool.
3
You can also use ballpoint pens. I suggest that you use an old one with no ink left.
4
You can also create your own dotting tool by sticking a straight pin into the eraser end of a pencil. I really like this one because if
you use a bigger straight pin, you'll have bigger dots, while with a smaller
straight pin, you'll have smaller dots. It's very versatile.
Well, there you have it. Have fun experimenting! And here's a little nailspiration...
Nails Of The Day (NOTD):
Christmas tree nailsNeon, polka dots and glitter
Easter/Spring nails
Tuesday, October 22, 2013
Nails Of The Day (NOTD): Silver crackle
Cosette
October 22, 2013
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Hello everyone!
Today's post is a double NOTD post! My mum and I are both wearing Silver Crackle nail polish. Check out both looks below and vote for who wore it better! ;)
This is what I
am wearing on my nails today...
I applied one coat
of Sparkling Black nail polish
and one coat of Silver Crackle on
my thumb and ring finger nails.
My mum is
wearing Silver Crackle on top of a Shimmery Burgundy polish...
Tips:
The thinner you apply the crackle polish, the smaller the
cracks with look.
Never try to apply two coats of crackle
nail polish.
Do you like the end results? Who wore it better me or my mum? ;) Let me know in the comment section below.
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Thursday, October 17, 2013
DIY: Solid perfume
Cosette
October 17, 2013
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Hello
everyone!
Here’s
how you can make an easy, portable, all-natural solid perfume.
Ingredients:
- beeswax
- carrier oil (like jojoba, sweet almond or grapeseed)
- essential oil/s of your choice
Use equal
parts grated beeswax and carrier oil (2 teaspoons of each) and about 40-45 drops of
essential oil.
You will also need an old lip balm container.
You will also need an old lip balm container.
Method:
- In a small bowl/container, measure out your essential oil blend and make sure you like the smell while it’s concentrated. Keep in mind that the smell will soften once you add it to the beeswax and carrier oil.
- In a small double boiler, start the water heating on the bottom pot and melt your measured beeswax into the dry top pot. When your beeswax is pretty much melted, add in the carrier oil and stir until everything is liquid.
- Turn the heat off and mix in your essential oil/s.
- Carefully pour your homemade perfume mixture into your chosen container. If, for some reason, the perfume hardens before you’re able to get it into your container, don’t panic. Just put the bowl back on top of your double boiler and let it re-melt. Don’t leave it over the heat for too long, because the essential oils will evaporate. Within a few minutes, your perfume will set, and it will be completely hardened.
Enjoy your new perfume!
Thursday, October 10, 2013
Nails Of The Day (NOTD): Jack-o'-lantern
Cosette
October 10, 2013
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Hello everyone!
I haven't posted a NOTD post in months! Today I want to show you another Halloween inspired nail art - Jack-o'-lantern nails! Check out my previous Halloween inspired nails: A bloody Halloween.
This nail art is very easy to make. All you will need for this jack-o'-lantern manicure is an orange nail polish, a black nail polish and a clear topcoat.
Tip: The detailing of the eyes, nose and mouth can be done with a nail art striper brush. If you don't own one, you can use an old liquid eyeliner brush.
Will you be wearing Halloween inspired nail art this year?
XOXOEuphrasie85
