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.
