A while back, I wrote an article all about the possible mistakes one can make during the washing of their makeup brushes. I received so many comments on the piece that I thought I’d summarize my fool-proof brush cleaning routine to help those who may be new to the makeup world, or those who found that they were making A LOT of the mistakes I mentioned. Cleaning your brushes is a super important part of your beauty routine (or at least, it should be). Removing built up dirt, oils and makeup from your tools prevents breakouts and your friends judging your hygiene. By now, we all know about the water…
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Ten Brush Cleaning Mistakes You Could Be Making and How to Change Your Ways
I make no effort to hide my dislike for the extreme sport that is cleaning one’s brush collection. It is by far my worst chore and is the main reason that I wear only brown tones on my eyes (it’s easier to use the same brushes when you only ever do one look). That being said, I do take the job very seriously, and pay a lot of attention to how I clean my darling Zoeva brushes (and their slightly less appreciated Cala sisters). These are some of the common mistakes I have seen people fall victim to, and some quick and easy ways to fix them! 1. Letting the…
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Sensitive Skin Essentials
In addition to being sunlight-averse, my skin is also incredibly temperamental, fluctuating between oily and dry with little or no warning. I used to be very aggressive with my skincare in my teens, using alcohol-based toners and Garnier scrubs. Come first year, my skin said enough is enough, and proceeded to burst into rashes and dry spots whenever I used harsh products. And so began my search for more gentle, yet effective skincare products. I try and look for mildness in all the skin products I use, from makeup remover to hand cream, so that my sensitive skin has no excuse to breakout or burn. This is a collection of…
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Glowy Skin Makeup Routine
Who in their right mind doesn’t want glowy, pretty skin? It can be fully done up, all-out glowy glam, or a natural, radiant, minimal glow, but most makeup-wearers want their base to follow the general trend of glimmery, gorgeous skin. While I can stare at Sayla Dean’s perfectly applied face every time she posts a picture on Instagram, I will never be able to do my makeup that beautifully. My vibe is a lot lower maintenance and I prefer to keep it as easy to achieve as possible. Think one shade of eyeshadow, BB cream and eyebrow gel, DONE! So this is a general routine for how I get a…
