Pretty in Pink

Inspirations for pink this this Spring. What do  you think?

Beauty Spring Cleaning

A blog on what to clean, throw away and add to your collection this Spring.

Would you go months with out cleaning your house?, eat foods that have been sitting in your fridge that are past their expiration date? I hope your answer is no! So why is it that many of us don't show our makeup the same respect? If you haven't been washing your brushes on a regular basis and many of your favorite products are looking more and more like a science project then check out this guide to brushing the dust off your makeup collection and starting fresh this spring.

THROW AWAY

• Liners, lipsticks and glosses have a self life of about 12-18 months if they are past that time frame you need to ditch them. You should also throw them away if the texture starts to change as that is a sign that it is going bad and bacteria is in effect. 
• Change your mascara every 3 months like you change your underwear every day! Don't try to push its lasting power because bacteria can cause redness, irritation, and pink eye. A sure fire way that I know when to buy a new mascara is when I take the wand out and it doesn't make that fresh pop sound from the suction.
• Replace your foundation (if liquid) after 6-8 months to keep bacteria from growing in the wet environment and ditch it real fast if it starts to smell not so fresh like it used to. 
• Blush, shadow and any other dry products should be thrown away every 12 months.

Just like you throw away a bad batch of eggs or expired milk so you don't get sick you need to make sure you are protecting your face from bacteria that is harmful. Make sure your checking and cleaning out your products at the right time. 

WASH IT

When you are using makeup brushes you should be cleaning them at least once a week especially the ones used for foundation, blush and other powders. These brushes come into contact with more moisture factors then others like lotion, foundation, and liquid makeups which makes them a massive breeding ground for harmful bacteria that can cause breakouts. When washing your brushes you should use a makeup cleanser, face wash, or a mild shampoo. Gently massage them with warm water and then rinse them before laying them down flat to dry. Make sure that all the pigment is gone from the brushes before rinsing. Always dry your brushes laying down so you don't ruin the shape of the brush.  Many times for smaller brushes you can use a makeup removing wipe and brush your makeup brush back and forth until the pigment is gone.

ADD TO YOUR COLLECTION

• Luminous pink powder or bronzer to add a glow to dull winter skin that is just starting to get its summer glow back.
• A nude or light colored lip gloss or stick that will make your lips pop with out over doing it. spring and summer is all about natural effortless beauty. 
• After being in the sun for a while you may want to consider checking into a new foundation color that will match your new pigment until winter. It is always good to buy one shade higher than your shade in winter.
• Highlighter is a great add to any women's collection for any season since it helps to make your eyes pop and stand out with any makeup look. You apply it under your eye brows and in a "C" shape  following your cheek bone from the outer corner of your eye. 

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St. Patrick's Day "Sultry Green Smokey Eye"

St. Patrick's is all about wearing green, so why not have festive makeup?

When many people think green makeup it seems clownish but it doesn't have to. In fact green is a great accent color for people with brown eyes. I have put together a green smokey eye that is really easy and doesn't go over the top. So when you find your self going out to the bar on St. Patty's day or any other time you can wear green eye shadow and still look fierce in 8 simple steps.

Final Product

Lets Get Started!!!

Step 1:

Apply eye shadow primer to your eye lids. This will help hold the eye shadow on and make the color more vibrant and long lasting.

Step 2: 

Apply base color (gold or yellow) all over lids from inner corners to outer.

Step 3:

Choose a light green color and blend it into the creases of your eyelids and down to your lash line creating a small wing to your eyes.

Step 4:

Use a dark green color on your lid starting mid way and then drag it out towards the wind you already created with the light green using it as a guide. 

Step 5:

Apply black eyeliner to the top and inner bottom lash lines. (You don't want to use a liquid eye liner for this look since that creates a strong dramatic line, you want to use a pencil for a smudged smokey eye look.)

Step 6:

Fill in your eyebrows, locking in the powder with clear mascara. You will also apply your mascara.

Step 7:

Apply concealer under your eyes and smooth out, then apply your foundation. After applying foundation use a highlighter in a C motion on your cheek bone this will help your eyes pop.

Step 8:

Apply blush and highlighting blush to your check bones.

I like to apply Bare Minerals "Warmth" blush and then go over it with "true" to give it a pink golden tone.

FINISHED PRODUCT!

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" A Mint For Your Face"

Clarifying Mud Mask

We are fast approaching Spring Break and laying in the sun with all kinds of oils on our faces, this is the time where we need to take really good care of our skin. This mud mask by Seacret was made to balance the moisture in your face, replenish, tighten pores, and nourish skin to leave it feeling smooth. It is recommended to use it once a week for 5 minutes which is very different from other face masks which usually take about 15-25 minutes to sit on your face before washing them off.


Erik and I just finished a month of testing the Seacret Dead Sea mask and it was fantastic. Erik called it "A mint for your face".
This is for men and women and is a fast and easy thing to do after you wash your face. It is very refreshing and I have been using it now for a month and have seen a difference in the texture of my skin; it used to get dried out in this arizona heat/dusty weather and now it doesn't. Erik's pores have gotten smaller and has gotten rid of hard to get black heads on his nose it has also helped his neck break outs from shaving; as i am sure all men have a problem with.
This product lasts a while too! Which makes it very cost effective. Every other mask I have bought has been gone in about 2 months and thats with just me using it, but with both Erik and I using it we have have barely put a dent in the container after only 1 month. It is nice to have a product that we as a couple can use together and both benefit from what it offers, check it out!

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