FACE TALK: Cheap way to clean your Make up Brushes

Using make up is not only about having the most expensive brands or acquiring as many products as you can. It is also very essential to make sure that your tools are clean and hygienic. So its a must to have a cleaning routine for your products and tools. A tool that is very necessary for putting on make up is your brushes. Whether you have the complete set or just the basic ones it must always be kept clean. This is because it is your applicator on your skin and you would not want germs to be on your skin, right? That's one of the basic No No's in make up.

So how do you keep your make up brushes clean? There are already a lot of make up brushes cleaner available in the market. Some of them are quite expensive for people who are on a budget. (Like me who's about to give birth in 3 months.:)) But because I still wanted to make sure my brushes are clean here's my very budget friendly tip on cleaning your make up brushes.

What you will need?

1. Make up remover - I used NIVEA make up remover. 

2. Water

3. Tissue

4. Any container where you can put your brushes

5. Your dirty brushes. I have two sets of brushes as seen in the picture. One is from PROPS Cosmetics and Tools. You can go to their facebook account to check their products. http://www.facebook.com/propstoolsandcosmetics?fref=ts I bought mine in one of the Fashion Bazaars in World Trade Center, its for only Php1,200 and its made from squirrel hair so its very soft. The smaller one is my everyday brushes. I use it more often and its usually in my kikay kit. The brushes are Paganini, while the make up sleeve is from Landmark. I would say its a great buy as Paganini's brush are also very soft, though Im not sure what hair its made of. The size also fits perfectly in my bag and it does not take to much space. 

Let's proceed to the steps.

Step 1: Put in some Makeup remover in a container of water. 

Step 2: Dip your brushes in the solution. Make sure not to press your brushes to hard so as not to deform its shape. 

Step 3: On a tissue paper, pat your brushes to remove excess water. You may want to repeat step #2 if you see too much dirt on the tissue paper after patting it. Again, be careful not to press to hard to prevent deforming your brushes.

Step 4: After doing step #3 on all your brushes, put them in a standing position in any container to let them dry. You don't want to dry your brushes flat on the tissue paper because it will DEFINITELY re-shape your brushes. So make sure that its upright when you dry them. 

It only takes four steps to clean your brushes but it needs a lot of patience to air dry them. So while waiting for it to dry you might want to clean your make up containers next. 

Make up Sleeves/Purses/Container Cleaning Steps:

What you'll need:

1. Make up remover

2. Cloth

3. Dirty make up containers

Step 1: Put a little amount of make up remover in a cloth. 

Step 2: Wipe your make up sleeves. I did not resort to washing the sleeve with water as it may destroy the leather. Also, make up remover can best remove the oil in the sleeve than water. 

Step 3: Dab a little water on your cloth and wipe it again on the make up sleeve so it wont have a sticky feel to it. 

Step 4: Clean your make up sleeves away and make sure to dry it properly.

So, that's my easy and cheap tips on cleaning your make up brushes. You may also choose to use products really intended for make up brushes cleaners that are available in the market. I might try to make a product review on different make up brushes cleaner soon!:) Enjoy cleaning your brushes!! Stay fab and until our next Face Talk!:)

FACE TALK: The Primer/No Makeup Makeup Look

I did a primer make up look last Friday, and I thought its one of those looks worth posting to show my make up learning from all the workshop and readings Ive been doing for the past months. Im no Pro in make ups but I really enjoying putting it on and trying it out on some of my friends, (when I mean some, I mean just one person).

So here goes, my first primer/no make up make up look: 

What I used: 

1. Facial Cleanser: I used NIVEA White

2. Tone: Im a fan of Nivea so, I use the same brand

3. Liquid Foundation: Ever Bilena Oriental. For everyday use I prefer this brand as its inexpensive and covers really well. I usually use my fingers to blend it in but realized a triangle sponge could also do the trick. Remember to always wash your hands and make up applicators to avoid having pimples.

3. Loose powder: Fashion 21 Natural. With a powder brush, dusk excess powder first and use it all over the face. It seals the foundation which makes it oil and shine free. 

4. Eyebrow: In2it eyebrow kit, medium brown.The eyebrows shape your face, and its very crucial that you keep it clean and with color. Its the easiest way to look young. You dont want to look like Mona Lisa, right?

5. Eyeshadow: Avon Neutral Shade. I am a fan of the brown shades as it is very easy to match with any color of attire and its the best color to look natural. I did the 3 color shadow technique with a little contour on the eye.

6. Eyeliner: 711 eyeliner. (yes, 711 offers different cool and cheap make ups) Make sure that you apply it really near the eyelashes. After, its good to apply a powder shadow on it to keep it from smudging. I dont usually put eyeliner on the lower eyelids cause its really hot here in the Philippines so it smudges. (Ill try to learn how to be able to smudge proof it.)

7. Blush on. Avon cheek tint. I put on a very light blush so I would still have a tint of blush but does not overpower the primer look.

8. Lipstick: Careline. I use my fingers to dab on my lipstick so it would look natural. I also tap it with loose powder, (very lightly) to keep it stick.

9. Bring in the CONFIDENCE. The confidence makes any make up look stunning, well, some of it!:) 

10. I didnt put mascara as I dont have it with me during that time:)