Ever since this ‘bugs in a BeautyBlender’ video went viral, I’ve been much more mindful about how often I’m cleaning my brushes (and of course, I’ve stopped using makeup sponges altogether). How often do you clean your makeup brushes? If you have to think about it or pull out your calendar then chances are it’s been too long.
When it comes to a fool-proof beauty routine, make sure giving your quality makeup brushes a little TLC is part of it. Depending on how often you use your makeup brushes, you should clean them once a week. It Cosmetics sent me their new Brush Love Instant Brush Cleaner, an easy one-step solution that cleanses, disinfects and conditions your makeup brushes. Just spray, wipe and dry. It’s just that simple.
When it comes to applying makeup, I need all the help I can get. It takes a village people! Unfortunately, I can’t call on the village every time I get ready. Luckily, I have some help from an essential eye makeup tool called The Makeup Guard, which nips two common eye makeup snafus.
Regardless of whether I wake up with five minutes to get ready or 40, I never leave the house without curling my lashes. Why? Because it opens up my pretty peepers. I’ve been using my Chanel Eyelash Curler for quite some time but when this Georgie Ultimate Eyelash Curler showed up on my doorstep (c/o Neiman Marcus), I was willing to give it a try. To note, this lightweight high-precision curler is padded with organic blue chamomile to condition natural lashes. It gently curls all of your lashes (yes, even the tiniest lash) without crimping or pinching, thus making my morning routine a cinch. I never pre-heat my curler so my method is pretty straightforward: place the curler near the base of your lash line and gently squeeze for three to five seconds. I usually like to walk the curler up my lashes to help capture any strays for a unified look. Pair this with your favorite mascara and I promise, this powerful duo will make you look ten times more awake.
Winks by Georgie, Georgie Beauty Ultimate Eyelash Curler $18
In the second installment of my What About Brows series this post is all about shopping and selecting the best brow products and tools for your busy/expensive or inexpensive/crazy lifestyle. Before we can dive in to topics like, how to shape your brows at home, waxing versus threading, etc. etc., I thought it would be best to break down the best pencils, powders, gels, and tools. I rounded up the best brow products for every personality, every hairy situation, every budget, etc. Just call me the Goldilocks of brow worthy products. ; )
I never really understood the importance of a quality hair dryer until I was gifted with a hand-me-down T3 blow dryer from my sister a few years back. I’ve learned that a good blowout is not just about technique (thank god, because otherwise my blowout would never look good), it’s also about making sure you’re using the right tools. Sadly, hand-me-down hair tools usually don’t last long so I was in a state of panic until the José Eber Infrared Blow Dryer showed up on my doorstep.
What I love about this blow dryer is the technology used to infuse a gentle heat deep inside the hair cuticle, not on the surface of the hair shaft (which is much safer for your tresses), decreasing drying time by half. Forget hot spots, burns and frizzy blowouts, this blow dryer applies even heat distribution thanks to the Ultra Violet technology. The blue, ultra violet light has antimicrobial properties that prevent buildup and bacteria, which will refresh hair while styling. The red infrared light is what decreases your drying time. With four variable speed and heat settings, you’re in control of how much heat and power you want to use. The dryer is a little bit heavy (you could totally do bicep curls with this thing) but after a few times, you get used to it. Probably my favorite thing about this dryer is the fact that I’m no longer spending so much time drying my hair (or even having to spend extra time touching up with my straightener). 12 minutes. That’s the amount of time it takes me to blow dry my hair with this tool. Eight minutes, if I don’t feel like styling it. : )
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