Quick and Effective Makeup Brush Cleanser

Okay I'm seriously in love with JAPONESQUE Makeup Brush Cleanser. I've been looking around for makeup brush cleansers. DIY are cheaper but in the end they can ruin your brushes and I didn't want to buy new brushes of the ones I love. At least not for awhile.

I was pleased how easily the old makeup came out of the brush. I used as recommended by wiping with a paper towel afterwards. I do think I used more than recommended of the product while cleaning. However, I had a lot of old makeup to get out AND I made sure to dry thoroughly. I did as many rounds on a brush as needed until the wiping on the paper towel came away clean.

After I did that I made sure to lay them out to dry overnight at least (note: they were fairly dry already after using the paper towel, it's simply a precaution in case any moisture is missed).

So I already mentioned I LOVE the product. I was annoyed with the bottle because it kept leaking. However, it did allow me to test another feature which was the fact it was gentle on the skin. I have VERY sensitive skin and it was nice knowing that I didn't have to go through pain to make my brushes all pretty. I did make sure to wash my skin carefully afterward since it was recommended not to get the product in ones eyes.

It does smell AMAZING. Since my bottle was leaking I actually spilled a bit on my sink. While wiping away, it actually cleaned it nicely (lol) and left a pleasant smell. My mother actually ended up going out of her way to ask what smelled so pretty in my bathroom.

I would recommend this product "JAPONESQUE Makeup Brush Cleanser" to anyone and already have!

You can get JAPONESQUE Makeup Brush Cleanser from AMAZON.

The best brushes with the best quality for $10

I was very impressed with these brushes. I was using MAC brushes and needed a travel replacement and was excited to try these. They did come with a chemical smell. I used my brush wash and washed them immediately upon opening them. Left them out to dry over night, like I do with my other brushes the next day they still had a faint smell. Two days later the smell was gone. If you don't have a brush wash you can use baby shampoo, just run a small amount of water in a sink add baby wash to it and rub the brush on the bottom of the sink. For any beginners you are suppose to wash your brushes every two to three weeks to prevent bacteria growth and help keep your brushes working properly. Use a daily brush cleaner to clean in between washes.

After these brushes dried I put these to use. Now I know what brush is what but the only down fall is these brushes are not labeled in any way. There is a picture on here that does say what they are for but for a beginner I can see the frustration of not having them labeled on the handles. I was very surprised at how these brushed stood up to my MAC brushes. I use liquid foundation and contour so this was the true test. The brushes didn't steal any of the product and gave me even coverage without sweep lines. The contour brush was great with its angle and applied the liquid flawlessly.

I really couldn't be happier!! I look forward to using other products from this company!

You can get BESTOPE Makeup Brushes from AMAZON.

How to Get Perfect Eyebrows in 2 Mins

I've tried so many things: brow powder is great at first, but I live in hot/humid FL and it doesn't stay. Pencils define but don't shape. Mascara is too messy/intense. Wunderbrow is perfect! Fills AND shapes. Gives just the right amount of time to apply it and brush it thru, and then shape upward before it dries. And it stays put!!! LOVE this product.

Was worried brunette would be too dark, but it's a lighter brunette (with NO red tones) and allows you to apply as much as needed for the effect you want. :)

You can get WUNDERBROW from AMAZON.

Amazing under eye and blemish coverage product - a MUST HAVE!!!!!!!

I am a makeup snob. I have stupidly high standards for cosmetic performance, and drugstore brands have let me down every single time I've given them a shot. So when I graduated from Covergirl to Sephora after college, I never looked back. My kit is full of Dior and YSL foundation, Armani concealer, Benefit brighteners, etc.

I say this in order to grab the attention of my fellow makeup snobs: If you would never even consider Maybelline, this review is for you.

Bloggers have raved about this product for a while, but I never bothered to check it out until a close friend and fellow product snob suggested it. Here are my findings:

1. It applies like the Armani Maestro Eraser liquid undereye concealer. This is very very essential, for those of us who hate the 5th hour cakiness of cream concealers but also hate the weak coverage and creasing of most liquid attempts. This eraser goes on with the Maestro's same thin liquid texture, without sinking into lines at all, and without losing opacity as you blend.

2. The sponge applicator is better than you think. Firstly, it's antimicrobial, so you don't have to worry about the hygiene aspect. Secondly, its ability to blend the product is outstanding. I typically skip clumsy applicators like that, but with this, I do 80% of my application with that sponge tip, and then just finish with a good concealer brush to set it and blend out the edges.

3. It doubles as a highlighter. Every time I use this, I find myself seduced into just continuing the line of application from under my eyes out onto my cheekbones, brow bones, and nose bridge. A nice blending brush/sponge later, and there's this flawless highlight landscape to finish up, without settling badly into pores or caking up.

4. It looks good without primer, which combined with its compact design and integrated applicator makes it an ideal purse dweller.

5. It worked on my thin but minimally wrinkled undereye area, and on my 60yo mother's more aged eye area. It's rare that I find a product that looks great on both our skin types, and I was impressed at how well it brightened her problem skin without caking or exacerbating the age marks.

9. It lasts so much longer than you'd expect. I tested it on bare skin during a work-from-home day, just to see how the wear was, and was delighted to find it still working fairly well by the time I went to wash it off that night. I wore it again with a full face for a date night, and it looked flawless when I went to wash it off later.

There are times when you don't want the totally opaque, nearly airbrushed look... but there are definitely times when you do. This eraser is now my official go-to product to pair with my Dior Airflash foundation, for those totally flawless skin look occasions. I could not recommend it higher, at very least as an experiment for the snobs among you.

You can get Maybelline New York Instant Age Rewind Eraser Dark Circles Treatment Concealer from AMAZON.

Argan Oil Daily Hair Conditioner

When I ordered this conditioner, I think I already knew, what quality I will get. I have been using Art Natural products for quiet some time. Like other products this conditioner also proved itself satisfactory. Depending on hairs, some people need conditioner after shampoo & some don’t.

But it is always recommended to use conditioners after each wash in order to repair the damage caused to your hairs by rough shampoos.

I have very light hairs and I always need to use conditioner after each shampoo wash. I do not want my heir to get stuck in comb. I have been using this conditioner since last 2 weeks and found no issue so far. I won’t say that this is best conditioner I used ever. But it is good. It works well on my hairs and does what a conditioner is supposed to do. It has a lovely floral scent in it and after use it leaves my hair silky and soft (as like other good brand conditioner does).

Best thing I like in this conditioner is that, It is ORGANIC. It contains Organic Argan oil and everyone knows the usefulness of Argan oils for skin health.

I have not used this product for a long duration to notice any visible impact on hair growth, but after looking at ingredients I trust that it will work well if you have any skin issue. Even if it doesn’t, it is a good daily use conditioner.

You can get "Art Naturals® Argan Oil Daily Hair Conditioner" from AMAZON.