Makeup Brush Cleaning!

Happy Sunday everyone! I hope everyone is having a great weekend so far. It has actually cooled down a tad here in California, which is a relief, however it is going to be back in the 80's mid week. BOO! Anyways, after all of the Halloween makeup I did on Friday, some of my brushes definitely needed some TLC. I actually did my normal steps, however added an extra step since the brushes were covered in red, black, purple, blue, green, etc shadow and FAKE blood! 

What you will need:

1. Plate
2. Extra Virgin Olive Oil
3. Dawn Anti Bacterial Dish Soap
4. A sink
5. Luke warm water
6. Paper Towels (2 sets folded over a few times)

HERE WE GO:

• Place olive oil and dish soap on plate and let them overlap a little.
• Swirl each brush in the mixture and set them down on the paper towel to soak for a few (do not get wet)
• After all brushes have the mixture on them, it is time to get them wet.
• Using luke warm water and holding the brush downward, get the brush damp. Then, swirl on the palm of your hand (of if you have a cleaning mit, such as Sigma's then use that). You should see a ton of makeup come off. 
• (EXTRA STEP- not necessary unless your brushes are really dirty)- Put them in the olive oil/dish soap mixture and swirl around again. 
• Continue doing it to every brush and rinsing them perfectly clean (facing downward of course still).
• Shape them the way you want them to dry, and lay them on the next set of clean paper towels to dry.

I have tried so many methods and I can honestly say this works the best for me. It is time consuming as any other method is, however it gets them very clean. The antibacterial soap kills germs and the olive oil conditions the brush hairs. TRY IT OUT! Please let me know how you like it!

HUGS,

Amy June

September Favorites | what made the cut?

So... I haven't done a favorite blog post in a while mostly because I have been busy and they do take longer to do. But, enough with lame excuses! There is always time, right? Let's just jump right in.

1. Urban Decay Primer Potion: a big shocker, right??? I think this would make the cut every month. I have purchased so many of these, I don't even remember how many. I use it on myself and I also have one on my makeup kit that I use on my clients. It NEVER let's me down. Eye shadow lasts all day with no creasing. It is on the pricier side (you all know me I love a good deal) but I really don't think you can cut corners in this department. http://goo.gl/Lw7ofe

2. BH Cosmetics "Party Girl- After Hours": this features great transition shades, as well as shimmery and also so "diamond" shades which are glittery and beautiful! Each shadow is very creamy and pigmented. A lot of the makeup palettes that I have in my professional kit are by BH Cosmetics. They also make blushes, brushes, lip products and much more than I WANT to try. This palette is around $10! So you can't beat the price. You can get it at http://goo.gl/TAItjc

3. Josie Maran Argan Cleansing Oil: in the beginning of the month, I did a little shopping on Sephora.com and came across a Josie Maran skincare kit. I have been wanting to try the oil since my skin gets a little drier at the end of summer (I am still debating if it is a "love it or leave it"). But, the cleaning oil is great! I put it dry all over my face and even on my stubborn mascara, add a little water and it creates a milky consistency and I rinse off. It removes ALL of my makeup wonderfully! http://goo.gl/SUQ4BO

4. Equate Makeup Remover Wipes: these are from Walmart. YES WALMART! However, they are the best makeup removing wipes I have tried. They are about $4 and you get quite a bit. I use these for when I wear a heavy amount of face makeup. I usually just remove my foundation and eye browns with this and use the Josie Maran Cleansing Oil for my eyes as it requires less tugging. Also, if I am just being lazy, I use these! (we all have those days, don't deny it!) :)

http://goo.gl/vQvDBu

5. NEW! Milani Matte Lip Color in Enchanted Amethyst: this is truly matte! I love how it goes on and the color is an amazing cool, but bright purple. They have two other shades they launched as well, but the CVS that I went to people had tried them, so I passed, sadly. http://goo.gl/fyKcZY

What has been your mist favorite product this month? Please let me know in the comments below so I can try it out!

Until next time...

Hugs,

Amy

Weekend makeup sale! | BH Cosmetics

Hey Guys,

Just wanted to jump on real quick to let you know that this weekend BH cosmetics (one of my favorite makeup websites for inexpensive pallets) is having a shipping special! 

Head on over to www.bhcosmetics.com to snag you deals today! 

Xoxo,

Amy