They say to change your eye shadow every six months. I have some favourites I have had for years! Pop your shadows in a sealed bag and pop in the freezer overnight. This will kill off any bacteria and they will be as good as new.
Marble Jar For Cleaning Makeup Brushes
I found a cheap and decorative way to store AND clean my makeup brushes. The mason jar and marbles keep the brushes in place and add a cute shabby chic look to my vanity.
In this video, makeup artist Aisha Alves explains how to organize your makeup and keep it that way. Be sure to watch the related videos for more tips about organizing your makeup and more.
This page contains makeup tips and tricks. It is important to apply makeup the right way to look your best. There are numerous tips and tricks that can help you do a better job.
This is a guide to saving money on make up. Make up and beauty supplies can often be pricey. Finding frugal ways to have quality make up on hand can be very beneficial.
Try an office supply store and you can find decorative pencil pouches with zippers and other compartments to fit your lip gloss, lotions, contact lens case, comb/brush, foundation compact or anything you carry to keep looking good.
This is a beauty tip I figured out when I was a teenager and wanted interesting lip colors like blue and silver, but it works just as well on pinks, reds, browns, and purples too.
I just placed an order for skin preparation and make up from Bare Escentuals. It is so expensive. Are there any other companies on line that are safe, have equal quality, and are less expensive?
Apply Lip Balm Before Lip Gloss
Do you want your lip gloss to stay on all day? The secret is to put on lip balm before putting on the gloss!
Recommendations for Sweat Proof Makeup
My face sweats a lot. I can't make up my face. Help me!
Makeup is Not Staying on My Face
I am having hot flashes and with the humidity, my makeup melts off before I get out of the house! Any suggestions?
Freeze Makeup to Prevent Bacteria
Recently, a friend and I were talking about cosmetics. She wanted to know how long I thought some of them were usable before bacteria would set in and make them unsafe to use.
Cosmetics can be expensive and colors often look completely different after we get them home and actually apply them to our face. After many years of costly makeup mistakes, I learned some money-saving tips.
Orajel to Numb Brows for Plucking
Dab on Orajel before plucking your brows to take away the sting. My brows are so deep that they bleed when I pluck them. After reading this tip in a book, I had to try it! Believe me, it really helps!
I have been feeling a little guilty about spending money on make up with my husband losing his job recently, but I was talking to one of the sales people at my local Ulta and she said do not hesitate to ask for samples and try before I buy.
Stretch Liquid Makeup With Mineral Oil
I had a small amount of (Cover Girl) liquid makeup in a shade I wanted to use up. I poured into the bottle a small amount of mineral oil, shook it vigorously and that made just enough for one use.
Even in this tough economy, do not hold on to old make up. Many of us have old cosmetics filling up the shelves of our bathroom. Did you know that with repeated use, bacteria can grow in your make up and that eye make up is most at risk.
After you color in your eyebrows using stencils do you tweeze the remaining? And how do you know which stencils match your face?
