This is a super simple concept that I have been using for years that is absolutely foolproof. Now I'm serious I am a fool and I can do this too!
1. Wet brushes
2. Dispense a pump of any inexpensive shampoo into your palm
3. Swirl the brush in the palm of your hand and rinse when you see no more makeup is coming out
4. Repeat if the brush is really dirty or a face brush that is big so that is gets a good, deep cleaning
5. Lay flat to dry
I do this at night so I have fresh brushes in the morning. I recommend doing this once a week at the least because the face brushes can carry breakout inducing dirt from being used repeatedly. Also your will notice the brushes perform better when they are clean.
You are beautiful
- Brianna
Thursday, August 15, 2013
5 Fabulous Uses for Coconut Oil
Hey there ! I have a secret to share... It's coconut oil. This stuff is gold I'm a jar. I swear this has helped so many beauty related problems I have had and I can't get enough of this stuff. Everyone needs to have this ! And here's why
1. Makes your breath fresher. Sounds weird but coconut oil has been used for years and years as a remedy for bad breath. It's called oil pulling so if you want more in depth on this concept, search it !
I have been doing this for almost a whole week and I have definitely noticed a difference. What you do is swish a teaspoon of the oil in your mouth anywhere from 5 to 20 minutes. The spit it out snd brush your teeth as usual. Gross at first but it really works.
2. Hair mask. I use this weekly to condition and heal my hair. Just slather on the oil all over and let it set for 10-45 minutes. Really helps your hair become stronger and healthier.
3. Makeup remover. Before washing your face slather this on, including eyes, and slowly work it into the skin to break up the makeup. Use a wet cloth to remove the oil. Wash your face as usual after.
4. Cuticle oil. This softens them so its easy to clean them up before an at home manicure. Do it every night if you wish for top of the line cuticles!
5. Facial moisturizer. I used to do this, but now I'm on a very strict acne regime that doesn't include this. But I did use this for several months and recommend it ! I would suggest only using it at night as it is an oil and will leave residue. This helps to over time reduce the oiliness on your skin as it is insanely hydrating.
Hope you pick up some coconut oil the next time your at the store ! Of course there is tons of other uses but these are my favorites.
Just keep breathing
- Brianna
1. Makes your breath fresher. Sounds weird but coconut oil has been used for years and years as a remedy for bad breath. It's called oil pulling so if you want more in depth on this concept, search it !
I have been doing this for almost a whole week and I have definitely noticed a difference. What you do is swish a teaspoon of the oil in your mouth anywhere from 5 to 20 minutes. The spit it out snd brush your teeth as usual. Gross at first but it really works.
2. Hair mask. I use this weekly to condition and heal my hair. Just slather on the oil all over and let it set for 10-45 minutes. Really helps your hair become stronger and healthier.
3. Makeup remover. Before washing your face slather this on, including eyes, and slowly work it into the skin to break up the makeup. Use a wet cloth to remove the oil. Wash your face as usual after.
4. Cuticle oil. This softens them so its easy to clean them up before an at home manicure. Do it every night if you wish for top of the line cuticles!
5. Facial moisturizer. I used to do this, but now I'm on a very strict acne regime that doesn't include this. But I did use this for several months and recommend it ! I would suggest only using it at night as it is an oil and will leave residue. This helps to over time reduce the oiliness on your skin as it is insanely hydrating.
Hope you pick up some coconut oil the next time your at the store ! Of course there is tons of other uses but these are my favorites.
Just keep breathing
- Brianna
Get Ready Quick Essentials-Back to School
Hey there ! I have had a lack of posts lately that I'm kicking myself for. I promise I will get back into the swing of things, but I have been having computer difficulties lately. I'm on my Dad's iPad for now, but hopefully it will get fixed soon ! So for this second back to school post I'm going to mention the "essentials" of getting ready in a hurry because if your anything close to normal then you hate getting up extra early just to go see the same faces and same place everyday. At least that's how I look at it. Anyway without further a du here are the steps !
1. Dry shampoo your hair up. It will give you volume and suck up any oils you didn't get to wash out as you were too busy hitting the snooze button. I like the Suave Dry Shampoo.
2. Deodorant and perfume. Don't miss this step unless you want to feel and smell like a gremlin the rest of your day.
3. Wash your face. This will clean up the oils produced overnight and the dirt you collected from tossing and turning your pretty face. It also will help wake you up with a splash of cold water.
4. Moisturizer. This will help with any dryness and will prep your skin for any makeup you have time to apply. Don't miss this step as your skin will be begging for moisture all day long.
5. For a polished look that will take you not more than a couple of minutes apply mascara, concealer, and lipstick. Mascara really opens up and brings attention to your eyes. If I had to choose one of the three options I would always pick mascara. Concealer for any bags or pesky pimples to even your skin. When your skin looks good you can't go wrong. Lipstick to brighten your face and add some color so it's not so flat.
6. Don't skimp on breakfast. Definitely put eating a good breakfast in front of doing your makeup. It kicks up your metabolism for the day. Most important meal of the day and blah.
OK so you should be set to jet my friends! I'm sure I will be doing this routine everyday but the first. Stay tuned for more back to school posts! I start school in exactly one week !!! Good luck on your school year!
Don't worry be happy
- Brianna
1. Dry shampoo your hair up. It will give you volume and suck up any oils you didn't get to wash out as you were too busy hitting the snooze button. I like the Suave Dry Shampoo.
2. Deodorant and perfume. Don't miss this step unless you want to feel and smell like a gremlin the rest of your day.
3. Wash your face. This will clean up the oils produced overnight and the dirt you collected from tossing and turning your pretty face. It also will help wake you up with a splash of cold water.
4. Moisturizer. This will help with any dryness and will prep your skin for any makeup you have time to apply. Don't miss this step as your skin will be begging for moisture all day long.
5. For a polished look that will take you not more than a couple of minutes apply mascara, concealer, and lipstick. Mascara really opens up and brings attention to your eyes. If I had to choose one of the three options I would always pick mascara. Concealer for any bags or pesky pimples to even your skin. When your skin looks good you can't go wrong. Lipstick to brighten your face and add some color so it's not so flat.
6. Don't skimp on breakfast. Definitely put eating a good breakfast in front of doing your makeup. It kicks up your metabolism for the day. Most important meal of the day and blah.
OK so you should be set to jet my friends! I'm sure I will be doing this routine everyday but the first. Stay tuned for more back to school posts! I start school in exactly one week !!! Good luck on your school year!
Don't worry be happy
- Brianna
Thursday, August 1, 2013
Dry Shampoo?
Several years ago I heard about this new invention called "dry shampoo". At first glance I thought "that's so totally weird like OMG never gonna try that" and now I'm like a dry shampoo hoarder. And this is why.
Perks of Being a Dry Shampoo User
Perks of Being a Dry Shampoo User
- Hair styles for dayz
- Less showers= less water= saving earth (you will be a hero)
- Saving real "old fashioned" shampoo
- Less time wasted on doing your hair everyday
- VA VA VOLUME
- You will smell like a citrus fruit
- Healthier hair by not washing hair everyday
- You will just become more well rounded in general so I suggest it
Tehe but seriously get some. I will do a post with a dry shampoo "fight night"
July Favorites
HELLO EVERYONE. Wow July. Where did you go? I had a great month of July and I hope you did too. I'm going to share with you some things I have been loving yo. Please enjoy.
MAKEUP-
Maybelline Illegal Lenghts Mascara $7 at any drugstore.
Great for as it says, lengthening. It really can give a false lashes effect that I adore as I'm a huge lover of dramatic eyelashes. I have hardly been wearing any makeup and if I do I am first to put on mascara. :)
SKINCARE-
HAIR-
MUSIC-
MAKEUP-
Maybelline Illegal Lenghts Mascara $7 at any drugstore.
Great for as it says, lengthening. It really can give a false lashes effect that I adore as I'm a huge lover of dramatic eyelashes. I have hardly been wearing any makeup and if I do I am first to put on mascara. :)
NAILS-
ZOYA Nail Polish in Paz $8 from www.zoya.com This is a really really BRIGHT neon orange polish that is just fab. Zoya is one of my favorite brands because they are so opaque and fast drying. Vibrant nail polish for summer is a staple of mine and this is at the top of the list. Get some.
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| Sorry this pic doesn't show how neon it is |
SKINCARE-
Mario Badescu Hyaluronic Eye Cream $18 from www.mariobadescu.com I hadn't used an eye cream in a long time until I received trial size Mario Badescu products in the mail. This is the only thing I could use as I had just started a new skincare regimen at the time I got it. This is great for hydrating my undereyes which have been surprisingly dry. I don't need any anti-aging help, but its killa for moisture.
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| Sample size |
Lush No Drought Dry Shampoo $13.95 from Lush stores or http://www.lushusa.com/No-Drought/9999903589,en_US,pd.html?start=10&cgid=liquid-shampoos
MOVIES-
This was given to me over a year ago and I haven't even made a dent in it. It smells heavenly and works like a dream. My only complaint is that while it does get out the oils, it leaves a white residue that can be tricky to brush out. It just takes some time, especially with the difficult packaging. This will last you a while as you only need a little and honestly this comes with sooo much product.
BODY-
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| 4.6 oz worth of goodness |
BODY-
Bath and Body Works Creamy Body Wash with Triple Moisture Complex in Warm Vanilla Sugar scent $12.50 from B&BW stores. I have almost finished this up and I will probably pick up another one as it smells SOO good. Not only that, but the scent lasts on your skin. YUM
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| JUST SMELL IT |
MOVIES-
ANYTHING AND EVERYTHING RYAN GOSLING. I watched every movie on Netflix that had him in it and I loved every single one, but if I had to tell you one I would say go watch Blue Valentine. Mind you it is rated R and pretty inappropriate with the sex scenes and what not. He's just such a talented actor and it amazed me how he could play such completely different roles. The man is good at what he does. AH I just love it.
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| Pic via www.wikipedia.org |
MUSIC-
I'm going to list five songs I have been in love with. Go check them out !
Counting Stars- One Republic
Safe and Sound- Capital Cities
Pretty Brown Eyes- Cody Simpson (so catchy you don't even know)
Best Song Ever- One Direction
Everything Has Changed- Taylor Swift and Ed Sheeran (<3 Eddie)
BOOK-
Paper Towns by John Green. I mentioned this in a different Current Favorites post, but I wasn't very far into it. I finished is a little while ago and MAN! I can't wait to read more John Green books because this was seriously bomb. The characters, the plot, the style, it was all perfect! :D
FASHION-
Kohls Tinseltown Pink Floral Shorts not sure of cost. These shorts. Just. Great. I have been wearing them a ton. They feel like athletic shorts, but look so cute. A win. Plus I'm not a pink wearer so these must be awesome.
Have a wonderful August you silly gooses!
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