Cheap Beauty...A ? for those of the femme persuation.

[Talon]

Originally Posted by cinnamongrrl563

It never did anything but make my hair super soft. And you can feel the difference in it with all the build up gone from your hair. The only problem I did have was that I have natural wave in my hair, and ithe soap releasing all the goop made my hair fluffier...lol...but it's easily tamed with water...then it sits purty

>>Cool...thanks.

Tonight I am trying a face mask I read about. Avocado and olive oil. I have an avocado that is a LITTLE more ripe than I like to eat, so I figure rather than trash it, make a nice mask.It's supposed to be excellent for dry skin...

>>Darn it..and I just threw out 2 over-ripe avocados yesterday!

[Fatale]

I know it's a super old school thing to do, but I still love giving my hair a henna treatement ever couple of months. My hair is dark auburn, so sometimes I will use one with a bit of a tint in it, but usually I just use a neutral. My hair, which it about 3 inches longer than shoulder length feels fantastic, root to tip.

[Talon]

Originally Posted by Fatale

I know it's a super old school thing to do, but I still love giving my hair a henna treatement ever couple of months. My hair is dark auburn, so sometimes I will use one with a bit of a tint in it, but usually I just use a neutral. My hair, which it about 3 inches longer than shoulder length feels fantastic, root to tip.

>>>> *chuckle*

Nice hair length, Fatale...the henna must make it feel...very soft, smooth, and shiny...so, does it...feel that way?

[Fatale]

Originally Posted by Talon

>>>> *chuckle*

Nice hair length, Fatale...the henna must make it feel...very soft, smooth, and shiny...so, does it...feel that way?

::smiling...As a matter of fact it does, Talon. I was once told it " is darkness dancing in the light".

You have to love a waxing poet.

[starryeyes]

Nyxx liquid eyeliner. Best eyeliner ever!! (And less than $5.00)

[Talon]

Originally Posted by starryeyes

Nyxx liquid eyeliner. Best eyeliner ever!! (And less than $5.00)

Hi starry...I have yet to try their liquid liner..$5? Nice price.
Thanks for the heads-up.

[falloutmk]

I like the Sinful Professional Nail Color and really did not like the Essie nail polish I got to spoil myself...
Which is silly since Sinful averages around $2 and Essie nail color cost my $9 with a coupon...

Can anyone tell what the big deal over Essie nail color is?

[TheMerryFairy]

Originally Posted by Talon

Hi starry...I have yet to try their liquid liner..$5? Nice price.
Thanks for the heads-up.

I swear by it too and normally the liquid liners are hell for me!

[Talon]

Originally Posted by Fatale

::smiling...As a matter of fact it does, Talon. I was once told it " is darkness dancing in the light".

You have to love a waxing poet.

>>>*chuckle*>>>You mean like..

The darkest depths of the sea...bathing gracefully in the pale moonlight....?


...Yeah, ya gotta love those..I hear that they can be quite "fun".

[Fatale]

Originally Posted by Talon

>>>*chuckle*>>>You mean like..

The darkest depths of the sea...bathing gracefully in the pale moonlight....?


...Yeah, ya gotta love those..I hear that they can be quite "fun".

Quite like that, actually. Limbs lunar limned, ablutions obliviating...

You've heard right.

[Dominique]

How to Clean Your Make-Up Brushes

January 22, 2013

When it comes to washing make-up brushes, it’s easy to be lazy or not realize how long its been since the last time. However, if you’re going more than a week you’re not doing yourself any favors. With regular use, brushes become a breeding ground for bacteria and debris, plus have old make-up, natural oils and more hanging around. #gross. Take five minutes once per week at night, and by morning you’ll have perfectly clean brushes. This also means you’ll see better make-up results since each application has the exact intended colors (not caked on color from past uses. You’ll be surprised what stays around!). This is an unofficial 2013 resolution of mine and I’m seeing such improved make-up application… and this really only takes 3-5 minutes. Put the music on and have fun with it.

Two ways to clean:
1. Speedy: with a make-up towelette or unscented baby wipe (in between better cleanses). If it’s safe enough for your face or a babe’s bun, it’s safe enough for your brushes.
2. More thorough: soap + water. Select a mild soap, like Aveeno for babies or a Dove white soap, that’s natural and unscented.

Instructions for a more thorough clean:
1. Lay out all of your brushes by your bathroom sink.
2. Fill a small cup with lukewarm water (I used a kid’s bathroom cup).
3. Dip brush in water to get thoroughly wet; then put a small amount of soap in the palm of your hand.
4. Gently swirl the brush in your hand — and see the magic happen! Repeat as necessary until you do not see any residue.
5. Dip brush back in the water to remove soap and then gently brush over a towel to remove any final residue.

6. Lay on a towel to dry, and repeat process for all brushes. Flip brushes after a few hours to encourage even drying.

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Bumping because I love make-up that's cheap!

My current facial powder to go over my liquid foundation is Elf in translucent, $3-5. I've tried many other loose powders to "set" my makeup but they often wear off and my skin feels and looks shiny in no time. Elf so far has done the best at feeling lightweight while still keeping my face feeling soft and not oily or sticky.

[Kätzchen]

I bought some this past winter and it's inexpensive, feels good on your lips and it's an organic product. It lasts quite a while too. You can probably find it at any drugstore or beauty supply. I found mine at Target. For under $6, I bought a roll-on sphere of lip balm, which came with an extra tube of the same type of lip balm. I'm using the Strawberry flavored one, currently, and I like it a lot.