"No-Makeup" Makeup Look

I know a lot of women in my life right now that are trying to get more comfortable in their no-makeup face. I decided to share a "no-makeup" makeup tutorial today for those people out there that are trying to become more secure going into public without makeup on; this is definitely the bridge in the process - everything takes time to get used to! Of course, this tutorial isn't a complete "no-makeup" tutorial, but it'll show you how to make use of the bare minimum of your makeup to create a comfortable look. Enjoy!

You Will Need:

-Makeup Remover or Face Cleansing Wipes

-Tan and Rosy Blush with a Powdering Brush

-Cherry Chap Stick and Clear Gloss

-Black and Clear Mascara

-Foundation

-Primer
-Any Color Blush (light)

The Look:

1. Thoroughly cleanse your face with makeup removing wipes so that no trace of makeup is left and you start with a blank slate.

2. Apply a thin layer of foundation to cover any blemishes or scars. Rub it in with your fingers, then smooth it out with a powdering brush.
3. For lips, apply a heavy layer of cherry chap stick. Rub it in with your lips, then apply a clear coat of gloss for a simple lip gloss effect.
4. Prime your eyes with any primer of your choice. Using a powdering brush, close your eyes and sweep in a tiny amount of blush onto your eyelids. The blush creates a lighter eye shadow effect and shows off your eyes when applied correctly. Make sure to keep the color light and only do 1-2 sweeps.
5. Apply mascara to the very inner part of your eyelashes and the very tip of your eyelashes - make sure not to go in the middle! Allow a couple seconds to set, then apply a thick coat of clear mascara for length.
6. Instead of eyeliner, use black mascara to slightly brush a layer of black onto your lower lashes. Be careful not to let it actually touch skin - I recommend putting a paper towel under your lashes to prevent mascara from smearing all over your face.
 7. Using a powdering brush, lightly skim through your cheeks and contour them with a mix of rosy blush topped with a light tan.
8. Look back and fix any blemishes or slip-ups that occurred during the process! You're done!

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Credits

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Organizing Makeup Brushes

Before, my makeup brushes were nearly always scattered and misplaced. As a result, the bristles often got worn and I found myself rushing to the store to get new brushes more than often. After I developed an organizing system for my brushes, I never misplaced them and they were always within a fingertip's reach when I needed them. More importantly, my wallet stayed fuller for longer periods of time. Here are a couple tips to organizing your makeup brushes and developing and organizational system for your beauty supplies...

1) Get a container.
Just like anything else, you have to start from the base. In this case, it's the container that holds your brushes. I recommend acrylic cups (like the ones pictured above) that you can get at the dollar store. Cups keep your brushes upright as opposed to bins, where your brushes are placed horizontally. When brushes are placed in bins, they catch germs and bacteria easier and also bristles might get ruined.

2) Fill up the bottom.
If you don't have a full set of brushes or the width of your cup is too big, consider placing coffee beans or rocks at the bottom to hold your brushes upright.

3) Wash your brushes regularly.
Nothing's worse than having a full 20 set of brushes, only to have them infected with bacteria. Wash your brushes regularly by the cup to prevent germ outbreak.

4) Personalize your brushes.
This especially comes in handy when you're trying to tell set-from-set or have a fixed brush cleansing schedule! Click here for a quick DIY follow-up post on personalizing your brushes.

Happy Sunday!

DIY Makeup Brush Personalization

I've always had an issue with having a cluster of makeup brushes and not being able to tell them apart. The worst part about this fiasco was when I didn't know which ones needed to be cleaned and which ones didn't. Here's a quick DIY idea that you can use to personalize your makeup brushes and keep different sets apart!

You Will Need:
-Nail Polish
-Yellow Masking Tape

1) Apply a ring of masking tape around your brush. You should apply the tape 1-3 centimeters from the bottom. Make sure it's secure - you won't want nail polish bleeding through in the latter steps!
2) Carefully, use any color nail polish and paint the tip of the brush. You won't have to worry about "staying inside the lines" because the tape is there to make a perfect and pretty straight line without hassle!
3) Allow 30 minutes to 1 hour for the nail polish to dry completely. To allow the tip of the brush to dry without touching any surface, place the brush on a table and leave the tip hanging out.

Enjoy your personalized makeup brush set!

PS - If you're looking for more than just colored tips and would prefer to customize the whole brush instead, look here for a pretty tutorial!