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How 2: Make Tinted Moisturizer

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Does heat cause your foundation to melt right off? Heavy application makes it difficult for pores to breathe. Constantly piling makeup over oil and sweat can lead to severe break–outs. Avoid reapplying foundation unless it is on a fresh face.

Tinted moisturizer is a must with summer approaching. It provides sheer coverage and allows the skin to breathe easily. You can make a customized tinted moisturizer at home in just a few steps. Just follow the directions below.

1. On the back of your hand apply one pump of moisturizer.
2. Place two pumps of liquid foundation on top of the moisturizer.
3. Blend together completely.
4. Apply the mixture starting from the forehead moving downward while blending.
5. Let set for about a minute.
6. Dust on a setting powder with a large fluffy brush or puff. 

In addition to the steps above here are some great options to consider:
*To remove some of the shine, add a small amount of powder to the combination.
*Want a shimmer L’Oreal True Match Super–Blendable Bronze Glow is the product to go with. You can just about attain a comparable effect by using Neiva Body Silky Shimmer Lotion. Just apply a small dab of either to the mixture, this will add a perfect natural shimmer to the skins complexion.

*Lightly dust a little bit of bronzer or illuminating powder to the face after the application of the tinted moisturizer to obtain a natural summer glow

*If you have oily skin use oil free moisturizer and finish off with a mattifying powder to set.

*Instead of blending the mixture on the back of your hand which can be a bit messy, make the tinted moisturizer on a small piece of plastic and mix with a wet cotton swab. Use the cotton swab to apply the formula to areas in need of more concentration like under the eyes and blemishes.

Save money, and be your own makeup consultant. Create a tinted moisturizer to your specifications with products you already own. Once the customization is to your liking, make a larger bottle for convenience. Purchase a travel size container or grab a tester bowl with a lid from a beauty supply store for free (ex. Sephora).Having a lid on the container will keep the mixture fresh until it runs out. Now you can carry it with you, a nice fit in a purse or handbag.

                                                                           ♥Miss Sierra Capri


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How 2: Clean Makeup Brushes

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Customizing your makeup brush collection can consume a lot of time and money. After finding the right brushes and shelling out funds to purchase them, you want to make sure that perfect set stays in good condition for as long as possible. Cleaning is important when it comes to protecting your investment. Knowing the proper way will help your brushes last and save money by not having to replace them as often. There are several options when it comes to this, use the steps below according to your needs.


Materials:
Baby Shampoo, Extra Virgin Olive Oil (EVOO), Sponge, Paper Towels, Make-Up Brush Cleaner, Hand Towel
Between Regular Use:
Use a wet cloth or paper towel and twirl bristles around until clean. Place flat on towel to dry. 
Twice a Month:
Spray brush cleaner on bristles .Use a paper towel to wipe bristles from base to tip.
Every Four Months:
Wet bristles with warm water and add brush cleaner. Take between fingers and rub gently to work up lather.  Rinse well, squeeze out water from base to tip. Reshape brush then lay flat to dry.
Or
Put a small amount of brush cleaner in a bowl or cup. Soak only the bristles overnight. Rinse well, squeeze out excess water. Reshape brush and lay flat to dry.
Heavy Duty Cleaning:
Take a paper towel and fold into fours and pour EVOO on it until moist. Take the brush and swirl the bristles around in a circular motion on the towel, when it gets dirty flip it over, add more and continue. Rinse bristles in lukewarm water (only bristles because water will rust brush).Wet a sponge with warm water and add baby shampoo to it. Suds it up, gently swirl bristles around several times and rinse with lukewarm water. If brush still has traces of makeup spray bristles a couple times with brush cleaner. Take an unused paper towel, fold it in half and swirl brush around. Wipe off from base to tip, lay flat to dry on a hand towel with bristles hanging off (allows bristles to dry better and keep their shape).



The information on heavy duty cleaning is from a YouTube video posted by MakeUp Geek (M.U.G). Watch and enjoy!


♥Miss Sierra Capri

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MUST HAVE MAKE-UP BRUSHES

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When it comes to a makeup brush collection, you can wind up with an abundance of styles, lengths and colors of the same brush. A starter set should consist of an assorted variety, used to achieve key looks.  Brush bristles are constructed from numerous types of fibers. Fibers are placed within two groups: natural and synthetic. Natural fibers are from the hair of animals, for example goat, squirrel and pony just to name a few. These brushes are good for applying powders such as mineral foundation, blush and eye shadow. Synthetic fiber brushes are artificial; the hairs are created in a laboratory. They are excellent for individuals who are allergic to certain animals. Applying liquids or creams such as lipstick, liquid foundation and cream blush are the prime uses. Duo-fiber brushes consist of natural and synthetic, great for sheer applications of creams and powders .Natural fiber usually last a lot longer than synthetic with proper care.



ESSENTIAL MAKE-UP BRUSHES:   
                

¬  FLAT STIFF/CONCEALER – good for the placement of eye shadow to the lid, applying concealer, also adding eyeliner (to the top and bottom) and smudging liner


¬  STIFF DOME- shadow application to the crease


¬  SOFT DOME – perfect for highlight the brow bone and blending shadows


¬  PENCIL - good for the placement of pigment to the outer V also smudging eye shadow


¬  STIPPLING – best for applying foundation to achieve an air-brushed look, also essential for adding highlighter to the cheekbone


¬  FOUNDATION - works better than the stippling in regards to heavier coverage of foundation


¬  CONTOUR - best if it is stiff to shape the face, especially the nose area


¬  ANGLED BLUSH – gives fantastic results when applying blush due to the angle


¬  THIN ANGLED LINER – the size makes it perfect for adding powder to eyebrows, achieves a realistic look, can be used to apply liquid liner and eye shadow as liner(mix with a drop of  water to intensify color and for easier application)


¬  BENT LINER – provides a smooth even line with cream or gel liner


¬  EYEBROW BRUSH AND LASH COMB DUO - separate lashes with the comb side, use the brush side to help maintain and keep brows in place


¬  POWDER BRUSH/PUFF – dusting on a light application of any type of powder (translucent, oil-absorbing, bronzer and illuminating powders)


¬  SPIRAL EYEBROW BRUSH – also known as a spoolie, great for blending eyebrow powder to gain a more natural look and separating eyelashes before you apply mascara

MAC Cosmetics and Laura Mercier make amazing brushes although pricey.  Less expensive alternatives are Sonia Kashuk and Sigma. Good drug store brands are Essence of beauty available at CVS and Rite-Aid has a line called Renewal. When it comes to brushes keep in mind that stiff is best for applying color and less dense are excellent for blending. Do not use a large brush to line your eyes or a small brush to apply a full face of foundation. Use the right size for the area you are working on. The list above has the essentials to create several looks, from day to evening and anywhere in between

♥Miss Sierra Capri           
photo:a photo by o5com on Flickr.
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