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Can’t believe I haven’t mentioned this earlier; because if you’re a true makup junkie, you’d know how nasty your makeup brushes can get – washing them is absolutely vital!

In fact, here’s a little experiment to do on a rainy afternoon… grab your makeup brushes, fill up a plastic cup of water, and mix your brushes in them. Can you see all the gunk that comes out? I tried this recently and the water was dirt BROWN. Yucks! (Reminder to self: Wash brushes at least once a week.)

If you use makeup everyday and your brushes are overused, I’d recommend this as well! Cleaning your brushes means less bacteria, less gunk on your face each time… and less mess. So here’s how I clean mine, hopefully it will work for you as well. First and foremost, what you need: a plastic cup, baby shampoo, water and your dirty makeup brushes.

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beauty-tip-picHere’s a beauty tip to do with getting your curliest lashes ever.  

Clamp your eyelash curler at the base of your lashes, and then “walk” it out to the tip of your lashes. Be sure to clamp it all the way gently for about 5 seconds. Remember to be very gentle, you don’t want to pull out some of your precious lashes.

 Now, go bat those lashes silly! ;)

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Sometimes you just have to face the truth. You can’t really get out there, crazy, long thick eyelashes with a mascara. Sometimes you need to fake it! ;)

Allow me to recommend the false lashes by Revlon – afforable and best of all, they’re fantastic. Particularly I would like to recommend Defining, part of their Fantasy Lengths collection, because I think it is perfect for beginners like me.

Honestly speaking, I’m not too fond of false eyelashes. I see a lot of it here and sometimes it just looks too much; so I’ve always been a bit weary of them.

However, I first tried false eyelashes last Christmas – nothing too crazy; I bought the individual lashes and put two on each outer corner of my eye. The effect was good enough and I loved it - my eyes really stood out in the photos, for one thing!

Revlon was recently recommended to me, and since I already love the brand (especially their eyeshadows, as seen here in my makeup bag) I had high hopes for it.

My favorite was #99501 Defining. Defining is easy to apply because first of all, it has it’s own glue. No messy application or anything! I was very impressed that it was so easy to use, so that was a big plus for me. I was also a bit scared that it might look a bit too much; especially the ’base’ where you apply it to. However,  the base of the lashes can be disguised by liquid liner (my fave is this one by Chanel) so it doesn’t look too obvious at all. Overall, it ended up looking very natural. Like it’s name, it beautifully defined lashes and went well with my own.

What are your thoughts on false eyelashes, and why do you wear them? Personally I’m still not too fond of them but for special occasions I will definitely consider and highly recommend Defining by Revlon (and browsing their website (where you can purchase them), ‘Intensifying’, shown in the picture, looks great too!).

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neutrogena-wave-power-facial-cleanser

I‘ve been seeing so much ads on this new innovation for some time now, and only got to inspect it at the store the other day. I was bummed to find out that it was actually a cleanser (just thought it was the gadget itself), because I still love my usual cleanser, but I would still love to try this out!

A sell-out sensation when it launched in the US last year, the Neutrogena Wave Power Cleanser is the number one selling cleanser stateside.

The new Neutrogena Wave Power Cleanser has got the moves to open up your pores with a cool cleansing foam that can clean deep to remove more dirt, oil and make up than traditional cleansing. Neutrogena Wave is fun, effective and the vibrating motion delivers an intense, deep clean for a refreshing feeling and a softer, smoother complexion.

Basically it’s an electrical cleanser. It foams up under water and you just press it against your skin and it does all the work for you. I don’t believe that it opens up pores like they claim (remember when I talked about this ages ago? Pores don’t open and close!), but the Wave looks like a great product and I’m really interested.

Has anyone been using this? What are your thoughts on it? Or any thoughts in general? I’d love to know so I can decide whether to try it and hopefully get a review up. Also, if there’s anyway you can get clear pads and put your own cleanser on, please let us all know! I suspect others may want to try this out too, but don’t want to switch from their regular cleansers. Thanks in advance! :-)

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With the every popular release of Allergan’s Latisse, a FDA-approved eyelash growth serum, this year, getting the lashes of your dreams seems possible (not the mention expensive).

However, that is by prescription only, so I have found some other eyelash growth serums on the market that may be of interest:

Rapidlash

I am quite impressed by all the safety regulations they put this product through.

Anything near the eyes are scary, and it’s comforting to know Rapidlash has passed all tests including, Safety/regulatory status in the US and the European Union, Consumer Skin Sensitization Patch Study, Dermatologist Skin Irritation Study, Ophthalmologist Eye Irritation Potential Study.

Also, the ingredients are fragrance-, paraben- and cruelty-free.

RapidLash works through by its powerful potent polypeptides, vital proteins, vitamins, and its moisturizing agents. All these ingredients work together in moisturizing, prevent breakage, aid in strength, and protection to the structure of your lashes and brows.

At US$49.99, it’s one of the cheaper options too!

Jan Marini Marini Lash Eye Conditioner

Ah! The brand that started it all. (That I know of).

It was the year 2005 that the infamous lash product came onto the market, which started it all, and of course was the one that had to be reformulated after it was not FDA approved.

Well, the product is back, dermatologist and ophthalmologist safety tested, and is a non-prostaglandin formula, containing a proprietary peptide. Price is US$160 – yikes.

Revita Lash

Formulated by Dr. Michael Brinkenhoff for his wife, who had undergone chemotherapy due to breast cancer, this was a truly special gift!

The intensive treatments had damaged Gayle’s beautiful lashes, leaving them broken and very sparse, and this adoring husband wanted to help out – soon, others was wondering about Gayle’s amazing eyelashes, and thus Revitalash was born.

I couldn’t really find out much info, except this thing costs US$150 (!!) and promises that your lashes will be “longer, thicker, fuller, and more beautiful than ever.”

Warning: Check the product website carefully to find even more information about the product, especially all its side effects and its ingredients. Some horror stories I have heard from eyelash serums are darkening of the eye color, irritation, redness and eye infections. So check carefully and do your research!

Does anybody use any eyelash growth serums, or have tried any of these out? What do you think of them – all hype, or do they actually work? I’d love to hear and hopefully get my hands on one of them, soon!

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When I first heard about M.A.C.’s Nordstorm Beauty Exclusive, Color Forms, I didn’t pay attention – for one, I don’t have a Nordstorm anywhere near me (or this continent).

What a surprise when I saw they actually sold this here! I couldn’t help eyeing the mini brush sets they offered. I caved in and bought the 5 Advanced Brush Set, not because I’m advanced in any makeup application technique (beauty fool, remember?) but the soft black/white powder brush was too beautiful to pass up, and I really wanted an eyeliner brush that the set included as well.

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