Getting the Most Out Of Your Lipsticks

Okay - So many of you probably get to the end of your lipstick and don't think twice about chucking them out but what you might not know is that you are probably throwing a quarter of your lippie in the bin! Also, not to mention - your money.

If you have the time then you should get a spatula, get the product out and into a small container. Make sure the spatula and container are wiped out with alcohol prior to depotting. If you wish, you can add a little vaseline to make a lip balm. You can do this if you have a lipstick that is broken too. There are tons of videos you can find on YouTube on depotting lipsticks. 

If you are super busy and have no time to scoop everything out into a small container then get a lip brush to get the product out and onto your lips.  I just de-potted one of my lipsticks yesterday and found that I didn't actually finish the whole stick.

Note:

I do not own any of the pictures posted for this piece.

Pencil Eyeliner Vs. Gel Eyeliner

There are so many eyeliners out there that claims to give you this gorgeous look, long lasting, etc.

Do you go for a gel eyeliner or pencil eyeliner?

Whats the difference between a pencil eyeliner and gel eyeliner?

Pencil Eyeliner

 Generally, pencil eyeliners can be used on the rims of the eyes.

You can opt to use a smudger brush to create a buildable smokey look instead of using powder.

 Pencil  eyeliners are easier to clean up than gel eyeliners.
Life span of pencil eyeliners are 2-3 years with regular sharpening. 

 
Gel Eyeliner

Gel Eyeliners give you a very intense and dramatic look. Like the pencil liner, it won't necessarily stay put unless you use a good eyelid primer beforehand. 

Smokey eyes can be created using gel eyeliners. It takes a lot of blending but you will definitely have that intense smokey eyes.

Some gel liners should not be used on the inner rims of the eyes as it can cause irritation.
Life span of gel eyeliners are 6-12 months. 
You can try "re-viving" your gel eyeliners if they dry out but I am against it as it can cause eye infection and if it does dry out, that means it's old and it's just time for you to get another.

Tip :- 
Do not leave your pot of gel eyeliner opened during application. Tip it upside down on a clean surface to avoid it drying out and to avoid bacteria from getting to it. 
 

Eye Make Up for Your Eye Type

This is something interesting I found which you may want to take into consideration when it comes to doing your eye make up or even finding the shape or type of your eye.

 

Contouring, Blushing & Highlighting

Removing Glitter Nail Polish the Easy Way

I have, so far, avoided using glitter nail polish because it can be a real pain when it comes to taking it off but now I think I might try it out since I found this nifty way of removing glitter nail polish. Check it out..

Wayne Goss - Make Up Artist

Introducing one of the, I personally think, the best make up artist's out there. 

Wayne Goss

Wayne seems to know so much about make up for just about any kind of skin tone or complexion. He goes into details about make up products, how-to's, do's and dont's, etc. His videos are always packed with useful information, even the little details we tend to neglect.

I know there are many make up artists and lovers who post tons of videos online but he is a make up guru worth following. I highly recommend you check out his YouTube videos for anything and everything you need to know about make up. 

http://www.youtube.com/user/gossmakeupartist

You can even check out his blog
http://gossmakeupartist.blogspot.com/

Enjoy!

Tips & Tricks

❤ mAkE uP ❤

❤ Sharing make up may be fun but it's also unhygienic. If you must share any make up then make sure you disinfect before using them (don't forget the brushes too) . Check out this video, by the famous Julia (MissChievous), for disinfecting make up.

❤ Click "Contouring, Blushing & Highlighting" to learn what goes where.

 ❤ Mascara ❤

❤ Bin your mascara after 3 months. Don't use it when it's dry or you will have clumpy lashes or risk getting an eye infection!

❤ Make Up Brushes ❤

❤ Try cleaning  them after each use and disinfect them once in a while.

  ❤ Lips ❤

❤ Want a subtle touch of colour on your lips? Use some lip balm on before getting a tiny bit of red or even whatever bright coloured lipstick you have onto the tip of your finger and swipe that one. Keeps your lips moisturised and looking pretty.

❤ It's not just your skin that can get burnt so make sure you use a lip balm with spf when you go out into the sun. If you don't have one then just dab your spf lotion on your lips.

❤ Always go for a red lipstick with a blue undertone to diminish yellow looking teeth.

❤ nAiLs ❤

❤ When buying nail polish remover, opt for one without acetone.

❤ You don't have to clip your nail down if it's split. Fix a split nail with a teabag instead! 

❤ hAiR ❤

❤ If your hair is looking or feeling greasy use a dry shampoo or dust loose powder and comb your hair through.

❤ oThEr ❤

❤ Use baking soda to whiten teeth instead of bleaching them because bleaching your teeth only makes it weaker.

❤ Body scrubs you usually buy may be very expensive or full of chemicals in them. If this is the case, then why not do you're very own homemade body scrub? 

Got tips or tricks to share?