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10/11/2014 0 Comments

tips for flawless make-up - products to clean make-up brushes

Most make-up brands have their own brush cleansers available, however, it is not necessary to spend a huge amount of money to keep your brushes clean and fresh. If you do not have any make-up brush cleanser, you can wash your brushes using water and mild baby shampoo, or use the recipe below for an awesome DIY cleanser...we just love! 
Often using a store bought brush cleanser can often be easier, quicker and more convenient! They are also great for day to day cleaning. However, it is recommend that you give your brushes a 'deep' clean once a week.  Here are two amazing brush cleansers we recommend for daily use:
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1. MAC Brush Cleanser
Like all other MAC products, this is fabulous. This is an alcohol-based cleaner, and is great for breaking down make-up residue that other brush cleaners often can not remove. This cleanser is really effective, easy to use, and is specifically formulated to prolong the life of your brushes. MAC is available at certain Edgars stores, or you can shop online. This cleanser retails for approximately R170 and we think it is well worth it.

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2. Fresh in a Flash
This make-up brush cleanser is made for the awesome Rubybox team, that is based in Cape Town. It is very really quick and easy to use. All you do is spray it on your brush, wipe on a tissue and allow it to air-dry. We love how easily it fits into a make-up bag, so it's a must have for all ladies who travel a lot. At R69,95 it is reasonably priced and very effective. It is available online through the Rubybox website.


DIY make-up brush cleanser
For a really effective 'deep' clean of your brushes, this recipe is fabulous, especially as you probably have all of the ingredients lying around at home.  
All you need is:
  • Extra virgin olive oil
  • White vinegar
  • Liquid dish washing soap
Mix equal parts of all three together, and gently work it into your brushes. Make sure to rinse properly afterwards and allow your brushes to air dry. The vinegar is a great disinfectant and removes all of the bacteria, while the soap removes the make-up residue and the olive oil helps to condition the bristles, making them soft and prolonging the life of your brushes.
Look and feel fabulous!
Love
The femme fatale ladies
xxx
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27/10/2014 0 Comments

tips for flawless make-up - why should you clean your brushes?

Cleaning Make-up brusheswww.fierceandfashionable.com
We all know how important it is to have a regular cleansing routine for your skin. For example, washing your make-up off before going to bed allows your skin to breathe. But did you know it is also very important to clean your make-up brushes? Like your skin, make-up brushes also get clogged up. Once your brush is like this, it is not good for your skin nor is it good for the brush.

Why is cleaning your make-up brushes so important?
  • Make-up brushes are awesome for picking up product and blending it, but it means they are also good at picking up the oil, dead skin and bacteria that maybe on your skin. Your brushes can become a place where bacteria can breed, causing skin problems like acne, blemishes and infections.
  • Brushes last longer if they are cleaned regularly and in the proper way.
  • When applying make-up, you want the exact colour you are applying, so a dirty brush with remnants of yesterday's colour is going to introduce different colours and the blending won't look how you are expecting it to. A clean brush means perfect colour.
How often should you clean your brushes?
  • Brushes that come in contact with the eyes or mouth (eyeliner or lipstick brushes) should be cleaned every time you use them, as bacteria like moist areas to breed.
  • If you have problem or oily skin, its best to clean your brushes after every use, but if you don't, then once a week or every two weeks is sufficient.
Keep an eye out for future blog posts on the best make-up brush cleaning products and how to clean your brushes correctly.
Look and feel fabulous!
Love
The femme fatale ladies
xxx
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30/9/2014 0 Comments

tips for flawless make-up - tools for applying foundation

Foundation is generally the first makeup product we apply, and acts as a base for all of the other products we use to create the perfect look.  It is important that you use the correct tools, and the finger tips are definitely the wrong way to apply foundation.  Using our finger tips can introduce bacteria on to our skin and gives a streaky uneven finish.

To help our lovely femme fatale ladies out with which tool is best, we decided to put some information together about the best foundation applying tools.
  • The Flat Foundation Brush
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The flat foundation brush is usually made of synthetic fibres and has a slightly rounded, flat tip.  This is best used in a circular motion, starting with sculpting from the cheeks and moving up to the hairline.  This brush glides beautifully over your skin allowing you to blend liquid foundation easily, creating a flawless look.

  • The Stippling Foundation Brush
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Stippling Foundation Brush
The stippling foundation brush is a duo fibre brush, and is the best option for full coverage.  They are made up of two different hair types and have two different lengths of bristles. It is specifically designed to stipple (or pat) the foundation or concealer on to your skin as it has a large flat head.  The technique of stippling has become incredibly popular as it gives a beautiful streak free and natural look to foundation.  It allows you to apply products over each other and is perfect for applying foundation over your concealer.
  • Makeup sponges
Foundation sponges come in a variety of shapes and sizes, although the most common are the white triangular makeup sponges and the pink egg shaped beauty blenders.  The makeup sponges are cheap and are designed to be disposable, whereas the beauty blenders are a bit more expensive and can be washed and reused. 

Generally the sponges are used damp, and after the foundation has been applied to the skin with a brush, to remove any streaks.  The design allows you to reach difficult areas like around the eyes and by the nose to give an overall smooth foundation that looks natural too.
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Makeup Sponges
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Beauty Blenders
Look and feel fabulous!
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The femme fatale ladies
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16/9/2014 0 Comments

tips for flawless make-up - choosing the right make-up brushes

When it comes to applying Make-up, sometimes we forget that the tools we use are probably the most important assets in our Make-up bag. Choosing the correct make-up brushes are an investment as they do have a relatively long life span, if cared for properly. Good quality brushes can help you achieve great flawless make-up with very little effort.
Makeup brushes - Image from beautytips4her.comMakeup brushes from beautytips4her.com
So how do you choose the right brushes?  
Well most say that the brand names, like MAC are the best, but many of the smaller brand names, or even the ones you can purchase at pharmacies like Dis-Chem and Clicks or a make-up store, are just as good and are a bit more affordable.  


The most important things to think about when choosing make-up brushes is: 
  • The size 
  • What they are made of
  • firmness of the bristles

Remember there are different sizes and shapes for a reason, each one has their own function. Therefore, one make-up brush is not sufficient for every application.

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Brushes are made with different types of hair (bristles), you get natural hair, real hair, fake hair (plastic) or synthetic.  The real or natural hair brushes, tend to be a bit more expensive but they are awesome for dry make-up, like powder and blush. Synthetic brushes on the other hand are great for wet make-up, like foundation, as they do not stick or clog up.

Brushes made with the correct materials and that are good quality will not lose bristles, and will ensure a beautiful finish as they do not stick or snag on your skin.
 

If you are unsure, or need advice on which brushes to buy, have a chat to one of our fabulous Make-up Artists, Monique or Shandre.  They are both very skilled at make-up application and do offer
courses on how to apply make-up. They often advise our ladies on the best products to purchase for their skin type and colouring.

A big thank you to Monique and Shandre, who are always fantastic with the most amazing make-up and hair styling they do for our ladies. They also assist us with the information for the make-up blog's. 
We did find a fabulous website which also has some great hints and tips for make-up application: www.bestmakeupbrushesguide.org, its definitely worth a visit.

Love
The femme fatale girls
xxx


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