Simple tips for cleaning the contents of your cosmetic bag.
Cosmetics get confused, mixed up and even lost every now and then. In order to prevent all this, you need to make a lot of effort, and also know some tricks in the field of putting things in order. In fact, they will be discussed in the new review.
Lipstick disinfection
Lipstick in the freezer.
From time to time, putting your lipsticks in the freezer for twelve hours will help get rid of germs and bacteria. A more effective, but less pleasant method of disinfection is treatment with alcohol. By the way, it is worth noting that it is better to store lipsticks in the refrigerator, and not in a cosmetic bag, and certainly not in the bath.
How to sharpen an eyebrow pencil
Sharpening an eyebrow pencil with regular office sharpeners is inconvenient, as they break the lead. There are other ways to sharpen a tool. It is best to use a special item. When choosing, you need to pay attention to the diameter. Some manufacturers offer multi-hole sharpeners.
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The liner rod has a soft texture and when sharpening you need to make sure that the tip is not too long, otherwise it may break. The instrument can be placed in the freezer first. To prepare the lead, you can carefully sharpen it with a razor blade or kitchen knife.
Caring for your eyelash curler
Cleaning your eyelash curler.
All items that come into close contact with the eyes should be cleaned and disinfected regularly. The flame of a lighter will help you clean your eyelash curler. Heat the instrument well on both sides, wait until they cool down and wipe them thoroughly with alcohol or cosmetic wipes.
Caring for false eyelashes
Cleaning false eyelashes from glue and germs.
After each use of false eyelashes, they must be thoroughly cleaned of germs and glue. This can be done using isopropyl alcohol. In addition to the eyelash strips, do not forget about the container in which they are stored. You can clean it with alcohol or cosmetic wipes.
Eyebrow pencil colors
Eyebrow pencils can come in completely different colors. Most often you can find:
Eyebrow pencil Sleek Eyebrow Stylist Unique eyebrow pencil Sleek Make Up Eyebrow Stylist with 2 working areas: a lead for drawing the contour of the eyebrows and a brush for styling them The angular shape of the pencil allows you to both draw fine lines and make broad strokes Does not crumble, does not leave bald spots The Sleek Eyebrow Stylist brush allows you to style and comb your brows. Can also be useful for eyelashes (remove excess mascara)
- Black.
Dark-skinned brunettes with blue-black hair can afford a black pencil, and a black-brown pencil will come in handy for light-skinned brunettes. - Brown.
A brown pencil is perfect for those with chocolate hair, red or gray-brown for fair-haired ladies, and dark brown for brunettes and brown-haired women. - Gray.
A gray pencil will be a real find for ash blondes, a light gray pencil is suitable for those with colorless eyebrows, and a dark gray pencil is suitable for a rich and deep light brown color. - Light.
A beige pencil is suitable for blue-eyed or green-eyed blondes, an ash pencil is suitable for fair-haired girls, and a light brown pencil is suitable for blondes. And white pencils are often used as a base to make the base color softer. As for pink pencils, they are applied under the eyebrows and shaded well - this approach allows you to make makeup more natural.
Care for powder products
Disinfection of decorative cosmetics.
A spray bottle with isopropyl alcohol or a professional disinfectant for decorative cosmetics will help clean the surface of powder, blush, dry eye shadow and other products from germs. Spray the product onto the surface of your decorative cosmetics from time to time to preserve its quality and extend its life.
Replacing eyebrow pencil at home
In addition to pencil , eyebrows can be tinted in the following ways:
- Shadows or powder. You will need two applicators - a sharp one and a wide one. The outline is outlined using a fine tip, the choice of a wider one is intended to fill in the shadows of the body.
- Ink. Suitable if contour correction is not needed. Colors hairs and makes them brighter. Reliably fixes the shape.
- Eyeliner, lipstick or gel. They are waterproof. Provide clear drawing of the contour and hairs. Be sure to lightly shade these products to achieve naturalness.
An eyebrow pencil allows you to tint your eyebrows in a short time. It is easy to use and convenient to carry. The variety of shades, release forms and durability allow you to accurately select a pencil for your skin type and appearance.
Cleaning Makeup Brushes
Care for makeup brushes.
Makeup brushes collect a huge amount of dirt, germs and bacteria, which can greatly harm your skin. Therefore, give your brushes a scrub at least once every two weeks. To do this, mix a little baby shampoo with a few drops of olive oil in a suitable container and immerse your brushes in this mixture for fifteen minutes. After the time has passed, each brush should be rinsed well under running water, unscrewed and left to dry on a clean towel or napkin.
Tips for choosing
You need to pay attention to its structure, it should be dry and dense. A waterproof lead will allow the shade to last longer. Does not break when sharpened. A good product is applied evenly and does not form unnecessary dots or inclusions. Ideal if it has no smell. A greasy, soft stylus indicates low quality. He will not be able to draw lines beautifully and create a sophisticated image. In a warm room, eyebrow dye may begin to bleed.
The following types exist:
1. Powdery with a soft lead, usually gray or olive in color. It is very long lasting and therefore suitable for those with oily skin. The paint will not spread at hot temperatures and will not smear when rubbed with your hands. This pencil is often used by professional makeup artists. To obtain a muted, almost natural tone, the product is applied dry. But if you wet it a little, the line will be brighter.
2. Wax will allow you to beautifully style unruly hairs. It is usually colorless and is applied after color or shadow. Contains vitamin E and beeswax. Thanks to this, makeup is fixed for a long time. Judging by the description, this product is a godsend for those who prefer naturalness.
3. The waterproof pencil has a special composition. It can be safely used for summer makeup at sea, for working out in the gym, visiting a bathhouse or solarium. The silicone, wax and oils it contains will protect the hairs from moisture and ultraviolet rays.
How to choose a tone?
To create beautiful makeup you need to know how to choose a color. A professional makeup artist will be the best person to help you sort this out. But if this is not possible, then you should adhere to the general rules:
- The tone is selected so that it is slightly darker than the color of the eyelashes, but lighter than the hair. It is best to choose two shades that are close to natural. For this purpose, you can use a double-sided pencil. There, the colors have already been selected to complement each other.
- For light eyebrows, it is better to take a colorless one so that it does not stand out.
- It is best to select a tone in daylight. Eyebrow arches should not be too bright.
- For daytime makeup, it is better to use the option without shimmer to avoid unnatural shine.
The color must be selected to match the shade of the hair and skin:
- For brunettes, choose a couple of shades lighter than their hair.
- Blondes should use a product several shades darker than their hair color.
- Brown-haired women should opt for rich dark gray and dark brown.
- For red-haired girls, pencils in warm colors - chestnut, golden brown and terracotta - are suitable. They need to avoid gray and black shades as they are cold.
- Blonde girls with fair skin can use medium brown or gray shades. Don't experiment with cool tones that don't match your hair color.
- For brunettes with fair skin, dark gray and brown tones are suitable, but not black, which is too bright for them.
- Women with ashy hair color can freely use gray. It will look as natural as possible. Gray hairs on the eyebrows are tinted gray-brown.
- For brunettes with dark skin, only black is ideal.
It is equally important to choose a pencil to match your eye color:
- blue-eyed and green-eyed girls should opt for cool light brown or beige colors;
- dark eye shades will be combined with more saturated ones;
- For black- and brown-eyed people, colors from brown to black will suit them.
Washcloth
Loofah care.
Most girls pay a lot of attention to caring for their face and body, but few people remember to care for the tools that are used for this. For example, a washcloth or sponge should be washed with powder or bleach from time to time and dried well. Also, it is worth knowing that the washcloth needs to be changed every two months.
Types of eyebrow pencils
The consistency of modern eyebrow pencils can be as varied as desired; accordingly, they are all divided into several independent types:
- Pencil stick.
This pencil is very easy to apply. It is best suited for ladies with receding, sparse and thin eyebrows. - Wax pencil.
It helps securely fix coarse and unruly hairs. - Powder pencil.
An excellent remedy for removing unhealthy shine from hairs and stopping the secretion of oil by the sebaceous glands. - Gel pencil.
An ideal solution for those with dry skin - this pencil will not only give your eyebrows a spectacular shine, but will also perfectly moisturize your skin. - Pencil paint.
Gives very long-lasting shades that can last up to several days. A real find for those who do not have the patience to use an ordinary pencil every day. - Liquid pencil.
It applies very quickly, easily and well, giving the eyebrows a rich and vibrant color, but if used incorrectly it can run. - Dry pencil.
In general, in its basic properties, this pencil is similar to a powder pencil. - Highlighter pencil.
It helps perfectly to hide almost any imperfections, including scars on the eyebrows. - Pencil-felt-tip pen.
The best choice for bright girls who cannot imagine their life without rich shades.
Eyebrow pencils also differ in their shape:
- Mechanical pencil.
Its main advantage is that it does not require systematic sharpening. - Automatic pencil.
Equipped with a special mechanism that allows the rod to both unscrew and go back in. - Double-sided pencil.
Allows women to become happy owners of two shades at once. - Pencil with thread.
First, it is used to outline the eyebrow line, and then all the hairs extending beyond it are plucked out using a thread. - Pencil with brush.
Allows you to lay hairs evenly to each other. - Pencil with brush.
With its help you can not only color your eyebrows, but also comb them. - Pencil with sharpener.
Another great and very convenient solution!
