Cosmetics: Make-Up Brushe

I'm In Need Of New Make-Up Brushes! They Seem To Have All Disappeared.... I'm Down To My Last Eyeshadow Brush And My Foundation Brush. So During This Week I Will Be Heading Out To Find Me Some New Brushes! I Will Be Heading To Target To Sonia Kashuk, Her Brushes Are Very Excellent! Here Are Is A List Of Basic Make-Up Brushes To Began Your Own Collection.



Sonia Kashuk® Double Duty Brush Set $21.99

Face Brushes

Foundation Brush: Used to apply foundation to the face and typically made from synthetic fibers. Most foundation brushes have a small, rounded brush head shaped like a tiny spatula.

Concealer Brush: Concealer brushes look like mini foundation brushes. Being smaller than foundation brushes makes them better suited for covering blemishes or for applying liquid concealers in hard to reach places like the corners of the eyes.

Powder Brush: With a large, fluffy brush heads and soft bristles, powder brushes are ideal for applying loose powder to the face.

Blush Brush: They resemble smallish powder brushes with either a sloped or rounded tip. Great for applying blush or bronzer to cheeks.

Eye Brushes


Eyebrow Brush: Eyebrow brushes have firm, angled brush heads like the tip of a marker. Use them to apply powders, creams or waxes to brows.


Eyeshadow Brush: Not as stiff as an eyebrow brush, eyeshadow brushes have square heads used to evenly apply both powder and cream shadows to eyelids.

Blending Brush: Like the name implies, blending brushes are used to blend different colored products and to wipe out harsh lines. They come in a variety of shapes and sizes. Not as firm as eyeshadow brush heads, the heads of blending brushes are usually tapered.

Concealer Brush: Used to cover blemishes and imperfections on the face, concealer brushes have a thin, pointed tip, much like a fine-tipped paintbrush.

Crease Brush: Fluffy and soft, crease brush heads come in several different shapes, from thin and tapered to round and fluffy. The shape you choose will depend more on personal preference than anything else. Look for a brush head that feels soft against your eyelid and fits into the hollow of your eye.


Lip Brush: Like concealer brushes, lip brushes have a firm, thin tip.

Product Review: The Body Shop Skin Primer Matte It

Best if you want to: Perfect your skin and lips with a mattifying gel that helps absorb excess oils for a silky, shine-free finish.

Best for: all skin types, particularly oily or combination skin

What it is designed to do:

* Silicone-based, oil-free, long-lasting and non-clogging formula has excellent mattifying and oil-absorbing properties.

* Aloe vera extract and extracts from the camomile plant are renowned for their soothing properties.





I Purchased This Primer About A Month Ago From The Body Shop In Emeryville For $14.00 Every Since The First Use I Have Been In Love With It. Before I Brought This Primer, I Did Look Into MAC And Smashbox Primer But They Were Out Of My Price Range.

The Primer When Applied To My Skin Feels Silky, Smooth, Completely Lightweight And Comes With A Cooling Sensation. Once You Smooth It Into The Skin You Can't Even Tell It's There. With The Primer On My Face My Foundation Goes On Really Smoothly And I Tend Not To Use As Much Since I Have The Primer Helping To Make My Face Flawless.

The Body Shop Skin Primer Matte It, Really Controls My Oily T Zone I Have. It Keep My T-Zone Shine Free And Leaves My Make-Up Flawless All Day Long. I Would Recommend This Primer To Anyone Because It Does Live Up To It's Label.



Product Grade: A


Who should use face primer?

• Those with fine lines, large pores, blemishes that frequently use cover stick to cover pigments.

• Those who want to achieve a flawless and to have even complexion colour.

• Those who have problem maintaining their foundation and keeping them looking fresh for the whole day or the whole night.

Sam Fine

I Was Borrowsing Essence.com When I Came Across An Interview With Sam Fine. Sam Fine is a legendary makeup artist to Vanessa Williams, Queen Latifah, Tyra Banks and Iman. In The Interview He Talks About Make-up And The Process Of Application. Below I Posted The Most Important Part Of The Interview, That Stood Out To Me.





ESSENCE.COM: What three things should every woman strive to achieve when it comes to enhancing one's own natural beauty?

FINE: The three most important things every woman should strive to achieve are...

1) A Groomed Brow--Most women are concerned with elaborate eye shadow application, but a simple, groomed brow not only opens and lifts the eye, but clears the way for any eye shadow application to follow.
2) A Flawless Canvas--Choosing a foundation to suit your specific needs helps to unite varied tones. If you don't use foundation, then powder is a must! Using a pressed or loose powder helps to alleviate shine and makes the complexion appear more consistent in color and texture!
3) A Glowing Complexion--This is very different than creating a "flawless canvas." Using a dusting of bronzer on the outer perimeter of the face - forehead, nearest the hairline--and onto cheeks, adds warmth and richness to the complexion. After applying bronzer, simply use a peach shade of blush on cheeks for a subtle "pop" of color.

Make-Up Collection

Here Is Pictures Of My Make-Up Collection! My Collection Is Made Up Of Mac Cosmetics, L'Oreal HIP, And Make Up Forever HD! I Used To Have So Much More But It Seems As If It All Is Disappearing!

I Gotta Have........

Maybelline Vibrating Mascara $15

Make Up For Ever HD Microfinish Powder

I Just Purchased This New Addition To My Make UP From Sephora! I Will Write A Review On It Once I Wear It.

What it is: A universal translucent finishing powder to be applied over foundation or worn alone.



What it does: Sets the foundation and slightly mattifies skin without changing its natural contours. This 100% mineral silica powder softens the appearance of imperfections. Completely evens out the complexion for a glowing, radiant look. One universal shade for all skin tones.



What else you need to know: It's completely translucent and goes on any skintone. Its talc-free formula does not dry the skin and is formulated with 100% silica. Dermatologically tested

Price: $30