Low-cost but effective make up remover!

Ashia of Clueless Fashionista shares a beauty tip for the beautiful woman on a budget.
When I was younger and new to wearing makeup, my mom told me that the best makeup remover was Vaseline.  So when I wanted to wear some mascara and eye liner, I would slather on Vaseline and spend some time in front of the mirror to remove my eye makeup.

It worked, but it often left my face very greasy and sometimes it wouldn’t remove all of the eye makeup. Over the years I tried lots of different makeup removers and they all had their share of pros and cons.

In recent years, I have been an avid user of the makeup remover cloths and they have worked great but recently, I noticed that my skin was starting to dry out and I needed something new to remove my makeup.  I didn’t want to go out and play product roulette so I decided to go old school with a twist.

I pulled out my bottle of baby oil and poured a small amount on a paper towel [or cotton ball].  I rubbed it across my eye and was pleasantly surprised at how much of my eye makeup came off.

The great thing about using baby oil rather than Vaseline to remove your eye makeup is that it’s not as thick and twice as effective.  I didn’t have to use a lot to completely remove my eye makeup.  There was a small oil factor but all I had to do was wash my face and that was taken care of.

Overall, using baby oil as make up remover was a great accidental find. The great thing was that I used the store brand baby oil which costs just a little over $2 or you can get a small, travel bottle for under $1.

One small warning for contact lens wearers, make sure you’ve taken them off before you use the baby oil. Then once your makeup is off, wash the oil from your face and you have nice, clean, make-up free skin!

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Makeup Review: Milani Minerals Loose Makeup

I was driving past my local library, and they were having a huge book sale.  Well not really, the library had signs claiming they were having a “huge book sale” but  when I got there, they only had one cart of books out.  Yeah, silly me, I read the words “huge book sale” and I was expecting a HUGE book sale not just a few dozen books.   

However, I still took a look at the books that were for sale.  After searching for a few minutes, I came across a book that looked like an interesting and fun read.  So, for 50 cents I bought Chasing Harry Winston by Lauren Weisberger.  

I read this book in a couple of days, it was VERY entertaining!  I just couldn’t stop reading it.  Lol.  To be honest with you the three main characters and the story plot remind me of something out of Sex In The City.  

Short and simple, I don’t regret buying or reading this fabulous novel.

Okay okay, on to the makeup review.

Milani Minerals Loose Makeup, $9.

A few days ago CVS had alot of its cosmetics on sale, and Milani Minerals Loose Makeup was one of them.  It was 75% off its original price!  I only paid $3 for this jar of make up.

Even if this item was not on sale, the cost is lower than any of those higher end brands, which by the way I have used, and after comparing, I like Milani Minerals Loose Makeup just as well.    

What Milani Cosmetics says:

An extraordinary, *talc-free, mineral-based powder that perfects and corrects skin to flawless perfection. This natural, non-irritating formula is perfect for extra sensitive, rosacea and acne-prone skin. Available in 8 buildable, sheer-to-full coverage shades. Pure Radiance & Tinted Radiance are translucent finishing powders. They can be worn alone if you desire a more natural, subtle look. For best results, wear over your mineral powder makeup for an instant radiant look.

Available in 2 radiant shades.

*Deepest shades 08-10 contain talc, as so to reduce potential ashiness on darker skin complexions.

What I say:
I have the Milani Minerals Loose Makeup in 03 Creamy Natural.  This shade is perfect for my skin tone.  The coverage is buildable, so you control the coverage that you need, sheer to moderate or full coverage.  I’ve always liked a sheer to moderate coverage, to help even out my skin tone.  And with this mineral foundation, I can get the coverage that I want and still look natural.   

Milani’s Mineral Loose Makeup comes with a small makeup brush, but it’s not the best brush.  It’s a little scratchy and the hairs are a little uneven.  I have nothing negative to say about the actual make up.     

This product is great for touch-ups, it does NOT cake if you apply layer after layer.   So, you can apply it first thing in the morning, apply more throughout the day and your foundation will look as fresh as it did when you first put it on. 

Overall, this foundation makes my skin look smooth and radiant all day.

Do I Recommend?  Yes!  This makeup is great for the price and the quality is excellent.  Give it a try, you won’t regret it.

 

 

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Looking Beautiful on a Budget

Movie stars and celebrities always look their best, due to a retinue of makeup artists, stylists, and the most expensive makeup. But anyone who wants to look good while sticking to a budget can do so, as long as they learn the best ways to keep skin healthy, find good deals on makeup, and use what they already have. It doesn’t take the bank account of a rock star to look like one when you’re going out for a good time.

Beauty starts with clean, clear skin. There’s one major way to keep your face glowing and blemish free, and it doesn’t even cost a dime. Drinking at least eight glasses of water a day keeps impurities and toxins moving through your bloodstream, and helps your skin cells regrow and shed easily. This makes dead skin slough off easier during cleaning, reduces the redness and formation of pimples, and keeps your circulation up. If you can’t tolerate the taste of plain water, add lemon or a little sugar free fruit juice.

A good skin cleanser is also important. Try to find oil free products, as excess oil will cause more blemishes. Be aware of how much salicylic acid, a popular acne treatment, or alcohol and soap are in the cleanser. All of these can dry or irritate your skin. Neutrogena produces oil free, alcohol free cleansers for all skin types, and their products are very affordable and easy to find. Follow up your cleaning routine with a good moisturizer. Many cheap moisturizers use oily ingredients to make your skin feel smooth and hydrated, but they also block pores. Look for products that use the term noncomedogenic, which means it won’t clog pores.

Keep your eyebrows shaped and in line with regular plucking. If you’ve got thin and perfectly shaped eyebrows, this may not be necessary. But if your eyebrows are thicker than you like or have stray hairs, call a local salon. Most hair salons offer eyebrow waxing, or a less painful method known as threading, for under $7. This is an inexpensive way to improve your overall look. You can perform maintenance on your eyebrows at home with a good pair of tweezers. Just pluck any out of line hairs as they appear.

Good quality makeup can be very expensive. Before going out and blowing a whole paycheck on foundation and eyeshadow, do some research. Pick a few brands, and search for customer reviews online. Makeup lovers and very vocal and it’s easy to find whether your prospective purchase will be worth your money. In general, it’s better to put more money towards foundation and lipstick, while eyeshadow and nail polish can be of a lower price. Cheap, low quality foundation looks cakey or greasy, and lipstick will fade too quickly if not made to last.

Not all expensive eyeshadow is worth the price. If you’re not afraid to reapply regularly, it’s possible to use an inexpensive eyeshadow such as CoverGirl and get good results. Nail polish all generally start to chip around the same time, regardless of claims. To lengthen the life of nail polish, buy inexpensive colors and a good quality clear coat to top them with.

If you’re still set on buying only high quality makeup but lack the budget to do so, become a bargain hunter. High end makeup retailers like Sephora and MAC are always offering discounts and sales. Sephora is also a good source for high quality makeup kits, which often come at a drastically lower price then if bought separately.

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