Beauty Product Reviews

I've been using Dr. Bronner's Magic Pure Castile Classic Soap for deep cleaning my makeup brushes. I have to say it is the best thing out there to deep clean your inexpensive AND high end brand makeup brushes. Not only does it do a great job getting the product off your brushes and conditions your brushes so they stay super soft but it keeps them looking brand new! I use the peppermint liquid soap and it smells absolutely wonderful! Here are some facts about this product:

- Completely Biodegradable and Vegetable-Based - Made with Certified Fair Trade and Organic Oils - Multi-Purpose: 18-in-1 Uses - No Synthetic Foaming Agents, Thickeners or Preservatives - 100% Post-Consumer Recycled (PCR) Cylinder Bottles and Paper Labels - Simple, Ecological Formulations Based on Old-World Quality and Expertise - #1-Selling Natural Brand of Soaps in North America

Available in Peppermint, Lavender, Almond, Tea Tree, Eucalyptus, Rose and Citrus Orange.

INGREDIENTS: Water, Saponified Organic Coconut*, Organic Palm* and Organic Olive* Oils (w/Retained Glycerin), Organic Hemp Oil, Organic Jojoba Oil, Essential Oils**, Citric Acid and Vitamin E.

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(Target Retail) 16 oz. $9.99 / 32 oz. $15.75

How I use Dr. Bronner's Magic Liquid Soap: For eye brushes, lip brushes, etc. I use 2-3 drops of the soap per brush on my hand. For face brushes I use 5-8 drops of the soap per brush on my hand. I usually dilute it with some water but sometimes I can get away without having to. I deep clean my brushes gently in a circular motion on my hand. When I feel like I got most if not all the product off I'll run it under lukewarm water facing downward while using my fingers to go through the bristles to make sure all the soap is rinsed off the brush. I'll repeat this step over again if I still find product on the brush. Almost always though I don't have to! It really does a good job getting all the product off the first time around. After cleaning my brushes then I'll dry it in an angled down position. I usually take an oversize hand towel, fold it in half then take one end and fold it halfway to have one side higher than the other. I lay the handle on the higher end of the towel, while the bristles sit on the lower end. This will help keep any excess water from seeping into the handle of my brush. Repetitive mistakes of not drying your brushes downward can cause the bristles glue to deteriorate from the handle of your brush...... it will definitely shorten the lifespan of your brushes! So, please be careful :)

I can't emphasize this enough, please... please... please clean your makeup brushes! I've always been very anal about this and I've mentioned it in 2 or 3 other posts that it's such a crucial thing to do especially before applying makeup on clients or yourself. Let's keep it sanitary loves!

Hands down my "holy grail" foundation. I'm normally an NC42 and C5 matches me perfectly. It provides a very dewy and glowy finish whether you use primer or not. I prefer using it though for any foundation or powder I apply on my face just because my foundation sets flawlessly. Primer helps smooth out any imperfections such as scars and fine lines. Being that it is a "water-based" foundation, it's a lot thinner and feels a lot lighter when applied. It almost feels like you're not even wearing anything! It just evens out your skintone so nicely. It doesn't feel or look cakey whatsoever. It melts right into your skin so you get a very natural and even finish.

I use the back of my hand to heat up the foundation and then use my Sigma F80 brush to stipple it on and buff it out. It provides medium coverage that's buildable and it looks fabulous in photos. I use this foundation specifically for going out or when I know I'll be taking photos. I notice I don't ever have to touch-up my face once I set it with my MAC MSF Natural. I absolutely swear by this product, it truly is amazing! For the price and the amount you get in the bottle, it'll last you for quite some time. You're getting 4.0 fl oz of foundation for only $32.50 and that's cheap compared to something like MAC's Studio Fix Fluid for $26.50 that only has 1.0 fl oz. So, when I say it's going to last you awhile, I'm not lying (lol). I'm just glad they brought this product back when they did and kept it with their permanent line. I actually have quite a few back-ups cause I use these on my clients.

You can only buy this foundation at a MAC Pro store or online (<a class='textlink' href='http://maccosmetics.com' rel='nofollow noopener' target='_blank'>maccosmetics.com</a>).

I've been using this base primer for about 6 years now? I've never done a review on this product so I thought I'd share my 6 year experience! I love this product and it does everything it says it's supposed to do. Truly a holy grail! I always apply this under my liquid foundation or powder and it makes my makeup last longer. It calms, soothes and hydrates my skin and evens out my skin tone and controls any excess oils most especially in my t-zone area. It minimizes any fine lines and wrinkles and makes foundation application so much easier. This works great when applying concealer under your eyes, it sets your concealer nicely and doesn't make it look cakey whatsoever. It is and will be the only base primer I will ever use.

Without applying this base before putting on powder or liquid foundation my makeup application just doesn't look the same. I almost feel like I have to apply more to get the coverage I want. Whether I have little or more coverage than usual, it just doesn't look as great and the length of how long my foundation stays on is shorter. This product is worth the try, I recommend it to anyone who wants a very smooth and flawless finish with their powder or liquid foundation. You combine this with MAC's Strobe Cream and Fix+ we're talking "AMAZING" here!

The best exfoliator I have ever tried and owned. With my skin being as sensitive as it is I was very skeptical about trying it because it was a brand I have never tried before and only heard through the grapevine. I have to admit, I'm so glad I followed through with all the positive reviews and tried this product. This has kept my face so smooth and it really makes my skin glow!

I definitely suggest when using this exfoliator that you don't scrub so harshly and just massage it slowly in an upwards circular motion onto your skin. Don't over exfoliate... I also suggest that anyone who has severe acne or broken skin should not use this product because it'll sting. This is great for anyone with slightly dry skin or deals with any dry patchy areas from time to time. I wouldn't recommend using this every day but every 2-3 days. I haven't dealt with any horrible blackheads and acne since I've been using this product. When I combine this with my MAC Wipes and MAC Studio Moisture Cream, my skin feels absolutely flawless.

I convinced my boyfriend to also give this product a try and at first he was a little unsure because it was a lot different from the St. Ive's Apricot Scrub that he's used to. The smell and feel of the scrub itself felt different to him. We gave this product a month and half and just yesterday he asked me where we could get more. I told him we have to order it online and he told me, "get the bigger one!". Ever since he's been using the scrub his face has cleared up a lot too. He hasn't had any problems with breakouts and he doesn't get any more of those dry patchy areas he used to get around his mouth and cheeks.

It has really pleased the both of us and we have two completely different skin types. Overall, a product I'll buy over and over again. I highly recommend this to anyone who's looking into investing in a really great exfoliator. The small jar 4.2 oz is $19.95 and the bigger jar 8.8 oz is $34.95. I purchased the 4.2 oz and it lasted both Mark and I almost 2 months so it does last you awhile. I will be purchasing the 8.8 oz from now on though and I'll most likely stock up "just in case".