How To: Properly Cleaning and Disinfecting Your Foundation Sponge

Hi Ladies! I filmed a really quick video on how to properly clean your foundation sponge today.  Sorry about the yellowness of the video....it's usually not like this because I don't usually film in my bathroom, but I needed the sink.

You can use this same method for makeup brushes as well...but the Burt's Bee's soap is the only soap I've ever used that actually cleaned my sponge....even Dawn didn't work. If you want to watch the video, I have it right above here, but if you're more of an step-by-step list girl, I have the whole process listed below! :)

Long story short, to disinfect your sponge, you're going to need to put an inch of water in a microwave safe bowl, and put your sponge in there.  Next, you'll want to microwave it for a minute, then let it stand for about five....it's going to be scalding.  After that, empty the bowl, add about a quarter-sized drop of any extra virgin olive oil and a fourth of a cup of the Burt's Bee's Extra Energizing Citrus & Ginger Root Body Wash to that.  Mix it together very well so you don't have an oily residue on your sponge or brushes.  Massage the olivey-soapy mixture into your sponge for a minute, then rinse it and squeeze the excess out.  It should be clean, but just in case, you can repeat the last step by massaging the mixture onto your sponge again.  Anyways, I hope this makes it easier for all you sponge loving ladies!  

I used the Real Techniques Miracle Complexion Sponge, and the Burt's Bee's Extra Energizing Citrus & Ginger Root Body Wash....you can use any extra virgin olive oil you want though. 

http://www.ulta.com/ulta/browse/productDetail.jsp?productId=xlsImpprod5960824

http://www.burtsbees.com/Extra-Energizing-Citrus-Ginger-Body-Wash/23099-00,default,pd.html

Anastasia Beverly Hills AMREZY Palette Review

Recently, I've been seeing a lot of YouTuber's using the AMREZY Palette by Anastasia Beverly Hills.  At first, I really disliked the colors in the palette, so I was not going to purchase it.  After watching more tutorials, I realized that it was a very versatile palette, and since I didn't own anything from Anastasia Beverly Hills, I really wanted to try something.  I caved, and spent the $29 on the palette, and all I can say is that it was a great investment! 

So let's start with the packaging......it looks cute, but it is sort of a cheapy cardboard.  I don't mind it, but I love the metal packaging of the Naked 2, and Naked 3 palettes.  It stays shut!  And while I haven't had any problems with the palette opening, I'm scared that it could happen, and then my palette would be destroyed.  But never the less, if the packaging saves me $10-$20, then I'm all for it.  The other suck part is the mirror....it basically sucks.  I won't lie, it's like a fun house mirror.  So that's kind of crappy.  The palette comes with a double-ended brush, and it's not a great quality brush, but it's good, and it gets the job done. 

Now to the good part....the eyeshadows! The top row of colors are all shimmery, and the bottom row are matte, with exception of "Vanilla," which seems to be more of a satin.  The formula for all of these shadows are super buttery, especially the matte shades.  The swatches in the picture below do no justice to these shadows because they are extremely pigmented and they are so build-able!  I am so happy that I bought this palette....it was definitely worth the money! 

 I did film a new YouTube video today using this palette, and this is the look that I got with it...I hope you guys like it, and I will link down below where you can buy the palette. <3
For all the products I used to get this makeup look, check out my tutorial on YouTube
Here is the link to my video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DcyKE4HR3Sc&feature=youtu.be

I was inspiration for this makeup look comes from this picture off of pinterest done by @missjazminad

http://www.pinterest.com/pin/167196204891110939/


You can purchase this palette here:

http://anastasiabeverlyhills.com/makeup/amrezy-palette-makup-amra.html

Arabic Inspired Makeup...video? Let me know!

I posted a video of my foundation routine, but I thought I'd add these pictures so you could 

get a better look at my makeup, which was Arabic inspired.  I really loved the way this 

turned out....if you'd like me to post a video so you could re-create this look, let me know! :)

Flawless Foundation and Contouring Routine!

Hey ladies! 

Here is my take on a flawless foundation routine!  The link will be listed below, as are all the 

products I used, and where you can get them.  Hope you enjoy! :)

 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V7EfqsSLrls

Real Techniques Expert Face Brush - http://www.ulta.com/ulta/browse/productDetail.jsp?productId=xlsImpprod4260015

Real Techniques Miracle Complexion Sponge - http://www.ulta.com/ulta/browse/productDetail.jsp?productId=xlsImpprod5960824

Real Techniques Blush Brush - http://www.ulta.com/ulta/browse/productDetail.jsp?productId=xlsImpprod3220067

Other Real Techniques Brushes ( they come in sets ) - http://www.ulta.com/ulta/browse/productDetail.jsp?productId=xlsImpprod3220069

http://www.ulta.com/ulta/browse/productDetail.jsp?productId=xlsImpprod3220081

Maybelline Fit Me Foundation in 240 - http://www.ulta.com/ulta/browse/productDetail.jsp?productId=xlsImpprod2980151

Nars Sheer Glow Foundation in Medium/Dark 03 - http://www.sephora.com/sheer-glow-foundation-P247355?skuId=1202167

Coastal Scents Eclipse Palette - http://www.coastalscents.com/pl-026.html

NYX HD Concealer in Yellow - http://www.ulta.com/ulta/browse/productDetail.jsp?productId=xlsImpprod3460285

bareMinerals Concealer in Summer Bisque  - http://www.ulta.com/ulta/browse/productDetail.jsp?productId=prod2093950

Mac Bronzing Powder in Matte Bronze - http://www.maccosmetics.com/product/shaded/159/302/Products/Face/Powder/Bronzing-Powder/index.tmpl

Jane Bronzer in Empower - http://www.ulta.com/ulta/browse/productDetail.jsp?productId=xlsImpprod5770369

Physicians Formula Blush - http://www.physiciansformula.com/en-us/productdetail/face/blush/07549.html

Mac Mineralized Skin Finish in Soft' n Gentle - http://www.maccosmetics.com/product/shaded/159/30735/Products/Face/Powder/Mineralize-Skinfinish/index.tmpl