Beauty rehab

We all get lazy and put off cleaning our makeup brushes for weeks, maybe even months. Eventually we do clean them since we know they house bacteria but do we ever think of cleaning the rest of our makeup and beauty products? You definitely don't need to clean all of your beauty collection as often as your brushes, but it is something you shouldn't forget to do!. This post is all on how to deep clean your makeup station to freshen and tidy everything up. 

I know I can admit that I tend to hold onto makeup I absolutely never use! I've always been kind proud of my large (to me) collection and I don't really want to let anything go. Once in a while, I force myself to get rid of things I never find myself using. However, you don't just have to throw things sway, there are other ways to use your old makeup!

Here is my makeup desk. It's where I get ready every morning, get un ready every night, and basically where I really do any beauty regimen. It gets pretty cluttered and messy. Papers pile up, makeup is left out, products get cluttered. Every once in a while, I'd say every 2 weeks to a month, I like to clean it all up a bit. Usually all I do is wipe down the desktop and tidy it up a bit. However, here's what I do when I go the whole 9 yards. 

 My drawers were cluttered and a bit over-full.

 My brushes were oh-so-dirty!

 My daily products cluttered as usual.

 My brushes have seen better days.

And my organizers were looking a little cloudy, not it a good way!

I came prepared with my three besties when it comes to my "beauty rehab". Surface wipes, baby shampoo (you'll see why), and a couple of cloths!

I like to start by clearing the area, one side at a time, and wiping the tabletop down with a wipe. A lot of dust tends to build up and no one wants that!

 Start one section at a time and clean as you go. First go through to see what you want to keep or toss. Don't throw anything out yet, you may be able to re purpose it in the end!

I tidied up my "product back up bin" and got rid of a few things that didn't belong.

Then I cleaned out my three drawer organizer. I wiped down all of my products, all of the drawers, and I sorted through to see if there was anything I didn't need in there. 

 Don't pass by cleaning the inside of your makeup too!

 As well as the mirrors of your compacts!

 I tackled my products bin, moved out the things I don't use daily and wiped down all of the products.

 I also cleaned my hairbrushes which is so easy and worth it! 

First I picked out all of the hair, the end of a comb works really well! To clean them all I did was fill the sink with a small amount of regular shampoo and warm water and soaked them for around 30 minutes. Then leave them to dry bristle side down. This gets rid of an oils and such.

I also cleaned my makeup brushes with baby shampoo.

 I sorted through my drawers, got rid of products I don't use and wiped everything down too!

Don't just throw everything away! You can re purpose a lot of your stuff!

Wash your favorite mascara wands with some water and a bit of soap and you now have your own brow spooleys or clean mascara wands.

Check to see if the brand has a recycling program like back to MAC.

Clean out your old lipsticks and make a DIY lisptick!

Also make sure to replace things like face sponges, loofahs and even your hairbrushes once in a while!

I hope this was helpful, good luck with your beauty rehab!

Maybelline Lash Sensational ~ Review

I am more than excited to review this mascara because it has created a new level of lash perfection. A friend of mine recommended this to me after saying it was ever better than the Benefit Roller Lash mascara, which I have never tried. It was only $6 at Walmart! I usually really like Maybelline mascaras and this one tops them all.

I love the color of the packaging, it's the same as Too Faced's Better Than Sex mascara.

It claims to have full fan effect volume and it definitely does!

The brush has very tiny, plastic bristles. It's similar to the Rocket however this brush is curved. One layer of this mascara gives a nice coat of length and volume. Two layers takes you from day wear to full on GLAM, I love it! It's not too difficult to remove but it takes a pretty much a full face wipe. It separates the lashes so nicely and doesn't clump a bit! It also lasts all day without one single flake!

RATINGS

Packaging: 9/10
Volume: 10/10
Length: 10/10
Lasting power/wear: 9/10
Price: 9/10
Would I repurchase?: YES!
Would I recommend?: If you like what you see down below.
Overall: 9.5/10 (I must really love it!)

Prepare yourself for many eye photos!

 My hair decided to photo bomb this one but I still liked it.

This mascara is one of my new top faves! It gives a TON of volume and length without clumps or making me look like I have 4, maybe 5 eyelashes. This is the best I've ever seen my eyelashes look.
Have you tried this?

Day to night ~ eyes

 Today I was really in the mood for a makeup tutorial so that's what I did! Now, yes, it's true. As you can most likely tell, it's been a little while since I got my brows done! Please ignore my untamed brows, I promise to get them waxed ASAP! I mean sometimes we get busy (or lazy) and who really cares in the end! I hope you enjoy this little day to night makeup transformation. It's a lot easier to add to your day makeup than to remove it and start over. Shimmery neutrals are my favorite so this look is right up my alley! I also didn't edit these photos or even crop most of them, I thought it would give it a more laid back feel. 

 Here is my before. I was jsut running a couple of errands this morning so all I did was a bit of foundation + concealer with powder, a tinted brow gel, and a light layer of mascara. Nothing special but just enough to look a bit more presentable.

 All of the powder shadows came straight from my holy grail, the NAKED 2 palette. I swear this is what I use in 95% of my makeup tutorials I love it so much!

 To prep, add a bit of color and to keep shadows lasting I applied a thin layer of a Benefit cream shadow in Birthday Suit.

 Next, I opted for a mixture of Bootycall and Verve over the lid and inner corner.

 To add some light smokey-ness, I concentrated Busted on the outer corner/V of my eye.

 I blended that out with a teensy bit of Tease.

 I always use 2 liners for my winged liner, it just works best for me! To draw the initial line, I use Maybelline's Master Precise.

 I add a small wing with Jordana's Fabuliner.

 After layering on and additional coat of mascara I am good to go!

 It's a very wearable night look, you could even deepen the crease a bit more!

I was really feeling a nude lip today so that's what I chose!

Hope you enjoyed and Happy July!