An interesting way to sanitize your airbrush - saline contact lens solution

I recently read on a blog that after cleaning your airbrush many people also would like to sanitize it, especially if you have been using the airbrush for cosmetic purposes. So you will still have to use whatever airbrush cleaning solution you use initially to get the make up out of the airbrush and then you can sanitize with the contact lens solution. This is basically to get rid of any excess product, dirt or bacteria etc. Hygiene for the next use is essential. I thought this was a pretty cool idea and a cheaper alternative too! I bought the AMO lens plus ocupure contact lens solution from my local pharmacy for £3.22, so look out for it or even a supermarket might sell it.

Review - Hairbrush by ROOTS

For a long time now I have not really used a brush I always tend to use combs because it keeps the shape of my curls and detangles but this is a really nice brush even if you have frizzy curly hair. The bristles are semi natural and semi synthetic so you get the best of both worlds I suppose :) The way I love to use it is when I have done my hairstyle I will lightly brush at the parts that need volume and smoothness and this brush gives the perfect effect since the bristles r far apart. The bristles are those similar to a teasing comb so I have also used it to create a messy ponytail or bun....works a charm.

My current skincare routine...(warning this probably changes weekly lol)

Most girls and guys struggle with skincare and some more than others, I suppose the best you can do is find a routine that works best for you and stick to it! Having said that here is mine and hope you get some ideas from it or try some of this stuff out because it works most days for me :) And a note I have quite dry skin with occasional breakouts. 

Step 1 (If I am wearing makeup) - make up remover - MAC cleanse of oil - £16 MAC 

Step 2 - Face wash - Clinique facial soap bar in extra mild - £13.50 selfridges 

Step 3 - Toner - Fudco rosewater - £8 Ebay 

Step 4 - Moisturiser - Oilatum natural repair - £9 - Boots 

Step 5 - Acne treatment - fair and lovely anti spot pen 

I usually constantly try out new products but this is what I return to if I need it currently.

New skincare products to try....

I decided to try out some new skincare items all from different brands as my old routine was pretty boring and repetitive, most of these items can be found online pretty easily.

- Rose water by fudco (I hear it is a good natural face toner...and plus I have never tried our a toner before)
- Eye makeup remover pads
- Neutrogena acne control face wash
- fair and lovely anti spot pen
- MAC cleanse off oil
- Skin79 BB cream (pink)

How I store my soaps from lush etc - CUPCAKE STAND !

I have loved soaps for some time now and have quite a few but its difficult to store them so recently I set this storage up for em. It’s a cupcake stand! That’s easy to assemble and mines in silver shade. It has 3 tiers for me to put soaps onto and looks really fun on my bathroom windowsill. Also my bathroom smells like a lush shop now since they are all on display! The stand is from THE WORKS shop in the UK for £6. Or you can also try home/cook stores of any kind and they may stock something similar to it. 

A summer style essentials haul!

So over the last few days summer has been blistering here in the UK so I decided I finally needed some new fun staples in my wardrobe and believe it or not most of them are from Boots! Who knew boots could have such cute clothes etc….they only have a small beachwear range but everythings really fun and I guess the bigger the Boots is the more variety of their range they will stock. The one I live near is quite big so they had quite a large section yay J

-          Large sun hat - £8

-          Coral bay lime green dress - £14

-          Coral bay polka dot flip flops - £7

-          Health and beauty mag (free for adv card holders)

-          Towel body wrap for after shower/pool - £ 3 

June 2011 favourites

Here are some products I have been loving for this month and where I got them and if I still remember the prices….

-          Pantene pro-v smooth and sleek antistatic hairspray – Loved this for after I straighten my hair and want to lock the volume in place without it making my hair look grungey and as usual all pantene products smell so fresh. (Boots)

-          Umberto giannini flirty curls scrunching jelly – almost finished this as I have been using it after going to the pool to create some curls when my hair is wet. (Boots)

-          Oilatum natural repair face cream – I was excited to try this after watching the pixiwoo sisters rave about it on youtube and its true it lives up to its awesomeness! Makes my foundation application smoother and my skin looks much better now than it did 4 weeks ago. (Boots - £8)

-          Coastal scents prisitine cleansing blend with grapefruit and green tea extract – a nice and gently eyemake up remover for melting of the mascara. I also love the pump dispenser. (coastalscents $5)

-          Hawaiian tropics lipgloss in island berry – contains spf, very hydrating, smells yummy and a quick summer lip fix! A sheer raspberry shade perfect!

-          ELF professional bronzing brush – My foundation brush of the month, gets into all the corners and creates a streak free finish. (elfcosmetics.co.uk $1.50)

-          17 lasting fix nail polish in parma violet – ok so my love for lilac nail polishes started when I first tried the eyeko one but this is even better than that, makes tan skin look more glowy. (Boots £2.99)

-          Bourjois blush in 92 santal – My favourite blusher ever a dewy baked bronze for the perfect summer/fall finish. Smells good too! (Boots)

-          Rimmel mono blush in pink rose 004 – An easy pink pop on cheeks to pull off for summer skin or a sweet/pretty blush for floral dresses/tops. (Superdrug)

-          Nailene artificial nail and polish remover – The best nail polish remover I have tried ever no doubt….comes in a tub and I just dunk my cotton wool ball into it to get some out. Works extremely fast even to get off glittery shades which we all know takes for ever to remove.