DIY Makeup Brush Cleaner

So this is not an original idea. I saw a similar DIY online when I was looking for an easier way to wash my makeup brushes. You really only need three things and the difference this device makes in brush cleaning is magnificent! 

You will need:
-hot glue gun
-glue sticks
-a plastic lid or something similar

I used a plastic lid that came on a package of lunch meat but you can use any flat plastic piece or lid. You'll want something sturdy and thick enough that the hot glue won't melt it.

Once the glue is hot, make dots and squiggly lines going in the same direction on the plastic lid. Let the glue dry completely and pull off any glue strings that you see.

Put whatever soap or cleanser you use for cleaning your brushes on the lid with a little water and swish it back and forth. That's it!!!

Cali Vibes Collection - Accessories

Summer vibes are in full swing with this nautical, beachy collection! Spend sunny, summer days in laid-back West Coast style. mark. By Avon is now available in sizes XS - 3XL! This collection coincides with Avon Campaign 8 - 10. Check this post often for updates. To see more style pics, beauty how-tos, and product pics visit my Pinterest board, Cali Vibes Collection 2018 from mark. By Avon!!!!

mark. By Avon Summer Crush Crossbody
Top off a hot look with pieces like the crossbody that keep you cool.

mark. By Avon Cool as a Cluster Earrings
Top off a hot look with pieces like the cluster earrings that keep you cool.

mark. By Avon Beach Babe Earrings
Top off a hot look with pieces like the linear drops that keep you cool.

Shop the mark. By Avon boutique inside of my Avon eStore! Hover over the "shop categories" tab and click "mark. By Avon". Shipping is free with $40 orders. Thank you for choosing me as your Avon Representative! 

Cali Vibes Collection - Fashion

Summer vibes are in full swing with this nautical, beachy collection! Spend sunny, summer days in laid-back West Coast style. mark. By Avon is now available in sizes XS - 3XL! This collection coincides with Avon Campaign 8 - 10. Check this post often for updates. To see more style pics, beauty how-tos, and product pics visit my Pinterest board, Cali Vibes Collection 2018 from mark. By Avon!!!!

mark. By Avon Beach Bound Tank
Hit the beach and chill out in the graphic-print tank.

mark. By Avon High Tide Bodysuit
Throw caution to the wind with the nautical bodysuit, your next summer staple.

mark. By Avon On the Boardwalk Platform
Cali Vibes: Spend sunny, summer days in laid-back West Coast style. Top off a hot look with pieces like the platforms that keep you cool.

mark. By Avon High-Waister Pant
Come high water, these pants will be your staple for those chill days.

mark. By Avon Make Waves Maxi Skirt
Beat the heat in pleats with the graphic-printed skirt.

mark. By Avon Hot as Summer Dress
Sizzle in the asymmetrical dress during a frolic under the sun.

mark. By Avon Beach Bum Pant ⛵
The sailboat-printed pants were made for lounging by the water.

mark. By Avon Surf Side Tee 🏄
Surf’s up with a tee that’s easily dressed up or down depending on your vibe for the day.

Shop the mark. By Avon boutique inside of my Avon eStore! Hover over the "shop categories" tab and click "mark. By Avon". Shipping is free with $40 orders. Thank you for choosing me as your Avon Representative! 

Avon Campaign 8 2018 What's Hot

I have chosen 5 hot items in Avon Campaign 8 to share with you! What's hot in Avon Campaign 8? Seaside Gardens style and home collection, Espira, Skin So Soft Bug Guard, mark. By Avon spring style, and the new A Box! C8 is valid 3/15 - 3/28.

1. The Seaside Gardens Collection - Transport yourself to the scenic seaside for sunny
days spent in all-American fashion. The new style and home collection is available during campaigns 8-11.

2. Espira by Avon Natural Energy - Long-lasting energy from clinically studied ingredients within green tea and whole coffee fruit extracts. (Before ordering, read all the details at my eStore.)

3. Avon A Box: Fresh Picks Collection - $10 with $40 purchase in C8.  Four full size products + a mini fragrance.

4. mark. By Avon Cali Vibes Collection - Spend sunny, summer days in laid-back West Coast style.

5. Avon Skin So Soft Bug Guard products are on sale in Campaign 8!

I hope you saw something you liked in C8! There are many more products at my eStore so stop by! You can shop the entire brochure 24/7 at my Avon eStore! Shipping is free with $40 orders. 

My Style: Weekend Vibes Edition

The air is getting a little warmer and I've been dreaming about the beach. 🌊🏖  Being in a landlocked state I am far from "beach bound". lol This new top from mark. By Avon (mark. By Avon Beach Bound Tank) is giving me a taste of Summer and weekend fun!!!

 

mark. By Avon Beach Bound Tank

Avon Cushion Walk® Fun Print Kicks

Check out the entire limited edition mark. By Avon Cali Vibes collection and the Avon Seaside Gardens collection at my Avon eStore!

My Makeup: Spring...Almost Edition 🌼

Spring was in the air when I did this makeup look and took this picture, then 2 days later we were in a winter wonderland. As Spring comes (and goes), I thought I would try a lighter, fresher look to get in the spirit. A pastel purple eye, glowing cheeks, and no matter the season I love red lips. 

Here is what I wore:
-Avon True Color Flawless Liquid Foundation in porcelain
-Avon True Color Ideal Nude Cream Concealer in fair
-I put a light layer of Avon True Color Eyeshadow Single in champagne all over my eye, from lid to brow.
-I used number 1 and number 4 of Avon True Color Multi-Finish Eyeshadow Quad in romantic mauves. I put a heavy layer of number one on my lids and then added a light layer of number 4 on top to create a pastel purple look.
-Avon True Color SuperExtend Winged Out Mascara
-I used the middle and bottom row of mark. By Avon Touch & Glow Shimmer Cream Cubes All Over Face Palette in coral glow to give my cheeks some color.
-Then I layered Avon True Color Moonlit Highlighting Powder in quartz on my cheeks, bridge of my nose, and temples to add some shimmer and glow.
-mark. By Avon Lipclick Matte Full Color Lipstick in siren

Avon Skin So Soft Comforting Shea Hand Cream Review

The Facts: Avon Skin So Soft Comforting Shea Hand Cream - The new, limited-edition Comforting Shea Collection is formulated with a unique blend of signature oils and shea butter to provide lasting moisture and comforting softness. Infused with the warm scent of vanilla, sandalwood and musk.

Review: First of all, if you've read my blog in the past you know that I don't often like lotions. Hand lotions usually make me feel like my hands are dirty and I just want to wash it off. Regardless, hand lotions are necessary for my dry hands so I am always looking for something that feels light and is non-greasy. I've never tried Skin So Soft hand creams before so I didn't know what to expect with this limited edition version. First of all - the feel: excellent news, it is non - greasy and it made my hands feel soft and smooth! Second of all - the scent: this is going to sound weird and be totally unhelpful but it reminds me of something about my great grandma or her old house. 🤔 That being said it does not smell like "old ladies". It is heavily perfumed and the scent is sort of fresh and spring-like. This is a product I would definitely buy again!!! 👍   

Besides the hand cream, Comforting Shea also comes in:
-Skin So Soft Comforting Shea Body Lotion
-Skin So Soft Comforting Shea Body Butter
-Skin So Soft Comforting Shea Creamy Body Wash
-Skin So Soft Comforting Shea Bath Oil

Avon True Color Moonlit Highlighting Powder Review

Avon just launched a new line of True Color Contour and Highlight products. There are three products in the new line - Avon True Color Moonlit Highlighting Powder, Avon True Color Illuminating Stick, and Avon True Color Transforming Contour Stick. 

I like to keep my makeup look easy and sort of toned down so I've never even attempted contouring. I decided to try True Color Moonlit Highlighting Powder. I love to use mark. By Avon Touch & Glow to give my cheeks a glowing look and I thought this radiant powder would be similar. My skin is quite pale and I didn't want to look orangey so I picked the lighter version, quartz instead of the darker color, topaz. The color pigment was fairly light when I rubbed it on my wrist using a brush and my finger. I recommend using a kabuki brush or one with stiffer bristles to pick up the powder. When I tried my fluffy brush I had little to no color on my wrist. Shade quartz creates a golden, shimmery glow. The glow is really pretty and I can't wait to try it with a full on makeup look in a later blog post!