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Sunday, 28 February 2016

DIY Makeup Organisation and Storage


Keeping all your beauty needs in one place is not always an easy job, especially since we don’t use the same products every day. With spring cleaning right round the corner, these DIY makeup organisation and storage tips will help you avoid being fashionably late!
 

 

Makeup Brush Display                                    


A cute way to store and display makeup brushes it by keeping them in a jar of some sort. Not only is this a cool way to display brushes, but it also makes brushes very easy to access. All you need is a glass jar of some sort, some decorative stones and your makeup brushes of course.
 

 

Recycled Makeup Organiser 

At first glance you would never believe that these storage jars are actually made of recycled plastic bottles! Cutting them to the appropriate size and ironing the edges for the finishing touch, this storage idea really makes a statement.
 
  

 

Candle Jar Holders

Old candle jars are another great way of storage your favourite beauty bits. Whether it be cotton balls, lipsticks or nail polishes, this is a good way to keep all these products together.
 
 

Hot Tools Storage

A good way to keep hot tools organised and in one place is by using a magazine holder. These can be found relatively cheap and are an excellent way of storing hot appliances.
 
 

Perfume Display

By using an old cake stand and displaying your favourite perfumes, can add a touch of elegance to your décor. Cheap but chic, love it!
 
 

Hair Product Organisation

To keep those pesky hair products from rolling around your drawer, try using a old wine rack. By stacking your hairspray, dry shampoo and more on a wine rack, you'll find it much easier to grab the product you need and style those locks.
 

 

Organising your drawers

A quick and simple way to organise your drawers is by using a kitchen utensil tray. The limits are endless to what you can store in these trays.
 
Let me know in the comments below your favourite way to store your beauty items. Hopefully this gave you inspiration for organising your beauty items. Until next time beauties,
 
 
 
 

 
 
 
 

Friday, 26 February 2016

Homemade Face Masks

Hello beauties! Today I wanted to give you a budget friendly way to achieving beautiful skin. Below I have listed some quick, easy and simple face masks that can help you and your skin relax after a busy week. These face masks are great for all different types of skin, and are all-natural, perfect for those with sensitive skin. 

My first face masks requires a medium sized ripe banana. Banana is extremely good to use as a face mask as it moisturises the skin, leaving it looking and feeling softer. Mashing up the banana with a fork, gently apply this to your face and neck generously and leave it to set for around 10-20 minutes. Once set, rinse off with cold water and ta-dah, you skin should be feeling beautifully soft. For those with acne, add 2 tablespoons of honey and 1/4 cup plain yogurt to your mashed banana. 

So many of us are guilty when it comes to spending expensive creams. Using mayonnaise from your own refrigerator can sooth your skin and leave it feeling clean and smooth. Gently apply the mayonnaise all over your face, leave for 20 minutes then rinse.

For a little extra pampering, egg is particularly great. For dry skin, separate the egg and beat the yolk in a bowl. For oily skin, take the egg white and add a tiny drop of lemon or honey. As for normal skin, use all the egg and beat in a bowl. Once again apply to the face, relax and rinse off after 30 minutes.

A quick pick-me-up facial that will leave you not only feeling but looking better, is an oatmeal face mask. Combining 1/2 cup of hot (not boiling) water and 1/3 cup of oatmeal, let the mixture settle for around 2 to 3 minutes before mixing in 
 2 tablespoons plain yogurt, 2 tablespoons honey, and 1 small egg white. Apply a thin layer of the mask to your face, and let it sit for 10 to 15 minutes. When rinsing, place a strainer in your sink to avoid clogging the drain with granules.

To give your face a quick helping hand, you don't need to go to a spa. Plain yogurt can cleanse and revitalise skin, whilst tightening pores.  Apply to your face generously and let the mask sit for 20 minutes before rinsing off. For an extra kick, add some orange zest to the mixture.

Please feel free to leave a comment on your favourite home made face masks! Until next time,