Best Online Shops + Black Friday Sales #ILOVEONLINESHOPPING

Hello lovelies!

I've been really wanting to get a fashion post up but lately I've been stressing out about camera quality, I'm so excited to get my new camera so I can start taking better photos and start filming videos. Anyhow, I thought it would be a really fun idea to tell you about all of my favourite websites to shop online and give you some really great coupon links and things like that so let's get to it!

WWW.BOOHOO.COM

Boohoo is an online store (I'm not being sponsored by them don't worry!) which sells mens and womens clothes. The quality of their clothes is amazing and the sizing is extremely accurate. I love their store because everything is so affordable and in trend. At the moment they're actually having some really great deals so go and check them out, now!

WWW.ASOS.COM

I'm sure by now that everyone out there knows about ASOS. I love asos because not only do they sell clothes that are amazing quality, but they sell bourjois makeup! It's so exciting being able to grab some of the makeup from the site because they have some of the things that Priceline doesn't offer and at a really good price too. 

WWW.THEICONIC.COM

The Iconic is an Australian site, WOOHOO! I love their clothing selection, my favourite part of TheIconic is the fact that they are so flexible with free returns with their products which makes sure that you're not wasting your money which is definitely one of the cons of online shopping. But I LOVE their stuff, go check them out.

WWW.MISSGUIDEDAU.COM

 

Missguided is THE perfect online store for things like formal dresses or party dresses. I love how they're constantly updating their store with new and exciting things. 

Now for something super exciting! BLACK FRIDAY IS COMING UP AND DO YOU KNOW WHAT THAT MEANS FOR THE ONLINE SHOPPING WORLD?! SALES! There's an amazing website called CUPONATION (*)  that offers some really awesome deals for fashion stores and things like that online. I believe that they also have some deals with asos and The Iconic going on too which is super exciting. Go check out their black friday deals by typing in (www.cuponation.com.au/black-friday) into that search bar of yours. Hope this helps all of you get some amazing deals.

Love you all!

XX

KARYNENGEE

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Empties #1

Hello everybody! Today I am bringing to you my first empties post. Basically, an empties post is all the products that I have finished and accumulated over a certain period of time and I will be sharing them with you and letting you know my honest opinion on them. Also, I do apologise for how strange this photo looks, I've been playing around with taking photos for my blog and still haven't found a style that I'm absolutely in love with. I definitely do want to have the best possible quality and layout of photos for all of you, but it's quite difficult as I use my phone to take most of the photos for my blog. However, I will be purchasing my dream camera some time soon and giving my blog a makeover.

Dolly Wink, Liquid Liner Pencil.

This liquid liner has been a favourite of mine for a long time. The brush is thin and the liquid itself is very long lasting. However, it annoys me that it can only be purhased in Asia. [It can also be found in some asian stores in Australia but it's much more pricey] If you're lucky enough to be living where this is available, get it! It's definitely the best liquid eyeliner pencil, especially if you're a beginner and haven't mastered the winged eye look.

M.A.C Pressed Blot Powder

 I've clearly hit pan on this. This is a powder that my sister actually gave to me and she was saying how it was one of her favourites, so I was pretty keen to try it. I have to say that it doesn't beat the Rimmel Stay Matte Powder, but it's definitely not a bad powder. I would recommend it for those who have combination skin and don't exactly have to worry about oil control. [I have this in the shade Medium]

Hourglass, Veil Mineral Primer

I bought this from MECCA for AU$25.00 and this one's the mini travel sized version (10ml). I've repurchased this 3 times and I'm going to continue purchasing this because I'm absolutely in love with it! The reason why I get the mini one is because I can't bring myself to spend AU$69.00 on the 30ml one. Although I know it's probably a lot cheaper since I keep on repurchasing it. I would definitely recommend this to everyone, it's perfect in combination with any foundation or BB cream.

REVLON, Precision Lash Adhesive.

I believe I purchased this from K-MART for about AU$16. I'm not one to wear falsies at all unless it's a special occasion and I absolutely suck at putting them on. However, this is a really good lash glue and I would like to say that it's nearly as good as the DUO lash glue. The only thing is, I only used this about once or twice and left it there for a few months and it dried up. It may have been because I didn't take proper care of it, but the product itself works wonders with falsies.

CAUDALIE, Lip Conditioner.

My sister gave this to me a while back when she was clearing out her makeup. To be honest, it's nothing special. Although Caudalie is a high end brand, I much prefer my EOS and Babylips.  I wouldn't recommend buying this as it's probably not worth the price that it retails for.

Makeup Forever, HD Foundation

This is by far the best everyday foundation for my skin. I love how it feels lightweight and it has some decent coverage too. (I wouldn't recommend it for those who are looking for high coverage) I also have to note that the coverage is build able. I'm in the shade N120 which matches me perfectly, many foundations are either too pinkish or grey on my skin but the HD foundation has a few options for yellow undertones, It also photographs beautifully on the skin.

Sorry about how short this post is, I promise I'll be blogging more once my exams are over :)
Have a good Sunday!
XX
KARYENGEE


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October Favourites!

 Hey lovelies :) I'm pretty excited to be sharing my October favourites with you and what I've been loving this month because I've been blessed enough to try a few new things. There was actually a lot more that I wanted to share with you but those products will probably be in my November favourites as I've been trying most of the things that my brother has brought back from America towards the end of the month. So, let's get into it!

SILKYGIRL, Moisture Boost Lipcolour Balm 

For the month of October I've definitely been experimenting with lots of lippies, both high end and drugstore. I'm gonna be honest with you, I'm so surprised that I loved this product. Basically, while I was on holiday in Malaysia, [so sorry this isn't available for all you Aussie readers] I picked up the cheapest lipstick/balm stain that I could find just because I needed one for the night. Tried it, loved it, bought every shade. This only retailed for RM13 which is insane! (AU$4) My two favourite shades for this season are Rose and Latte.

Rose is the perfect everyday pink colour, it's quite close to being an MLBB but a with a little more OOMPH! Latte is my absolute favourite right now, it's more of a nude pink compared to rose and it's perfect for a daytime look.

This is has pretty much the exact same consistency and texture as the Bourjois Colour Boost Lip Crayon, which you can purchase at priceline so click HERE.

O.P.I, Angel With A Leadfoot

Excuse the veins popping out of my hand. I've jumped on the white nail polish bandwagon, I purchased this in Malaysia as well. [I'm sorry that most of the things in my favourites are from Malaysia, I will provide links to similar or the same products]

I can definitely say that this is exactly the same as Essie Blonc just with a slightly different brush that doesn't affect me too much. I love how quick this is to dry and how long lasting it is. Personally, I always thought that O.P.I was just a big hype but it definitely lives up to it's expectations.

Garnier, BB Miracle Skin Perfector

I'm not really going to say too much about this product and where to get it as I did do a review about it which you can read HERE. However, I've definitely been loving this for an everyday use since my skin has been getting a little bit better.

Kiehl's, Creamy Eye Treatment

Whenever the weather changes, my skin goes CRAZY. I'm so envious of girls with darker skin as it usually looks so flawless and perfect no matter what condition it is. Also, due to exam period I haven't really been getting much sleep. This thing, has been a lifesaver. I'm not a big spender, so I picked it up at a skincare special show in Malaysia and got loads of samples of some other Kiehl's products too which I ended up packing into little goodie bags and giving to some friends.

It definitely saves any under eye troubles. It's a little bit pricey in Australia (AU$41.00) but definitely worth it if you have a need for it. If you wanted to grab it, click HERE.

Maybelline, Master Precise Blackest Black Liner

I've recently run out of my favourite eyeliner, which is the Dollywink liquid liner. It's a product that you can usually only get in Asia, online or if you're lucky, in an Asian beauty store. However, I couldn't really afford to be spending too much money on makeup after my trip so I looked for a cheaper alternative.

I never have high expectations for Maybelline, but this liquid liner is honestly one of the best that I've tried. It's so easy to apply, it doesn't smudge and is so affordable. [AU$13.95] The only downside is the fact that it isn't as pigmented as the Dollywink one. But still, loving it! Click HERE if you're interested in checking it out at the Priceline website for more details.

Palmolive, Hand Sanitiser [FIG AND COCONUT]

This was probably one of the most useful things while I was travelling. I hate the feeling of dirty or yucky hands especially when I'm on the plane. Also, I was out for quite a bit in Malaysia and I even touched something questionably wet on an escalator, not cute. So this was a lifesaver when I had those disasters. I guess you could say that any hand sanitizer would work but THE SMELL definitely wins me over and the fact that it's so flipping cute.

I actually got this because I read a blog post about it by ANGEL LEE who's another beauty blogger that I love and adore and she's so cute and funny and pretty and creative. Yeah, she's one of my favourites for this month too hehe. GO CHECK HER OUT, she's pretty famous ;)

Anyway guys, hope you enjoyed that post. Pretty excited to announce that starting a YouTube channel is definitely one of my goals that I'll achieve before mid next year. It's been a dream of mine for so long. I've been playing around with the camera (PS: I hate the sound of my voice on camera, like.. what even?!). By the way, what are your favourites for this month? Let me know! Also, contemplating on posting a food favourites for the month, would you be interested in that?

Love you!
XX
KARYNENGEE

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Choice #HEARTTOHEART

Nearly every single thing that we do from the moment we wake up involves us having to make a choice.

Your alarm rings, are you going to press snooze or wake up early and start your day? Of course, there's factors and circumstances that determine the choices that we make. Did you spend your night unproductively watching YouTube videos until 2am? Maybe your circumstances are weighing you down. Things with your family ain't too great, school drama is driving you insane and you had a fight with your boyfriend or girlfriend last night on the phone. Realistically, the snooze button seems like the easiest and best option. After all, a little more time in bed won't change, right? Choose to not let your circumstances give you a crappy start to your day. If you keep carrying baggage and worries from day to day, it becomes a cycle.

What to eat for breakfast? There's some leftover pizza on the table from the night before. It's convenient, and who doesn't love pizza. But there's a bag of oats in your pantry that you've neglected for a while because cheat meal turned into cheat day, and cheat day turned into cheat week. In fact, your energy levels have been so low because you've been skipping breakfast to make up for how much you ate last night, but binging after hours. "I'll start again on Monday." Don't lie to yourself, take care of the precious body that God has given to you. Choose to fuel your body with food that gives you the energy that you need, and don't forget to treat yourself with a slice of pizza on girls night so that you don't go insane.

She's "that" friend. When you're around her, you're not yourself anymore. It's like you're one of the mean girls. You made the choice to continue being friends with her because you're scared that it's too late, that she's part of your identity. Plus, you'll lose all of your friends if you lose her. I mean, she's actually really nice sometimes, she makes you feel special. But deep down inside, her attitude is contagious. It's not too late. Remember that the relationships that you choose to pursue in your life, lead you to your destiny. "Tell me who you follow and I'll tell you who you are" Choose wisely.

What. An. Idiot. He is really pissing you off. Usually, you wouldn't do this. However, it's been a pretty bad day and you didn't deserve what he did. In fact, he really does deserve a punch in the face. Don't let one thing lead to another; don't let regret be the result of your rage. "Be the better man", it's corny and cheesy. But is it really worth it? You choose.

Addictions and habits become what they are because of the choices that people make. "One more time." "It's not that big of a deal." "Everyone else is doing it." "I can't live without it." "It's too late to stop now."
You are strong enough, you are more than worth it. Make the choice to be honest with yourself. Set realistic and timely goals. Most importantly, choose to stick to them.

Everyone has their own strengths and weaknesses. Everyone goes through things that no one else will understand. It's something that has been on your mind for the longest time. Maybe you've even tried talking to people about it but it didn't give you the results that you thought that it would. It's so easy to give up and shut everyone out. It's easy to start pitying yourself. Don't you dare go around rehearsing your struggles to people who have been through the same thing, you'll end up weighing each other down. Choose to talk to someone who cares. Choose to find the beauty in the ugliest of times. At the end of the day, it all comes down to choice. That person may have hurt you, and that probably wasn't your choice. But they've consumed so much of your time already, are you going to let them steal your potential and time? Choose to love yourself enough to let go. Don't try and be your own superhero, it never works; you may not realise it but there are people out there who love you .Choose to accept that, and take action.
 
Just make a choice, and see where it takes you.


Hello lovelies :) I'm sorry that all my posts lately haven't been on time and aren't that related to beauty or fashion. [I received a few goodies from my brother when he went to America so a haul will be up very soon]. The past two weeks have been pretty hectic as I've been trying to prepare for exams. To be honest, I've been feeling really demotivated with my blog, my health + career goals and my studies. So I want to be real with my readers and share with you about choice. If you didn't know I actually started blogging when I was younger about all those cheesy tumblr posts. Some were cringe worthy, but I loved it. I hope this inspired you in some way or another. I'm definitely not perfect and I definitely don't make the best choices. But I hope you enjoyed this, let me know if you want more of these posts.

AMERICA Sephora Goodies Haul!

 Hello lovelies! I haven't been writing much in ages, I'm so sorry. I've been studying for my exam (which is tomorrow, woops) and instead of studying .. I'm writing this because I love you. I've actually prepared a few other posts but I'm contemplating on posting them because they're not really beauty, fashion or lifestyle related. Anyway, my brother went to America recently and brought me back these goodies! Shoutout to him and his amazing girlfriend too because he'd be clueless without her. So grateful and blessed to have received all of this! Before I start, excuse my nails, they're looking despicable at the moment.

 

Hourglass Ambient Lighting Powder [Diffused Light]

 I've heard so many good things about this, so this was number one on my wishlist. Only problem was, it was so expensive. [It retails for AU$59.00] which is way too expensive for a highlighter in my opinion. The shade diffused light is so beautiful and subtle which is what I love. I'll probably do a full review and demo eventually but so far I've been loving this. I'd love to try out a few of the other shades too.

Links: SEPHORA || MECCA

NARS, Lipsick [Catfight]

I've worn this about 5 times since I received it. This is my first NARS lip product and I'm absolutely loving it. NARS never ever fails to present their products beautifully, love the packaging especially. I chose the shade CATFIGHT which is a semi-matte nude mauve.It compliments my skin tone and is a perfect everyday lipstick. It's definitely more on the matte side, which is perfect for me. I'm definitely going to try out a few more shades! If you wanted to try it out and you're willing to spend the money, head down to Mecca if you live in Australia. [It retails for AU$35.00]

Links: SEPHORA || MECCA 

NARS, Bronzer [Laguna]

 

I love how compact and chic the packaging is. It's definitely one of those products that you can pop into that makeup bag that never seems to fit all the things that you want it to. I really love the way this compliments the NARS Orgasm blush. It gives the face a very sculpted look. The only downside is the fact that I can probably only use this on my summer face. [It's much too dark for my pale skin during winter]
 If you're interested, it retails for AU$49.00 at Mecca which is a little bit pricey and in my opinion, there are dupes for it. But if you're willing to splurge, go for it!

Links: SEPHORA || MECCA

Urban Decay, Naked2 Basics

 Shades: (From the left to right) Skimp, Stark, Frisk, Cover, Primal, Undone.

This is definitely the product that I'm most excited about! I don't actually have the Naked Basics palette so I wouldn't be able to compare it. It's definitely much darker and has a more smokey effect than the Naked Basics. But honestly, this palette is the perfect everyday palette. I'll definitely do swatches and a full review on it if you guys are interested! Unfortunately, they don't actually sell it in Australia but I believe that you can get it online at Amazon.

Links: SEPHORA

Tarte, Amazonian Clay Foundation [Light Medium Sand]

This is my second bottle of this foundation, love it! I first tried it because my sister bought it a while back and didn't think it suited her skin tone so I stole it off her. I'm not going to say too much about it because I want to actually do a full review and comparison post with this, but it's one of my faves. Unfortunately, it's unavailable in Australia but there's definitely ways of getting it online.

Links: SEPHORA

Hope you enjoyed reading this, because I enjoyed writing it! Love all of you, thanks for reading and I just want to let you know that I'm not bragging about receiving these, I'm extremely grateful and once again; shoutout to my brother and his girlfriend :) Get ready for a huge transformation in my blog after my exams and a few little surprises.

LOVE YOU!
KARYNENGEE
XX

TAG You're It! Question Collaboration with Payton

Hey guys! This is a collaborative tag with the amazing Payton. Go check her blog out, she's such a sweetie and her blog is so creative. We've been emailing for a bit and we came up with 10 questions all up. I love doing tags, they're always so fun. So here we go!

1. What is a product that you've wanted for the longest time?
I've definitely been eyeing Eyeko Brow Gel for a while. Honestly, the past few weeks, I've been having bad brow days. I've really wanted to find a product that is perfect for me.

Also been really wanting the limited edition NARS set from Mecca. "And God Created Women pt.2" It's so beautiful. [Click Here]

I've also been dying to get my hands on some lippies.
MAC [Matte] Shade: Please Me
Bare Minerals [Marvellous Moxie Lipstick] Shade: Speak Your Mind

Yeah it's quite a bit haha, I'll probably try to get my hands on them next month.

2. If you had to wear only one foundation for the rest of your life, which one would it be?
Makeup Forever HD foundation, by far. It's not available for sale in stores for all who live in Melbourne. However, I buy mine online and you can get one today HERE.

3. Your house is burning down, which product do you grab first?
I'd definitely grab my Naked2 Palette. To be honest, I only use about two - three shades in the palette religiously. However, it's one of my most expensive products and one of the prettiest too hehe.

4. What's your latest "empty" product?
I think my last "empty" product was the Garnier Micellar Water. [Click Here] This is essentially a makeup remover or a gentle cleanser. I mentioned this in my "LOO$E CHANGE MENU" post. So go check it out to see what it's all about!

5. What is a quote(s) you live by?
"For beautiful eyes, look for the good in others; for beautiful lips, speak only words of kindness; and for poise, walk with the knowledge that you are never alone."

I don't necessary "LIVE" by this quote. However, I do believe that to be beautiful, and I mean beautiful from the inside out. You have to have that beauty radiate from your inner self and your personality and heart. Makeup and clothes are fun and rocking a bold lip and smokey eyes are sexy. But true beauty comes from the heart. Sorry for the corny mini speech haha!

6. If you could only buy makeup from one brand, which brand would you buy from?
For a high end brand, NARS is for sure my favourite. I love their foundation, I love their lipsticks, I love their blush and bronzers.
As a drugstore brand, I'd probably have to say Covergirl. This is solely based off the fact that I cannot live without their mascara!

7. Which type of beauty product do you buy the most of? (ie. lippies, blushes, bronzers)
At the moment, definitely lippies! I went a little crazy while I was in Malaysia and bought about 15 lippies and right now I have a whole lipstick rack on my vanity.
8. Is there one beauty product that you'd definitely recommend?
My holy grail mascara is the one product that I can't live without. Whenever anyone asks me for a beginners makeup product, I immediately recommend this. It's also in my "LOOSE CHANGE

9. How long have you been wearing makeup for?
It's hard to say. My first product of makeup that I played around with was eyeliner on my waterline when I was about 14? I think. After that it led on to BB creams, mascara, foundation, eyeshadow, liquid eyeliner. I had it all by the end of Year 9 (15 years of age).

10. If you had to be any mythical creature, what would you be?
Hmm, I honestly don't know what I would be but if I had to choose I'd definitely be something with superpowers, that'd be awesome.


Thanks so much for reading this! Comment down below what your answers would be, I'd love to know. I'm so sorry for not posting as frequently. Honestly, it's been a crazy week. I've been so stressed out trying to study for my exams. It was my birthday on Monday too, and that was super fun; followed by a few little celebrations with different friends throughout the week. Anyway, I'll stop ranting now.

PS: I would like to thank Payton for being such a babe and being so patient with my busy schedule. It was so fun working with you on this and I'm looking forward to working on more with you! I tag Angel Lee, Ashleigh Calder and Fifi! I'll be tweeting those that I tag tomorrow!

Love you!
XX
KARYNENGEE

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Affordable Fresh Spring Face! [Garnier BB Miracle Skin Perfector & Rimmel Stay Matte Powder REVIEW]

Hey girlies! Spring/summer is finally saying hi to us girls who live down under. Today I'll be sharing with you two affordable products that I think are a perfect combination for Spring and I'll be doing a brief review on both of them. Also, for some reason, this spring is actually feeling a lot more like summer.


GARNIER BB MIRACLE SKIN PERFECTOR

Ever since the craze about BB cream started a few years ago, I strayed away from it. The colour selection would always either be too yellow, too grey or too pink for my face and it looked like a mask whenever I put it on. Also, it was never enough coverage for my face. It was such a bummer because BB cream is meant to have so many benefits for the face.

Garnier BB Miracle Skin Perfector was a game changer for my face after I purchased it from Malaysia. Also, my skin has been getting a lot better lately so I'm not too fussed about coverage. I have to warn you that the packaging of this in Malaysia is actually different to the States and Australia so I'm crossing my fingers and hoping that the product itself is still the same. (Also, there is no colour selection for this in Malaysia but I've seen two to three different shades in Priceline) If you're interested CLICK HERE

I love this BB cream because it's so lightweight and it somehow magically matches my skin tone perfectly. It honestly feels lighter than applying moisturiser and you don't even need a brush for it. It's  perfect for a quick fix when I'm late to school or work. As amazing as it is, there are a few small things that I don't like about it. It's definitely not suitable for days where you want a long lasting wear.  I would say that for me personally, it's perfect up until the 5 hour point. Which isn't too bad in my opinion. Also, I wouldn't recommend this for those who have extremely oily skin. I do believe that there are more pros than cons in this case and for the price that it was (RM15) it was definitely a steal! This is perfect for those who have pretty decent skin and just want a little bit of coverage to even out the skin.


RIMMEL STAY MATTE PRESSED POWDER

 

excuse the reflection

Now let me talk a bit about the Rimmel Stay Matte Powder  which is definitely known by many and it's nothing new. But I love the combination of the powder with this BB cream and the two of them together are so affordable. Rimmel Stay Matte Powder retails for AU$12.95. This powder has been my Holy Grail for ages, and I don't plan to switch it up any time soon. (For those of you who are interested, I buy the transparent one)

I can honestly say that it's much better than any of the high end products that I've tried (Including MAC, Bobbi Brown and NARS) I get pretty oily during spring/summer so this is perfect. If I have to say one thing that I don't like about it, it would have to be the packaging. I'm not being a snob, I just want to give a thorough review. But it's definitely not a big issue considering how cheap it is. I would definitely be careful with this if I was to travel with it or have it lying in my bag. It does smash easily and the lid tends to fall off. (If you're travelling, this can be avoided by putting cotton pads in between). I would avoid this powder if I had dry or flakey skin.


I hope you enjoy this post and tell me what your thoughts are if you've tried any of these products :)
LOTS OF LOVE!

XX
KARYNENGEE
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Sigma Eyeshadow Review! #SIGMASPRING

 Hey there girly! Most of you who follow me on instagram would know that I've recently become a Sigma Affiliate, YAY! Just want to put out there as a disclaimer that Sigma sent me these products as gifts to welcome me to the program, along with some other ones. However, I'm not being paid to tell you that they're amazing or anything like that, it's actually my honest opinion. So today I'm bringing to you a review on two of the eyeshadows that I received.

I received these in the mail during the time that I was in Malaysia. To be honest, I was really shocked when I opened the two colours. I usually stick to neutrals with my eyeshadow but I have to admit that the deep purple (Moonbeam) is absolutely gorgeous. So it took me a while to play around with them and I finally found a look that I'm happy with. Part of my beauty bucket list was to play around with more colour, and this definitely helped. I'm in the process of filming a short clip on the eye look so I can't wait to release that!

I'll start off by saying that Sigma never ever fails to present their products in beautiful and classic packaging. I swatched both of them the moment I opened it. Initally, I was in love with the shade BEWARE and wasn't too fond of Moonbeam. But in combination, they compliment each other very nicely along with a dark plum and black. I'm going to be honest and tell you straight up that the pigmentation is not as great as eyeshadows from brands such as Urban Decay or Too Faced. However, their colour selection for these are much nicer and much more travel friendly. I'm actually planning to purchase a few more.

                                                                   Beware, Moonbeam

As much as I loved playing around with the eyeshadows, I cannot stress enough how amazing the eyeshadow brush that they gifted to me is. I honestly didn't realise what a big difference one tiny brush could make but the E55 Shading Brush knocked my socks off. I would seriously recommend this to those who wear eyeshadow on a daily basis, it's a real lifesaver. It's definitely my favourite product out of all the ones that they sent to me. Stay tuned for more. Coming up real soon is two of the cheapest and best Spring/Summer face products from your local drugstore.





Corny note: I want to remind all of you how beautiful you are. In recent events, I've learned how easy it is for us girls and even sometimes guys; to over-think things or let what other people say get in the way of how we live our lives. Rather than honouring what other people think or say about me, I filter every thought and circumstance through the fact that my God loves me and know that it's all I need. You are loved, you are beautiful and don't you ever forget it! I'm got some exciting news to announce, and I'll be writing a heart to heart post about it soon.
XX
KARYNENGEE
"inspired to inspire"

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How I Wash My Makeup Brushes!

 

Hey all you beautiful people! As I promised, here's my post on how I wash my makeup brushes! This was actually requested from someone so I'm super excited to write about this. It's a pretty easy thing to do so it'll be quite a short post. I hope you enjoy it anyway.

After a long week or two of making yourself look like an absolute stunner with all your favourite makeup brushes, things tend to get a little bit.. dirty. I know that for me personally, washing my brushes are such a chore! However, it's so important. Why? You are constantly using the brushes to touch your precious and sensitive face. Every single day, it collects so much bacteria and all the chemicals from your foundations and eyes-shadows clump up in the fibers of your brushes, so it's super important to wash them. Featured above are some of the brushes that I use frequently. I'll be showing you what I love washing my brushes with, and how I do it!

Products that I use? You can always grab a makeup brush shampoo at Priceline or Sephora, but I've found that the most effective way of cleaning my brushes, is with a deep clean shampoo that I would use on my hair! Also, for any lipstick brush or mascara brush that has lots of waterproof makeup clumped up on it, Olive oil is a great way to break all of that away and give your brushes a nice shine. My personal favourite shampoo for this can simply be bought from Coles or Safeway. It's not too expensive and it definitely lasts for a while. Herbal Essences Drama Clean Shampoo [CLICK HERE]. It retails for AU$7.10 at Coles but is on sale very often so I usually stock up when it is. You can really use any Olive Oil for this. This specific one is Ginvera Light Olive Oil that I purchased in Malaysia from Guardian.

Check out this dirty lil thing. This is my Sigma F80 Flat Kabuki Brush [CLICK HERE] which is one of my absolute favourite brushes. It gives an amazing finish for any foundation. I use this baby nearly every day so it gets pretty dirty, as you can see.

 Start by running your brush under some warm water. When washing brushes, always make sure it's facing downwards so that all the dirt and grime is being washed out of the brush, rather than facing the tip of the brush toward the water. Do this just so you can get it wet enough to lather shampoo on it.

 Put a pea sized amount of shampoo on the tip of the brush and start moving it in circular motions around your palm, then.. SQUEEEEZE! After doing so, you'll start to see all the dirt and grime spill into the sink. This part may be gross but I find it quite exciting. (I'm quite strange). You may need to repeat this a few times depending on how dirty your brush is. It's really as simple as that.

 Wash the brush downwards again to rinse off all the shampoo. (Make sure you do this thoroughly!)

 Here's the end result! Its good as new haha. Depending on what brush it is, put a tiny drop of Olive oil and rinse it off to give it that extra shine. Personally, I don't like putting olive oil on my brushes that I use for foundation or eyeshadow. But I do so with brushes that are used to apply oil based makeup.

I hope this helped all of you and that you enjoyed this post!
Love you guys,
XX
KARYNENGEE

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