Makeup chores #5

This one is going to be a little different to other posts I've done on 'makeup chores'.  Recently, I've been having a lot of trouble with clearing up one patch of blemishes on my cheek.  I've been using gentle antiseptics on the area overnight and a charcoal mask every couple of days - and it's looking a lot better now.  Sadly though, the scarring is quite visible (to the point where one of my flatmates asked why I had a "bruise" on my face the other day!) so I want to use a little concealer to cover it up.

However, when makeup gets introduced so do bacteria so I've developed a technique to keep my brushes and products used directly on the skin as sterile as possible.  I've found though that even though airing the skin does help, it means that it's exposed all the outdoorsy dirt.  From personal experience, if I can apply a sterile layer of makeup over the top of any antiseptic treatment I've got goin' on then it seals it all in and the whole area heals up a lot quicker!   It's probably not something that's usually recommended, but when you're strapped for time and need to sterilise your brushes it's been invaluable for me.

What you need:

Hand sanitiser (I use Cuticura, as its pretty much unscented and is affordable)

Cotton pads, or strong paper towels

Your brushes!

What I tend to do, is dip the brush in a little sanitiser and then work it into the bristles by swirling it around on the pad.  This leaves the brush a little damp, but it dries off on it's own quickly.  I don't use this method on eye brushes though, as the alcohol content of the sanitiser will irritate them.  I'll then just apply my makeup as usual.

So that's it, hope it helps any of you that are going through the same problem (or just want a quick way to sterilise your brushes in the mornings!)

xxx

Nails Inc 'Tate' - free with Glamour this month!

It's always a bonus when you pick up a magazine and it comes with a fab free gift.  Glamour is one of the most reasonably priced ones out there (only £2!) and December's edition not only comes with a Nails Inc polish but a Body Shop gift voucher and a discount code for H&M.  The shade I picked out was 'Tate' - a beautiful deep red.  From the picture on the packaging I was expecting it to have some shimmer running through it, but it's a smooth creme polish.  

I don't have another polish quite like this (only berry or bright reds), so I'm super happy with my choice!  Nails Inc usually retail for over £10, so if you've always wanted to try one or just add to your collection this is a budget friendly way to get your hands on a great quality polish.  I believe there's also a dark purple and a grey-nude shade available :)

xxx