KISS: Ivory Soap

Last week I was having lunch with a friend, who's a makeup artist. We always share valuable information with one another, so, of course this time wouldn't be any different. During our convo, she mentioned Ivory Soap as a great way to clean makeup brushes. The next day I tried it and it worked! My brushes are spotless, even my stippling brush, which I had such a hard time getting back that original white color.

Here comes the interesting part. I don't know about you guys but I always seem to smear foundation on my tops. It's frustrating. Especially when it's a WHITE shirt. Normally, I have such a hard time removing those stains. Not anymore! I figured, if the Ivory Soap removes foundation from my brushes, it could possibly do the same for clothing, right? To my amazement The Ivory soap removed all the foundation from my white shirt (something regular detergent has failed to do). Not only is the stain gone, my shirt looks as white as the day I brought it. Three bars of soap at a value of $1.49, removes stains from clothing, serves as a makeup brush cleaner, and cleanses the body? You really can't beat it. I'm going to stack up on these. Try it out and report back...smooches!

KISS: Enhance your eyes

Learn to make your eyes look larger or smaller, depending on your needs, by the magnificent Pixiwoo. Love her!!!

KISS: I rather use OIL

Many people are unaware that Oil serves as a great makeup remover. Whether it's foundation, eyeshadow, mascara, blush etcetra. I use olive oil to remove my mascara and black eyeliner before cleansing. Often times when applying my makeup, I use a Q-tip dipped in oil to remove my eyeliner if I make a mistake. It works wonders! Olive oil and seaseme oil are my choices, although, ANY cooking oil will work. Make sure you wash your face thoroughly after using the oil. Oil can cause breakouts for some, especially those with acne prone skin, if not carfeful removing traces of it. Now, go to your kitchen, get some oil and remove that makeup. Don't forget to report back on your results. :)

KISS: Drink Up

Water is Vital to life. It comprises a very large percentage of your body, as high as 60%. When your body is hydrated to it's normal balance, you will look and feel better. Your skin will radiate a natural glow, your hair will shine, you will have more energy, etc... All of this is a result of water removing toxins from your body, nourishing your joints, and carrying nutrients to all parts of your body cells. I read in order to get your daily fulfillments of the good ole H2O, you must drink half your body weight in ounces of water. For example, if you weigh 100 pounds, you must dink 50 ounces of water per day.

Some indications that you're drinking enough water are: clear or pale urine, quenched thirst, high energy, frequent urination.

After reading so much about the benefits of water, I realized I wasn't drinking enough to see noticeable results. I decided last week to up my water intake to 3 liters a day oppose to my usual 1 liter (4 cups). -Sigh- I hope it's worth it. I'm going to dedicate six months to this. Besides the toilet seat getting so much a**.. thus far, drinking this much water really isn't that bad....

New Blog

For those Who aren't aware I have a new fashion blog. Check it out: Fashion Commandments

KISS: Oil/Shine Be gone!

A thin layer of Milk Of Magnesia (the product used for constipation..lol) spread over the shiny and oily areas of your face, is suppose to control the oil and shine!

Many have tried it with much success. I tried it a few weeks ago. It does serve as a good primer, one of the best i've tried, for the most part.

Read reviews of those who swear by it. Here you will find the pros and Cons of M.O.M as a skin primer (also it's role in acne and other uses) I Hope this helps someone who is battling oily/shiny skin, like mine...:)

KISS: How NOT to wear makeup....LMBOOOO!!

I found this video surfing the beauty/makeup youtube vids. I love sarcasm...Dry humor! She did a great job for the contest. For a second I actually believed what she was saying, until I read the title..that's when it dawned on me..lol Check it out.