Care & Maintenance

Your makeup is only as good as the tools you use to apply it. Therefore, your tools must always be in their best condition. That means clean brushes/sponges, sharpened tweezers, makeup containers are in their perfect shape, and makeup that's not too old.

BRUSH CARE

A good set of brushes should last for several years if they are in their best condition. It is important to wash them regularly. I recommend using Sephora Daily Brush Cleaner in between uses. It is affordable and works great!

^I did a review on this product... here's the link:

http://stylebyjen.blogspot.com/2010/07/easy-way-to-clean-makeup-brushes.html

However, if you want something more cleansing I recommend Sephora Purifying Bush Shampoo.

*It is also important to store your brushes properly (either in a neat brush roll that has individual slots for each brush or upright in a pencil cup)

SPONGE CARE

You can buy disposable synthetic sponge wedges at the drugstore that work well and are inexpensive. You can wash them (only a few times) before you throw them out.

High quality sponges can be washed many times before they need to be replaced.

TWEEZER CARE

When tweezers get dull- they are no longer effective at grabbing on to and removing hair.

Some of the better brands, such as Tweezerman, come with a lifetime guarantee that includes free sharpening whenever necessary. That's one of the reason Tweezerman Tweezers are my favorite!

http://www.tweezerman.com/international.cfm

EYELASH CURLER CARE

Many people don't even realize the importance of taking care of eyelash curlers. Dirt can build up on the rubber pads that line the inside of a curler that are there to protect the lashes. They can wear out or break apart, so they must be replaced. Most eyelash curlers come with a set of replacement pads....Keep them!! Don't throw them out!!! They are very useful!

MAKEUP CARE

Examine the contents of your makeup collection. Take out anything that is broken or missing a cap.

-You can pour liquid foundation into a fresh bottle

-Scoop out creams and lipsticks and transfer them into small containers or palettes

-Place capless pencils into a ziplock plastic bag

-Broken powder compacts unfortunately are irreplaceable and should be tossed.