By Angela Epps
Learning how to make a makeup brush cleaner is something that every woman should take the time to do. A good set of cosmetic brushes are not cheap and need to be taken care of to last many uses. After the initial cleaning, maintaining them is not hard. It just takes a little extra time and effort to keep them looking and applying like new for a long time. Dab your brushes against a paper towel...
By Angela Epps
Figuring out how to make your own makeup kit that you can take everywhere is something every woman should do. It's worth the time to put together. Having the essentials at your fingertips will save you in case of a mishap like rain or crying and is also great to freshen up with for unexpected plans coming up suddenly after work. Not to mention, if you end up spending the night somewhere,...
By Shepherd
Mineral makeup is a relative newcomer to the commercial makeup scene, but it's fast becoming a popular alternative to other makeup types. Mineral makeup promises no toxic ingredients that can irritate the skin. Using mineral makeup allows the skin to breathe better than many other makeup types, leading to fewer blemishes and less skin irritation. Mineral makeup is most often found in loose...
By Phyllis Benson
Eau de Cologne is a perfume introduced in 1709 by Giovanni Farina, an Italian perfumer. He wrote to his brother, "I have found a fragrance that reminds me of an Italian spring morning, of mountain daffodils and orange blossoms after the rain." He named the fragrance Eau de Cologne to honor Cologne, Germany, his new home (see Resources). Cologne is made with alcohol and essential oils....
By Cicely Richard
Infomercials advertise a number of different kinds of flat irons, such as the Sedu Ionic Ceramic hair straightening iron, for example. Before these irons were created, older models required heating on a stove or some sort of heating device. As with a number of inventions, it is hard to pinpoint when the straightening iron was invented, and multiple people are credited with contributing to the...