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Summer Heatwave: Stop Makeup Meltdown!

#1. Eye Primer Smarts. Don’t just pick one at the drugstore and call it a day. If you really want your eye makeup to last, you have to pick the right formulation for your eyelids. Test drive different formulations at the department store and make sure you ask for eyeliner AND eyeshadow to be applied on afterwards. This way you can see how the eye primer can alter the color/texture of eyeshadows. If you have oily lids, make sure you let the makeup artist know - she can pick one less greasy/heavy but equally affective. 

#2. There’s no such thing as a one size fits all facial primer. Pick the right primer for your skin type. Heavier primers made for the winter can just add to the pool of grease on your face. 

#3. Surprisingly, Moisturize. Yes, Moisturize! even if you have oily skin. Use an oil free moisturizer at night, the more moisturized your skin is, the less oils it needs to produce during the day to balance the skin’s pH.  A big plus: moisturized skin helps makeup adhere to the skin. 

#4. Invest in an oily controlling lotion for your night routine. Try oil controlling lotions like Erno Laszlo’s Heavy Oil Controlling lotion at night. Apply for a few nights and you will see a reduction of oil by day. The less oil, the less likely your foundation will slip off. 

#5. Avoid using toners with alcohol. If you use it on a daily basis, you could end up with an oil spill throughout the day. Alcohol dries up the skin, and combined with summer air cons - your skin could end up producing more oil to balance it out. Good Bye Makeup. 

#6. Foundations are not year round. If you are one of the lucky, you can stick to one bottle for all seasons. But if you tend to get oilier in the summer, it’s time to get a mattifying foundation. Unlike simply just “oil-free” foundation, they leave a smooth, powdery finish to prevent melt off so you don’t have to always use loose powder to “set” the foundation. That being said…

#7. Use a secret finish mattifying lotion instead of loose powder. If you really can’t stand another layer of makeup after foundation, try Laura Mercier’s Secret Finish Mattifying lotion. This will prolong makeup without the extra makeup! 

Makeup Meltdown must: Skip the loose powder in humid weather! 

Summer Makeup Lessons: We’re Now Accepting Students!

After our previous post on Karebrush Tutorials we’ve been flooded by email requests!! Thank you all for signing up, we are looking forward to working with you ♥ ♥ 

Karebrush Tutorials:

• One-on-One Tutorial 1 hour $40 (mobile - we can head to your home/ any specified location so you don’t have to commute!)
• One-on-One Tutorial 1 hour - with valid Student ID $30
• If you want more than one session, please discuss with our makeup artist and we can provide a package deal. 
• For group friendly rates (more than 1 person) please contact us at: karebrush@gmail.com

Why Karebrush?

• We teach you what you want to learn. Topics will be discussed before tutorial ensuring we tailor it to your individual needs - ex. flawless skin, big beautiful eyes and techniques you want to be perfected. 
• artist will bring a kit for demenonstration purposes, however student is expected to have his/her own makeup to use (we want to teach you how to make your current makeup work for you!)
• lessons don’t include airbrushing unless requested.
• NEW: learn to put on your own bridal makeup (like the fab Kate Middleton!)

To sign up or learn more: karebrush@gmail.com

Note: All Karebrush Artists are certified by Canada’s number one school for makeup, Blanche Macdonald. We also specialize in airbrushing and fashion makeup artistry. 

Summer Essential: Urban Decay Naked Palette!

Need a makeup summer getaway? Ditch those bland everyday neutrals and slip into something more exciting - Naked from Urban Decay! An every artist must-have for the everyday eyes with a pop! Best of all, it’s now finally sold @ Sephora in Vancouver! We got ours from Sephora Metrotown in Burnaby. 

PROS:

• Contains 12 neutral (with a dose of quality shimmer) eyeshadows and their cult primer potion + Good Karma Eye shadow brush with Mirror
• Encased in an ultra sleek chocolate velvet case for easy carry on
• Great for summer vacations and impromptu road trips - no more packing multiple eyeshadows and brushes, just take this and go! Has enough colors for any even and it doesn’t hurt that it has a mirror too! 
• Colors are universally flattering 
• Easy to blend & highly pigmented
• Effortless smokey eye with their Dark Horse shadow! Looks mute n’ dark on the palette but when brushed on - it’s ultra sexy!
• Create a variety of looks in one palette, no complaints on any of the shadows. So you get more bang for your buck!

CONS:

• Because the packaging is velvet, it tends to collect hair or loose eyeshadow powder - so it’s easy to look like a fuzzy mess. Keep it clean! 
• Gold letters may chip off with a lot of bump n’ grind, so pack it well when traveling!
• Not for someone who needs a vibrant look - all these shadows are soft n’ subtle and may require a heavy hand if you want to add more intensity
• May not be the best if you have dark skin since the colors are so soft you might end up with a hint of shimmer instead! Once again - don’t be afraid to pile it on if your skin is on the darker side. 

Price:
$58 CAD
$48 USD