How To Remove Pin-Up Makeup + Product Reviews

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Kind of a while back, I wrote a post about applying pin-up makeup which you can view HERE! Yet, with every makeup tutorial there is the oh-so dreaded makeup removal process. At least it's a process I used to dread before I discovered the right products.

The first thing you should know about me is that I have extremely sensitive skin, as in I went to a dermatologist and they confirmed this. Because of this I need products that are gentle on the skin and fragrance-free. But first and foremost...

My Steps for Removing (Pin-Up) Makeup

1. Remove lipstick - I do this first because otherwise you risk getting lipstick all over your hands if you remove your eye makeup first (maybe I'm just messy!). I use my CeraVe cleanser (reviewed below) for this step. I usually use a cotton pad for this step.
   
   
2. Remove eyeliner and eyeshadow - I use Neutrogena Hydrating Eye Makeup Remover Lotion for this step (reviewed below). I first use a cotton pad for the general area and then I'll use a cotton swab along the lash line because I don't like to tear at my eyelashes.
   
   
3. Remove fake eyelashes (I don't wear fake eyelashes so I don't have any advice here, but I did find THIS nifty article about the matter).
   
   
4. Now, I typically shower at night so this is where I would jump in and let the steam and water take care of the rest! While in the shower, wash your face using a gentle cleansing scrub, like the CeraVe cleanser.
   
   
5. Then once out of the shower, remove any mascara that ran. Once again, I'll just use a cotton swab with a little bit of the Neutrogena Hydrating Eye Makeup Remover Lotion.
   
   
6. If you find you have dry skin after removing makeup or if your skin is typically dry, this is where you would apply a light moisturizer to your face.

Products Reviews

(Note: I am in no way being compensated to endorse these products. I just really believe in them and I want to spread the word!)


CeraVe Hydrating Cleanser

www.drugstore.com

To remove all dirt, oil, and makeup at the end of the day, my go-to product is CeraVe Hydrating Cleanser. I usually slab it on in the shower every night and bam, you're done! The steam opens your pores right up allowing the cleanser to soak deep into your skin. But I typically don't wear a lot of makeup every day so all my makeup comes off pretty easily.

PROS

• Gentle on skin
• Moisturizing
• Fragrance-free
• Softens skin
• Non-greasy
• Award-winning
• Recommended by dermatologists

CONS

• Expensive (a 12 oz. bottle will run you about $10-12)

CeraVe Hydrating Cleanser is available at Walmart, Target, Amazon, Ulta, Walgreens, CVS, and many other retailers!

Neutrogena Hydrating Eye Makeup Remover Lotion

www.drugstore.com

When it comes to specifically eye removing makeup, this stuff is MAGICAL. Seriously, I can't stress it enough! I've tried so many other similar products and nothing works as well as this stuff! I most commonly use it on a cotton swab throughout the day to touch up any mascara or eyeliner that smudges. At the end of the day, I'll just smother it all over my eyes with my fingers and then wipe with a cotton round, and the best part is, it won't sting your eyes at all! It's absolutely wonderful. I also use this product to touch up lipstick around the edges, also using a cotton swab.

PROS

• Gentle on skin
• Lightweight
• Non-greasy
• Fragrance-free
• Hydrating
• Removes waterproof mascara
• Contains cucumber & aloe extracts
• Relatively inexpensive (a 3 oz. bottle costs $7-8 depending on where you purchase it from. I consider this a good price because a little goes a long way! I've been using the same bottle for about 2 years now.)

CONS

• None that I can think of! I mean, if you use it repeatedly in the same spot and press too hard with a cotton round, then yeah, it'll make your skin raw...

Neutrogena Hydrating Eye Makeup Remover Lotion is available at Walmart, Amazon, Ulta, Walgreens, and others!

Another note... Because this stuff works so well, if you have any little bit of it on your face and then try to apply makeup over it, your makeup up will smudge with the lightest touch, so if you use it and then plan to reapply makeup, rinse the area well with water.



Well, there you go! I hope this information has helped you in some way! Let me know in the comments below if there are products that you like to use to remove makeup, especially heavy pin-up makeup!

Pin-Up Makeup Tutorials

Okay. Confession time. I know very little when it comes to makeup. I know enough to get by and I'd like to believe I know enough to not look ridiculous. However, there is one look I've mastered and it'll come as no surprise to you, I'm sure ;)

Here's the tutorial I used to perfect the pin-up look! Enjoy!!!

Daytime Pin-Up Look

Nighttime Pin-Up Look

For more tutorials, check out ModCloth's YouTube channel HERE!


Furthermore, what kind of blogger would I be if I didn't share some of my favorite makeup hacks with you! Courtesy of Buzzfeed...

Eyes

Follow this simple tutorial to turn any ordinary eyeliner pencil into a rich gel eyeliner.

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Now, some tricks for creating that point! Try creating an outline first using your eyeliner pencil and then fill it in. This technique is good for someone with a steady hand, but if you've never tried this look before, you might want to start with the tutorial below.

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Moving on... Want to create longer, thicker eyelashes? Straight from the Buzzfeed article where I discovered these hacks and which I will share at the end of this post, "Between applying each coat of mascara, dip a Q-tip in baby powder and run across your lashes, focusing on the tips. The second coat will attach to the powder for a longer, fuller look."

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Use a business card or old credit card to pull up your eyelid so you can apply mascara right at the roots.










To make your eyes just a little brighter...

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I also apply shimmery white eyeshadow to the corners of my nose and to the insides of my eyebrows at the very top of my nose. My skin is fairly red in those areas even after applying foundation and concealer and I find the shadow helps conceal the redness while also making my features appear brighter.


Lips

To set your lipstick so it lasts all day, after lipstick has been applied, take a two-ply tissue and pull the two halves apart. Then place the tissue over your lips and lightly dust translucent powder over the tissue.

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You can also make your lips look shimmery and POP by applying frosted eyeshadow to your lips using your finger.

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For more amazing can't-live-without beauty hacks, check out this article on Buzzfeed.com!

Recent Vintage Finds!!!!

So I went vintage clothes shopping a few days ago and here's what I found...

Fab Find #1: Loose mid-thigh length blue and white pinstripe shorts. Cute, right?!

Here's a good example of how shorts like this should be styled to capture that retro look.

Taken from www.chictopia.com

Taken from www.etsy.com

And just to show you that I'm not making this stuff up, here's a pattern from the 80s featuring shorts like the ones I found. Similar, no?










Fab Find #2: Navy blue/red/white patterned scarf

Personally, I love to wear scarves as headbands, but a thin, brightly colored one like this would also look great with a blouse or if the scarf in long enough, you can even use it as a sash around your waist. 

Here's the first look that came to mind when I saw this scarf while shopping. For this vintage hairstyle and more, check out this web page! 












For other ways of how to use scarves in your hair, check out these two videos!

Taken from www.alittledashofdarling.com

This is probably my favorite way of wearing a scarf with a blouse.










Wanna learn how to tie the perfect bow? Watch this video!

Fab Find #3: Blue scarf with daisies. Because what's more vintage than daisies?

Please let me know if you have any questions or need styling advice!
I'm here for you!! ;)

Always,
Beth

The Great & Powerful Flexi Hair Clip

So I went to a craft show two days ago where I signed up to become a Lilla Rose consultant! Lilla Rose specializes in hair accessories, in particular an item called a Flexi Hair Clip. It's basically a hair clip that comes in different sizes and is flexible enough to accommodate any length and type of hair.

This is the one that I got...

As you can see, it certainly has a vintage look to it AND can be used in vintage hair-styling. For example, I did this hairstyle not too long ago and a Flexi Hair Clip would have been perfect to use in place of the bows! I didn't quite have anything that would hold so I ended up using a gazillion bobby pins which wasn't the most comfortable thing in the world...

There are dozens of hair styles that can be accomplished using Flexi Hair Clips, everything from the very simple to slightly more intricate.

Here's an example of how to secure a french twist in a matter of seconds! And let me tell you, I attempted to do a french twist for my Audrey Hepburn Halloween costume you'll see on my "About Me" page, and using a Flexi Hair Clip would have been much easier than once again, using an absurd amount of bobby pins.

Watch the video HERE!

Taken from www.sarahsheartshome.com

And for the 11 percent of the population that is left-handed like myself, you can even have the Flexi Hair Clips that dangle and have to go a certain way made for left-handed use!

And if you order online and then need a different size or maybe the item just isn't for you, then you can return the item within 30 days from the date of purchase for a full refund. You can also exchange an item within 90 days from the date of purchase and it's one year for defective items.

Just check out my store at www.lillarose.biz/bethk and happy shopping! Also, let me know if you have any interest in becoming a Lilla Rose consultant as well!

I'll be sure to keep you guys updated on all the different styles I try using my Flexi Hair Clip!