Need a little help making your beauty routine more effective? Try these 4 practical and economical tools. Choose your favourite or try them all! Your face (and your wallet) will thank you.
The makeup brush cleaning mat
What is it?
As the name suggests, a makeup brush cleaning mat is a small mat that you can use with soap and water to clean your makeup brushes.
How does it work?
Just rub your wet brushes on the raised surface of the mat to create foam. Continue rubbing the brushes in a circular motion until no makeup remains. Then rinse with water and you're done!
The brush dryer
What is it?
A brush dryer is simply a round brush and a hair dryer in a single device. Hot air is forced out of the brush to dry and style your hair all at the same time.
How does it work?
Hot air is blown evenly throughout the brush, so all you have to do is brush the way you would normally to detangle, dry, style and add volume in one simple step.
The steamer device
What is it?
The steamer device was created to help you remove gel nail polish, acrylic gel or coloured powders from your fingernails.
How does it work?
The device gently diffuses a steam containing acetone or acetone-free nail polish remover onto your nails. Just place your fingertips on the device for a few minutes, and the nail polish will be removed quickly and easily. To complete the job, simply polish the surface of your nails to remove the manicure.
Ice globes
What are they?
Ice globes are small spheres attached to a handle. One end is filled with a liquid that becomes cold when placed in the refrigerator or in ice water.
How do they work?
The globes are kept in the refrigerator or soaked in a bowl of ice cubes until the temperature reaches between 0°C and 4°C. To use, simply rub the globes over your face, working from the centre of your face outwards. They can be used alone or over a mask, serum, cream or oil to create a more radiant complexion, reduce bags under your eyes and tighten your pores.