+ boy do I feel like i'm running at a million miles per hour! There is nothing better than having a sunny Friday to accomplish all of those self-care things you may not have gotten to this week. For me, one of the tasks I desperately needed to accomplish today was giving my makeup brushes the deep clean they deserve. 

This week's Friday Five I have focused on proper brush care + products to keep your brushes squeaky clean, conditioned + ready to create.

With all of this free time I have had the chance to practice my makeup artistry; with a clear mind I’ve felt inspired, thoughtful + ready to create.

for this week's Friday Five, I’ve chosen products I’ve been pulling daily. These products are versatile, affordable + oh so pigmented!  I've included a liquid highlight to have you glowing like a god or goddess and my current go-to brow product for bushy brows!

xx,
​Jo

I frequently go-to when doing a quick + easy natural dewy makeup look. The key to an airbrushed finish is tools + consistency. Use products that are more sheer in coverage, creamy, and blend seamlessly. powers can work, just pop on some liquid highlighter or cream blush over or a swipe of clear gloss on your lids.

I've highlighted products from my favorite brands: Anastasia Beverly Hills, Glossier, Bobbi Brown, Wet N'Wild, Nars, and Elf.

Summer is ending and it’s officially fall. This means our summer tans, natural glows and for some of us, pops of freckles will begin to fade. Well never fear because all it takes is 1 product, 5 minutes and the easiest technique to recreate your summer frecks. (As far as your tan and hair go.... a good self tanner and visit to the hair salon should do it ;)).

There’s nothing I love more than getting out for a walk as the sun is rising for the day. It’s a moment of peace. A time when there are very little people around and I can reflect on my own thoughts uninterrupted by the distraction of life. What do you love about sunrise? Or do you prefer sunset?

Here I have created a sunrise inspired eye makeup look using my new bhCosmetics Take Me Back to Brazil palette that is filled with beautiful VIBRANT colors. A sunrise brightens up any day so I’ve paired two of my favorite liquid Benefit highlighters to achieve a bright, glow filled look that sure to catch the sun.
Shop the products and how to achieve this look below.

Foundation: Lancôme Ultra Wear 110 Ivoire 

Concealer: Nars in shade Vanilla

Blush: Benefit Cheek Parade palette in shades CALIFORNIA and ROCKATEUR

Eyeshadow: Anastasia Beverly Hills Modern Renaissance palette in shade Tempera

Lipstick: Mac Mini in shade Chili

Eyeliner: Bobbi Brown cream eyeliner in shade Black
Rimmel London Exaggerate lip liner in shade 104 Call Me Crazy & Anastasia Beverly Hills Modern Renaissance palette in shades Realgar & Red Ochre

Brows: Anastasia Beverly Hill dipbrow pomade in shade Taupe 

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For us Seattleites we have had one HOT summer! We all have our go-to everyday beauty products but this summer heat requires a little less makeup, and a little more protection. 
I've listed my top 6 summer must have's!