Jewelry listings use the word pearl for three very different things, and the price gap between them is enormous. Here is what each one is, so you know what is on your ears.Natural pearlsFormed by accident, when an irritant gets inside a wild oyster or mussel and the animal coats it in nacre over years. They are rare enough that a matched strand can cost as much as a car, and almost nothing sold today is one. If a listing says natural pearl at a normal price, it is using...
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Most people clean their brushes far less often than they think they do. The honest answer depends on what the brush touches and how often it touches your face. The short version Foundation, concealer and cream brushes, and sponges: once a week. These hold the most product and pick up the most residue between washes. Powder, blush and bronzer brushes: every two weeks. Eyeshadow brushes: every two weeks, and immediately if you are switching from a dark shade to a light one. Eyeliner and lip brushes: after each use, or...
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If your perfume is gone by lunch, the bottle is usually not the problem. Fragrance behaves differently depending on your skin, the time of day and where you spray it. Here is what actually changes how long a scent stays with you.1. Spray on skin that is still dampFragrance clings to oil and moisture. On dry skin the top notes evaporate fast and take the rest with them. Put on an unscented lotion or body oil first, then spray while the skin is still slightly damp. Straight out of the...
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