How to Healthy Skin

Hi Beauties,

About a year ago I was having some problems with my skin and nothing I was doing would work. I went to the doctor who prescribed me a cream and referred me to a Dermatologist who tried to prescribe me these giant vitamins but although everyone was prescribing me things no one could identify exactly what was going on with my skin.

Finally I decided to take matters into my own hands. I went from using 7  products on my face to using 3, but this was not the only change I made. The other change I made was I cut out all grains and sugars for one month. These two steps cleared my skin instantly. Since making these changes I have not had any issues with my skin.

The products that I use on my face are Cetaphil face wash, LUSH Tea Tree Toner, and Josie Maran Argan Oil. These three products have been life changing for me. My skin has been clear and soft ever since I made these changes.

I hope that this will help to clear up your guys skin! If you have any questions on recipes to eat if you cut out sugar and grains, or if you want even more details on how to clear up your skin feel free to email me at beautybyjacquelinemarie@gmail.com! I love you all so much! Have a beautiful day!


Love and hugs,
Jacqueline Marie

How to Clean Makeup Brushes

Hi Beauties,

I have tried so many different methods to cleaning my makeup brushes, but at the end of the day the method that I always come back to is the one that I created myself. I feel that my method fully cleanses your brushes while still leaving them moisturized.

I start by cutting a bar of Dove Unscented soap in half. I use dove soap because it cleanses completely while not damaging the bristles  on the brushes. I have no real reason for cutting this bar of soap in half other than the fact that the plastic container I use to store it in is not big enough for a full sized bar of soap.

Next I grab out my Cetaphil face wash as this will moisturize the bristles and leave them soft but cleansed.

One other thing I always have on hand while cleaning my makeup brushes is a washcloth that way once I have finished cleaning the brushes I can dry them off a bit before letting them air dry.

Now that we have finished all of the prep work its time to start to clean your brushes. I run the sink water for a little bit that way it can heat up a bit. After the water is warm I will fill the container I store my hlf bar of soap in until only the top of the soap is out of the water.

Next I grab a makeup brush and dip it into the soap container water and start to brush it against the bar of soap going for left to right about 10 times. 

After that you will do the same left and right brushing motion but this time you will be brushing it against the palm of your hand. (Always remember to be very gentle handed as you do all of this)  Once you think that you have cleansed all of the shadow off of you brush you will rinse it under warm water repeating the back and forth brushing motion to get all of the soap out of the bristles. 

Now that you have cleansed your brush it is time to add in some moisture as well as making sure that your brush won't irritate your skin. I do this by using Cetaphil face wash. I squirt one pump into my hand and repeat the back and forth swiping motion about 10 times. After this I again rinse under warm water. 

The last step to cleaning your makeup brushes is to dry them. I do this by gently patting it from left to right on a dry wash cloth. Then I lay them all out to air dry overnight. 

Let me know if any of you try my makeup brush cleaning method! Plus tell me if any of you have come up with your own brush cleaning methods! Have a beautiful day! 

Love and hugs, 

Jacqueline Marie

Amazing DIY Toner

Hi Beauties,
I have tried so many different toners from high end to drugstore, but the one that I just keep coming back to is a toner that I make myself. I did not create this recipe; however, It was created for me by my cousin who is a Dermatologist. She says that she recommends everyone uses this toner! We both agree that using this toner on a daily basis helped to clear up the skin issues we were having.

So now for the big question... what do you need?

• Apple Cider Vinegar 1/4 cup
• Green Tea 1 bag 
• Hot Water 1/2 cup

These two simple ingredients will play a key role in your skincare regimen! Now, when you make this toner you will want to do two parts green tea to one part vinegar.

Start by boiling 1/2 cup of water. Once water has come to a boil you will transfer the liquid into a mug to brew your green tea. You can use any brand of green tea that you would like, I use the Trader Joe's brand Organic Green Tea. Let your tea steep  for 10 minutes before squeezing out your tea bag. Now you will add in a 1/4 cup of apple cider vinegar.

I suggest that you only make a one week supply at a time as this mixture can go bad. I store my mixture in a plastic container in the refrigerator.

Apply this toner to your face using a cotton ball  morning and night or as you see fit.

Let me know if you try this toner recipe! Have a beautiful day!

Love and hugs,
Jacqueline Marie

A Few of My Favorite Things (June)

Hi Beauties,
This month has been such a fun month for me, I have been busier than ever, I am so excited to share with you guys all of the things I have been loving this month!

The first thing that I have been OBSESSED with this month is the Kat Von D Everlasting blush in Bellisima, This blush is absolutely gorgeous it has the slightest bit of shimmer and blends beautifully into your skin. I wore this blush religiously during the entire month of June and I am LOVING it! I don't have a tone of Kat Von D makeup products but the ones that I do have I am loving, so thumbs up to her for creating this wonderful makeup line!

The next Product I have been used almost every day during the entire month of June and the only days I didn't wear it were days when I was not wearing any makeup at all. This product is the Makeup Geek Pan Shadow in the color Shimma Shimma. I am in LOVE with Makeup Geek eyeshadows and This one is a staple and a Must HAVE in your makeup collection, It gives a wonderful and very pigmented shadow. This is a shadow that will look good on EVERYONE.

My next Favorite is the Urban Decay Naked 2 Palette. I have been using this palette so much during the month of June! The colors that I have used the most of are Half baked, Bootycall, Chopper,Snakebite. Suspect, and YDK. These shadows are so beautiful and blend perfectly. I can not say enough good things about this palette!

This month I have fallen in love with the Sinful Colors nail polish in the color Starfish! It is a gorgeous baby pink with a hint of purple making it the perfect Summer color! I love all of the Sinful Colors nailpolishes but this one has really stood out to me lately!

Now moving on to skin care and also the last of my June favorites, I have been crazy about the LUSH Cosmetics Fresh Face Mask Cosmetic Warrior. I just started using this mask and it was love at first sight! (Or first use) I feel that this mask is true to its name, it is a cosmetic warrior, It helps to get deep into your pores to cleanse your skin leaving it looking healthy and clear!

I hope that you all had a wonderful month of June and if you have any products that you think I would like feel free to Tweet them to me at @beautybyjmarie or you can email me at beautybyjacquelinemarie@gmail.com. Also make sure that you are following me on both Instagram (@beautybyjacquelinemarie) and on Twitter (@beautybyjmarie)I really want to dedicate the month of July to getting to know all of my followers so please feel free to contact me any time! Have a beautiful day!

Love,
Jacqueline Marie