Rinse, Dry, Repeat

Spring cleaning day!

At least once a week, mostly on a Saturday or Sunday, you'll see this strange sight laid out on my study table.

I switched from Ronasutra's Mineral Foundation to Make Up Forever's Pro Finish Multi-Use Powder Foundation about a month or so ago (it's awesome, in case you're wondering!). But I hate the idea of double-dipping as I've got hyper-sensitive, blemish-prone skin and I'm worried about contamination.

To get around that problem, I use a clean sponge every time to pat on my foundation. There isn't enough time to clean my sponges daily in the morning, so I stack them aside and wash them all at once over the weekend. And there you have it, my lazy busy career woman's solution ;)

My sponges are from Guardian (RM24.90 for 20) and they're rather well made - dense, firm and able to last at least 3 washes before becoming too rough and grimey. Plus, they're sold in a resealable zip-lock bag so you won't have to worry about dust getting in!

Super detergents

I've been using Daiso's trusty sponge & puff detergent (RM5, very purse-friendly) on and off for a few years now. It gets the job done and I love squeezing out all the grime that has accumulated and watching the brackish water, which takes on the colour of teh tarik, swirl down the sink. I'm weird, I know, but it's strangely satisfying and I recommend doing it! :P

For brushes, my favourites are either a very mild shampoo or e.l.f.'s Studio Brush Shampoo (US$3). It's colourless, odourless and comes in a chic, slightly masculine clear black bottle. It isn't easily available in Malaysia though, so your best bet is to wait for an e.l.f. spree on lowyat.net. I bought mine sometime back from StrawberryGirL.

Otherwise, just use baby shampoo, it's generally as good and more affordable than high-end brush shampoos :)