Toners are essential to everyday use. When we wash our face, we strip off all our natural oils and nutrients that are necessary to keep the skin looking good and feeling good. It was not until recent years that I have discovered what a difference toners can make.

Like our hair, when we wash and exfoliate our bodies, we strip off all the good oils and nutrients that keep our face and hair nice and in good condition. If we don't put back all the nutrients needed, our skin situation just gets a little bit worse each time. So, the solution is simple: toners! It's absolutely necessary.

The next important part of using toners is when to use it. It's obvious that we have to use it after we wash our face, but I was wondering if it would make a difference if we do it before or after moisturizer. If you're like me, you do the thinnest layer on first of whatever you put on your face. So, I decided that toners comes before moisturizers. I'm still testing, which would be better, but if you know which definitely is right, please leave a comment below!

Now, on how to use it. Typically, toners come in an open top bottle. This means, more costs on cotton pads! Knowing that I don't want to continuously make a toxic, but ecstasy-filled trip to my local Target, I discovered a better way to apply. The best way to apply is through using a travel-sized (or whatever sized) spray top bottle to get an even layer across the entire face and you can set it in by gently patting the product into your face.



This way of applying toner makes sure you get it all over your face and for a good price (psst, its also good for the environment). Until next time and with much love, WCETVeShop.
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I think the two most essential things that we take for granted is oxygen and water. These two things are what make everything possible yet sometimes, we neglect them. Oxygen is inevitable, but water is a commitment that people hardly take.



Water intake is so important and we don't take it seriously until it is evident to us that we're dehydrated. Here are few signs of dehydration:

1. Dry Mouth
2. Dry Eyes
3. Dry Skin
4. Dry Lips
5. Heavily Pigmented Urine if able to urinate 

Make up brushes are expensive. They range from the cheap $3 to the outrageous $50 and more if you're investing in a long lasting one. Regardless, you want your favorite make up brushes to last. And the way to keep them up to par, you've got to clean them regularly.



If you leave your makeup brushes out in the open, it's probably best if you clean your brushes once or twice a week because you can get breakouts from applying your product with dirty brushes. This doesn't mean your brushes are muddy or dusty, but they can definitely catch onto bacteria floating around that can cause your skin to act up.

Some people do it probably and buy make up brush cleansers, but for the girls who just can't bother to go buy some more, we'll see how to do it with things that you could have lying around in your very own home.

Today, we've brought together some goods that will keep your brush clean, soft, and smelling good.

Our recipe requires:
1 Clean Paper Plate
2 Parts Shampoo - I used Tresemme's Smooth and Silky Shampoo (Target)
1 Part Olive Oil - I used Kirkland's Pure Olive Oil (Costco)


Simple as that! Of course, you'll need some running water to prep and rinse the brush. I mentioned that you'll be measuring in parts depending on how many brushes you're cleaning and how big the brushes are.

Step 1 - Wet your make up brush in a downwards way so the water doesn't go into the brush handle and loosen the glue that keeps the brush hairs on.



Step 2 - Using the brush, mix the recipe of shampoo and olive oil on a clean paper plate.



Step 3 - Start brushing your brush along a clean plate to move off all the excess debris. Remember, don't push straight down on the bristles because that could damage the shape and hold of your brushes.



Step 4 - Rinse, again with water running down the brush hairs.

Step 5 - Reshape your brush with a tissue.



Step 6 - Prop the brush to dry against a wall or box with the tissue under to keep it from getting dirty. You prop it up so the water doesn't run down into the brush handle and loosen all the glue that keeps your brush hairs on!

Note: Olive oil is used in this recipe to soften the brush hairs and to control stragglers while the shampoo is used to simply clean off the dirt and product that you have on it.

And voila! Your brushes are clean and you still have a wad of cash that you can save for a slice of pizza later. Let us know how your brushes turned out and if you have any better options we could try for our next post! With much love, WCETVeShop.

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Now, I'm going to be honest... I don't know how to put on nail varnishes correctly, but I did my best for this one! Nail polish has always been fascinating to me, but in a traditional household, anything that alters your appearance was known to be a bad thing. And yes, that included painting my nails!

Although the traditional love for the natural body has grown on me, I can't help but enjoy make up and other beauty products that help show off the great parts about the face, and in this case, the nails. To me, make up and other beauty products are used to accentuate the best part of your face/body or creates a painting out of the blank canvas that we call bodies.

Nails are a mini canvas of it's own. People can do amazing things with their nails and if you can't, you can always pay a price or get the stick on ones. But this time, I thought I'd try it out on my own (you know, practice makes perfect!)



Okay, maybe I shouldn't have done it on my own for obvious reasons... but it was surprisingly better than I thought it would be. The formula made it easy to glide across my nail easy and without too much streaks. It only turned out to be streaky when I didn't have enough polish on the brush.

In the picture, you can see that aside from my messiness, the white was extremely pigmented. When I pick nail polishes, I usually stick to the plain yet chic white. Other polishes had nowhere near the same pigmentation. My nails in the pictures is with only one coat. It took a few times to get the right amount of polish on the brush, but when I did get it right it turned out better than I could have imagined!

And note, it's best to use non-acetone nail polish remover because it's less drying on the cuticles/skin and doesn't make your natural nails brittle. If you're using hard to get off nail polish like the ones with glitter, it might be better to use acetone nail polish, but beware! Keep it away from your skin and cuticles. You could avoid getting the acetone onto your cuticles by using a cotton swab for more accurate target.

Enough about my failed manicure, I really want to see some of yours! Comment and link down below some of your pictures or tutorials on how to do it the right way!

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Good evening everyone! I'm sure all of us are glad the weekend is upon us and we get an extra day off for Veteran's Day (thank you for your service, veterans)! As the long week has winded down, it's time for us to pamper ourselves to rejuvenate and to gather our energy back to our bodies.

I'm constantly looking for a good pamper routine that will brighten, smooth, cool, and soothe my face after a busy week and I want a routine that won't take too much work or take too much time because let's face it, our long weekend is really going to be full of Netflix and chowing down on some cravings developed over the week.
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As the holidays are coming up, I decided to do a little themed post on travel necessities for all of you who are heading home or going away! Today's focus is on the must of all must haves: the suitcase.

Rioni's Signature Brown Small Suitcase is amazing. I took it with me on a trip to Taiwan last year. Even through the rain, the two fourteen hour air trips, and the banging against elevator doors, it has survived and is still in pristine condition.

Now that we know it's tough enough to go through all of that damage, let's talk about its features. It has 360 degree wheel turning capabilities, which we always know is the best. It includes two pockets on the front, straps to secure your belongings on the inside, and a pocket inside secured with a flap.

Although this suitcase is secure, tough, and stylish, it's something you can only take for a 5-7 day trip depending on how much you're going to bring. It doesn't have an expandable zipper so you would have to order a larger one for longer trips! Check out more details on the store website here.

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It's been awhile since I've reviewed some products! Sorry for the delay, but I wanted to find something that people use every single day and something that would better fit this time of the year. I decided to go with the Beauskin Pure Natural Snail Silky Pore BB Cream.

Okay, first things first. I absolutely love it! I think I got the wrong color... but it worked out anyway! I ended up picking up the #21 in Nude Beige (a tad bit too light). This magnificent product is a little bit thicker than I expected, but it didn't feel like it clogged my pores or felt too heavy on the skin. It kind of felt like sun protection lotion, but not stinky.

It was thick enough to only need three pea sized pumps to cover my entire face and an extra pea for my neck. Oh, did I mention it has a pump?! It allows me to accurately control how much product comes out of the bottle so I don't waste any. It comes out in a pea sized amount, which is perfect for me.

I tried using several types of tools to put on the product over the course of four days, but the best tool was my fingers because the product was so thick. The product ended up sticking to my brush and was completely soaked up by my Beauty Blender. So, my trusty hands was the final solution!

As mentioned, it's a really thick, but doesn't feel heavy. It has medium to full coverage and covers up all my redness, pores, and pimples. I've only used one layer of the product and you can see the results in the pictures below. Full coverage is easily attainable with just one more thin layer.

Recently, the weather here in Southern California has been really unpredictable and it seems to be taking a toll on my skin. So, luckily I was able to find something to cover up all the blemishes.

This product provides SPF of 30, whitens, and claims to reduce and minimize wrinkles. I've only used this product for about four days so I can't really say too much about the whitening and reducing wrinkles, but I'll keep you all updated!

Before

After

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It's been a slow summer and it's finally coming to an end, but California seems to be lagging behind. After the heat wave last week, we've finally been experiencing a taste of the cool air. I've decided to take out our favorite accessory: the wool scarf. It's warm, amazingly sweet colors, and 100% real wool from Australia.

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Cosmetic Bag ft. Rioni Signature (natural) Cosmetic Bag

Happy Monday everyone! I just recently went on a retreat to Palm Springs and I thought I'd do a small post on my Rioni signature (natural) cosmetic bag, available on our online store!

Rioni Natural Monogram with Zipper and Wristlet

Monogram with Brown Trimming

Here's the rundown:

It fits everything perfectly and has so much extra room for much more. The color of this bag is definitely something that I enjoy and find classic. It's so well made and to think that all of this is handmade is perfection.

To be quite honest, I used to just pack everything into plastic bags to keep things from spilling and just to keep things simple. However, after years of mastering finding the perfect containers for my shampoo, conditioner, and lotion, I was able to enjoy the luxury of using a proper cosmetics bag.

Not to mention, this bag was overall practical and easy to pack into my suitcase. Because it is such warm weather in Palm Springs (I shocking 106 degrees F), I only took thin clothes and could fit a million other things in. I actually didn't even need a suitcase because I had so little, which makes sense since it was only a three day weekend.





Let me know what your favorite products are and come back in a few days for what clothing I packed featuring Rioni's Signature (brown) - Small Luggage Bag.

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Rioni Checkbook Wallet

Happy Tuesday, everyone! We've decided to take a turn and look at some of our fashion favorites from our site. And one of the most essential things we sometimes take for granted is our wallets. It's something we take on the go everywhere and in some ways, it defines us. For the simple gals and guys, it could be a simple zipped pouch or a card slip to stuff everything in. The one we're focusing on today is made for the people who love to take everything like a little home in the purse.

Before we get into the review of the product, let's rewind and see what the brand is all about. Rioni is an Italian brand that is "trademarked and registered" and is at the highest quality. Each and every product is incredibly well made by hand to perfection (that's crazy!) and has it's own signature look that stands out on it's own.

Back to the goodie! This checkbook wallet can fit everything you could possibly need - well, basically what you'd have in a sophisticated piggy bank. The best part about this item is that you can fit so much, but it's still thin. This wallet comes in Rioni's signature black color on our website that is absolutely classic. I typically take this on the go whenever I know I'll need to be looking a step up from casual, but not too try hard. However, it can also become something that transitions from day to night for a more fancy look.

The wallet has a total of twelve card slots and two folds for cash. The checkbook itself is a simple two fold cover for your checkbook and is easy to slip in and out throughout the day. If I'm feeling a little more simple and want to make things easy to take on the go, I simply place my ID, a little bit of cash, and a credit card into the checkbook cover for a thinner option. The metal details are gold and help add a little bit of color and contrast to the black wallet.

The features of this wallet are displayed in the following pictures:

Two Button Clasp

6 Card Slots in Middle

Zip Back with Gold Detailing

6 Card Slots on Bottom

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