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@looch: I am not - I just love makeup! I have not tried the Artis brushes, but I am familiar with them (I have a mix of mostly MAC and Sigma brushes). I have been tempted to try the foundation brushes, but just haven't made the jump yet!

Eta: For me it comes down to what I wrote earlier--if I am going to take the time to do it, I want to get the most out of my efforts! And to me, it is so worth it from the self-confidence boost I get as well . . . I may not feel put together, but at least I can look it (and the feeling catches up eventually!).

@Adira: Yay! So glad you love it! I clean my brushes every week (or every other week!), and it's just a simple technique like this (I use Cetaphil):

http://theeverygirl.com/how-to-clean-your-makeup-brushes

There are also cleaning gloves to help with the process too, although I don't own one yet, but it's on my list:

@LibbyLou: I had to come back and report that I ended up buying this blush, and I'm in loooooove. As long as I don't put on too much, it looks great Thanks for the rec!

@pregnantbee: @LibbyLou: I love it too! And yep, I totally over did it the first time too. Lol! I did my best to blend it in and then just hoped it passed as pregnancy glow.

@pwnstar: @LibbyLou: @pregnantbee: I also love it. I look so healthy and alive!

@LibbyLou: ok now I want to try this magic blush!

Reviving this thread to let you all know that I just happened to see that the Stila Custom Color blush that we raved about is on sale now for $8. I'm still loving it and when people tell me I look great at almost 37w pregnant, I'll take it!

Not sure how shipping works with that, but FYI:

https://www.stilacosmetics.com/products/custom-color-blush-pink