Sunday, February 27, 2011
Thursday, February 24, 2011
Getting Married, or Know Someone Who is?
Sigma Beauty offers a wide variety of products that would make perfect bridesmaids presents. Imagine presenting your stylish bridesmaids with a hot pink Premium Travel Kit or a glamorous Heart Shaped Mirror. Not only are these products practical, they are also unique and exciting!Sigma Beauty also offers many products that are perfect for the Bride-to-Be. The MAXBag is the perfect makeup bag to carry your wedding day necessities, and its spacious interior allows plenty of room to hold your cosmetics while on your honeymoon!
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Sigma Brush Review
I was recently sent the Flat Top Synthetic Kabuki - F80 from SIGMA for reviewing purposes. I was startled at the feel of this brush when I recieved it in the mail. It is synthetic, I guess I haven't used many synthetic brushes for foundation before. This brush is my new holy grail item in my makeup bag, the way it blends foundation into your skin seamlessly is amazing! I've tried both buffing the foundation product into my skin, and stippling it. Buffing creates more of a natural look, while stippling gives an airbrushed look without looking too made up. This brush can be used with any type of foundation, I currently use it with cream foundation, and if I want slight coverage, a powder foundation. For both it works absolutely wonderful, and I would reccomend this brush to anyone. This brush is super inexpensive for both the quality and the efficiancy, for $16. I plan on buying a few more for my professional kit as now I consider it a MUST HAVE!
FTC: Sigma provided this brush to me for reviewing purposes. Sigma is not paying me for any mentions in this review, and all opinions are my own.
Tuesday, February 1, 2011
January Favourites
SMASHBOX LIMITLESS LIQUID LINER PEN
I love this liner! I used to use a revlon colourstay liquid liner but now I found my favourite liquid liner ever! It's super easy to apply and the liquid doesn't run into fine lines. It's very very black and stays put throughout the day until you wash it off, gotta have it!
DOLCE AND GABBANA LIGHT BLUE
I recently received this fragrance and I cannot stop wearing it! The base notes include citron wood, amber and musk. The heart notes are bamboo, jasmine and white rose. The top notes include Sicilian cedar, apple and bluebell. It's a very fresh fragrance, and I've received tonnes of compliments when I wear it!
MAC MINERALISE SKIN FINISH NATURAL
I love this powder foundation, I usually pair it with a tinted moisturizer for a sheer coverage. Or with a liquid foundation for a heavier coverage. I love the way it sets my makeup but doesn't make me look cakey. It gives me a glow without looking oily. My skin looks fresh and dewy, young and radiant. I definitely love this stuff!
AVENE COLD CREAM LIP CREAM
This lip cream is the mother of all lip conditioners. It will cure your dry flaky lips over night. I first exfoliated my lips with a LUSH lip exfoliant and then put this on afterwards and woke up with the smoothest lips I've ever had! It is a bit pricey but well worth it!
SIGMA EYE SHADING BRUSH E55
This month I've been loving this brush! It's perfect for packing on colour to your lid and is the perfect size. Everyone needs a brush like this! Get yours in the link below!
Neostrata Oil Free Moisture Infusion Lotion Review
The Neostrata Oil Free Moisture Infusion Lotion is a light lotion that is perfect for dehydrated, acne prone and oily skin. It is great for all ages and it is non-comedogenic so it will not block your pores. The trouble I have been having is finding a moisturizer that is oil free but will deliver the hydration that I need in the winter. Most oil free, water based moisturizer formulas are gel, and while they feel nice when you put them on, the hydration doesn't last all day and my skin is still dry. After trying the Neostrata Oil Free Moisture Infusion Lotion I noticed my skin was noticeably more supple, soft and hydrated. This moisturizer leaves a semi-matte finish and it is a perfect base to start applying your makeup over top. It may even be used as a primer, for someone who does not want to use many products. If your skin is dehydrated and on the oily or combination side I would definitely recommend this product for you!
Sunday, January 30, 2011
Favourite Drugstore Products
NYX Jumbo Pencils, these are awesome bases to start a makeup look. Just be sure to use an eyeshadow primer before application! My personal favourites are MILK (white) and BLACK BEAN (black). These pencils are very chubby and application is smooth and creamy. I definitely recommend these to anyone who loves to play with eyeshadow colours!
ANNABELLE STUDIO PIGMENTS are an inexpensive alternative to MAC pigments. They are very pigmented and come in an array of different bright shades! Perfect for someone who loves to experiment with different colours, or loves a pop of colour here and there. You can also mix these pigments with a mixing medium to create a liquid eyeliner!
L'OREAL VOLUMINOUS mascara. This is by far my favourite inexpensive mascara, I would compare it to BAD GAL by BENEFIT but without the expensive price tag! If you want full long and lashes with tonnes of volume, this is the mascara you need to try! It doesn't leave my lashes flaky or stiff it lasts all day and definitely creates dramatic looking lashes!
GOSH EXTREME ART EYELINER. These are an inexpensive alternative to MAC LIQUIDLAST LINER. I prefer GOSH because they are long wearing but are not impossible to get off at the end of the day. They are creamy and don't dry out fast! These eyeliners are completely waterproof and are perfect for people in humid places, swimming or for brides. I love this stuff!
REVLON MATTE LIPSTICK. These lipsticks are awesome for all-day wear. They are creamy but can be drying if you don't use a lip balm underneath. They do not bleed into the fine lines in your lips and come in a great selection of colours. The lightest nude is still the most nude lipstick I have found in all of the drugstore products so if you're looking for pale lips this is the one for you! The reds are also fantastic! A definite must have drugstore product!
SIGMA BRUSHES, now these brushes are not available in drugstores but they are at a drugstore price ticket! If you're looking for good quality brushes for an affordable price these brushes are the way to go. They are available individually as well as in MANY different kits! Please use this link to purchase yours today!
Wednesday, January 26, 2011
Clarisonic Mia Review
About a month ago I started using the Clarisonic Mia, at this time my face had broken out due to stress and other factors. Tired of spending hundreds on face cleansers that didn't work, I decided to invest one more time in something I've heard great reviews about. The Clarisonic. After seeing many testimonials and YouTube videos expressing how much the Clarisonic has changed peoples skin, I decided to order one. After forking out $150 for this device, I've never been so happy with my skin, EVER! My skin is smooth, acne free, my pores are smaller and less visible and most of all, it's made me more confident in myself.
Cleansing your face with your hands alone can leave behind dirt and oil trapped in pores. This can cause breakouts and the build-up can damage the appearance and health of your skin. It also creates a barrier that your skin care products cannot penetrate through.
"Used and recommended by spas and dermatologists, Clarisonic Sonic Skin Cleansing Systems use a patented sonic frequency of more than 300 movements per second to gently, yet thoroughly remove 6X more makeup and 2X more dirt and oil than cleansing with your hands alone."
The Clarisonic is gentle enough to use with your daily cleanser twice a day but is aggressive enough to remove hard to remove dirt and oil deep into your pores. It only takes 1 minute to cleanse your entire face with the Clarisonic. It's completely waterproof so you can use it in the shower, and you can purchase different replacement heads for sensitive, normal or body brushes! It is for ALL skin types, whether you're skin is flaky and dry, oily or normal!
So if you have problematic skin I would definitely recommend this product in a heartbeat, it's changed my skin completely and I couldn't be happier!!!!
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