Sunday, February 26, 2012

February Glymm Box

This month’s Glymm Box came with fewer samples but two full sized products.
For those of you who do not know what Glymm is, it is a service similar to Loose Button, Birchbox, Topbox, Glossy Box, etc. which offers monthly boxes of deluxe size product samples. Current subscription services are $10 monthly and $110 for 12 months (prices include shipping). Just like last month, I really enjoyed this month’s box—it was definitely worth the $10. For more information check out glymm.com.


Check out my January Glymm Box post here: http://putbeautytowords.blogspot.com/2012/01/january-glymm-box.html
Check out by December Glymm Box post here: http://putbeautytowords.blogspot.com/2011/12/december-glymm-box.html
Check out my November Glymm Box post here: http://putbeautytowords.blogspot.com/2011/11/yesterday-i-received-my-november-glymm.html
Check out my October Glymm Box post here: http://putbeautytowords.blogspot.com/2011/10/october-glymm-box.html

Sunday, February 19, 2012

Sigma Mr. Bunny Brush Kit First Impressions

After months of saving, I have finally been able to purchase the Mr. Bunny Essential Brush Kit from Sigma.



So far I am really enjoying the kit and feel that it was definitely worth the money. I have washed all the brushes with a gentle shampoo and have used a few of them so far. None of the brushes started to shed when I washed them which is a good sign and an indication that they are of high quality. For me, the best part is that they are cruelty free and SO soft! They also come with a sturdy case that doubles as brush holders.  I will do a full review of the kit once I use the brushes a bit more.

This photo is a glimpse of all the brushes together (the E65 brush is missing from this photo). See below for individual brush photos.


Face and Eye Brushes
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Sigma F30 Large Powder Brush - Very dense with a rounded top. Ideal to apply powder products on face and body.


Sigma F60 Foundation Brush - Can be used to apply liquid or cream foundation. Recommended to apply moisturizers and conceal large areas.


Sigma F50 Duo Fibre Brush - Specially designed to generate an airbrushed finish when used to apply blush, highlight shades and foundation.


Sigma F40 Large Angled Contour - The angled shape makes this brush ideal to apply blush or contour shades.


Sigma E40 Tapered Blending Brush - Rounded and tapered top. Specially designed to apply and blend color on the crease.


Sigma E60 Large Shader Brush - Flat shape is ideal for application of cream formulas and eye shadow primers.


Sigma E55 Eye Shading Brush - Soft and dense with a rounded finish. Can be used to apply pressed or loose eye shadows and pigments


Sigma E70 Medium Angled Shading Brush - Angled, tapered, flat top. Ideal to apply highlight shades underneath the eyebrow and on the inner corners.


Sigma F70 Concealer Brush - The rounded, tapered, flat shape makes this brush ideal to conceal the under eye area.


Sigma E30 Pencil Brush - Precise application of color on the crease, outer corner, upper and lower lash line.


Sigma E05 Eyeliner Brush - An extra fine-tipped brush that delivers a precise, firm, even stroke to line the eyes. Synthetic bristles.


Sigma E65 Small Angle Brush - Essential for the application of gel or cream eye liner on the upper and lower lash line.


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Thursday, February 16, 2012

February Topbox

I just received my February Topbox and I am just as impressed with it as I was with my January box.
For those of you who do not know what Topbox is, it is a service similar to Loose Button, Glymm, Birchbox, Glossybox, etc., which offers monthly boxes of deluxe size product samples. Topbox currently offers its services across Canada for $10 per month with no shipping costs. For more information check out topbox.ca



Monday, February 6, 2012

Huge Nail Polish Haul Pictures and Swatches (Zoya, OPI, Color Club & More!)

Over the past few months I purchased a few nail polishes. Many of the polishes are from my favourite brand, Zoya, but there are also some here from OPI, Color Club, RGB, and Cheeky Monkey. Please see below for pictures and swatches of each colour (each swatch includes 3 coats of polish).
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Zoya Jana, Petra, Jem, Neeka (Smoke & Mirrors Collection)

Zoya Jana

Zoya Petra

Zoya Jem

Zoya Neeka

Zoya Minka, Shay, Pandora (Touch Collection)

Zoya Minka

Zoya Shay

Zoya Pandora

Zoya Portia (Spa essentials collection) and Zoya Meadow (Bouquet Collection)

Zoya Portia

Zoya Meadow

OPI Peach-A-Boo (Retro Fun in the Sun Collection) and Play the Peonies (Nice Stems Collection)

OPI Peach-A-Boo

OPI Play the Peonies

Color Club Front Row Diva


Cheeky Monkey Hot Sl*t


RGB Steel