Week in Review: Makeup Products

This week, the focus of my makeup was a combination of three eyeshadows. We got a slight break from the extreme heat so I thought that this was the perfect opportunity to experiment with my eye makeup.
Eyes
As always, I began this look by applying a thin layer of Urban Decay Primer Potion from lashline to just above the crease. My base colour was Shroom by MAC. I used my Sigma E55 Eye Shading brush to pat this shade all over the lid and under the browbone as a highlight. Then I added some depth to my crease by blending MAC’s Kid eyeshadow above Shroom with my  Sigma E40 Tapered Blending brush. Since it’s summer and I love to add an unexpected pop of colour to my eye looks during this time of year, I added a bit of Crystal eyeshadow from MAC to the outer corners of my eyes into the crease with my Sigma E70 Medium Angled Shading brush. Crystal looks a bit damaged in the photo below because I am not the best at depotting shadows (I will be purchasing pro pans only for now on). I finished off the eyes by curling my lashes with my Shiseido curler and swiping on a generous coat of Buxom Lash mascara from Bare Escentuals.

Lips
With more colour on my eyes, I opted for a sheer tint on my lips. First I applied a layer of Vanilla Softlips to add a smooth base and an SPF of 20. I then used Tarte’s Maracuja Divine Shine lipgloss in Achiote which gave my lips a coral-pink tint that complimented my cheek colour nicely.

Face
This week I was less than adventurous with my face makeup and used the same products that I have been using for most of the summer. I used my fingers to pat some product from Garnier’s Anti-Dark-Circle roller under my eyes, and then I applied Tarte’s Amazonian Clay blush on the apples of my cheeks with my Sigma F40 Large Angled Contour brush. To give a flawless finish and add a bit of glow, I used my Sigma F50 Duo Fibre brush to lightly sweep Benefit’s Sugarbomb face powder overtop the Tarte blush.

Which products did you wear last week?

Week in Review: Makeup Products

When it comes to makeup, I like to take a less-is-more approach, especially during the hot and humid summer months.  Last week I wore a makeup combination that made me look put together without using a lot of heavy products.
Eyes 
Each day I began by applying Urban Decay Primer potion to keep my shadow from melting off in the heat. Next, I used my Sigma E55 Eye Shading brush to pat a bit of Pür Minerals Mineral Shadow in Vanilla Feldspar on my lids. I blended out any harsh lines with my Sigma E40 Tapered Blending brush. I chose this specific shadow because it is similar in colour to my skin tone and gives me that my-lids-but-better look while covering up any darkness, redness, or veins. I finished off the eyes by curling my lashes with my Shiseido curler and applying a generous coat of Buxom Lash mascara.

Lips
For lips I started off with a base of sun protection by applying my Vanilla Softlips with spf 20. Next, I added some colour with my Revlon Lip Butter in Berry Smoothie. For the past few months the lip butters have been drying out my lips a bit so I have been applying a moisturizing gloss on top. For this look, I used my Bare Minerals 100% Natural lip gloss in Heartcake. It complements the lip butter very well and, best of all, it smells like donuts!

Face
I kept my face makeup very minimal. My dark circles are more noticeable in the summer when the sun is shining so I used my fingers to pat some product from Garnier’s Anti-Dark-Circle roller under my eyes. I never use the roller directly on my skin because it applies too much product. I then applied Tarte’s Amazonian Clay blush on the apples of my cheeks with my Sigma F40 Large Angled Contour brush. To give a flawless finish and add a bit of glow, I used my Sigma F50 Duo Fibre brush to lightly sweep Benefit’s Sugarbomb face powder overtop the Tarte blush.

Let me know which products you wore last week! Also, would you like me to continue to do these makeup of the week posts????

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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New Sigma Beauty Bunny Collection: Vegan Friendly

Sigma has just released a new brush kit that is perfect for both animal lovers and beauty lovers! The Sigma Beauty Bunny Collection was designed to deliver perfect makeup application using all synthetic brushes. The collection utilizes Sigma’s exclusive Sigmax HD fibers, which guarantee perfect makeup placement without product absorption into the bristles.

The Bunny Collection features a full-size and travel-size kit. The full-size kit contains 12 brushes from Sigma’s Essential Kit and the travel-size kit contains seven best-selling brushes from the Essential kit (E30 Pencil, E40 Tapered Blending, E55 Eye Shading, E65 Small Angle, F30 Large Powder, F40 Large angled Contour, and F60 Foundation). The brushes are available in classic black and a new light blue handle with a pink ferrule. Both kits come in a functional container that turns into two brush holders to keep you stylish, organized and vegan-friendly!

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