Here is my review of the Sigmax Face Kit. I forgot to mention that for the past months that I have been using these brushes, I haven't experienced any shedding yet. The only thing that I don't like much about the brushes, which I forgot to mention in the video is that they take a long time to dry when washed. Since it takes a long time for these brushes to dry up, I suggest you either purchase the Sigma Dry'n Shape with it or purchase a second brush which you can alternately use whenever you wash the brush.
Simone, the owner of Sigma Beauty, was so excited to share the new makeup line that they will release in 6-8 weeks. The new makeup line consists of 3 eye palettes each gives you a certain look. The 3 palettes are - Bare, Dare and Flare. These palettes contain 8 colors and dual head high quality eye brushes.
Flare palette is a colorful palette which gives you fun look. This palette is great for people who loves to play with colors and be creative with their look. Also I find the colors in this palette great for Spring and Fall. This palette includes the dual head brushes E55 Eye Shading brush and E40 Tapered Blending brush. The eye shadows are Crush, Oversee, Define, Publicize, Resist, Gossip, Allure and Beware.
Dare palette is a hot palette which gives you a sexy look. This palette is great for people which green eyes and those you like to wear very daring and flirtatious looks. The colors in this palette is also great for Summer and during Holiday season. This palette includes the dual head brushes E45 Small Tapered Blending brush and E20 Short Shader brush. The eye shadows are Surrender, Grasp, Chase, Escape, Reveal, Catch, Shout and Vanish.
Bare palette is a neutral palette which gives you natural look. This palette is great for everyday use. It also includes shades that let you transform your day look to dramatic smoky eyes which is great during the night. This palette includes the dual head brushes E30 Pencil brush and E25 Blending brush. The eye shadows are Shine, Control, Snoop, Hitch, Act, Command, Elope and Approach
The brushes included in each of the palettes are of high quality and the best selling brushes by Sigma Beauty.
E30 Pencil brush - This is used for precise application of color on the crease, outer corner, and upper and lower lash line. This is also ideal to smudge out pencil liner. Made of natural bristles.
E35 Blending brush - This is an oval-shaped brush with gently chiseled sides. This is used to blend and soften the look of powder or cream shadows. It is ideal to apply eye shadow primer, base eye shadow colors, and blend harsh lines with this brush. Made of natural bristles.
E55 Eye Shading brush - This brush is soft and dense with a rounded finish. It can be used to apply pressed or loose eye shadows and pigments. Ideal to build intense color on the eyelid. Made of natural bristles.
E40 Tapered Blending brush - With rounded and tapered top, this brush is specially designed to apply and blend color on the crease. Made of natural bristles.
E20 Short Shader brush - This brush is flat, short, slightly rounded and dense brush. It is oerfect for precisely applying colors on the lid and smudging along the lash line. I haven't tried this brush, but I think this is made of natural bristles.
E45 Small Tapered Blending brush - A versatile small domed brush with highly tapered tip. This brush can be used to precisely apply and blend intense colors to the crease area. This brush can give the same effect as what the Tapered Blending and Pencil brush can do when used together.
I can't wait to see this available on their site specially that the palettes include the dual head brushes. :)
Flare palette is a colorful palette which gives you fun look. This palette is great for people who loves to play with colors and be creative with their look. Also I find the colors in this palette great for Spring and Fall. This palette includes the dual head brushes E55 Eye Shading brush and E40 Tapered Blending brush. The eye shadows are Crush, Oversee, Define, Publicize, Resist, Gossip, Allure and Beware.
Dare palette is a hot palette which gives you a sexy look. This palette is great for people which green eyes and those you like to wear very daring and flirtatious looks. The colors in this palette is also great for Summer and during Holiday season. This palette includes the dual head brushes E45 Small Tapered Blending brush and E20 Short Shader brush. The eye shadows are Surrender, Grasp, Chase, Escape, Reveal, Catch, Shout and Vanish.
Bare palette is a neutral palette which gives you natural look. This palette is great for everyday use. It also includes shades that let you transform your day look to dramatic smoky eyes which is great during the night. This palette includes the dual head brushes E30 Pencil brush and E25 Blending brush. The eye shadows are Shine, Control, Snoop, Hitch, Act, Command, Elope and Approach
The brushes included in each of the palettes are of high quality and the best selling brushes by Sigma Beauty.
E30 Pencil brush - This is used for precise application of color on the crease, outer corner, and upper and lower lash line. This is also ideal to smudge out pencil liner. Made of natural bristles.
E35 Blending brush - This is an oval-shaped brush with gently chiseled sides. This is used to blend and soften the look of powder or cream shadows. It is ideal to apply eye shadow primer, base eye shadow colors, and blend harsh lines with this brush. Made of natural bristles.
E55 Eye Shading brush - This brush is soft and dense with a rounded finish. It can be used to apply pressed or loose eye shadows and pigments. Ideal to build intense color on the eyelid. Made of natural bristles.
E40 Tapered Blending brush - With rounded and tapered top, this brush is specially designed to apply and blend color on the crease. Made of natural bristles.
E20 Short Shader brush - This brush is flat, short, slightly rounded and dense brush. It is oerfect for precisely applying colors on the lid and smudging along the lash line. I haven't tried this brush, but I think this is made of natural bristles.
E45 Small Tapered Blending brush - A versatile small domed brush with highly tapered tip. This brush can be used to precisely apply and blend intense colors to the crease area. This brush can give the same effect as what the Tapered Blending and Pencil brush can do when used together.
I can't wait to see this available on their site specially that the palettes include the dual head brushes. :)
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Sigma Beauty sent me the Naughty in Black Travel Kit for review. I've been using Sigma Makeup brushes for more than a year already and since I tried these brushes I never really bothered to try out other brands.
The travel kit is one of the 2 types of travel kits available and one of the 2 colors available for this travel kit type. The Naughty in Black contains 7 essential brushes, plus a free extra brush, to achieve a flawless look on the go. You can bring this kit with you to your favorite travel destination or keep it in your purse for a quick touch-up during the day or a night out. The brushes are stored in a stylish black clutch with a convenient pouch to carry all your must-have makeup items.
Why I love Sigma?
1. They basically have all the types of brushes I need, well except for the fan brush.
2. Their brushes are of high quality and affordable price
3. I get what I want from these brushes (normally I check out other brands if I can't find a brush that would give me the result that I need).
4. Their customer support is efficient.
5. The company cares for their customers
I have a long list that could go on and on. These are also the same reasons why I chose to be a Sigma Beauty affiliate. I believe in the product and the company makes us feel special :)
Anyway, so much for the introduction.
It's time to give you an honest review of the product. I won't be discussing in details what I think of the quality of brushes in this kit since I have already posted a review on this. If you want to know what I think about each of the brushes, check out my Sigma Complete Brush Kit review. What I would concentrate more on would be what I think of the kit overall and how these brushes compare to the full size brushes and Nice in Pink Travel Kit powder brushes.
The kit has 4 face brushes + 1 complimentary face brush and 3 eye brushes. The face brushes were the large powder brush, foundation brush, duo fibre brush, large angled contour brush and concealer brush. These 5 brushes are what I normally use everyday. I don't use a foundation brush in applying foundation but I find this essential for applying moisturizer and primer in prepping my skin. Then then I use the duo fiber to stipple the foundation on my face for an airbrush look. To set the foundation, I use the large powder brush. I then use the large angled contour brush to apply blush. You can also use this to apply bronzer. So with this kit, I am able to achieve a flawless and fresh look any time any day.
The kit also include 3 eyebrushes - eye shading brush, tapered blending brush and the pencil brush. With these brushes, you can already create simple to very dramatic look. The eye shading brush can be used to apply color on your lids as well as to apply highlights under your brows. Then the tapered blending brush is used to blend the colors to remove rough and sharp edges. This can also be used for subtly contouring specific areas like the bridge of your nose or under your lower lips. To define shape and add contour to your eye makeup for a more dramatic look, you can use the pencil brush.
In comparison to the complete set, the amount of bristles in the travel kit doesn't differ much from the full size brushes except for the large powder brush which only have almost 2/3 of the bristles of the full size brush. The handles of the travel size brushes are smaller but still big enough to give you control. For personal use, I prefer the travel size to use since it has shorter handle which allows me to take my face closer to the mirror without worrying about the brush handles hitting it. I had challenges using the full set on myself since I am near sighted and I'd like the mirror as close as possible to my face and the length of the full size brushes doesn't let me do that.
I also got 2 sample brushes from the Nice in Pink travel set that was sent to me by Sigma before, the large powder brush and duo fiber brush, and comparing the black travel kit brushes with the pink ones, I noticed that the pink brushes have even shorter handles. Also the pink brushes have more bristles compared to the black one. I am not sure if Sigma redesigned their travel brushes and made the handles longer but I personally prefer the shorter ones. Maybe it is just me (and my sight) but I find the shorter ones better for personal use.
Verdict: Overall, the kit covers all essential brushes you need to complete your look. If you are looking for a kit for personal use, this kit is definitely recommended. It is cheaper than buying the complete set without compromising what you can do. I am not a fan of black, so I would pick the Nice in Pink travel kit instead though, but this kit is classy and professional looking. Aside from that, it is indeed great for travel since the kit is almost the same size of a wallet or small purse which would fit your bag without taking so much space. This product retails for US$49 which is fairly cheap for a high quality makeup brush kit.
Areas for Improvement: I would've preferred if they included the small angle brush with the kit for lining the eyes and defining brows but I figured this is not that essential compared to the 3 brushes in the travel kit. Maybe they can have an option of choosing between the stippling brush or small angle brush. I am not sure if you still get a free travel size blending brush with this kit (you get this free for purchases over $30) since you are already getting the stippling brush for free. It would be great too if they consider including the travel size blending brush in the kit as well. Also, another idea for improvement on this product is since the Make Me Up collection is out, maybe it would also be cool to have these brushes in a travel size Make Me Up container. Sigma is always doing their best to improve their products so we never know in the future. It would be awesome if they do that and if they do, I wish it would be available in the same 4 colors as the Make Me Up collection. :)
Giveaway: Sigma Beauty is kind enough to give me an additional travel kit for my followers so I am giving away this kit too for you guys. The mechanics are simple, I will pick one winner with the highest entry points to receive the Naughty in Black travel kit by April 30.
To enter the contest, you must like my facebook page, Makeup by Miyo, and answer the question "Why do you want to win the Sigma Beauty Naughty in Black travel kit?" in the giveaway wall post. You can only answer once, giving you 1 entry point to the contest. This is required to officially enter you to the contest.
You can get additional entry points by doing the following below:
1. Like Sigma Makeup Official Fan Page. For me to validate that you liked the page, you need to post in their wall mentioning this giveaway and tagging Makeup by Miyo. You need to make sure that your post (for tagging Makeup by Miyo) would appear on my page to get credits. You only need to post once. 1 point.
2. For every "Like" on your answer is equivalent to 1 point.
3. Follow me on twitter @miyosia and retweet "Sigma Naughty in Black travel kit giveaway!! Check http://me.lt/4i0r9 for more details. #makeupbymiyo". Note that you must include #makeupbymiyo in your tweet. Post on my wall your twitter name so I can give you credits. 1 point per retweet per hour.
This contest is open to all viewers. Good Luck!
The products for review are provided and sent by Sigma Beauty for free. I am not part of the company and any opinion on the product is solely my own and not in a way influenced by the company.
The travel kit is one of the 2 types of travel kits available and one of the 2 colors available for this travel kit type. The Naughty in Black contains 7 essential brushes, plus a free extra brush, to achieve a flawless look on the go. You can bring this kit with you to your favorite travel destination or keep it in your purse for a quick touch-up during the day or a night out. The brushes are stored in a stylish black clutch with a convenient pouch to carry all your must-have makeup items.
Why I love Sigma?
1. They basically have all the types of brushes I need, well except for the fan brush.
2. Their brushes are of high quality and affordable price
3. I get what I want from these brushes (normally I check out other brands if I can't find a brush that would give me the result that I need).
4. Their customer support is efficient.
5. The company cares for their customers
I have a long list that could go on and on. These are also the same reasons why I chose to be a Sigma Beauty affiliate. I believe in the product and the company makes us feel special :)
Anyway, so much for the introduction.
It's time to give you an honest review of the product. I won't be discussing in details what I think of the quality of brushes in this kit since I have already posted a review on this. If you want to know what I think about each of the brushes, check out my Sigma Complete Brush Kit review. What I would concentrate more on would be what I think of the kit overall and how these brushes compare to the full size brushes and Nice in Pink Travel Kit powder brushes.
This travel kit has the most essential brushes that you need everyday so I think Sigma made a really good decision in choosing which brushes to include in this kit.
The kit has 4 face brushes + 1 complimentary face brush and 3 eye brushes. The face brushes were the large powder brush, foundation brush, duo fibre brush, large angled contour brush and concealer brush. These 5 brushes are what I normally use everyday. I don't use a foundation brush in applying foundation but I find this essential for applying moisturizer and primer in prepping my skin. Then then I use the duo fiber to stipple the foundation on my face for an airbrush look. To set the foundation, I use the large powder brush. I then use the large angled contour brush to apply blush. You can also use this to apply bronzer. So with this kit, I am able to achieve a flawless and fresh look any time any day.
The kit also include 3 eyebrushes - eye shading brush, tapered blending brush and the pencil brush. With these brushes, you can already create simple to very dramatic look. The eye shading brush can be used to apply color on your lids as well as to apply highlights under your brows. Then the tapered blending brush is used to blend the colors to remove rough and sharp edges. This can also be used for subtly contouring specific areas like the bridge of your nose or under your lower lips. To define shape and add contour to your eye makeup for a more dramatic look, you can use the pencil brush.
In comparison to the complete set, the amount of bristles in the travel kit doesn't differ much from the full size brushes except for the large powder brush which only have almost 2/3 of the bristles of the full size brush. The handles of the travel size brushes are smaller but still big enough to give you control. For personal use, I prefer the travel size to use since it has shorter handle which allows me to take my face closer to the mirror without worrying about the brush handles hitting it. I had challenges using the full set on myself since I am near sighted and I'd like the mirror as close as possible to my face and the length of the full size brushes doesn't let me do that.
I also got 2 sample brushes from the Nice in Pink travel set that was sent to me by Sigma before, the large powder brush and duo fiber brush, and comparing the black travel kit brushes with the pink ones, I noticed that the pink brushes have even shorter handles. Also the pink brushes have more bristles compared to the black one. I am not sure if Sigma redesigned their travel brushes and made the handles longer but I personally prefer the shorter ones. Maybe it is just me (and my sight) but I find the shorter ones better for personal use.
Verdict: Overall, the kit covers all essential brushes you need to complete your look. If you are looking for a kit for personal use, this kit is definitely recommended. It is cheaper than buying the complete set without compromising what you can do. I am not a fan of black, so I would pick the Nice in Pink travel kit instead though, but this kit is classy and professional looking. Aside from that, it is indeed great for travel since the kit is almost the same size of a wallet or small purse which would fit your bag without taking so much space. This product retails for US$49 which is fairly cheap for a high quality makeup brush kit.
Areas for Improvement: I would've preferred if they included the small angle brush with the kit for lining the eyes and defining brows but I figured this is not that essential compared to the 3 brushes in the travel kit. Maybe they can have an option of choosing between the stippling brush or small angle brush. I am not sure if you still get a free travel size blending brush with this kit (you get this free for purchases over $30) since you are already getting the stippling brush for free. It would be great too if they consider including the travel size blending brush in the kit as well. Also, another idea for improvement on this product is since the Make Me Up collection is out, maybe it would also be cool to have these brushes in a travel size Make Me Up container. Sigma is always doing their best to improve their products so we never know in the future. It would be awesome if they do that and if they do, I wish it would be available in the same 4 colors as the Make Me Up collection. :)
Giveaway: Sigma Beauty is kind enough to give me an additional travel kit for my followers so I am giving away this kit too for you guys. The mechanics are simple, I will pick one winner with the highest entry points to receive the Naughty in Black travel kit by April 30.
To enter the contest, you must like my facebook page, Makeup by Miyo, and answer the question "Why do you want to win the Sigma Beauty Naughty in Black travel kit?" in the giveaway wall post. You can only answer once, giving you 1 entry point to the contest. This is required to officially enter you to the contest.
You can get additional entry points by doing the following below:
1. Like Sigma Makeup Official Fan Page. For me to validate that you liked the page, you need to post in their wall mentioning this giveaway and tagging Makeup by Miyo. You need to make sure that your post (for tagging Makeup by Miyo) would appear on my page to get credits. You only need to post once. 1 point.
2. For every "Like" on your answer is equivalent to 1 point.
3. Follow me on twitter @miyosia and retweet "Sigma Naughty in Black travel kit giveaway!! Check http://me.lt/4i0r9 for more details. #makeupbymiyo". Note that you must include #makeupbymiyo in your tweet. Post on my wall your twitter name so I can give you credits. 1 point per retweet per hour.
This contest is open to all viewers. Good Luck!
The products for review are provided and sent by Sigma Beauty for free. I am not part of the company and any opinion on the product is solely my own and not in a way influenced by the company.
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Hi everyone :) I know I have been MIA for a while and I haven't posted so much lately. This has already been long overdue so I would like to make a short review of 2 cute items I got from Sigma Makeup - these are the Heart Shaped Mirror in Blue Lagoon and the Flat Top Retractable Kabuki in Purple.
Erin from Sigma sent me the mirror last month so I can review the product and help me with the affiliate program. How sweet is that? As for the kabuki, I am a purple freak so that didn't escape from me and I really had to buy it ^_~.
Hollywood Glamour Flat Top Retractable Kabuki - Purple
I remember myself posting in twitter how I wish Sigma Makeup would release purple brushes since I am so in love with the color. I got a DM from Sigma Makeup telling me that my wish might come true and 4 months after that they introduced the Hollywood Glamour Flat Top Retractable Kabuki in purple :)
The kabuki came in the same packaging as that of the first 3 retractable kabukis that they introduced. The only difference is that its top is flat, while the other three are round.
The kabuki is made of synthetic bristles, which Sigma just recently released as what they call the Synthetic Sigmax HD filament, designed for high definition, flawless makeup application. The site says that the "shape, density and height of the filaments were carefully engineered to perfectly buff products onto the skin, resulting in a high definition effect." Also, its fibers were claimed not to absorb product as much as other brushes do.
My Verdict: First, if you love the color then it will definitely be a plus since they chose a really posh purple shade which I think is the elegant purple shade. Second, if you already have purchased the F80 and loved it then you will fall in love all over again with the flat top kabuki when you see this one.
Even if this is made of synthetic bristles, honestly without knowing it is synthetic, I would have mistaken it for natural one. The brush is really soft, maybe even softer than one made of natural bristles. The first time it touched my face, I thought if it as a powder puff in a brush form. It is so soft that I developed this addiction of needing to brush it against my face even if I don't have to apply powder or any product on. Crazy, I know! ^_~
How the size of the brush was designed is alright- not too big and not too small. When I used to look at the brush in photos, I thought it was about a bit bigger than a lipstick and felt that the brush would be a miniature size of F80. So I have assumed that it would take longer for me to apply foundation or powder with this since the area it can cover will not be as much as the full size one. I was surprised to see that the amount of bristles on this is the same as the full size one.
The only difference that I noticed is that the full size is more compact than this. The bristles of the retractable kabuki are loosely bound than that of the full size one. I am not sure if this is something good or bad, but it depends on how you want to use it. I prefer density of the full size one when buffing and blending foundation, but I like the density of the retractable one when I am applying contours and blush. Even so, you can still achieve the same density as that of the full size with this small one, you just lift the retractable part to make the bristles compact and presto you have your full size kabuki brush to buff and blend :)
The only thing that I worry about this is if it would be rusty after some period of time. Also, I am particular with dents and since its case is made of aluminum (I think) metal, it is prone to scratches. So if you are very particular about that, I don't suggest throwing it in with the rest of the products that you have in your makeup kit. Put it somewhere in your purse where there are no hard or sharp objects.
Improvement ideas: It would be cool if its base can be something you can put a loose powder or blush pearls in. Then you only need to bring this and a lipstick with you. :)
Heart Shaped Mirror - Blue Lagoon
As I have mentioned, Erin sent me this product so I can review and use it as a sample for being a Sigma Affiliate. I have no idea what color she will be sending when I got the email but I was wishing hard that it would be the Pink Fire or the Blue Lagoon. I was so happy that she sent me the color that I want :D
Impression: OK when I first opened the box and took the mirror out, all I can say was this is jaw dropping! I mean literally! I don't know but maybe I am just easily amazed by anything that sparkle LOL. Anyway, I brought this as work to show to some girls and it was funny that guys also had to look at it too.
The mirror has rhinestones which is individually perfectly placed on the surface of its lid. The base has a Sigma engraving with a removable plastic protector to prevent it from scratches. I suggest you not remove the plastic if you want your mirror to look new and scratch free. Inside it has 2 mirrors, one with normal magnification and another with x5 magnification.
My Verdic: I find this mirror handy when you need to go on a formal event because it is like a jewelry and is available in different colors which can compliment your dress. It includes a black velvet pouch so you really don't have to worry about damaging it when you throw it in your purse with your other stuff.
Although, I think this mirror is only good as something you can use to check yourself and ensure that you still look OK during the day. If you are looking for something you can bring along so you can apply makeup on the go then this is too small to use. I definitely would love to bring this with me on a date :D
I think this is something that one color won't be enough. If you are into accessories, then I am sure you would won't be satisfied with just one color and you would have the need to buy at least 2-3 colors, or maybe all, to match your outfit. ^_~
*photos are taken from www.sigmabeauty.com
**This review is solely my own and not in any way influenced by the company. The mirror is provided by Sigma Makeup for review and the kabuki brush is purchased by me.
Erin from Sigma sent me the mirror last month so I can review the product and help me with the affiliate program. How sweet is that? As for the kabuki, I am a purple freak so that didn't escape from me and I really had to buy it ^_~.
Hollywood Glamour Flat Top Retractable Kabuki - Purple
I remember myself posting in twitter how I wish Sigma Makeup would release purple brushes since I am so in love with the color. I got a DM from Sigma Makeup telling me that my wish might come true and 4 months after that they introduced the Hollywood Glamour Flat Top Retractable Kabuki in purple :)
The kabuki came in the same packaging as that of the first 3 retractable kabukis that they introduced. The only difference is that its top is flat, while the other three are round.
The kabuki is made of synthetic bristles, which Sigma just recently released as what they call the Synthetic Sigmax HD filament, designed for high definition, flawless makeup application. The site says that the "shape, density and height of the filaments were carefully engineered to perfectly buff products onto the skin, resulting in a high definition effect." Also, its fibers were claimed not to absorb product as much as other brushes do.
My Verdict: First, if you love the color then it will definitely be a plus since they chose a really posh purple shade which I think is the elegant purple shade. Second, if you already have purchased the F80 and loved it then you will fall in love all over again with the flat top kabuki when you see this one.
Even if this is made of synthetic bristles, honestly without knowing it is synthetic, I would have mistaken it for natural one. The brush is really soft, maybe even softer than one made of natural bristles. The first time it touched my face, I thought if it as a powder puff in a brush form. It is so soft that I developed this addiction of needing to brush it against my face even if I don't have to apply powder or any product on. Crazy, I know! ^_~
How the size of the brush was designed is alright- not too big and not too small. When I used to look at the brush in photos, I thought it was about a bit bigger than a lipstick and felt that the brush would be a miniature size of F80. So I have assumed that it would take longer for me to apply foundation or powder with this since the area it can cover will not be as much as the full size one. I was surprised to see that the amount of bristles on this is the same as the full size one.
The only difference that I noticed is that the full size is more compact than this. The bristles of the retractable kabuki are loosely bound than that of the full size one. I am not sure if this is something good or bad, but it depends on how you want to use it. I prefer density of the full size one when buffing and blending foundation, but I like the density of the retractable one when I am applying contours and blush. Even so, you can still achieve the same density as that of the full size with this small one, you just lift the retractable part to make the bristles compact and presto you have your full size kabuki brush to buff and blend :)
The only thing that I worry about this is if it would be rusty after some period of time. Also, I am particular with dents and since its case is made of aluminum (I think) metal, it is prone to scratches. So if you are very particular about that, I don't suggest throwing it in with the rest of the products that you have in your makeup kit. Put it somewhere in your purse where there are no hard or sharp objects.
Improvement ideas: It would be cool if its base can be something you can put a loose powder or blush pearls in. Then you only need to bring this and a lipstick with you. :)
Heart Shaped Mirror - Blue Lagoon
As I have mentioned, Erin sent me this product so I can review and use it as a sample for being a Sigma Affiliate. I have no idea what color she will be sending when I got the email but I was wishing hard that it would be the Pink Fire or the Blue Lagoon. I was so happy that she sent me the color that I want :D
Impression: OK when I first opened the box and took the mirror out, all I can say was this is jaw dropping! I mean literally! I don't know but maybe I am just easily amazed by anything that sparkle LOL. Anyway, I brought this as work to show to some girls and it was funny that guys also had to look at it too.
The mirror has rhinestones which is individually perfectly placed on the surface of its lid. The base has a Sigma engraving with a removable plastic protector to prevent it from scratches. I suggest you not remove the plastic if you want your mirror to look new and scratch free. Inside it has 2 mirrors, one with normal magnification and another with x5 magnification.
My Verdic: I find this mirror handy when you need to go on a formal event because it is like a jewelry and is available in different colors which can compliment your dress. It includes a black velvet pouch so you really don't have to worry about damaging it when you throw it in your purse with your other stuff.
Although, I think this mirror is only good as something you can use to check yourself and ensure that you still look OK during the day. If you are looking for something you can bring along so you can apply makeup on the go then this is too small to use. I definitely would love to bring this with me on a date :D
I think this is something that one color won't be enough. If you are into accessories, then I am sure you would won't be satisfied with just one color and you would have the need to buy at least 2-3 colors, or maybe all, to match your outfit. ^_~
*photos are taken from www.sigmabeauty.com
**This review is solely my own and not in any way influenced by the company. The mirror is provided by Sigma Makeup for review and the kabuki brush is purchased by me.
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Sigma launched another line of brushes called Sigmax. It's cool to know that Simone actually took effort to perfect a brush line and develop an innovation never before seen in any makeup product.
As described in the sigmabeauty.com, "The brushes in this collection feature exclusive Sigmax filament, specially designed to apply powder and liquid products without absorption into the fibers. The shape, density and height of the filaments were carefully engineered to perfectly buff products onto the skin, resulting in a high definition effect."
As described in the sigmabeauty.com, "The brushes in this collection feature exclusive Sigmax filament, specially designed to apply powder and liquid products without absorption into the fibers. The shape, density and height of the filaments were carefully engineered to perfectly buff products onto the skin, resulting in a high definition effect."
*photo from http://www.sigmabeauty.com
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If you fell in love with the Sigma Makeup Premium Kit, I am sure you will fall in love again with their new Premium Travel Kit. :)
These are available in 4 colors: Hot in Pink, Sweet in Pink, Stylish in Black and Classy in Silver.
Tapered face -F25 - Large domed brush with tapered tip. Ideal for application and blending of powder products, blush, and highlighter. Natural bristles.
Large Fluff - E50 - Ideal for applying and blending powder products on the lid, highlighting and contouring. Natural bristles.
Large Concealer - F65 - Large synthetic concealer brush. Can be used to apply cream-based products to large areas. Also ideal for application of liquid or cream products. Synthetic filaments.
Short Shader - E20 - Flat, short, slightly rounded and dense brush. Perfect for precisely applying colors on the lid and smudging along the lash line. Natural bristles.
Sigma Makeup offers a free travel size E25 brush with this kit!
These are available in 4 colors: Hot in Pink, Sweet in Pink, Stylish in Black and Classy in Silver.
Brushes in this kit:
Duo Fibre Powder/Blush - F15 - Medium size tapered duo fibre brush.Generates a natural look during blush and highlighter application. Mix of synthetic filaments and natural bristles.
Tapered face -F25 - Large domed brush with tapered tip. Ideal for application and blending of powder products, blush, and highlighter. Natural bristles.
Large Fluff - E50 - Ideal for applying and blending powder products on the lid, highlighting and contouring. Natural bristles.
Large Concealer - F65 - Large synthetic concealer brush. Can be used to apply cream-based products to large areas. Also ideal for application of liquid or cream products. Synthetic filaments.
Short Shader - E20 - Flat, short, slightly rounded and dense brush. Perfect for precisely applying colors on the lid and smudging along the lash line. Natural bristles.
Small Eye Liner - E10 - Delivers a precise fine-line along the lash line. The length and density of the bristles are ideal for creating artistic designs. Synthetic filaments.
Small Tapered Blending - E45 - Small domed brush with highly tapered tip. Versatile, this brush can be used to apply and blend intense colors into the crease area. Natural bristles.
Sigma Makeup offers a free travel size E25 brush with this kit!
This kit retails for $59.
Check them out here.
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Erin of Sigma Makeup contacted me last month about sending samples of their travel brushes so I can test out and review. She sent me 2 pink travel brushes, the large powder (F30) and duo fiber (F50) brushes. Also included was the ever famous blending brush (E25) which comes as a free gift to any purchases about $30.
I have the full size version of these brushes in pink which I purchased last year so it gave me a good basis on how their travel size brushes would compare to the full size ones.
General Impression:
Same with any Sigma Makeup packaging, they sent this brushes in a red lace bag. Also included are instructions on how to clean the brushes as well as detailed description of brushes included in the complete brush set.
The brushes came with a plastic protector which is great since I have something to protect the bristles when I put them in my makeup case. These do not come with the clutch which you get when buying the set so I find the plastic protector helpful.
The brush handles are about half the size of the full size brush in terms of length, and the thickness is just little bit smaller than the full size brush. I find the travel size brushes easier to use for personal makeup since I don't have to worry about hitting my mirror with the handle when I take the mirror close to my face.
Individual Brush Review:
Large Powder Brush (F30) - the amount of bristles of the travel size is about half of the full size brush. Still soft to touch this brush is still best for applying setting powder to your face. I find this handy as well to apply very subtle and blended contours and blush to your face. This however is too small to use for applying powder to the body unlike the full size one. Just like the full size, this brush bled a little during the first few washes. It gradually stopped as I wash it for few more times. I did not encounter any shedding yet for this brush.
Duo Fiber Brush (F50) - the amount of bristles of the travel size is about 80-90% of the full size which is good since you get the almost the same coverage as that of the full size one. This brush is my favorite since it is very versatile. I can apply foundation, highlights, contour and blush with this single brush. Unlike the full size brush, I haven't experienced any shedding yet using this brush.
Blending Brush (E25) - This brush has lately been my all around brush. I've posted several makeup tutorials on how to use this single brush to create an entire makeup look. I don't have the full size version of this, but what I like about the travel kit is that I can take my mirror so close to my face when doing my eye makeup without having to worry about hitting it with my brush handle. This brush comes free with any purchase worth $30 so I have duplicates of this which is really great specially when I use a wide variety of colors or do makeup for multiple clients in a session.
Overall, the travel size brushes sent to me are good in terms of quality and comparable to the full size brushes. If you are in a tight budget and yet wanting to have good quality brushes for less, then I would recommend that you purchase the travel size kit. Unfortunately, these brushes only come as a set and is not available individually. I do hope though that Sigma Makeup will also consider selling their travel size brushes individually. :) I highly recommend this brushes for personal use, but I would still prefer using the full size one for clients.
If you are interested in purchasing the Sigma Makeup Travel Kit Nice in Pink*, click here. The kit contains 7 essential brushes which are individually stored in a stylish metallic pink clutch equipped with a convenient pouch to carry all your must-have makeup items.
Brushes included in the kit:
Large Powder - F30 - Very dense with a rounded top. Ideal to apply powder products on face and body. Natural bristles.
Duo Fibre - F50 - Specially designed to generate an ‘airbrushed’ finish when used to apply liquid foundation. It can also be used to apply blush, highlight shades and loose pigments. Blend of synthetic and natural bristles.
Large Angled Contour - F40 - The angled shape makes this brush ideal to apply blush or contour shades. Natural bristles.
Eye Shading - E55 - Soft and dense with a rounded finish. Can be used to apply pressed or loose eye shadows and pigments. Ideal to build intense color on the eyelid. Natural bristles.
Concealer - F70 - The rounded, tapered, flat shape makes this brush ideal to conceal the under eye area. It is also recommended for a precise application in small areas. Synthetic bristles.
Tapered Blending - E40 - Rounded and tapered top. Specially designed to apply and blend color on the crease. Natural bristles.
Pencil - E30 - Precise application of color on the crease, outer corner, and upper and lower lash line. Also ideal to smudge out pencil liner. Natural bristles.
A free travel size foundation (F60) brush in black is included with this kit.
*Naughty in Black Travel Kit is also available with free travel size duo fiber (F50) brush in pink.
The products were sent by Sigma Makeup for review. All comments/review written about this product is on my own and was not in any means influenced by the sponsoring brand.
I have the full size version of these brushes in pink which I purchased last year so it gave me a good basis on how their travel size brushes would compare to the full size ones.
General Impression:
Same with any Sigma Makeup packaging, they sent this brushes in a red lace bag. Also included are instructions on how to clean the brushes as well as detailed description of brushes included in the complete brush set.
The brushes came with a plastic protector which is great since I have something to protect the bristles when I put them in my makeup case. These do not come with the clutch which you get when buying the set so I find the plastic protector helpful.
The brush handles are about half the size of the full size brush in terms of length, and the thickness is just little bit smaller than the full size brush. I find the travel size brushes easier to use for personal makeup since I don't have to worry about hitting my mirror with the handle when I take the mirror close to my face.
Individual Brush Review:
Large Powder Brush (F30) - the amount of bristles of the travel size is about half of the full size brush. Still soft to touch this brush is still best for applying setting powder to your face. I find this handy as well to apply very subtle and blended contours and blush to your face. This however is too small to use for applying powder to the body unlike the full size one. Just like the full size, this brush bled a little during the first few washes. It gradually stopped as I wash it for few more times. I did not encounter any shedding yet for this brush.
Duo Fiber Brush (F50) - the amount of bristles of the travel size is about 80-90% of the full size which is good since you get the almost the same coverage as that of the full size one. This brush is my favorite since it is very versatile. I can apply foundation, highlights, contour and blush with this single brush. Unlike the full size brush, I haven't experienced any shedding yet using this brush.
Blending Brush (E25) - This brush has lately been my all around brush. I've posted several makeup tutorials on how to use this single brush to create an entire makeup look. I don't have the full size version of this, but what I like about the travel kit is that I can take my mirror so close to my face when doing my eye makeup without having to worry about hitting it with my brush handle. This brush comes free with any purchase worth $30 so I have duplicates of this which is really great specially when I use a wide variety of colors or do makeup for multiple clients in a session.
Overall, the travel size brushes sent to me are good in terms of quality and comparable to the full size brushes. If you are in a tight budget and yet wanting to have good quality brushes for less, then I would recommend that you purchase the travel size kit. Unfortunately, these brushes only come as a set and is not available individually. I do hope though that Sigma Makeup will also consider selling their travel size brushes individually. :) I highly recommend this brushes for personal use, but I would still prefer using the full size one for clients.
If you are interested in purchasing the Sigma Makeup Travel Kit Nice in Pink*, click here. The kit contains 7 essential brushes which are individually stored in a stylish metallic pink clutch equipped with a convenient pouch to carry all your must-have makeup items.
Brushes included in the kit:
Large Powder - F30 - Very dense with a rounded top. Ideal to apply powder products on face and body. Natural bristles.
Duo Fibre - F50 - Specially designed to generate an ‘airbrushed’ finish when used to apply liquid foundation. It can also be used to apply blush, highlight shades and loose pigments. Blend of synthetic and natural bristles.
Large Angled Contour - F40 - The angled shape makes this brush ideal to apply blush or contour shades. Natural bristles.
Eye Shading - E55 - Soft and dense with a rounded finish. Can be used to apply pressed or loose eye shadows and pigments. Ideal to build intense color on the eyelid. Natural bristles.
Concealer - F70 - The rounded, tapered, flat shape makes this brush ideal to conceal the under eye area. It is also recommended for a precise application in small areas. Synthetic bristles.
Tapered Blending - E40 - Rounded and tapered top. Specially designed to apply and blend color on the crease. Natural bristles.
Pencil - E30 - Precise application of color on the crease, outer corner, and upper and lower lash line. Also ideal to smudge out pencil liner. Natural bristles.
A free travel size foundation (F60) brush in black is included with this kit.
*Naughty in Black Travel Kit is also available with free travel size duo fiber (F50) brush in pink.
The products were sent by Sigma Makeup for review. All comments/review written about this product is on my own and was not in any means influenced by the sponsoring brand.
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OMG I got so excited when I saw that Sigma Makeup released the PURPLE retractable kabuki brush! I have been dying to get a purple brush so ye. ^_~
So for purple lovers out there, here's a good news :) The Sigma Makeup retractable flat top kabuki is the easiest way to apply powder products such as blush, bronzer, foundation, and highlighter on-the-go.
2 reasons why I love this product!
1. It's purple
2. It's a travel version of the amazing F80 brush!
If interested in purchasing this item check out http://www.sigmabeauty.com/product_p/hgrkpu.htm?Click=76
So for purple lovers out there, here's a good news :) The Sigma Makeup retractable flat top kabuki is the easiest way to apply powder products such as blush, bronzer, foundation, and highlighter on-the-go.
2 reasons why I love this product!
1. It's purple
2. It's a travel version of the amazing F80 brush!
If interested in purchasing this item check out http://www.sigmabeauty.com/product_p/hgrkpu.htm?Click=76
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Since Sigma Makeup introduced individual brush sale, I finally am able to buy new brushes from their new site http://www.sigmabeauty.com. I got their Flat Top Kabuki and Lip brush. Originally, the lip brush is only available for purchase with their Premium Kit. I have been waiting for this to be available so I am happy they finally decided to sell brushes in the kit individually ^_~
I personally have not tried these two brushes yet so I will just give my first impression on these and I will try it for several weeks to officially post a review on them.
Flat Top Kabuki:
This brush is similar to the Fiber Duo brush just that it is more compact and denser. Also it feels really soft on the skin. It reminds me of a powder puff when I stipple it on my cheeks. I think this will be a good brush to blend face products as well as create a natural looking finish. This brush is also good for creating subtle contours, highlights and blush. Since the bristles feel like powder puff, I thought that it would also be great for Sigma to create a brush with bigger top area with same density that will work as a powder puff. I would be happy if someone will make those since brushes are easier to clean than powder puffs :)
Lip Brush:
The nice thing that I like so much about this brush is that it is travel size and extended handle for better control. The stainless steel cap protects the bristles when not in use so you don't have to worry about contamination or damage when you put it in your makeup kit. It can be attached to the tip to extend the brush handle. The only thing I worry about this is if it will stay tight over time since this may have tendency to become loose.
If any of you have already tried any of these brushes, post a comment about what you think about them. :)
I personally have not tried these two brushes yet so I will just give my first impression on these and I will try it for several weeks to officially post a review on them.
Flat Top Kabuki:
This brush is similar to the Fiber Duo brush just that it is more compact and denser. Also it feels really soft on the skin. It reminds me of a powder puff when I stipple it on my cheeks. I think this will be a good brush to blend face products as well as create a natural looking finish. This brush is also good for creating subtle contours, highlights and blush. Since the bristles feel like powder puff, I thought that it would also be great for Sigma to create a brush with bigger top area with same density that will work as a powder puff. I would be happy if someone will make those since brushes are easier to clean than powder puffs :)
Lip Brush:
The nice thing that I like so much about this brush is that it is travel size and extended handle for better control. The stainless steel cap protects the bristles when not in use so you don't have to worry about contamination or damage when you put it in your makeup kit. It can be attached to the tip to extend the brush handle. The only thing I worry about this is if it will stay tight over time since this may have tendency to become loose.
If any of you have already tried any of these brushes, post a comment about what you think about them. :)
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Sigma just launched their new website http://www.sigmabeauty.com :) New look and new features. With their new site, you can now purchase individual brushes so you can build your own kit with all brushes you prefer. They introduced an affiliate program too :) How cool is that?
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I know a lot of you wanted to win Sigma Makeup brushes so I just want to share with you guys that Sigma Makeup opened another contest on their FB page and right now opened it to twitter as well :) So if you have twitter, you can enter the Sigma Makeup sweepstakes to win a Complete Brush Kit and Hollywood Glamour kabuki brush through this link http://wfi.re/1c0jq. Also, if you are a fan in their facebook page, you can also submit an entry through the Sweepstakes tab.
They also have daily twitter contest so make sure you follow them. The twitter account is SigmaMakeup. :)
I haven't won anything as I am not lucky with raffle and random selection but I find it fun trying ^_~
They also have daily twitter contest so make sure you follow them. The twitter account is SigmaMakeup. :)
I haven't won anything as I am not lucky with raffle and random selection but I find it fun trying ^_~
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The lucky winner who gets the Sigma Makeup Travel Kit is.....
8 Pretty
prettyfemme[at]gmail[dot]com
prettyfemme[at]gmail[dot]com
You have 24 hours to email me and submit your complete name, phone number, address and your choice between Naughty in Black or Nice in Pink travel kit. Note that your email address should match the email you have posted in your entry. Once I verify your email via your winning account, I will be sending Sigma Makeup your details so they can ship you the prize. :) Delivery of goods would depend on Sigma's shipping standards. Please do not forget to LIKE Sigma Makeup Official Fan Page if you haven't yet and let us know when you get the items. ^_^
*If the winner did not contact me after 24 hours, I will pick a random number again to determine the new winner.
Thanks everyone for joining! I will be posting details of my next giveaway soon so watch out for it!
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We're up for another giveaway! I am very excited for this June because Sigma Makeup is sponsoring the prize. Sounds great right? The winner will get to pick between the Naughty in Black OR Nice in Pink Travel Kit from Sigma Makeup. :)
photo taken from Sigma Makeup
Contest Mechanics:
1. Post a comment answering the following questions:
a. Which beauty topic discussed in this blog is your favorite and why?
b. What makeup product you can’t live without?
c. What Sigma Makeup product is your favorite to use or have been wanting to have?
2. Include your email address with your post for validation purposes. No email address in the comment automatically disqualifies your entry.
3. The 15 best answers will be chosen and announced on June 19 12AM CST.
4. Out of the 15 chosen finalists, only ONE winner will be chosen via Random.org.
5. The Contest winner will be announced June 20 12AM CST. Once chosen you must email me at miyosia@gmail.com using your entry email your complete name, address, contact number and your chosen Sigma Makeup Travel Kit. I will then send these information to Sigma Makeup to ship the prize. Note that if your email does not match with the email you have provided in the contest, I will disqualify you and choose another winner.
Contest is open internationally.
*You can post as many entries as you like but quantity will not be my basis for choosing the finalists :)
Contest is open internationally.
*You can post as many entries as you like but quantity will not be my basis for choosing the finalists :)
Important Contest Requirements:
You need to be a subscriber or follower to my blog to be eligible to win.
You must provide your email upon submission of entry.
You must be willing to provide me and Sigma Makeup your complete name, home address, and contact number for shipping the prize.
You must really love makeup :)
Good luck everyone! :)
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I just got the black brush kit I won from the Before and After contest hosted by Sigma Makeup :) I am excited because my pink kit found its twin!
Here are the photos of my 2 brush kits:
I am using the pink one for personal use and will now use the black kit for professional use in addition to my Suesh brush kit and my Sigma eye kit I am using for my clients.
For those interested, you may purchase these brushes by visiting the Sigma Beauty website.
Here are the photos of my 2 brush kits:
I am using the pink one for personal use and will now use the black kit for professional use in addition to my Suesh brush kit and my Sigma eye kit I am using for my clients.
For those interested, you may purchase these brushes by visiting the Sigma Beauty website.
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This officially ends posting of entries for the May Giveaway. I have finally selected the 30 lucky finalists who still have a chance to win a Sigma Makeup SS187 Duo Fiber Brush!
Take note of the numbers assigned to you. This will determine the lucky number who will win the brush which I will randomly select via Random.org and will post tomorrow, June 1, 2010 at 10am CST.
1 meimei
2 electrofied
3 dashingdiva
4 Peggy W.
5 Jennifer
6 Venice2810
7 groggyfrogs
8 darlingfemme
9 jada
10 xxcharlottecrazy4uxx
11 littleangel
12 janine
13 jenny
14 Anna
15 happypurple07
16 kittybelle
17 Lily
18 Michelle
19 Happiegolucky
20 kujawianka
21 kookz' klai
22 Abigail McBride
23 heymrseoul
24 xilacstyle
25 mingprincess
26 Makeupfreak123
27 Sacharisa
28 analynencado
29 danasentra
30 hanh
To those who were not selected, thank you for joining! Don't give up for I will be hosting more giveaways in the future. Also, the giveaway for June is being sponsored by Sigma Makeup. I will be giving away a Sigma Makeup Travel Kit of your choice (Naughty in Black OR Nice in Pink). So watch out for the official announcement that I will be posting soon! :)
Good luck to the finalists! ^_^
*photo taken from http://sigmamakeup.com
**The item to be given away is brand new, unused, and personally purchased.
5:07 AM
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I just want to share the 2 additional summer looks I submitted for the Sigma Makeup Summer Look Contest hosted on their Facebook fan site. Most of my entries are soft and can be worn everyday :) We were also asked to hold a piece of paper saying ♥ Sigma Makeup. I enjoyed doing it so ye ^_^
If you haven't seen the tutorial I made for the first entry I submitted, you can view it here. If you are interested in joining, the contest is open until June 9, 2010 :)
If you haven't seen the tutorial I made for the first entry I submitted, you can view it here. If you are interested in joining, the contest is open until June 9, 2010 :)
Sunny inspired look
Click here on how to create the effect I did for a natural looking plump and juicy lips :)
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I joined the Sigma Makeup's Summer Makeup Look Contest ^_^ I am not really hoping to win since there are a lot of creative people who joined as well but I still sent my entry LOL.
I worked on a very simple look, as opposed to the colorful theme you can observe from most of the entries, because I want it to be wearable for any summer activity that you plan to do.
Here is the tutorial on how you can achieve the same look this summer.
6. Set the makeup by applying light layer of powder. Add contours and highlights for a fresh bronzed look.
7. Apply light peach or pink blush. Make it very subtle since summer heat will eventually make your cheeks turn red naturally. Adding too much blush is not going to be pretty.
8. Prime eyes since we are using mostly matte eye shadows. Matte colors will pop out with primer.
a. Using a blending brush, take a light pink shadow and apply it in the inner corners of your eyes and gradually letting it fade towards the center of your eyelids. Blend well and make sure remove harsh edges.
b. Using the same brush, take a coral shade and apply it on your crease area starting from the outer corner going towards the light pink shadow. Blend the two colors together.
c. Still using the same brush, take a dark brown shadow and apply it in the outer corner of your eyes, concentrating on creating the V-shape. Blend it with the coral shade until there are no harsh edges.
d. Using a flat eyeshadow brush, apply teal color shadow to the center of the eyelids. blend it out to the rest of the eye colors. You may reapply pink and coral shadows as you like.
e. Using a fluffy blending brush, take a teal shimmer shadow and apply it over the lids blending it out well.
f. Apply highlight under your brows to open up the eyes.
9. Apply liner and mascara. Do not put too much liner since it will have a tendency to smudge. Apply as natural as possible and smudge out the edges with a q-tip.
10. Put on your favorite nude lipstick and lipgloss.
Make sure you use waterproof makeup during summer specially when there is a high chances of sweating. Also too much heat can melt some makeup products so make sure that you use makeup that can last longer during summer.
Here is the tutorial on how you can achieve the same look this summer.
1. First is to prep the skin. I sprayed a mist of Evian water to my face and wiped it off with a facial cotton. I then swiped a toner with a cotton ball to remove excess dirt. I moisturized my skin and applied makeup primer to make my skin makeup ready.
2. I applied green corrector concealer to red areas of my cheeks (I am having breakouts for some reason), under my brows and around my nose. This neutralizes the reddish pigment brought about by irritation of the skin.
3. I applied orange corrector concealer under my eyes to neutralize the dark pigmentation (I am also stressed lately, hence probably the breakouts)
4. Using my favorite 187 stippling brush, I applied foundation lightly on my skin and gradually build up the product to specific areas that require heavy coverage. It is important to have a flawless look since nothing beats clear looking skin.
5. Define eyebrows with an eyebrow powder and brush. Lightly apply the powder using very small strokes so it would look natural. We do not want to make it look drawn since natural and simple look is great for summer.
2. I applied green corrector concealer to red areas of my cheeks (I am having breakouts for some reason), under my brows and around my nose. This neutralizes the reddish pigment brought about by irritation of the skin.
3. I applied orange corrector concealer under my eyes to neutralize the dark pigmentation (I am also stressed lately, hence probably the breakouts)
4. Using my favorite 187 stippling brush, I applied foundation lightly on my skin and gradually build up the product to specific areas that require heavy coverage. It is important to have a flawless look since nothing beats clear looking skin.
5. Define eyebrows with an eyebrow powder and brush. Lightly apply the powder using very small strokes so it would look natural. We do not want to make it look drawn since natural and simple look is great for summer.
6. Set the makeup by applying light layer of powder. Add contours and highlights for a fresh bronzed look.
7. Apply light peach or pink blush. Make it very subtle since summer heat will eventually make your cheeks turn red naturally. Adding too much blush is not going to be pretty.
8. Prime eyes since we are using mostly matte eye shadows. Matte colors will pop out with primer.
a. Using a blending brush, take a light pink shadow and apply it in the inner corners of your eyes and gradually letting it fade towards the center of your eyelids. Blend well and make sure remove harsh edges.
b. Using the same brush, take a coral shade and apply it on your crease area starting from the outer corner going towards the light pink shadow. Blend the two colors together.
c. Still using the same brush, take a dark brown shadow and apply it in the outer corner of your eyes, concentrating on creating the V-shape. Blend it with the coral shade until there are no harsh edges.
d. Using a flat eyeshadow brush, apply teal color shadow to the center of the eyelids. blend it out to the rest of the eye colors. You may reapply pink and coral shadows as you like.
e. Using a fluffy blending brush, take a teal shimmer shadow and apply it over the lids blending it out well.
f. Apply highlight under your brows to open up the eyes.
9. Apply liner and mascara. Do not put too much liner since it will have a tendency to smudge. Apply as natural as possible and smudge out the edges with a q-tip.
10. Put on your favorite nude lipstick and lipgloss.
Make sure you use waterproof makeup during summer specially when there is a high chances of sweating. Also too much heat can melt some makeup products so make sure that you use makeup that can last longer during summer.
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Who wants the Sigma SS187 Duo Fiber Brush? I have been using Sigma brushes for almost 8 months and I have been addicted to them ever since. I want to share with you guys the SS187 since it is my most favorite and most used brush. I have 3 of these already! :)
*photo taken from http://sigmamakeup.com
**The item to be given away is brand new, unused, and personally purchased.
Here are the simple steps to join this contest:
1. Visit my site, http://www.miyosia.com. If you are already reading this through my site, proceed to step 2.
2. Follow my site via the Google Friend Connect or click this link.
3. Connect through your Google, Yahoo or Twitter account and follow publicly.
4. Comment on the blog entry "May Giveaway" why you want to win the Sigma SS187 brush. DO NOT post on Youtube.
5. I will pick 30 best comments on May 31, 2010 10am CST and post them on the site. You must be a follower of this blog to be eligible to win.
6. On June 1, 2010, I will randomly pick one winner from the list via Random.org.
7. Once the winner has been validated I will post how you can send me your address for shipping of the prize.
You may post as many comments as you like. I will read them and if I liked it, then you have better chances of winning. This is open internationally. Good Luck! :)
*photo taken from http://sigmamakeup.com
**The item to be given away is brand new, unused, and personally purchased.
Here are the simple steps to join this contest:
1. Visit my site, http://www.miyosia.com. If you are already reading this through my site, proceed to step 2.
2. Follow my site via the Google Friend Connect or click this link.
3. Connect through your Google, Yahoo or Twitter account and follow publicly.
4. Comment on the blog entry "May Giveaway" why you want to win the Sigma SS187 brush. DO NOT post on Youtube.
5. I will pick 30 best comments on May 31, 2010 10am CST and post them on the site. You must be a follower of this blog to be eligible to win.
6. On June 1, 2010, I will randomly pick one winner from the list via Random.org.
7. Once the winner has been validated I will post how you can send me your address for shipping of the prize.
You may post as many comments as you like. I will read them and if I liked it, then you have better chances of winning. This is open internationally. Good Luck! :)
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This is the look that I submitted to the contest I won sponsored by Sigma Makeup. Here's a tutorial on how to get the same flawless look. NOTE: I have uneven skin tone due to unprotected sun exposure, dark circles around my eyes and red areas around my nose and eyebrows. (I refuse to post my before photo here LOL)
Skin Prep - this is the most important step in creating a flawless look. The skin should feel soft and supple in order to allow easier application of makeup. Also a clean and moisturized face will make a lot of difference in achieving the perfect look.
1. Start with a clean face. You may wash your face with a gentle facial soap or foam to remove dirt which may prevent makeup to settle nicely on skin. If you are doing makeup of someone else and there is no accessibility to washing, use a facial water spray, like Evian facial spray, and wipe off with a facial cotton or beauty towel.
2. Tone. Facial toners help remove surface skin cells, oil and soap residue. This is important to make sure that the skin is free of residues that normal washing cannot remove.
3. Moisturize. A well moisturized skin will give a healthy glow even when there is makeup. For dry skin, this will prevent makeup from cracking. I have very dry skin so I apply a regular moisturizer and Paul & Joe Moisturizing Foundation Primer to my face. For oily skin, this may be omitted, instead you can use a matte primer to prevent makeup from caking. I recommend using the MAKEUPFOREVER All Matte Primer. If you are not sure what skin type you are applying make up on, use the matte primer.
Face Makeup - a clean, even skin is very important to create a flawless look. The first thing you need to do is identify problem areas of the face. Check where skin tone is uneven and identify dark areas and red spots.
1. Know the right shade for your skin. There are 2 types of skin tone, cool and warm. Asians are usually warm tone and Caucasians are cool tone. There are many ways to know what your tone is.
Vein Test - Check the color by looking through the veins of your wrist. If it is green in color, then you are a warm tone and if it is bluish, then you are a cool tone.
Gold/Silver Test - You can use a gold or silver fabric by holding it under your chin and see if you look better with gold or silver. If your face lights up under gold fabric, then you are a warm tone. If you look better with silver, then you are a cool tone.
Warm tone foundations are yellowish and cool tone foundations are reddish. Once you are able to identify your skin tone, you can then choose the shade that matches the skin color. By applying a thin amount of foundation on your chin will help you determine the right shade to use. You may need to mix foundations to get the exact match. Also choose the same shade and a lighter one for your concealer.
2. Even out discolorations. Use a corrective concealer to cover discolorations on the skin. You may refer to my previous entry for more details on using corrective concealers. Concentrate on the undereyes and areas around your nose. Using a slightly lighter shade apply concealer under your eyes and the V area under your eyes to the center of your face. This will give you a fresh look. Also apply area above your lips and under your eyebrows.
3. Apply foundation using light layers. I used MAC Studio Fix and the product is a bit thick so I applied very thin layers. I wanted to achieve just the right amount of coverage without looking like I have too much makeup on so I used my stippling brush to lightly apply the foundation and layer thin amount of the product until I get the desired coverage. By doing this, you are evening out your skin without applying too much. Make sure you apply very thin layers. What I did is pump a small amount of foundation on a mixing palette. I dip my brush into the product and pat it on the palette until I only have small amount of product left on the brush. I stipple the brush starting over my eyes moving outward and down. Then stipple layers over the cheeks to the nose. Start with the center of your face outwards. You would normally want to fade the foundation out to your jawline and hairline. Less layers should be applied to these areas to make it look more natural. Be very patient stippling foundation and blend it well. A clean well blended makeup base is the key to a flawless look. Set the foundation with a loose powder.
4. Contour the face. Sometimes foundation makes the face look flat and the natural shadows disappear specially when taking pictures. Contouring the face will help accentuate these areas and make it less flat. Using a darker shade matte powder, apply to the area below the apple of the cheeks, on the sides of the bridge of the nose, area near the hairline and jaws. This will give the face dimension.
5. Highlight the face. Highlighting will help give your skin natural glow and shine. Using a shimmer powder or creame, apply this to the high areas of the face - bridge of the nose, cheekbones and brow bones. Apply a bit of high light on the area over the cupid's bow to give emphasis on the lips.
6. Add blush. Apply a little tint of color to your face by patting on peach or light pink blush to the apple of your cheeks. Blend it out letting the color lightly fade towards the hairline. Do not put too much color since we are aiming for a natural flawless look. A subtle hint of color is enough.
Eyebrows - defined brows make a huge difference on how you look so it is very important to perfect your skill with shaping eyebrows. Use very light and small strokes when filling in your brows and follow the natural shape to make it look natural. Lighter color should be used so it makes your face look really soft.
Eye Makeup - eye makeup is important to help awaken the eyes. The eyes are very important since it reflects alot of emotion. If the eyes look tired, no matter how flawless the skin looks, then the overall appearance would not be great. Choosing the right color is important as well as knowing how to apply the color correctly depending on the type of eyes that you have. I have previously posted tips on how to apply makeup for monolids.
1. Apply eye primer to make colors look more vibrant and to prevent creasing.
2. Using a blending brush, apply a light yellow eyeshadow starting from the inner corner going up to the center. Blend out the color until it fades toward the outer corner of the eyes.
3. Using the same blending brush, apply pink shadow starting from the outer corner of the eyes going up towards the crease area. Extend the color towards the center gradually letting it fade to the yellow shadow applied to inner corner of the eyes.
4. Apply a lilac eyeshadow the same as you did with the pink shadow but concentrating more on the outer corner.
5. Apply a light brown color and sweep it over the crease to soften the color.
6. Apply black liner, to upper lash line and apply white liner to lower lash line. Soften the white liner by smudging it with a q-tip.
7. Curl eyelashes and apply mascara.
Lipstick - Choose a lipstick that is close to your lip color. Too light lips for your skin color makes you look sick and too dark makes the look very strong. If you are aiming for a natural soft look, then choose a color that will compliment your skin tone that is not too light or too dark. Put gloss in the center of your lips as highlight to finish the look.
1. Start with a clean face. You may wash your face with a gentle facial soap or foam to remove dirt which may prevent makeup to settle nicely on skin. If you are doing makeup of someone else and there is no accessibility to washing, use a facial water spray, like Evian facial spray, and wipe off with a facial cotton or beauty towel.
2. Tone. Facial toners help remove surface skin cells, oil and soap residue. This is important to make sure that the skin is free of residues that normal washing cannot remove.
3. Moisturize. A well moisturized skin will give a healthy glow even when there is makeup. For dry skin, this will prevent makeup from cracking. I have very dry skin so I apply a regular moisturizer and Paul & Joe Moisturizing Foundation Primer to my face. For oily skin, this may be omitted, instead you can use a matte primer to prevent makeup from caking. I recommend using the MAKEUPFOREVER All Matte Primer. If you are not sure what skin type you are applying make up on, use the matte primer.
Face Makeup - a clean, even skin is very important to create a flawless look. The first thing you need to do is identify problem areas of the face. Check where skin tone is uneven and identify dark areas and red spots.
1. Know the right shade for your skin. There are 2 types of skin tone, cool and warm. Asians are usually warm tone and Caucasians are cool tone. There are many ways to know what your tone is.
Vein Test - Check the color by looking through the veins of your wrist. If it is green in color, then you are a warm tone and if it is bluish, then you are a cool tone.
Gold/Silver Test - You can use a gold or silver fabric by holding it under your chin and see if you look better with gold or silver. If your face lights up under gold fabric, then you are a warm tone. If you look better with silver, then you are a cool tone.
Warm tone foundations are yellowish and cool tone foundations are reddish. Once you are able to identify your skin tone, you can then choose the shade that matches the skin color. By applying a thin amount of foundation on your chin will help you determine the right shade to use. You may need to mix foundations to get the exact match. Also choose the same shade and a lighter one for your concealer.
2. Even out discolorations. Use a corrective concealer to cover discolorations on the skin. You may refer to my previous entry for more details on using corrective concealers. Concentrate on the undereyes and areas around your nose. Using a slightly lighter shade apply concealer under your eyes and the V area under your eyes to the center of your face. This will give you a fresh look. Also apply area above your lips and under your eyebrows.
3. Apply foundation using light layers. I used MAC Studio Fix and the product is a bit thick so I applied very thin layers. I wanted to achieve just the right amount of coverage without looking like I have too much makeup on so I used my stippling brush to lightly apply the foundation and layer thin amount of the product until I get the desired coverage. By doing this, you are evening out your skin without applying too much. Make sure you apply very thin layers. What I did is pump a small amount of foundation on a mixing palette. I dip my brush into the product and pat it on the palette until I only have small amount of product left on the brush. I stipple the brush starting over my eyes moving outward and down. Then stipple layers over the cheeks to the nose. Start with the center of your face outwards. You would normally want to fade the foundation out to your jawline and hairline. Less layers should be applied to these areas to make it look more natural. Be very patient stippling foundation and blend it well. A clean well blended makeup base is the key to a flawless look. Set the foundation with a loose powder.
4. Contour the face. Sometimes foundation makes the face look flat and the natural shadows disappear specially when taking pictures. Contouring the face will help accentuate these areas and make it less flat. Using a darker shade matte powder, apply to the area below the apple of the cheeks, on the sides of the bridge of the nose, area near the hairline and jaws. This will give the face dimension.
5. Highlight the face. Highlighting will help give your skin natural glow and shine. Using a shimmer powder or creame, apply this to the high areas of the face - bridge of the nose, cheekbones and brow bones. Apply a bit of high light on the area over the cupid's bow to give emphasis on the lips.
6. Add blush. Apply a little tint of color to your face by patting on peach or light pink blush to the apple of your cheeks. Blend it out letting the color lightly fade towards the hairline. Do not put too much color since we are aiming for a natural flawless look. A subtle hint of color is enough.
Eyebrows - defined brows make a huge difference on how you look so it is very important to perfect your skill with shaping eyebrows. Use very light and small strokes when filling in your brows and follow the natural shape to make it look natural. Lighter color should be used so it makes your face look really soft.
Eye Makeup - eye makeup is important to help awaken the eyes. The eyes are very important since it reflects alot of emotion. If the eyes look tired, no matter how flawless the skin looks, then the overall appearance would not be great. Choosing the right color is important as well as knowing how to apply the color correctly depending on the type of eyes that you have. I have previously posted tips on how to apply makeup for monolids.
1. Apply eye primer to make colors look more vibrant and to prevent creasing.
2. Using a blending brush, apply a light yellow eyeshadow starting from the inner corner going up to the center. Blend out the color until it fades toward the outer corner of the eyes.
3. Using the same blending brush, apply pink shadow starting from the outer corner of the eyes going up towards the crease area. Extend the color towards the center gradually letting it fade to the yellow shadow applied to inner corner of the eyes.
4. Apply a lilac eyeshadow the same as you did with the pink shadow but concentrating more on the outer corner.
5. Apply a light brown color and sweep it over the crease to soften the color.
6. Apply black liner, to upper lash line and apply white liner to lower lash line. Soften the white liner by smudging it with a q-tip.
7. Curl eyelashes and apply mascara.
Lipstick - Choose a lipstick that is close to your lip color. Too light lips for your skin color makes you look sick and too dark makes the look very strong. If you are aiming for a natural soft look, then choose a color that will compliment your skin tone that is not too light or too dark. Put gloss in the center of your lips as highlight to finish the look.
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2 weeks ago Sigma Makeup announced on their facebook page their Before and After contest where people has to do makeover of themselves or other people and come up with a flawless look. We have to submit a before picture (yes I actually let people see how bad I look without makeup LOL) and the after picture.
I woke up today to check and I WON! :) I am so happy because this is the first makeup contest that I have tried and I won wee! Now I am more inspired than ever! I can't wait to get the Sigma brush kit that I've won, which will be my 3rd Sigma brush set. ^_^ I fell in love with their brushes since I got my first set.
For those who want to try out Sigma Makeup check out their site.
I woke up today to check and I WON! :) I am so happy because this is the first makeup contest that I have tried and I won wee! Now I am more inspired than ever! I can't wait to get the Sigma brush kit that I've won, which will be my 3rd Sigma brush set. ^_^ I fell in love with their brushes since I got my first set.
For those who want to try out Sigma Makeup check out their site.
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