Wednesday Wishes- Sigma Brushes

Hello Hello and Happy Hump Day!

 

Today's edition of Wednesday Wishes is brought to you by a cosmetic company,

Sigma who are known for their brushes. I don't own any of their brushes to date, but

have heard review after review after reveiw about how amazing they are.

 

There are a few specific's that I have had my eye on that I would love to

add to my collection.

 

First up is the F80. It is a flat top kabuki brush with synthetic bristles.

This brush is designed for buffing in liquid or cream foundation.

 

Retails for $18

 

 

 

 

Next up is the P80 which is basically the baby version of the brush above.

It is a small dense and flat top synthetic brush that is designed for concealer application.

I am most interested in this brush at the moment because I don't have a concealer brush. I've

heard that when applying concealer under eyes or on problem areas that if you just use

your finger to apply you can actually over blend and wipe the product away. So, this brush

is designed specifically for concealing and gives a light application to stipple on the

product and leave a good finish.

 

Retails for $16

 

 

The last is a group of brushes in the travel collection called Mrs. Bunny.

This is a collection of 7 travel size brushes from their best selling Essential set.

Basically, this set has every brush you could possibly need when on the go.

Kit includes:

Pencil, Tapered Blending, Eye Shading, Small Angle, Large Powder,

Large Angled Contour, and Foundation.

 

Aren't the colors sweet?! Love the soft pink and blue combo.

 

 

The other super cool deet about these brushes is that they come in this

innovative and functional container that turns into a brush holder to keep you

stylish and organized when traveling.

 

 

I really love this concept. We all know how digging for brushes and make up

out of a bag can be frustrating. So, how nice to have this cute little container to set on

the counter in bathroom hotel room or even at home. Makes things

so convenient.

 

Have you tried any Sigma brushes?



Product of the Day- St. Ives

This is a product I'm sure everyone is familiar with, but I have

enjoyed rediscovering this the last few months!

 

St. Ives Apricot Scrub has to be one of the best and most affordable exfoliaters in the

drugstore today. It's been around forever, has fresh natural ingredients, smells

GREAT, and even tastes good too! ha. When I am using this scrub around

my mouth I will often get some product around my lips and have done a taste test...

and approve!

 

 

This is an exfoliater for your skin that claims to prevent blackheads and minimize

pores. My goal is to try to use this every other day to see if I notice a difference in my

pores around my cheeks and mouth. That seems to be my problem area. I like that

the apricot scrub is more of a hearty exfoliater. What I mean by that is that it's gentle

enough for daily use, but it's not so gentle that you don't feel and notice it's doing it's

job. There are some products that exfoliate (Aveeno) and the beads are so small that

you don't feel like you are getting a good scrub in.

 

My skin does feel super soft after using this scrub... as it would with most any

exfoliater. The things I like most about St. Ives Apricot scrub is the price tag,

the smell and, the consistency of the product.

 

Have you tried this scrub?! 

Friday Face of the Day- Valentine's

Happy Friday Gals!

 

I hope you all had a lovely Valentine's Day last night. Is it just me or does anyone else

feel that it's kind of a dumb holiday?! I don't know... the older I get the more it

 just seems so ridiculious.

 

I would much rather be surprised out of the blue with something sweet and unexpected

 than our society creating an expectation that b/c we are girls then we deserve flowers, dinner, gifts, etc on this made up holiday??? Maybe I sound synical. 

Not my goal here... just random

thoughts.

 

However, I did enoy my beautiful pink tulips, cards from family, and a delicious

oyster and tilapia dinner! Now I just sound like a hypocrite huh?! ha.

 

ANYwhoo... onto my FOTD. I thought I would showcase my look I did last

night for V-day! It was very simple and a look that could be worn everyday or

out and about depending on what you are comfortable with.

 

 

Deets of this look:

Foundation: Clinique Even Better

Concealer: Revlon Photo ready stick

Highligher: Jemma Kidd dewy glow rose gold (gorgeous cream)

Bronzer: NARS Laguna

Blush: Benetint Rose cheek stain (on apples) (this is a very light liquid stain

that gives off such a gorgeous healhty glow)

Blush: ELF Pink Passion (just a small dab of this to set the stain)

Eyes: Lorac Pro Palette (all matte shades)

Liner: Urban Decay

Mascara: Cover Girl Lashblast Volume

Lips: Revlon Just Bitten Balm Stain in Honey

Gloss: NYX Mega Shine in Perfect

 

Have a wonderful weekend,



Wednesday Wishes- Dior

Today's edition of Wednesday Wishes is brought to you by

Christian Dior.

 

I have spent so much time researching this product and know it's a product

that I will purchase in the near future.

 

My attention to this product is turning borderline obsessive.

 

In the past year or so I have gotten into highlighting the tops of my cheekbones and noticed

what a diffence it makes in giving your skin  that healthy glow that we all want. I have

several cream and powder highlighters that I use... MAC Soft & Gentle, MAC cream

color base in pearl and shell, a couple cream/liquid from Benefit, and Physicians Formula.

They all do the job great, but I have been looking for that product that just wow's me.

For months I have heard one of my favorite YouTuber's, Tanya Burr, rave about this

being her favorite highligher. She may be that person in my life that if she told me to jump

off a cliff with her I would think about it! She is so gorgeous, has amazing skin, is a make up

artist and has the cutest British accent. So, I listen to what she has to say!

 

 

 

This is Amber Diamond from Dior and it comes with a hefty price tag on it for

a highligher. This retails at Sephora for $45. That's insane, right?!?! Someone tell me

I can't buy this. But, what if it really did change my highlighting world? What if it really does

give your skin that glow in the most natural way that looks like your skin and not a product?

What if the powder is so finely milled that it doesn't look shimmery and glittery on your

face, but strickly radiance? What if people stopped me in the street and said your skin

is so beautiful and glowy... what do you do?! haha. Ok, Ok... maybe taking it a bit

too far. But, let a girl dream.

 

So, if all these things were true then it might be worth the $45, right?! There is 10g in

the packaging so it would last a LONG time!

 

Should I splurge on this?! Do you think it will be that different than other

highlighters?!



Product of the Day- Bliss

I rarely blog about bath & body products, but wanted to pass along

some info today on a body wash/bubble bath that I have thorougly enjoyed using.

 

My mother gave me the Bliss Lemon & Sage soapy suds body wash + bubble bath

a few months back and it has been such a treat!

 

 

First of all, the smell of this is amazing. It's a clean and fresh citrus... almost salon

like type smell. Smells somewhat luxurious if that makes sense. I'm terrible

with describing scents. Aren't we all?!

 

This is such a lathering formula so it works pefect for a relaxing bubble bath... which

is my personal fave! Or, it works great as just an every day wash.

 

This retails at Sephora for $18.

 

What's your favorite bubble bath product?



Nail of the Day- OPI

Hello Everyone!

 

Hope your weekend was better than mine... I've surely had better. But, I did

get a mani/pedi this weekend that was a great pick me up to a stressful weekend.

 

Today's NOTD is

OPI Strawberry Margarita

 

 

 

I was feeling something pink for the month of February. I've had darker colors

on my nails  through fall/winter and I'm so ready for some warm weather and brighter

spring colors so this color has satisfied my desire for the time being!

 

This is a bright, fun, and flirty shade that is perfect for spring and summer if you

are looking for a good pink. The color is matte and is a brighter and more coral in person

than what this picture reflects. It's almost a flamingo type pink.

 

This was a Shellac gel mani and if you haven't already tried one of these you

are missing out! They are wonderful. They last 3-4 weeks without chipping, dry instantly

so you don't have to be careful leaving the salon, and have a beautiful shiny finish.

 

Have a great day,



Wednesday Wishes- Urban Decay

Happy Hump Day!

 

Sorry I've been a little mia lately. New job has made it a little harder for daily

blogging. However, I do have a Wednesday wish that I just discovered today, actually.

 

I'm a lover of the Urban Decay brand. I have their original Naked Palette along

with cream blush, lip and eye liners, eye priming potion and probably more.

 

They have just relased a new beauty goodie that has caught my attention.

 

I give you Naked Flushed...

 

I will let Sephora do the talking on this one...

 

What it is:

A silky bronzer, highlighter, and blush in a sleek, travel-ready compact.

What it does:
Use these pressed powders individually or blend them together to create just the right effect—and let this seemingly straight-laced trio morph into a tangled color love-fest. Then bask in the radiant glow and let people wonder what you’ve been up to. Urban Decay’s micronized, jet-milled formula has a luxe, featherlight texture that feels amazing on your skin. And the finish? Flawless. Light-diffusing particles enhance and perfect to give your skin a fresh, glowy look…even when your late-night antics have you feeling anything but. The color is intensely pigmented yet blends beautifully—and the universal shades are versatile enough for any skintone.

What else you need to know:
The bronzer is a medium bronze satin; the highlighter is a soft pink champagne shimmer; the blush is a dusty rose satin with a hint of shimmer; and they are all full-sized. It all comes in a sleek case with an easy-open magnetic closure and a big mirror that is compact enough for travel or mid-date touchups.

 

Retails for $30 at Sephora. Cool, right? This would be perfect for Summer travels...

having everything in one small little compact!

 

Have a great day, 

Wednesday Wishes

I don't know about you guys, but I'm over winter. After Christmas and New Year's

I am so ready for spring/summer and the beach! 

I'm feeling bright colors, tan skin, and warm weather. 

So, with that said I have been taking notice of all the new spring lippies that are 

coming out! I have a few that are on my wish list that I can't wait to get my hands on once 

I am ready to actually wear them! 

I will start with the new Clinique chubby stick intense. You may have tried the original 

chubby stick that was a moisturizing color balm. I never personally bought one of these, but

did swatch them at the store. My impression was that they were not extremely pigmented and 

would give a more natural look. So, I wasn't that impressed and didn't want to spend the $16

on a glorified lip balm. 

BUT, now Clinique has recently released the Chubby Stick Intense moisturizing color 

balm and these are a different story! I've done my research and people are loving these things. 

They are highly pigmented with color and still give off the moisture you would want

with a balm. : ) yay! 

The two colors that I want for spring are the Plushest Punch (raspberry pink) and the color

I am most excited about is Heftiest Hibiscus (bright coral). How pretty would that coral

be with a nude eye, some black liner, a pop of orange/coral blush and bam that bright bold 

lip! I get so excited thinking about make up looks. DORK! ha. 

Another lippie that I have heard great things about is in the new Maybelline Vivid Collection.

Shocking Coral is the shade that has caught my attention. I'm feeling the corals and oranges if you

can't tell for this spring/summer. Plus, I feel like brunettes with a good tan can really wear 

that color well and it pops against really dark hair. 

I grabbed these pictures of the internet since I don't personally own these yet. 

Here is what the packaging looks like if you are interested in finding these are your local

store. 

Here are four gorgeous bright pinks/corals. 

Shocking coral is the 3rd from the left! It seems to be a pinky/coral that is brighter in 

person than it comes off on this picture. I think if you wanted to tone it down a bit you 

could add some lip balm to sheer it out. 

I'm so excited for bright fun lips this spring!!! What are your favorite spring 

lip colors to wear?!