Category Archives: Beauty/Makeup

My Night Time Skincare Routine/MakuepRemoval

Posted on January 10, 2013 | Leave a comment

I have gotten a ton of requests for an updated Skincare Routine and here it is finally! The last time I did one of these was way back in 2010, So it was about that time as my products have definitely change.  I want to say the only thing that is the same since then is just my Clarisonic Brush, which is a MUST HAVE by the way!!!

Products Used in the video:

• Elf Makeup Wipes (I prefer the Neutrogena Makeup Wipes)

• Moist Toilet Wipes (I only use these sometime, Definitely not a requirement)

• Clarisonic Brush (Love this thing)

• Neutrogena Naturals Purifying Facial Cleanser

• Neutrogena Alcohol Free Toner

• Mary Kay Acne Treatment Gel

• Neutrogena Naturals Multivitamin Nourishing Night Cream

I’ve seen the biggest change in my face since I’ve started using the Clarisonic Brush. You don’t realize how much is left on your face when you just wash with you hands. I would say this is the one MUST have and a great investment.

Let me know if you have any questions!

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Beauty Holiday Must Haves!!!

Posted on December 3, 2012 | Leave a comment

hholidays

Tis the season to give. Whether gift recipient is a professional makeup artist, enthusiast or just stating out, there is something for everyone at Sigma Beauty. Here is a quick and easy guide of some options for gift giving this season.

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Weekend Glam Foundation Routine

Posted on September 10, 2012 | Leave a comment

For the most part I do this routine mainly on the weekends. This is something I do when I have more time, and want a more flawless coverage, without having to use cream/liquid foundation.

Products Used:

  • Neutrogena Naturals Moisturizer
  • Black Radiance Complexion Perfection Shine Control Primer
  • MAC prolonger wear concealer in NC50 (face)
  • MAC prolonger wear concealer in NW40 (undereye)
  • Black Opal Deluxe Finishing Powder in Medium (undereye)
  • Black Opal Deluxe Finishing Powder in Dark (face)
  • Sleek Blush in Fenberry
  • Urban Decay De-Slick Oil Control Makeup Setting Spray

This routine is really simple & quick. See tutorial video below. BTW, most of the brushed I used in this tutorial were the Real Techniques Line, which I LOVE!!

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Review: Sedona Lace Midnight Lace Synthetic Brush Set

Posted on August 28, 2012 | 3 Comments

The Midnight Lace Synthetic Brush Set retails for $49.95 (I believe it is on sale right now for $4 off).

PROS
-brushes are eco-friendly

-soft

-good quality

-doesn’t soak up product

-nice look to handles and ferrules – a purplish/pin bristles sturdy handles

-experienced NO shedding what so ever.

CONS

-couldn’t find any :-)

Final Thoughts

Definitely a must have to add to your collection! They are great brushes and to top that off they are SYNTHETIC, which makes for less shedding (if any at all) and easy cleaning. To check out these brushes and other items from Sedona Lace, Click Here!

Have you tried these brushes or any other Sedona Lace product? If so, how did you like what you tried?

**Disclaimer: I was not contacted by said company to review this product. Everything was purchased with my own money. I am not affiliated with this company and not paid to make this review. These are my honest thought and opinions.

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Guru Inspired Tutorial: lipSHOCK’s Copper Smoke

Posted on August 16, 2012 | Leave a comment

Ok, so you guys have been asking me to get back into my makeup tutorials. I know, I know, it’s been a while. BUT, I am back on the makeup tutorial grind.

This look is actually a YouTube Guru Inspired look that was originally done by lipSH0CK. I absolutely LOVE this look. This has been my go to look ever since she posted this video! So a big THANK YOU to LipSH0CK for posting this tutorial! I wasn’t getting much use out of my Naked 2 Palette until now.

I used a couple of different things, because it didn’t have ALL the things she used [but I had most]. I also left out using Verve from the Naked 2 Palette, just because that’s MY personal preference. Continue reading →

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NOW AVAILABLE: The Sigma Brow Design Kit

Posted on July 23, 2012 | 5 Comments

Want nice, sculpted brows like the picture the picture above? I think I’ve got the kit just for you!! Beautiful brows are an essential part of your makeup routine add the new Sigma Beauty Expert – Brow Design Kit! This revolutionary kit contains all of the arching, shaping and grooming tools you need to achieve your perfect brow.

The Brow Design Kit contains 15 pieces to define and design your brows. The kit features: A scissors, a tweezers, 3 brow stencils (small, medium and large), a dual ended highlight pencil (matte and shimmer), a dual ended brow pencil (medium and dark), a pencil sharpener, 5 brow powder shades, dual ended brow gel (clear and tinted) and a dual ended brow brush (E75 and E80).
The Brow Design Kit is now available for $69 through the Sigma Beauty website.
Enter code AP2012 at checkout to save 10% off your entire purchase until July 31, 2012

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NEW SIGMA BEAUTY ADDITIONS!!!

Posted on July 11, 2012 | 2 Comments

JUST RELEASED TODAY!!! (July 11, 2011)

The Sigmax Collection is my favorite from the entire Sigma Brand, and it just got even better.

The F88 – Flat Angled Kabuki and P88 – Precision Flat Angled are the latest edition to the best-selling Sigmax collection. Both brushes are engineered to provide an efficient and superior application of cream and liquid products. The innovative flat angled design is completely unique and not offered by any other brush supplier in the industry.

The F88 – Flat Angled Kabuki is priced at $16 and P88 – Precision Flat Angled is priced at $14.

Each of these brushes will be added to our Synthetic Precision Kit and Synthetic Kabuki Kit but you can purchase them individually as well.

These two items will be PERMANENT items in the Sigmax Colleticon.

The F88 and P88 are another completely different product addition to Sigma. The well-loved Sigmax filaments assure a flawless application with limited product absorption. With their original design, the F88 and P88 are sure to be a welcomed addition to the best-seller list!

To get your brushes, Click Here. Don’t forget to use the July Coupon Code AP2012 to get 10% off your order.

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Review: CircleLens.net

Posted on June 27, 2012 | 2 Comments

I was very interested in finding some colored contacts, but having astigmatism it was very hard because you can only wear toric lens.  Growing up I’ve never worn colored contacts because I wasn’t really interested and honestly finding some suited for my condition was hard so I never bothered. Continue reading →

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Updated Eyebrow Tutorial (June 2012)

Posted on June 15, 2012 | Leave a comment

This is my current eyebrow routine. The products I use change from time to time, but the technique is always the same. I get my eyebrows thread usually once every 3-4 weeks. For the most part I do my eyebrows FIRST; Before I do my foundation, or eye makeup, there are times when I do my eyebrows after my foundation, But 9 times out of 10, it is before I do anything else. This is just the way I do it. There is no right or wrong way to do YOUR eyebrows. Do what works for YOU.

Products/Tools Used (in the video)

  • Urban Decay Primer Potion
  • Spoolie Brush
  • 2 angled eyeliner brushes
  • Madeline Master Shape Eyebrow Pencil in Deep Brown
  • Bare Minerals Eyeshadow in Foreshadow
  • MAC Studio Fix Concealer in NW40
  • Maybelline Clear Mascara

To see video of tutorial Click Here!

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Beat Work Face…

Posted on January 4, 2012 | Leave a comment

So I decided to do a real quick tutorial showing you guys ONE of my go to looks for work…It is very simple (See my accompanying video for full tutorial: (http://youtu.be/eioFQXnzRa0)

Read on to see the products what I used…

Eyes:

UDPP

Groundwork Paint Pot

Blunt

Wet n Wild Palette (All the Matte Colors)

Darkest brown for crease

Middle Color for lid

Brow Highlight Lightest color

Urban Decay 24/7 in Zero Eyeliner

Maybelline Falsies and Falsies Flared (Extreme Black)

Face:

Studio Fix Concealer NW40 (Under Eye)

Studio Fix Concealer NW45 (for Dark Blemishes)

Bare Minerals Golden Bark

Cheeks/Lips:

Razin by MAC

Super Nude by Lips by Carla

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