Sigma E25 Travel-Size Blending Brush

As an affiliate for Sigma Beauty, I was sent the travel-sized E25 blending brush to review. It is the perfect size to carry around in your purse for on-the-go touch ups but can also be added to your collection of makeup brushes because of the high-quality hairs.

Oval-shaped bristles

The hairs are very soft and have not shed at all (I've been using it since I got it and have already cleaned it twice). So soft, it feels very gentle on the eyelid.

Sigma Description:
Oval-shaped brush with gently chiseled sides. Blends and softens the look of powder or cream shadows. Ideal to apply eye shadow primer, base eye shadow colors, and blend harsh lines.

       (Left) Unblended shadows             (Right) Blended shadows w/ E25

The E25 brush blends eyeshadows very well, better than the e.l.f. blending brush I own. Refer to pics above to see how well it blends eyeshadow. Overall, I am really impressed with all aspects of this brush. You can get it at sigmabeauty.com or WIN one through my giveaway this upcoming week. And make sure you check back the first week of August for my Birthday Giveaway!!

Disclaimer: This product was sent to me for consideration by Sigma Beauty. I have not received monetary compensation for reviewing this product. This review only reflects my honest opinions and experiences with the product.

Sally Hansen Blue Me Away French Mani

I haven't been up to blogging, much less doing anything because I've been sick.. wahhh.. who gets sick in summer?!?! But I must get myself out of bed and bring to you one of my recent nail looks for the summer. Everyone loves a classic french white manicure, but why not kick it up a notch this summer and throw in a bright pop of color to your frenchies!

Sally Hansen Xtreme Wear - Blue Me Away

For this look, I used Sally Hansen Xtreme Wear in "Blue Me Away" for my french tips. "Blue Me Away" is a bright pool blue creme. It is opaque, therefore I only used one coat here. A perfect color for this summer heat! You can get this color @ your local drugstore or Ulta store. It retails @ Target for $2.49.

Sally Hansen Hard As Nails Strengthener - Natural

2 coats of Sally Hansen Hard As Nails Strengthener

I recently got this Sally Hansen Nail Strengthener during my mini Target haul and decided to try it out instead of applying a clear base coat. Here I applied 2 coast of the nylon + retinol strengthener to my nails. It goes on just like a polish but dries instantly. I already feel a difference in the strength of my nails over the week and I like the shine it adds to them.  I definitely recommend picking this up. It retails for $3.24 at Target.

What Is It:

An extra strength nail hardening treatment that protects & strengthens soft, fragile nails.

How It Works:

Nylon formula fortifies nails & helps prevent chipping, splitting & peeling; Retinol & copper Peptide formula hydrates parched nails' Omega 3 & Soy formula helps diminish the look of ridges.

The Results:

Hard, healthy looking, shiny nails that lasts.

How To Use:

Apply 2-3 coats on bare nails. Let dry.

Natural Light - In car

Natural Sunlight

I went a bit thicker with the tips than I usually would because I decided to leave my base clear and didn't want the curves of my nails showing. Free-handing a french mani is a bit hard to do on yourself so I used my trusty Scotch tape to make the lines really crisp. And this way, you can control the thickness of the line beforehand. Just make sure to let whatever base coat you're using dry completely before applying the Scotch tape, ladies! Then, simply used your desired polish from the tape down and remove once you're done. It's that easy! No more ending up unhappy with crooked and uneven lines.

What are your thoughts on using bright colors for french manicures in summer?

Pink Wednesday: Essie- Long Stem Roses

Essie - Long Stem Roses

Depending on who you ask.. Essie has been put into the red nail polish category. But if you really look at it, you'll see there is no way this polish looks anything close to being a red. It is in fact a very pretty bright pink. I must have worn this color all sumer last year, that's how fond I am of it!

Here, I applied 2 coats of Long Stem Roses and topped them off with my favorite: Sally Hansen Diamond Strength in Flawless to seal this lovely color in!

What are you wearing for Pink Wednesday?

Review: NYC Liquid Lipshine + Photos

(Left to Right) NYC Liquid Lipshine - Midtown Mulberry - Prospect Pink - Win n Dine

Hello all, I haven't been blogging like I should be but I promise I will try doing my best to blog daily from now on. I hope you all had a great fourth of July!! I just stayed home and hung out with my sisters, which was nice because I don't get to see them on a daily basis since they don't live with me. The lovely and generous people at New York Color sent me great products to review for MY LOVELIES. Among these products, I received the Liquid Lipshine Glosses in Midtown Mulberry, Prospect Pink, and Wine n Dine. 

These lipshines come in 10 different shades ranging from light sheer colors to pigmented deep colors. They go on smooth with a creamy soft texture that is not too sticky. Wear these colors alone or pair them over a lip color. Applicator tips are long pointed sponge tips which are not my favorite but I don't seem to mind using them. The one thing I wish these lipshines offered were a swiping system inside the containers to control the amount of product that comes out on the applicator. They have a light vanilla cream scent that I actually like, it's not overpowering at all.

Prospect Pink Applicator Tip

Midtown Mulberry Applicator Tip

Swatches:

Natural Sunlight
Prospect Pink - Midtown Mulberry - Wine n Dine

Overcast
Prospect Pink - Midtown Mulberry - Wine n Dine

Colors:

Natural Sunlight
Prospect Pink

Prospect Pink is light frosty barbie pink. At first I was not too fond of the color because I'm not used to wearing these pinks but it grew on me and has become a nice addition to my lipgloss collection.

Natural Sunlight
Midtown Mulberry

Midtown Mulberry is a deep berry gloss with a creme finish. The color is a bit darker on my lips than in the pictures.

Natural Sunlight
Wine n Dine

Wine n Dine is deep red wine color with purple undertones. It is a creme finish as well.

Overall, I like the new lipshines and I think price is good for a gloss in comparison to others that set you back at $9 a pop. Suggested retail is $2.49 for these 0.24fl oz. tubes and you can find them at your local drugstore, one that carries NYC Cosmetics of course! Stay tuned for reviews on the other great products I received from NYC!

Disclaimer: These lipshines were complimentary products sent to me by New York Color Cosmetics. I have not received monetary compensation for reviewing these items.

What do you think of these lipshines? What colors do you own?