Final Review: Sigma Spa Brush Cleansing Glove

 It is finally here: my review of the Sigma Spa Brush Glove. When I first heard that this product was out on the market, I couldn't grasp the concept mentally. Trust me, we've all been there: dirty brushes and hating the fact that you have to wash them. We grin and bear it because it it something that has to be done. Washing your brushes is important for the longevity of your brushes as well as making sure that we keep any germs and bacteria a bay. But II thought, there is nothing out there that would help you wash makeup brushes let alone save you time.

Sigma you have surprised me yet at! 

The brush is dual sided: side designed to clean solely face brushes and another side designed to clean only eye brushes. 

 - two wash textures designed to wash both eye and face brushes. Due to the texture, this does save you a bit a time because it easily transfer product/color out of the brush bristles making it easier to deep clean the brush.

 - two rinse textures designed to rinse both eye and face brushes . This part of the brush glove makes cleaning brushes much easier than the traditional way of washing makeup brushes. If you are a bit OCD like myself, you may rinse your brushes longer to ensure that all of the brush cleanser is completely out of the brush. 

 - one refine texture (located on both sides of the glove). The refine texture allows to you to check to make sure that all of the product/cleanser is out of  your brush. You can also use the refine section for added cleaning by adding cleanser to the refine section to clean your brushes. This is not the method in which I use the brush to clean the brush but it is an option as well. 

 - one reshape texture (located between the thumb and index finger to be used for both sides of the brush). This allows you to reshape bristles as well as remove excess water from your brush which I will say allows your brushes to dry faster. 

Now the main question: DOES IT SAVE TIME?

The answer is a simple yes AND no... I know you're probably wondering why the double answer. To get a full background, make sure to watch my final review video. I will say that the system designed to wash your makeup brushes does make the time go by faster. It really depends on how you clean your brushes, are you a quick washer or a slow and steady washer. For me when I was learning to use the Sigma Spa Brush Cleaning Glove,  I was taking my time to really learn how to properly use it, so the first couple of washes it seems to take some time. As I started to get the hang of it it seem that the time would fly by. I do find myself taking more time with my face brushes in comparison to my eye brushes. 

Overall this is an amazing product to have in your disposable regardless if you are a makeup artist or a makeup enthusiast like myself. Washing makeup brushes is a universal thing...WE ALL HAVE TO DO IT..why not make it fun and save some time in the process

Hope you all enjoyed my review. To see a demo on how to use the brush glove, simply watch my YouTube video! Thanks again!!!

December (2013) & January (2014) Favs!

Better late than never is what they say. I apologize for being tardy with the December Favorite. December is always a joyous but every hectic and chaotic month with planning for the holidays, shopping and everything else tied into the month. First my December favorites were going to be replaced by a yearly favorites video, but then I had a thought...why do a yearly favorites when you haven't been around the the entire year. I thought that this would be unfair to my loyal viewers and subscribers. Now that life has relaxed a bit I decided to do a combination favorites for the month of December and January.

List of monthly favorites :

Urban Decay Naked 3 Palette (Check out my first impression blog post)

Anastasia Brow Wiz Pencil in Brunette

Maybelline Fit Me Concealer in Café (No. 30)

Josie Maran 100% Argan Oil

Beauty Secrets Cuticle Oil

Out The Door Top Coat

Lavinla The Healthy Deodorant in Vanilla Grapefruit

 Mia Cleaning Brush 

Urban Decay Vice 2 Palette

  

Bare Minerals Stroke of Light in Luminous 3

Revlon Color Burst Matte Balms in Elusive and Sultry

MAC Lip Conditioner

CVS Eye Makeup Remover

Urban Decay Chill Makeup Setting Spray

True Blue Spa Refreshing Citrus Scrub 

Glam Glow YouthMud Mask

Updated : Hair Products & Hair Tools

Hair Hair Hair! I get so many questions regarding my hair on a daily basis that I love making videos like this that lay all the information out for the use of your own choosing. Listed below are the current hair products as well as tools that I currently use. Remember with all hair care, the main objective should be about achieving healthy hair. Trust me, I've been there. My hair journey has been a long one but I have learned alot of things along the way.  I am neither a hairstylist nor a hair expert. All things I have learned about hair have been through trial and error. What may work for me, may not work for you. But keep in mind, Hair Care and beauty in general is all about learning. 

Products Mentioned - links provided 

Head and Shoulders Shampoo http://tinyurl.com/k7ruq9l

Aphogee Deep Moisture Shampoo http://goo.gl/Num8im

Queen Helene Garlic Shampoo http://goo.gl/dMVsvh

Organix Hydrating Macadamia Oil Shampoo http://goo.gl/xBIpFn

Organix Hydrating Macadamia Oil Conditioner http://goo.gl/XuX7m9

Dove Damage Therapy Daily Moisture Conditioner http://tinyurl.com/mruba7y

Organix Hydrating Macadamia Oil Intensive Moisture Mask http://goo.gl/LeQWEj

Apple Cider Vinegar Dandruff Treatment (link to video)

Aphogee Two-Step Protein Treatment  http://tinyurl.com/lex4arw

Sunflower Mega Care Extra Virgin Olive Oil Premium Natural Hair Oil http://tinyurl.com/lxbq24c

Jamaican Mango & Lime Pure Jamaican Black Castor Oil http://tinyurl.com/lkqsjqx

Organix Hydrating Macadamia Oil Dry Styling Oil http://tinyurl.com/lnpzpws

Aphogee Pro-Vitamin Leave in Conditioner  http://tinyurl.com/k7hp85q

TRESemme Thermal Creations Heat Tamer Spray  http://tinyurl.com/kbrmbc5

Conair Ion Shine Blow Dryer  http://tinyurl.com/mlyc5wf

Remington Pink Pearl Ceramic Flat Iron http://tinyurl.com/knvwp54

Naked 3 Tutorial: Soft Romantic Eyes

Here it is! I wanted to get this tutorial up soon for those of you who may have been a little weiry abou this particular palette. Since creating looks, I have fallen more in love with this palette and apperciate it for the simplistic looks that it will create. As stated before, if you are looking for softer and more romantic eyeshadow looks, then the Naked 3 Palette is for you! I hope that you all enjoy this tutorial.

Surprisingly I did not take many pictures of this look! So I do want to apology and I will make a better effort to take more pictures for my next tutorial and blog post! Love you all and thanks for continuting to support me!

Pictures (Well more like 2...sorry)

 

 

If you're interested in swatches, make sure to look at my blog post on my first impression of the Naked 3 Palette as well as comparions to the 2 pervious naked palettes from Urban Decay!

November Favorites!

I can't believe that November is over! A lot has happened this month that it flew by! Before I knew it, it was Thanksgiving Day! Whew....2013 is coming to a close..

With that said, here are my November beauty favorites!

In no particular order:

Nivea Extended Moisture Lotion - LOVE IT!!!
Nivea Soft Lotion - My hand cream of choice
Bare Minerals Prime Time Foundation Primer - I have fallen in love with an oldie but a goodie!
Benefit They're Real Mascara - This caught me by surprise but I will repurchase soon!
Bio Oil - My holy grail to saving my skin from a nasty scar (I know that sounds vain but who wants a scar?!?! I know I don't)
Josie Maran 100% Argan Oil - Best Cuticle Oil EVER!!
Nars Dolce Vita Lipstick - The perfect everyday color! Wish it was a little more pigmented but it is a build- able lipstick
Glam Glow Super Mud - i will continue to rave about this product!!!!!!!! It is amazing!
Organix Hydrating Macadamia Oil - This is a repeat from last month but it has done wonders for my hair and scalp!
Orgins GinZing Eye Cream - A puffy eyed girls dream! Want to look well rested? Try this product!
Coach Poppy Roller Ball Perfume - One of my go to scents! I dint talk about perfumes much but this is by far one of my favorites!

First Impression | Urban Decay Naked 3 Palette

The Urban Decay Naked 3 palette consist of 12 rose-colored neutral eye shadows that range of finishes of matte to shimmer. Overall this palette is very interesting and I am pretty pleased with the color pay off for most of the colors included in this palette. For more in depth first impression review, check out the video!  Below you will find the swatches to each eye shadow

EYE SHADOW DESCRIPTIONS AND SWATCHES 

Strange – Pale neutral pin matte (falls more into the texture of a satin)

Dust – Pale metallic pink shimmer with iridescent micro glitter

Burnout – Light Pinky-each satin

Limit – Light dusty rose matte  

** Swatches are from top to bottom

 

Buzz – metallic rose shimmer

Trick 0 Light metallic pinky copper

Nooner – medium pinky brown matte

Liar – medium mauve shimmer

Factory – pink satin brown

Mugshot – metallic taupe shimmer

Darkside – deep taupe mauve satin

Blackheart – smoky black matte with rosy red micro sparkle

 

Urban Decay Naked Palettes Comparisons 

Naked palette emphasized more bronze hued eye shadows

The Naked 2 palette emphasized more taupe/ greige (grey and beige) hued eye shadow 

The Naked 3 palette emphasized more of a rose gold hued eye shadow. 

Each palette is difference from each other but all make a great collection of neural toned eye shadows to create any great look! 

TUTORIAL | Birthday Makeup Look - Deep Smoked Eyes

Hey everyone! This is the start of my Birthday Makeup Series! First up, the Deep Smokey eyes featuring the Shadowy Lady Eye shadow Quad from MAC Cosmetics

MAKEUP LOOK (sorry the close up of my pimple, but it is going away finally!!!)

Shadowy Lady Eye shadow Quad 

Shadowy Quad - Smoked Violet (R) and Shadowy Lady (L)

Don't forget to check out my latest Ulta and Sephora Haul!