• Los Angeles,  WorldWide

    Sigma Beauty Kabuki Brush Kit

    Sigma Kabuki Kit

    Hi guysssssss! I received these new @Sigma_Beauty brushes a couple weeks ago along with their Synthetic Brush Kit. Theย Sigma Kabuki Brush Kit features four gorgeous brushes made with synthetic fibers for maximum high def quality makeup application without absorption into the fibers. The brushes are super soft and apply both powders and liquids really well. Since I received these brushes, I’ve been testing them out for different uses. I tend to use brushes in ways that I think benefit me most rather than what they’re really said to be used for. Luckily, Sigma gives more of guidelines on what each brush can be used for instead of cut and dry directions (like a lip brush or a contour brush).

    Sigma F84 Angled Kabuki

    Angled Top Kabuki – F84

    I’ve been using this brush for blush just like you would with any angled brush. I’ve even tried it with a cream blush and it works really well wet or dry. Just a quick cleaning with some brush cleaner and you’re ready to switch it up between products. This angled brush is a lot of like most other angled brushes I must say. Fibers are super soft and the brush is super thick but this one will join the other many angled blush brushes I own.

    Sigma F82 Round Kabuki

    Round Top Kabuki – F82

    Sigma says this would be a great brush for foundations (creams, liquids, or even minerals). I used it once for a light layer of foundation and it works well but I still prefer to use a duo fiber stippling brush for foundation so instead, I use this brush to apply highlighter on my cheekbones. I know, some of you may think I’m an oddball for using this brush for highlighting but hey, it works for me. The bristles are so soft I don’t find it irritating the area below my eyes and the brush applies just the right amount of highlighting powder where I need it.

    Sigma F86 Tapered Kabuki

    Tapered Top Kabuki – F86

    This brush is probably my favorite of the four because I love the way it looks and the way it feels. Sigma says it can be used to reach all the tougher areas of your face, for contouring, highlighting, or even applying primer. I’m not really sure I’d use it to apply primer but I do like to use it to apply concealer/foundation around my nose area. Occasionally, I try to go without a face full of foundation so I like to cover the redness around my nose with one product and one brush. This would be it. The bristles get right into the space between my cheek and nose perfectly. I don’t think I would use it really for highlighting or contouring but hey, it may work for you.

    Sigma F80 Flat Kabuki

    Flat Top Kabuki – F80

    LOVE this brush as well. Super super soft fibers. If you read my post about my Royal and Langnickel brushes before, I was looking for this exact brush that they were out of. I’ve wanted this brush with these kinds of fibers for a while now! I like to use it to buff on powder foundation and to contour my cheeks with bronzer. It puts just the right amount of bronzer on the hollows of my cheeks and is soft enough not to take off any of my foundation as I put the bronzer on. Sigma also recommends this brush for foundation and I completely agree that it’s awesome for applying foundation (liquid or powder).

    Hope you guys found this helpful! This set is super versatile and make a great addition to any large brush collection you may already have. I would say it’s definitely worth the $56 for four brushes. The brushes, since I’ve used them, haven’t shed or bled color at all. You can purchase them on Sigma’s website. Keep an eye out for my next post on the Sigma Synthetic Brush Kit with their four-piece eye brush kit ๐Ÿ™‚

    xo, June ๐Ÿ™‚

    Writer’s Note: This product was sent to me for review by the brand/PR. All reviews on HeyDoYou.com by myself, June Ning, are unpaid and unbiased.

  • Los Angeles,  WorldWide

    Sigma Beauty NEW Dare Bare Flare Shadow Palettes

    During IMATS LA, @Sigma_Beauty gave away sample eyeshadow palettes from their new eyeshadow palettes collection, Dare, Bare, and Flare. The sample palette I received at IMATS had one color from each palette: Reveal from the Dare palette, Act from the Bare palette, and Oversee from the Flare palette.

    Reveal, Act, and Oversee (left to right)

    All colors basically describe each palette it comes in. I was pretty surprised to find that all three colors were pretty pigmented and showed up well over some eye primer. The shadows in this palette give you a satin finish but their large, retail palettes come in satin and matte shadows. I liked that they could be used dry or wet depending on how opaque you want it to be. Each palette has eight colors that let you go from day to night and include a double-sided Short Shader brush and Small Tapered Blending brush.

    Just wanted to test out the colors really quick and this is what I came up with. Act all over the lid, Oversee on the outer corner and lower lashes, and Reveal over the liner towards the outer corner. The colors aren’t super intense because I didn’t want to overdo it since I was just going to a simple dinner with my family tonight but the colors are pretty.

    From trying colors at their booth, the lighter, matte colors didn’t really show up as much as the satiny ones. I do like the colors for the most part that come in the palettes although there isn’t too much variety in the bold color department. I’m guessing their selection will grow over time and as their fan base grows. I kind of wish they would put more colors into the palettes rather than so many bland colors. I feel like I have a gazillion taupes, browns, and beiges whether in single pans or in palettes it would be nice to not have half the palette be so “vanilla.”

    This is definitely a combo of colors I’m considering wearing for 4th of July ๐Ÿ™‚ Make sure you check out Sigma’s palettes!

     

    xo, June ๐Ÿ™‚

  • Uncategorized

    Holiday Gift Guide under $50

    Holiday season is here my friends! In my opinion, the best time of year! Time for sharing the holiday cheer and best of all… time for holiday shopping! Now I know we’re all strapped for cash these days and budgets are running lower than ever so here are some great choices all under $50!
    Give that glam girl you know a fabulous set of make-up brushes. A set of great brushes is always a necessity in a beauty lover’s make-up kit so give this beautiful 7 piece pink brush set that comes with a pink carrying case. A guaranteed LOVE!
    In this chilly weather who doesn’t need another winter coat? Especially a super stylish one. Classic winter coats never go out of style so year after year you can rewear them! I highly recommend this absolutely adorable one! It’s plain, yet classy in a neutral grey.
    Rain can be the biggest Debbie downer sometimes but with these lovely boots you won’t need to worry about those puddles. Best of all how fierce is that leopard print!
    For any and every beauty enthusiast you know… this is perfect. It’s so hard choosing products for your friends especially the right colors and type of makeup. This amazing makeup set from Sephora is the perfect gift for that girl that has everything or even someone just starting out. It comes in a great carrying case and its perfect so you have everything you need in one place when you’re traveling.
    These gifts definitely won’t disappoint. Perfect for your budget and they’re all made to last you a while. Happy shopping and Happy Holidays!

    *HeyDoYou is for the cute, clever and connected*