Sigma Spa Cleansing Glove | Product Review

Product: Sigma Spa Cleansing Glove

Cost: $35US

The Sigma Spa Cleansing Glove is a textured rubber glove which you can use to help clean your makeup brushes more thoroughly each week. It comes in two version, one with a single thumb and one with two thumbs so you can use either side with either hand, it also comes in four colors. Each side of the glove had a specific style of brush it cleans best, one side is for large facial brushes and the other side is for delicate eye brushes.

I bought the spa cleansing glove (with my own moneys) from the Sigma site a few weeks ago after they had given me a sample as a free gift from a previous order which I really enjoyed using.

So the full sized version that I got has two sides one for face brushes and one for eye or detail brushes and both sides have several textured surfaces which each have a particular purpose for perfecting the wash cycle of your brushes. 

Let me just say, this product works SO GOOD! It gives irrefutable results, honestly I would consider it an investment in the longevity and maintenance of your brushes which are not exactly cheap in the first place. This product should be used as directed for the best results using all descriptions of the pad as indicated by their labels for the best cleaning results. When used this way I can honestly say that my brushes have never come out cleaner and my makeup application is better for it.

My only regret is that I wish now that I had of splurged a little extra and paid for the 2x Sigma Spa Glove which has thumbs on either side for ambidextrous cleaning. It would be a whole lot easier to use and I recommend definitely recommend getting that version!

My other issue is the price, it makes it very difficult to purchase, particularly in Australia when you add shipping because it is at the a higher price than you would expect to pay for an accessory however I still have to say it’s worth it considering the improvement it can make to how you clean your makeup brushes.

I have a video using the Sigma Spa Glove as well as other advice and products which I use to clean my makeup brushes which you can watch here

http://youtu.be/DiSGQPUYCpA?list=UUa324AQ6MA7Pol7KvQFxAkw

Let me know what you think of this product if you have one or are considering getting one, I would love to hear your thoughts on this.

NYX Golden Horizons Pack Review

Product: NYX Golden Horizons Pack

Cost: $34.99

NYE Instagram look @msdilettantish

As some of you may know from watching my Haul I got the NYX Golden Horizons Pack for Christmas from my Fiance last year. So i have decided to go through the whole pack with you and break down the contents of the pack and let you know if its a worthwhile bargain.

If you are interested in seeing how I have used this product below is a video from my YouTube channel using this whole pack and only NYX products. If you do stick around for it, please like and subscribe!

The pack contains the Dream Catcher Palette, a Powder Blush, Eye/Eyebrow Pencil, Mascara, Butter Gloss and a Lipstick. To me, this combination of cosmetics is a great basic pack to create any look day or night for any person no matter what eye color or skin tone.

The products themselves are mostly of a high quality and are mostly from NYX regular line of products. The price of the pack compared to buying these items individually was significantly cheaper and great value for money.

The Products!

NYX Powder Blush PB32 Apricot

This blush is a beautiful apricot pink, great for light to medium skin tones and has a light build-able coverage. The blush has a small amount of shimmer in it but in a 'glow from within' way. This is the kind of shade which works with all makeup looks and will be great addition to a makeup kit.

NYX Eye/Eyebrow Pencil 901 Black

This pencil was the biggest let down in the whole pack. It was to kohl to work as an eyebrow pencil and pulled too much to work as an eyeliner well in addition to having no staying power in the water line. My favorite eyeliners are made by NYX so I had high hopes for this product but it felt like this was the product which saved them money in the pack or was a filler.

NYX Le Chick Flick Water-Proof Mascara MBC05

I have mixed feelings about this mascara, the color, volume length that it gave where excellent so i should love it. The results even looking back in pictures was lovely BUT the toxic smell really makes me not reach for this ever since I got it. The smell of bleach which is so strong it makes your eyes water is such i massive oversight that its hard to get past for me. 

NYX Dream Catcher Palette

 

 This Dream Catcher Palette is the best thing about this pack by far and i am Obsessed with it!!! It's honestly so gorgeous i really am so glad that I have this now, it's perfect for travel due to the compartment and the variety yet compatibility of the colors, its dramatic and neutral and my most favorite thing of all its neither too warm or too cool tone. Its the perfect palette! The shadows could be of a higher quality as you can see from the swatch but once they are on your eyes they work great and for the price your paying its better than the money your putting up for it. So happy with this Dream Catcher Palette!

NYX Butter Gloss Tiramisu BLG07


 Tiramisu is yet another beautiful butter gloss from NYX. The color is beautiful and a neutral caramel which is a "your own lips but better" kind of a color which I love. The quality is on par with all other NYX Butter Gloss which in my opinion is PERFECTION!

NYX Extra Creamy Lipstick Violet Ray LSS561

Violet Ray is a beautiful color which is somewhere between a Vampy Plum and a Berry tone,it has a sheer build-able coverage and is highly moisturizing on the lips. This is a beautiful lipstick and an excellent conclusion to this pack.


NYX Golden Horizons pack is definitely worth its price, all products are workable with most being highly desirable products which are of excellent quality. I really love what NYX have done with this holiday pack and i hope they bring out more to Australia.

Retro Coral Look with Winged Liner

Hello beautifuls! Today I have a retro inspired look for you using corals and pink shades featuring two NYX palettes "Be our Guest Maurice" and Madeleines and Macaroons" and a NYX Butter gloss also in a coral shade. This look is topped off with a dramatic retro liner.

I thought that this look would be great for an Australian Christmas party, (any party any climate actually) but its hot in Australia and its summer and nothing says Australian Christmas like prawns so coral came to mind and here we are!

As always if you enjoyed this look then check out the video which is currently on YouTube! Leave your comments and your feedback below i would love to know what you guys think of this look and what you would like to see in the future

FWI I haven't opted for falsies but they would look great with this look so go right ahead with that if it is your preference, its usually mine but I'm having some skin issues around my eyes atm.

Product List:
L’Oreal skin perfection magic touch instant blur
Revlon colour stay combination/oily skin in 110 Ivory
Sigma F80 Flat Kabuki Brush
Rimmel Wake me up concealer in 010 Light
Real Techniques Miracle Complexion sponge
Rimmel stay matte pressed powder in 003 peach glow
Real techniques powder brush
Nyx powder blush PB11 Taupe
Real Techniques expert face brush
NYX matte bronzer in MBB01 light
Kryolan Australia powder brush
Milani Baked Blush 05 Luminoso
Sigma F40 large angled contour Brush from Colour Pop Collection
Models prefer shape and fill MP07 Brush
Chi Chi Naturals Palette
Maybelline Brow Drama in Medium Dark
NYX Eye Shadow Base ESB03 Skin Tone
NYX Love in Paris Palette LIP02 Madeleines and Macaroons
NYX Love in Paris Palette LIP03 Be Our Guest Maurice
Kryolan 181 Brush
Models prefer MP08 Flat Liner brush
Real Techniques Shading Brush
Artiste by Manicure 29 Rounded smudge brush
Artist by Manicure 33 rounded crease brush
Maybelline the falsies volume express Black drama
Physician’s formula natural nude shimmer strips
NYX butter Gloss Cherry Cheese Cake

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Disclaimer: I am not affiliated with any of the products or brands mentioned in this video and all opinions are my own.

Deep Blue Grunge Eye with Nude Lip

Today’s look is brought to you by the colour BLUE. Deep Blue to be exact, this black and navy smokey eye is super blown out and totally grunge but paired with a nude lip is wearable to any occasion, may I suggest bar mitzvah? No? Perhaps concert then! 

To get a full rundown of this look then checkout my YouTube video which explains exactly how I did all this stuff to my face.

YouTube Video Link: http://youtu.be/SUmzUihwc7c

Let me know what you think in the comments below!

Grungy smoked eye with nude lip

I'm Hello party people in da house! Today I went for a 90's style grunge eye BUT with a nude lip to tone the look down a little on my eyes I used nyx Je Ne Sais Quoi and Madeleines and macaroons palettes and for my lips I used a combo of Maybelline "Brazen Beige" with Nyx Butter Gloss in "Creme Brûlée". Can you tell I'm going through a bit of a Nyx obsession over here right now? Lol

Anyway if your liking the look let me know leave some comments and some suggestions and I'll see you all next time!!!

YouTube Beauty Vloggers to Watch

I love and am totally obsessed with watching beauty video's and beauty vloggers on YouTube. There is just something so wonderful and helpful about actually seeing someone apply the make-up right there in front of you! Plus the personal tips and tricks which they add in are fantastic whether you are a beginner or a profession.

So this is my list of my all time favorite YouTube Beauty Guru's!

1. Lauren Curtis!

A fellow Aussie, this blonde bombshell from Bondi is a profession but presents all her videos in a really relaxed style and focuses on the makeup rather than on herself which i really love! She currently has over 2 million subscribers and counting and is definitely worth your time particularly for her tips on foundation and blending eye shadows.

https://www.youtube.com/user/laurenbeautyy 


2. Missglamorazzi

MissGlamorazzi aka Ingrid Nilson is possibly the sweetest vlogger on YouTube! She is adorable and so genuine i love her to pieces! On top of that she also has a really funky but casual sense of style and has great recommendations for products for your whole body as well as the usual make-up and hair tutorials. Her beauty style is really natural and playful and is something that anyone can learn from when trying to create their own style. She also does really delicious food videos which are super healthy to boot!

https://www.youtube.com/user/missglamorazzi


3. Juicystar07

Juicystar07, otherwise known as Blair Fowler is a vlogger and model who has really fun videos on make up and wardrobe but i love her for her hair tutorials! This girl knows how to swing a curling iron! She can also show you what do do with hot rollers and a straightener. The best part about Blairs video's is her genuine character which shines through and really makes me believe that she cares about her subscribers.

https://www.youtube.com/user/juicystar07


4. Jaclyn Hill

Jaclyn Hill is another professional makeup artist and some of her most popular videos are really important and unique from most other beauty vloggers. My favorites are her video on brushes and how to contour. She is really detailed and instructions are incredibly clear and easy to follow.

https://www.youtube.com/user/Jaclynhill1


5. Emma Pickles

Emma Pickles is a beautiful Brit whose striking makeup videos are show a huge range of styles including character makeup, off beat style and basic looks for everyday wear. Emma has really pale skin which is great as it gives a different perspective as most other beauty vloggers wear fake tan. I also LOVE her character make-ups, particularly the Disney inspired designs, definitely worth a look.

https://www.youtube.com/user/EuphoricCreation


6. Casey Holmes

Casey Holmes is a vlogger from Georgia whose glamorous beauty tutorials can give you inspiration for a special night out or important occasion. Her video's include both hair and make up as well as product reviews.

https://www.youtube.com/user/itsbl0ndie


7. MakeupWearables Hairstyles

MW channel has a huge amount of hair tutorial videos including the famous Elsa braid among many others. These video's are really helpful and are really explicit in there instructions to help you really achieve the looks shown.

https://www.youtube.com/user/MakeupWearables


8. Zoella

Zoella is an English beauty vlogger whose videos are, well, adorable! She has a huge amount of fashion advice and product reviews and has just begun to make tutorial video's which is great because her natural and quirky style is fabulous.

https://www.youtube.com/user/zoella280390


9. Shani Grimmond

Shani is another Australian whose active beachy style emanates through her sense of style and into her makeup. Her video's have a wide variety of makeup looks but all with a summery flavor.

https://www.youtube.com/user/itsshanigrimmond

10. Chloe Morello

Chloe is also an Australian who has glamorous style and which favors warm tones. Her videos also feature reviews of celebrity make up looks and product reviews.

https://www.youtube.com/user/ChloeMorello

Beauty Product - Préférence Wild Ombrés - L'Oréal Paris

Hello Everyone!

So yesterday I decided that it was time to change my hair, I have had the same hair style for years now and it is overdue for a mix up so I decided to try out Préférence Wild Ombrés - L'Oréal Paris.

The pack I bought is for very dark hair and it comes with everything you need so i wont tell you how to apply it because you can get that information, if you choose to try this product, from the box.

So as you can see from the pictures... this product did NOT work! 

HOWEVER...

The applicator brush which comes with it is amazing for getting a really beautiful smooth transition from dark to light and for adding in highlights as you work the product up your hair. I left the product in for the full 45 minutes after i had finished applying and it took my over 10 minutes to apply so my ends should be white! but they are basically brown, which is sad...

Basically i would recomend you buy this just for the applicator brush but you are probably going to need to do a few applications if you have any hair-dye in your hair from previous treatments because to strip the colour is going to take a much stronger mix of bleach unfortunately.  

Good try L'Oreal, but not for me.