16/04/2012

New Sigma brushes out today!

Today Sigma is launching the latest Sigma brushes, the E75 - Angled Brow and E80 - Brow and Lash. These brushes are a must have for defined and well groomed brows and lashes. Both brushes are sold individually, making them the perfect addition to any Sigma kit!


E75 Angled Brow - This firm, angled brush is perfect for filling in sparse brows with powder or gel products. Use a sketching motion to create a hair like effect and more defined brow. Synthetic bristles. $11

E80 Brow and Lash - An essential grooming tool for brows and lashes. Ideal for combing and taming brow hairs while shaping and filling. Great for pulling through lashes for separation and exactness. Synthetic bristles. $9


You also get a complimentary gift when you spend over $30! Head over to SigmaBeauty.com now :)

14/04/2012

Ansley Show Hot Dual Volume Mascara

I got this Ansley Hot Dual Volume mascara about a month ago from Glow & Glamour but I only had the time to properly test it just in the past few days! Let's have a look at it :)

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The little box looks very nice. I'm convinced black packaging always makes make-up look more expensive haha! The actual packaging of the mascara is quite chunky and a bit too big. It's very simple and not that practical - I never know which is the side of the mascara and which of the primer!

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I've always been a bit skeptical about mascaras like this, I mean with primers. I found out they don't work much on me, this one particularly. If you apply it before the actual mascara, you get exactly the same effect as not applying it!
This product has a big applicator that you have to use carefully if you want to put your mascara properly. If you're a bit skilled, you can definitely make this mascara work and make your lashes look way longer.

11/04/2012

Lassie 3 Tone Blue - sponsored by Glow & Glamour

Last month I got a pair of Lassie 3 Tone Blue from Glow&Glamour.
They didn't come in little jars but in a blister, and opening it is much easier than opening that awful metal cap. At least it didn't chip my nail polish or hurt my fingertips!

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Base Curve: 8.6mm
Diameter: 14.0mm
Water Content: 45%
Replacement Period: 12 months
Country of Origin: South Korea

09/04/2012

Glossybox March 2012

I received my last Glossybox ever the day I was leaving for Greece, so I opened it a week later! This was my very last one for reasons I already explained in my Glossybox February post.

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This box was definitely better than the previous one. I was very very happy to find a China Glaze No-Chip Top Coat in this box, first because China Glaze is almost impossible to get in Italy and second because I really needed a good top coat! I still haven't tried this yet because I'm not wearing nail varnish currently, so I look forward to!

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Next I got a sample of Caudalie Vinosource Moisturizing Sorbet. It was nice to get this sample because Caudalie is known to be a very good skincare brand I've never tried any of their products before mainly for their price, so getting a tester is great! I've been using this instead of my Chanel  Hydramax + Active moisturizer for the past two days. I'll let you know what I think about it!

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These two Maria Galland samples are so so so small! I mean, I understand they're just samples, but omg there's product enough for like 2 uses? I heard good things about this brand, my old beautician used to use Maria Galland products. However, the two I got are a Cleansing Foam and a Silky Soft Lotion.

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Then I got a Pevonia Age-Defying Marine Concentrate. Completely useless since I'm only 18 and thank god I still have a few years before I have to start worrying about wrinkles! My mom will surely appreciate this though!

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The last product I saw in my Glossybox was the one I liked the most. I had seen it in other girls' boxes and when I didn't find it in mine I felt so unlucky! I saw this the second time I re-opened the box just to have a look at the products again. What am I talking about? The little Isadora lipstick in Rare Berry! It's just lovely! I've been wearing it very often since I got it, it's a perfect go-to shade. in the bullet it looks like a boring tone of brown, on the lips it looks much more interesting ;) it's very creamy and moisturizing as well. Last time I was wearing it, I ate an ice-cream and after it was still there. I think it's a great lipstick and although I've never seen this brand anywhere I really want to try more of theirs!

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The very last thing I got was this nail file. I'm not an expert on nail files - I generally use a metallic one and I bet it's very bad for nails. What do you suggest?

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So, as I said this was my last Glossybox ever; I already unsubscribed. Why? I was very disappointed with the products I found in the February one and when I realize I had just spent €14 on them, I decided I was never going to again. Moreover, the courier service was *so* bad, they would always come in the morning when there's no one at home because we're all either working or at school and when I'd call the customer service to get sent my package again, nobody would answer.. So I'd have to wait 3-4 days to get my Glossybox. I just don't think all this is worth it. What's your experience with services like Glossybox?


08/04/2012

GEO Angel Green - sponsored by EyecandyLens

About a month ago I received a pair of GEO Angel Green circle lenses from EyecandyLens. I was so excited to get these because GEO is probably the most popular circle lens brand! :) By the way, the lenses came in a pretty black pouch with stars on it ♥

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Brand: GEO
Origin: South Korea
Water content: 38%
Diameter: 14.0 mm
Base Curve: 8.6
Duration: 1 year disposable