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Spectrum brilliantly fun, bright brushes are absolutely gorgeous and functional. I specifically chose brushes I either use a heck of a lot or ones which I didn’t have in my collection. Recently I’ve seen a number of fun colored brushes but often the case is that they are very cheaply made so imagine my surprise when I heard about spectrum brilliantly bright brushes that were also of good quality I had to give them a try. My first impression of these brushes was the insanely plastic smell that came from the plastic bag they were kept in. While the bag is very adorable (reminds me of the same kind of plastic my blow up couch was made from when I was young) I don’t think it is the best option for storing brushes. The smell took 2 weeks to completely dissipate from the brushes. However after just a few hours…

I honestly don’t remember the day when I purchased this palette but I wish I did. I had always loved Too face palettes because they are so incredibly adorable but I could never justify buying one because their shades are usually very shimmery or glittery, knowing that I would probably rarely ever use it. So I came across this palette and saw that there were actually mattes in the mix. I figured this was the one for me. (For once I didn’t research it lol.) As with many of their palettes there is a nifty card that shows you how to use the palette to do different looks or transition a look from day to night. The card secures in the lid of the palette so it isn’t bouncing around. The palette itself is a tin; it also has a mirror on the inside. The sturdy structure, size and material…

Minted has a wide variety of paper and party products as well as many art prints. But my favorite items are the journals and planners. You have the ability to customize not only the cover, the inner cover but the style of paper used and even the amount of different sections within it. Journals Minted has a wide assortment of styles when it comes to their journals. You can customize messages, add photos, choose the kind of style you want the paper to be. For example my journal I got grid paper where as the journal I got my little sister was lined. For someone who loves to write I think these are a fantastic gift because they are so customizable. Planners The planners are really brilliant, I purchased a weekly planner because I preferred a more detailed look on the calendar but there is also an…

I received the sigma girl color pop brush collection in my order along with the [Sigma brush cleaning mat] which I already reviewed. I purchased this set of brushes for $29.00 USD which I think is a steal as far as sigma brushes go. I used this set (and only this set) during my trip to Orlando, Florida in January. It was sufficient for my trip and the added bonus that the container was hard kept the brushes in perfect condition in my luggage. The brushes in this set are the following: E25 – Blending E55 – Eye shading F40 – Large angled contour Some benefits as I always say with travel brushes is that the handles are shorter. This allows someone like myself, who is partially blind to get close enough to the mirror. They are shorter than the full size but longer than the free gift brushes. The…

I’ve used the sigma spa express to clean my brushes on more than one occasion recently and I really love the experience. First off I’ve always dreaded washing brushes because come on, who looks forward to it. But this little gadget actually cleaned my brushes more effectively but also I enjoyed using the different sections. At a price of just $25 USD I think this item is a steal. (There is also a larger mat for $32 USD.) How it works The Sigma spa express mat suctions to your sink and around the drain. There are two sections one side is for eyes the other for face brushes. So you start by wetting the mat and adding your chosen cleaning solution, here I used baby shampoo. For the deep clean you focus on the section labeled wash. Depending on the section you may want to do a swirl motion, in…

Hey all! I bring you my review, or rather rave, about the Kat Von D mini lip set that I found at Sephora. Firstly the application of the lipsticks is smooth. You don’t have to work for your lip color, the set is very pigmented. Almost all of the shades are very bold and fun. I paid $39 for the set and it was well worth it! The packaging feels a bit cheaper only because it is plastic but it is super cute, studded and I haven’t had any issues with closing. The cap fits snug. My only bad comment really is that if you have dry skin such as I do be ABSOLUTELY sure to prep your pout first and be aware that any oils you may place on your lips will of course break down your lipstick faster than normal. I will be going back to get a…