Review :: Maybelline Color Whisper

Hello loves

I have another review for you today

I'm a sucker for lip products

I feel like I can never have enough

Especially at the drugstore

The other day at Ulta I saw a display for the new 

Maybelline Color Whisper lipsticks

The packaging really caught my eye--

Colorful and sleek

These are very reminiscent of the ever loved Revlon Lip Butters

They range from shiny nudes to deeper berry colors

20 in total

I practiced a lot of self control and only bought one

I wasn't sure how I was going to feel about them so I didn't want to be stuck with a bunch of lipsticks I don't like

I chose the color Who Wore It Red-er

As I said before, I love the packaging of these

It's sleek, yet bold

They're also quite thin and light

The consistency is very smooth

It's marketed as color pigments in a gel form

They glide on the lips very well, actually maybe a little too well

With products like this, you don't want to think about lip liner

I had to be very careful when applying this because it's so slick its very easy to get some onto your face

With that being said, these are also very pigmented

They are quite shiny as well

To be honest, I wasn't thrilled with the color I chose

I feel like on the lips it looks much more pink than in the tube

I was hoping for a truer red

Overall--

They have a nice color selection

Packaging is great

Consistency is very smooth

Quite comparable to the Revlor Lip Butters, but I'd say that these are smoother

With that being said, I think I prefer the Lip Butters

If you try these out, I'd love to hear your thoughts!!

Thanks so much for reading

XO Kara

Review :: Maybelline Fit Me

Hey friends!

How's life?

Are you keeping to your resolutions?

I've been doing pretty well with mine :)

I'm really enjoying journaling every day

Today I have a review for you

As winter is in full swing, I have lost most of my tan

Sad day

My foundations are a bit too dark for me now, and I decided to try a new drugstore foundation, rather than buy a high end one

I heard good things about the Maybelline Fit Me foundation so I gave it a shot

My first impression wasn't particularly great, but after several uses I have really grown to like it

This has become my every day foundation

It is a true liquid foundation, not too heavy and not too light

It gives nice coverage, and I think it's pretty buildable

I like the finish it leaves on my skin

It's not at all cakey, even when powder is applied

It's not quite as dewy and Nars Sheer Glow, but it still looks fresh on the skin

[taken with flash]

I have normal to dry skin

I'm not sure how this foundation would work on oily skin, but it's not extremely dewy as I just said, so I think it would work on a variety of skin types

I have only applied this foundation with a flat foundation brush [Sigma F60]

This has worked perfect for me, so I haven't tried any other methods

They have a nice color range, I believe there are 18 in total

Since I am so incredibly pale at the current moment, I think I bought the shade second from the lightest

This is unacceptable, I need to start tanning, pronto

This is how it leaves my skin with no concealer or powder

Overall, I definitely recommend this foundation

I don't really have anything to complain about!

And for around $6 it's definitely a bargain

Thanks for reading!

XO Kara

Sigma Brush Review

Hello beautiful readers
I bought a Sigma brush set a couple weeks ago and I have been absolutely loving it. I figured I'd do a review of my honest opinions! Overall, I am so happy with this set. I have always heard great things about Sigma brushes; that they are affordable and great quality. Before I bought this I had just been using some random Eco Tools, Bare Minerals, and Elf brushes.

THIS is the set I bought

This was the best pick for me because it gives you all the essential brushes you need, obviously, and has a nice mix of natural and synthetic brushes.

They are also great quality; really nice bristles and nice, wooden handles.

Since Sigma brushes are pretty affordable, it's easy to just add individual brushes as you find a need for them.

If you plan on ordering from them, Google "Sigma brush coupons" and you're bound to find some. I ended up finding a 10% off coupon code and I got a free eyeshadow with my order.

I hope this review helps you guys who are looking for your first set, or maybe just a new one!


E05 Eyeliner brush [synthetic] 

To be honest, I haven't used this brush that much yet. It has nice dense bristles, and is good for getting a very thin, clean line with gel liner. I plan on getting more use out of this.

E30 Pencil [natural]

This brush is great for applying shadows to the lower lash line. I almost always do this before applying eyeliner to my water line. I have only tried it with powder shadows, but I'm sure it would work with cream shadows as well. Make sure you spot clean this brush if you do use cream shadows though since the hairs are natural and will absorb product.


E40 Tapered Blending [natural]

 Personally this brush is too big for me to apply shadow to my crease, although I do LOVE it for blending out harsh lines. After I use the crease brush from the Naked2 pallet to apply shadow, I'll go back in with this brush to apply my brow bone highlight and blend.

E55 Eye Shader

This brush is very short and dense, allowing you to really pack on color. I prefer to use this brush when I am applying more than one color to my lid so that I can be more precise.


E60 Large Shader [natural]

This brush is also dense like the E55, but the hairs are longer, giving you more surface area to pick up shadows. This is perfect for me when I'm only applying one color as a wash to the lid.


E65 Small Angle [synthetic] 

 Not only is this thin, stiff, brush great for using gel liner, I love using it to apply shadow as eyeliner to the upper lash line. It still gives you the precision, but without the harshness of liner.

E70 Medium Angled Shading [natural] 

 I usually prefer shadow really blending into my crease, rather than a harsh line. I also don't like it to get sloppy, so after I apply shadow with a crease brush, I'll go back in with a little more color with this brush to get some more definition. You can also create a nice outer V on your lid with this brush.


F30 Large Powder [natural] 

This brush is great for applying a light powder to set foundation. It is very soft, and not very dense, so you can cover your face very easily. I wouldn't recommend this brush for bronzer or blush though since it is so large.


F40 Large Angled Contour [natural]

This brush has made contouring so much easier for me. It picks up product well and fits perfectly into the hollow of your cheek. 

F50 Duo Fibre [natural and synthetic blend]

 This brush isn't very dense, so you can't really stipple with it, but if you really work it in circles to buff in foundation it gives you a great finish. I usually like to apply my foundation with the F60, then apply my concealer, and go back in with this brush to make sure the concealer is all blended in. I  know you can apply tinted moisturizer just with your fingers, but I personally really like to use this brush to work it in and get good coverage.

F60 Flat Foundation [synthetic]

This is a good size brush to really get good coverage with your foundation. I pick up product from my hand and dot it around the center of my face and blend it outwards. It's pretty dense so you can really get around the angles of your face.


F70 Concealer [synthetic] 

 This brush has changed my whole opinion about my Mac Studio Sculpt Concealer. Before I thought it was a little too stick and didn't provide great coverage when I applied it with my fingers. Since using this brush I love it. It applies the product well so you get a lot of coverage and you can really blend it into the skin.

Of course you want to take good care of your brushes, so I recommend spot cleaning them every other day. I just use Mac Brush Cleanser on a paper towel and gently swipe them back and forth until they're clean. You want to do this often so the product doesn't build up and then you have to use more force to get them clean which will ruin them faster. A key part to making them last longer is laying them flat to dry. You don't want to stand them upright because the moisture will seep down and will ultimately loosen the metal from the wood and will made the brush head fall off. I also think deep cleaning them every one or two weeks is a good idea. People recommend using baby shampoo, but I think Lush shower gels work well. I don't know if that's bad. If any of you think so let me know please! I figure Lush uses all natural products so it couldn't hurt. But I might be totally wrong.

I hope this helped some of you!!

Thanks for reading

XO Kara

Sneak Peak

LOOK WHAT CAME IN THE MAIL TODAY

I can't wait to review the products for you guys :)

Have a good day!

XO Kara