Different Types of Basic Makeup Brushes

Foundation Brush

• Foundation brushes have long, flat bristles that are tapered at the ends, allowing for accurate and precise application of foundation or concealer.
  
  The E.L.F. Studio Foundation Brush runs for about $3 at eyeslipsface.com
  

  The Mac Foundation Brush 190 runs for about $33 at Mac.com
  The Sigma Foundation Brush F60 runs for about $14 at sigmabeauty.com
  
  

  

  E.L.F Studio Foundation Brush

  

  Sigma Foundation Brush F60

  

  Mac Foundation Brush 190

  
  

 Powder Brush

• Powder brushes are big and fluffy, with many bristles to pick up loose powder. These brushes are to dust makeup powder evenly and loosely across the skin.
  
  The Mac Powder Brush 129 runs for about $34 at Mac.com
  The E.L.F. Studio Powder Brush runs for about $3 at eyeslipsface.com
  The Sephora Powder Brush runs for about $14 at sephora.com
  
  

  

  Mac Powder/Blush Brush 129

  

  Sigma Powder Brush F55

  

  E.L.F. Studio Powder Brush

  
  

Kabuki Brush

• A kabuki brush features a large bunch of bristles firmly packed into a circular base, with a very short handle. These brushes are used for face powder or mineral foundation and should provide complete, even coverage across the face.
  
  The Mac Buffer Brush 182 runs for about $49.50 at Mac.com
  The E.L.F. Studio kabuki Brush runs for about $6 at eyeslipsface.com
  The Sigma Kabuki Brush runs for about $16 at sigma.com
  

  

  E.L.F. Studio Kabuki Brush

  
  

  

  Mac Buffer Brush 182

  
  

  

  Sigma Flattop Kabuki F80

  
  
  
  
  
  

Blush Brush

• A blush brush is used for adding blush colors onto the cheeks. Two main types of blush brushes are most popular: large and fluffy blush brushes or small and angled blush brushes. The bristles should be soft, as this provides a more natural look.
  
  The Mac Blush Brush 129 runs for about $34 at Mac.com
  The E.L.F. Studio Blush Brush runs for about $3 at eyeslipsface.com
  The Sigma Blush Brush F40 runs for about $14 at sigma.com
  
  

  

  E.L.F. Studio Blush Brush

  
  

  

  Sigma Blush Brush F40

  

  Mac Blush Brush 129

  
  
  

 

Eyeshadow Brush

• Eyeshadow brushes are small and come in a wide variety of shapes. Angled or pointy eyeshadow brushes help line the eyes; blunt brushes add color to the eyelids.
  
  The Mac EyeShader Brush 239 runs for about $24.50 at Mac.com
  The E.L.F. Studio Eyeshadow Brush runs for about $3 at eyeslipsface.com
  The Sigma Eyeshadow Brush E55 runs for about $9 at sigma.com
  
  

  

  Mac EyeShader Brush 239

  

  E.L.F. Studio Eyeshadow Brush

  

  Sigma Eyeshadow Brush E55

                
  
  
  
  

             

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Nails! By Sally Hansen

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Salon Effects by Sally Hansen! I love these little things! They are very neat! I remember when Avon came out with it a few years back, but Hansen has definitely improved on the product since. The two above are the ones I used. I have lots more just gotta wait to use em! I'm super excited though!
          The process is not very complicated in the least but does require patience.  They do include handy tools however, which is a plus. They include an Emory board for your nails and a small wooden stick with a point on one end and a flat angled end to push back those little cuticles.

          That's the package it comes in, the pink emory board, the cuticle stick, and two nail effect pouches. The green is named GROOVE and the other ICE BLUE. Below is the finished product, though I only did one hand :/
The time it takes is generally the same as if you were to use wet polish: base coat, two color coats, and top coat, and wait for them to dry. The cool, obvious difference is that I could never hand paint my nails in the cool and funky patterns that Hansen has created! 

I had major sticking issues with the middle finger. It still isn't down.

I think I did a pretty good job!

 So guys, let me know what you think. Love it, like it, or just don't get it. I give this product 4/5 besos!

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Inbetween Seasons: Mustard Love

Here, in this collage, I've combined the best of keeping warm and cooling off. When the weather gets like this, cold in the morning blazing hot in the afternoon, I like to be able to have my cake and eat it too! I've paired a heavy mustard pea coat, for the cool morning, with a thin white tank, for the warm afternoon. I couldn't decided whether i wanted jeans or slacks so I've put them both in the mix! There are also a few accessories to choose from. You can be daring and wear the wild rhinestone panther ring or timid with a mustard and gold beaded flower ring. The gold chainlink watch with a rectangle face was seemingly perfect in my opinion. Not to big of a face for this dainty look, and just the right amount of femininity in the chained band. The earrings are gold with flecks of teal that match back the the innovated mary jane suede pumps. I just love the band around the ankle! Tell me what you love, hate, or just don't get! I give this look 5 besos!