Sigma Beauty 20% code Valid Until Monday 29th July (12AM CST)!

I love my Sigma brushes, they have quickly become my staple make-up brushes since I got my first set sent to me to review via the old affiliate incentive program.

I have since purchased many more (to be reviewed on here very soon) because they are high quality brushes that apply make-up beautifully, and with ease but don't break the bank. I also find they wash well and keep their shape - although I have also bought their Dry'n' Shape to help with that, and also to speed up the drying process after washing my brushes - since before I tended to be a little *too* lazy with that, due to long drying times and my impeccable impatience, ha!

Anyway, I received an email to tell me of their latest 20% off code which can be used until Midnight (12AMCST), Monday, July 29th 2013, and thought I'd pass it on to you guys, in case you were toying with the idea of making a purchase. I highly recommend their Synthetic Sigmax range, especially the face brushes, specifically the F80 and F82... perfect for applying liquid foundation AND Bare Escentuals mineral powder too.

To get your 20% discount, simply enter code: SBAP20 at checkout.

Not bad eh?!

This post originated at www.thebeautyscoop.co.uk

New Sigma 10% Code For June 2013!

I love my Sigma brushes, they have quickly become my staple make-up brushes since I got my first set sent to me to review via the old affiliate incentive program.

I have since purchased many more (to be reviewed on here very soon) because they are high quality brushes that apply make-up beautifully, and with ease but don't break the bank. I also find they wash well and keep their shape - although I have also bought their Dry'n' Shape to help with that, and also to speed up the drying process after washing my brushes - since before I tended to be a little *too* lazy with that, due to long drying times and my impeccable impatience, ha!

Anyway, I received an email to tell me of their latest 10% off code for the month of June, and thought I'd pass it on to you guys, in case you were toying with the idea of making a purchase. I highly recommend their Synthetic Sigmax range, especially the face brushes, specifically the F80 and F82... perfect for applying liquid foundation AND Bare Escentuals mineral powder too.

To get your 10% discount, simply enter code: SUM2013 at checkout.

Not bad eh?!

This post originated at www.thebeautyscoop.co.uk

Up to 20% Off Real Techniques Brushes Between 15th-28th May at Cloud 10 Beauty!

Yep, that's right, you can get up to 20% off your Real Techniques brush purchases from tomorrow at Cloud 10 Beauty. These brushes are designed by make-up artist, YouTube guru and one half of Pixiwoo, Samantha Chapman, and look pretty darn good, although I have yet to try them out myself (I will be doing so very soon though)!

Spend £20/€20 on Real Techniques, and get 10% off the total using code: realtechniques10
Spend £40/€40 on Real Techniques and get 20% off the total using code: realtechniques20

Not bad, eh! Will you be purchasing? Have you tried Real Techniques brushes, if so, what did you think? x


20% OFF Real Techniques Brushes when you spend £40 using code realtechniques20 on Cloud10Beauty

10% OFF Real Techniques Brushes when you spend £20 using code realtechniques10 on Cloud10Beauty

This post originated at www.thebeautyscoop.co.uk

Sigma Makeup Brushes - Travel Kit (Black) - A Review!

I was sent a set of Sigma brushes to try out as part of my affiliation with Sigma Make-Up and really wanted to tell you all what I thought of them. I had wanted to try Sigma’s brushes for quite a while but had never got around to making a final choice on which ones to try first so being able to try this Sigma Travel Kit out has really helped me on my way!

The reason I say it helped me on my way is because after trying these brushes, I know that I will definitely be purchasing many more of them very soon, as I have been SO impressed by the quality – in fact, I already have a list of what I want to buy in my next order!

All the brushes in the set are soft, but not too soft and have plenty of bristles which are great for picking up the right amount of product for each area! There are 8 brushes included in the set, and at $49 (plus shipping) I think it represents great value. The brushes available in the kit are:

E30 – Pencil Brush: I use this mainly for applying eyeshadow in the crease of my eye, before blending but it’s also good for any other smaller areas too – like the inner corner. I find that it picks up just the right amount of product and applies it effortlessly.

E40 – Tapered Blending Brush: As the name says, I use this for blending. It’s a bit bigger than I am used to, however it still does a great job for me. If you find it is a bit too big for your eye, you could also use it for buffing in concealer, especially to the under-eye area.

E55 – Eye Shading Brush: This is a fantastic brush for packing on the product, and I tend to use this on my lids more than anywhere else. The bristles are dense enough to hold plenty of shadow, but soft enough to not feel hard or restrictive when applying it.

F30 – Large Powder Brush: I quite like to apply my bronzer with this as it’s so soft, which means I don’t get any harsh lines after applying, which can sometimes be the case with harder brushes. It’s a little bit too soft for me to apply mineral make-up that requires buffing, but I’d generally use my Bare Escentuals brushes for that anyway, so it’s of no detriment to the brush for me, but I thought it worth mentioning to you!

F40 – Large Angled Contour Brush: This is a fabulous contouring brush, it’s precise but not too hard (again, no harsh lines when contouring with this gem)... it’s also good for applying regular blusher, if you’re not into contouring.

F50 – Duo Fibre Brush: I had never used one of these brushes before, but had always been curious about if they really did do anything that a regular foundation brush couldn’t and do you know what? I really do think it gives a lovely finish on the skin, something that *could* probably be achieved with a good foundation brush and a bit of extra effort, but this just makes it easy and I like that!

F60 – Foundation Brush: I’ve used (and still use) many different foundation brushes and this will definitely be added into the rotation as it applied my foundation smoothly, with no brush marks dragging all over my face and without sucking up all the product into the bristles too!! A quick tip if you do have a foundation brush that does this is to apply a tiny amount of moisturiser into the bristles before using (after washing) as this makes a barrier of sorts which allows the foundation to go onto your skin, not the bristles! :-)

Overall, I have no hesitation in recommending these brushes to you, they have surpassed my expectations and I am DYING to try out some more, so on pay day I will totally be making an order. Have you ever tried Sigma brushes before?

P.S: Make sure that you stick around as I’ll be posting a giveaway later, for one lucky reader to win this exact set for themselves.

P.P.S: If you can't wait for the giveaway and just want to buy some brushes right away then please feel free to use my LINK, you'll get a free gift for doing so and also if you use discount code 'GLOW2011' then you'll also get 10% off your order - not bad eh?!

E.L.F Brushes Go Green!

Budget beauty brand, Eyes Lips Face (E.L.F) has introduced a range of eco-friendly, cruelty free makeup brushes to their ever expanding and increasingly popular range. The brushes are made from guilt free materials, as you can see in the image below and are currently being sold for £5.50 each – slightly more than their other ranges, but still cheaper than most other brands.

I tried out the Complexion Brush and Powder Brush which were lovely and soft, possibly a little too soft for my liking – but still presenting very good quality for the price and I think how you like your brushes to feel is something that’s very personal to you and how you apply your makeup!

I also tried the All Over Eyeshadow Brush which was lovely and soft again, still a little bit too soft (for my liking) but didn’t find that it affected my makeup application in a negative way, it’s more just how it felt in my hand.

The real stand out brush for me was the Flat Eyeliner Brush which was fabulously firm and applied my gel liners (and wet eyeshadows) brilliantly, and made it feel effortless on my part – even though I’m still trying to perfect my lining technique, so this is a big win for me.

The full range of brushes that are available are:

e.l.f. Mineral Angled Blush Brush
Create perfectly sculpted cheeks and defined cheekbones with this ultra soft, tapered brush.

e.l.f. Mineral Complexion Brush
The brush expertly sweeps all types of powders across the face and sculpts features beautifully for ultimate flawless coverage.

e.l.f. Mineral Concealer Brush
The tightly packed hair and tapered edge creates evenly blended colour for a smooth finish.

e.l.f. Mineral Foundation Brush
Flawlessly blend your foundation to create a beautiful and even complexion.

e.l.f. Mineral Powder Brush
The rounded brush shape creates a smooth and blended look with any powder.

e.l.f. Mineral All-Over Eyeshadow Brush
The large flat brush head creates even and smooth colour application on the eyelid.

e.l.f. Mineral Blending Eye Brush
The flexible bristles blend away imperfections and dust on eyeshadow for a natural looking finish.

e.l.f. Mineral Contour Brush
Great for applying concentrated colour for a dramatic effect.

e.l.f. Mineral Flat Eyeliner Brush
Create a precise thin line along your top and bottom lashline.

e.l.f. Mineral Smudge Brush
Create a smoky look by smudging in colour along the corner of the eye.

e.l.f. Mineral Lash & Brow Comb
The comb separates each eyelash to remove mascara clumps and to create lush lashes. The brush keeps brows tamed and defined for a polished look.

e.l.f. Mineral Lip Brush
Define lip lines and shade colour for a professional and polished look. The pointed tip and tapered edges provide precise colour application for preferred degree of fullness.

There are also 2 gift sets on sale, although I’m not really sure why they duplicate 2 brushes in both sets as surely people may be more likely to buy both sets if there were no duplicates?! In fact they seem to have picked the worst types of brushes to use in both, as I would probably still be inclined to buy both sets if the duplicate brushes were eye brushes of some form as I use a lot of different colours/types of eye products so would have more uses for more than one of the same brush, but I generally use the same concealer and complexion brushes as my base products don’t vary quite so much.

e.l.f. Mineral 4 piece Bamboo Brush Set:

Set Includes:
*Complexion Brush
*Concealer Brush
*Blending Eye Brush
*Mini Kabuki Brush
*Brush Bag

£15.00

e.l.f. Mineral 5 Piece Bamboo Brush Set

Set Includes
*Complexion Brush
*Eyeliner Brush
*Concealer Brush
*All-Over Eyeshadow Brush
*Lash & Brow Comb
*Brush Bag

£20.00

http://www.eyeslipsface.co.uk/