Smokey Eyes Tutorial (Sigma Paris Palette)

Happy Monday!

I'm back today with a simple make up tutorial! I have to say I am not so much of a smokey eye wearer, however if I do, I'll make sure it has a pop of colour or that it is bright enough so that my eyes don't disappear in the dark make up.

Most people find that smokey eye make up is hard to achieve, however if you try to complete your eyes before the rest of the make up, this will give you the freedom to clean up with Qtip + make up remover.

Today's look

Base completed (because I was out earlier during the day) and tight line + upper lash line

Products used:

Sigma Limited Edition Paris Palette

MAC Mineralize Blush in Daft Pink

NYC Bronzer in Sunny

Prestige My Blackest Lashes Mascara; Physicians Formula Eye Brightening Eyeliner

Urban Decay Primer Potion in Sin

MAC Lipstick in Ever Hip

Tools used:

Sigma ss188/F55 Small Duo Fibre Brush; Elf Complexion Brush

Sigma Tapered Blending E40; Sigma Blending E25; Sigma Paris Eye Shading E55; Random brush

Steps required:

Use the Sigma Eye Shading E55 brush to apply colour "Eiffel" (Black with sparkles) on the outer corner of the lid and drag it along the lash line. Remember to keep looking back up into the mirror with eyes open to find out where you want the black to end.

Like so :)

Apply next colour in the centre of the lid

Apply colour "Triomphe"(green gray) in the centre of the lid to create ombre effect. This prevents your entire eye to just be covered in black.

Final eyeshadow application

Apply colour "Orsay" (Bright green) in the inner corner of the lid and lower lash line. Use the colour sequence like before to line the rest of the lower lash line too.

Blend.

Blended look + eyeshadow and mascara!

Apply highlight colour underneath the brows and a little bit on the inner corner as required.

Feel free to reapply any eyeshadow that you find necessary to make it look more vibrant. Apply eyeliner and mascara. Finish off with a nude/peach shade lipstick and your favourite blush!

Thank you for reading and I'll see you tomorrow :D 

Blue - Green - Gold Look (featuring Sigma Paris Palette)

Hello there! Hope everyone is having a great weekend! 

Today I'm back with a tutorial featuring the Sigma Limited Edition Paris Palette, using mainly the eyeshadows and blush from it and just a few other products.

To begin with, I'll show you my bare face!

BEFORE

Revlon Photo Ready Foundation in Nude; Sigma F80 Flat Top Kabuki

Start your face with moisturiser or face primer, and then apply Revlon Photo Ready foundation using the flat top kabuki brush. Blend accordingly.

Maybelline Eyestudio Gel Eyeliner in Blackest Black; MAC 209SE Brush

Use this eyeliner to tight line (upper lid water line). The eyeliner is definitely a more affordable option compared to MAC Blacktrack fluid line. The only difference with this Maybelline eyeliner and MAC's, this has a slightly more dry consistency. Both eyeliners apply smoothly with no clumps.

MAC Rubenesque Paint Pot

Use this paint pot as a base for your eyeshadows to adhere. I found that paint pots do not last very long and generally crease after a few hours. For longer lasting make up, please apply an eye primer underneath.

Paris Make Up Palette: Colours used are Versailles, Seine, and Orsay; Blush: Peche

Sigma E35 Tapered Blending Brush

Use the eyeshadow brush from the palette and apply colour "Seine" (Dark blue) on the outer corner and lightly go across your upper lash line.

Next, apply colour "Versailles" (Light gold) on the inner corner and lid, overlapping "Seine" just a little bit using the same brush flipped.

Then, blend "Orsay" (Green) on your socket/ where the eyeshadow ends. Wipe the blending brush on the tissue and blend out all the colours to prevent your make up looking too harsh.

Try to focus at the outside rim of the colours rather than the lids as you want the colours to stay how they are. 

Finally, to complete the eyes, line the upper lash line and the outer corner of the lower lash line with Maybelline eyeliner in Blackest Black. Use L'oreal Double Extension Ultra-Lengthening + renewed look mascara.

Use the Angled brush from the palette and apply colour "Peche" on cheeks.

L'oreal Double Extension Ultra-Lengthening + renewed look Mascara

Rimmel Kate Lipstick in 07

And TADAAA! You're done!

Finish look 1

Finish look 2

Fnish look 3

Thank you all for the kind support and check back often :) 

See you tomorrow!

Sigma haul and review (Paris palette and brushes comparison)

Since the launched of Sigma Makeup several years ago, there has been noticeable changes in the beauty industry. High quality brushes are no longer restricted to make up professionals, make up addicts out there are now able to access them and create beautiful looks!

Today I went to the post office and picked up my Paris Palette and 2 E25 brushes that I've ordered last Thursday.

Open Box!!!! Super excited ^.^

Comes with a lot of information about Sigma's products

Close up of the Paris Palette! Swatches below.

Upon open box I noticed that the black shadow was slightly cracked and very little bit has gone onto one of the blushes. The palette has a very distinctive paint smell which I hope that it'll go away soon. Brushes are stained with some stench too however overall presentation is still acceptable.

One thing to note! The Angled brush does seem like it's lower quality than the one in the Premium Travel Kit.

Premium Travel Kit (bought it over 2 years ago)

Here are some pictures to compare the brushes:

Both the brushes in the palette and the travel kit are protected by the plastic covers. Paris Angled Brush is noticeably more frayed out and the bristles are soft but less dense than the Travel Angled Brush. 

The two E25 brushes are similar to the old ones however the quality of the handle also seems flimsy and unlike before.

In my box I also received a tiny sample of one of their shadows (dupe of Mac Paradisco)

SWATCHES!

All swatches are done without base and with the use of brushes.

Cons:

• Pigmentation is reasonable but not amazing
• Unusual paint stench
• Slightly powdery but can be solved by tapping away before application

Pros:

• Good value for money ($10 off code "Xteeener")
• Great colour selection for travel

Sigma ships worldwide so check out their website if you are interested in the goodies that I purchased!

See you in my next post! ^.^