Gearing Up for Fall and Winter Beauty: BDellium Professional Anti Bacterial Makeup Brushes....

For $39.12....you will be able to upgrade your brushes.....READ ON!

Normally, I don't attach prices to my reviews. Because I review a mix of products, I'm neither a budget or splurge beauty writer. I'm do-whatever-works kinda girl, which means mix and match your makeup and beauty products, from high end to low end!

But I couldn't resist telling you the price for the 7-piece professional brush set from BDellium....$39.12!

Here's a bit about BDellium:




Professional anti-bacteria makeup brush

Introducing a complete line of professional makeup brushes with cutting edge anti-bacterial technology. Our anti-bacterial technology will bring you top notch hygiene in makeup tools. We create each brush using a balance of natural and/or synthetic hair to achieve the perfect amount of form and stiffness compatible with the function each brush is designed for.

Most of the ferrules used in our brushes are anodized aluminum. The wooden handles are luxuriously lacquered with 7 layers of coating bringing you the ultimate in style and comfort.

You can choose from over 36 unique styles of makeup brushes to facilitate your every need. Please be on the lookout for additional styles. The Maestro Series, bearing a nickel-plated brass ferrule and black lacquered wooden handle, will soon be available and new series of brush lines.






As I review these for you, family, I will not be comparing them to Sigma or MAC. I don't own the comparable brushes in either brand. I don't own any Sigma brushes. However, if you are looking  to replace your old brushes or looking for a starter set for you or for gift....this is the SET...Check it out....

 I received seven brushes.

#948S Foundation- Great brush for liquid foundation. Thought it was too small for me at the beginning but the smaller brush allow me to take my time applying which gives me better coverage.

#964S AP Blusher- Best blush brush I own. I have small cheek bones and this covered them seamlessly with the right amount of blush.

#942S Slanted Contour- I own something similar to this that I like from another brand. I like that this brushes handle is longer than the one previously owned. I was afraid the hairs wouldn't get good and clean because they are white, but they did and without alot of harsh washing.

#763S Small Angle- This the least of favorite of brushes. I like my angle brushes to be tight at the angle for a slim, straight  line application. This one is on the thicker side with the hairs

#540 Precision Line- I was confused on this brush, whether it was an concealor or a liner brush! lol! I chalk it up to I'm still learning brushes and what they are used for. I need more work with this one before I can honestly tell you how I feel about it.

#777S Shadow- I love this shadow brush. Great for all over coverage of the lid.

#785S Tapered Blending- I dont own any blending brush this fluffy and wonderful. Worth the buy of the set alone. Really, you'll think you spent $39 on this brush!

All the brushed came with a a brush roll made of leatherette material and a cleanable inside. 

OVERALL:

I love the set. Worth all $39.12! Buy It!!

I received a free product (or products) for review purposes. I did not receive any form of compensation from the company. All opinions are my own and not influenced in anyway. My reviews are my personal and honest opinions

My Sephora Holiday Wishlist!!!

After pouring over the Sephora Holiday Catalog for two weeks, then losing the catalog for a week, then finding it yesterday....I have my Sephora Wishlist! If I keep on my hustle, I can get all of this for myself. But I will except all of it as a GIFT. Yep. LOL!

Kat Von D Tattoo Chronicles Volume 1

Kat Von D Painted Love Mini Lipstick Set

Benefit Cosmetics Crescent Row Coffret

And throw in NARS Albatross Blush and that's it!!!

Rural Glamour: New Natural Nail Journey!

On Wednesday night, I took off my two month old acyrlics. As if I need another "journey" to embark on.... I will now be natural nailed and striving toward strong, long nails...

Now, I don't knock acrylic or gel nail wearers...I've been wearing them on and off since I was 16. But the rude service at nail salon, the slack service at nail salons, the rip off that is nail art at the nail salons were getting too much each time. Plus, I always have problems with my acrylics being on the verge of coming off even after a fill in. Why? My nails grow crazy fast. $$$$$$

So, I will updating every two weeks for two months on my nail journey, then every month. Hey, if I can go natural hair, I can go natural nail'd:)


Adeea of The Trendy Socialite sent me this video of this regimen that I will follow and hopefully see some results!

My left hand after I took off the nails....My left hand's nails have more deeper grooves from the drills the nail techs used.....

My right hand's nails are in better shape but the acrylics came off too easy on this hand.....

And look what I  "Stash Shopped"!!! ALL OF THIS....was in my own collection. I didn't have to go out and buy any thing. Saving money already!!!

So after I removed the nails, buffed them and trimmed them....I applied a coat of Sally Hansen Diamond Shine, two coats of Sally Hansen Nail Prisms in Golden Cinnabar, a coat of Sally Hansen Diamond Shine again, a coat of Seche Vite and some Solar Oil on the cuticles....

I'm feeling good about it!! How about you? What's your nail regimen and what is working for you?

Gearing Up for Fall and Winter Beauty: Beecology....

My body product arsenal is ever changing especially with the cold weather approaching. I love discovering a new body wash that does the job: cleanse good and moisturize well at the same time.

Today, I'm giving you the scoop on Beecology, a natural products company that focuses on paraben free and SLS ( sodium lauryl sulfate) free goodies. They are also family owned and operated and make all the products themselves. Their beeswax and honey based products are from their own family farm where they tend to the bees themselves!

I was sent Beecology Lavender and Bergamot Body Wash, a travel size of The Original Honey Hand and Body Cream and shower scrubbie.

I'm going to give you the rundown on the Lavender and Bergamot Body Wash....

"Moisturizing Natural Lavender & Bergamot Body Wash. The perfect combination of lavender essential oil with just a hint of bergamot for that citrus after note."




Pros:
-a lather is BANANAS!!! Its smooth, abundant and creamy. And its natural? I had to reread the ingredients and it is!
-The scent of Lavender is true. You know I love that detail being a HUGE lavender fan.
- The packaging is sleek and neat. The label to didn't bulge or peel away.
- I would buy this off any shelf. Appealing to the eye!

Cons:
- After I rinsed the lather, I did feel a bit stripped. Their are no sulfates in it though.  I chalk it up to good ol' fashion soap agents.


Overall.... I need the other to scents in this Body Wash Grapefruit & Lemongrass and All Natural Peppermint( oh, I bet that's the BUSINESS!!)!!! I love this Body Wash. Worth the buy!!

Visit Beecology on Twitter and Facebook!!

I received a free product (or products) for review purposes. I did not receive any form of compensation from the company. All opinions are my own and not influenced in anyway. My reviews are my personal and honest opinions

Gearing Up for Fall and Winter Beauty: Eve Organics Sandalwood Pumpkin Masque....

 The Face, Your Face, My Face!! lol! Its delicate skin is so varied around the board from dry to acne prone to sensitive. I have oily skin. I haven't broken out ( PRAISE THE LORD!!) in months due to my regimen. I've come to terms with my oily, greasy face and don't fight it anymore. I just blot when necessary...several times a day:)

So now I'm looking enhance and retain the clarity and youthfulness of my face with all my might. I actually use a eye cream now! Gasp!! I love treatment masques and scrubs for smoothness and pore reduction.

Today, I'm reviewing Eve Organics Sandalwood Pumpkin Masque.....

A bit of info on Eve Organics....

Our Philosophy....

At Eve Organics, we strive to provide our customers with the finest in organic skin care products and mineral makeup.  

We do not use ingredients whose sole purpose is to improve the look or texture of the product.  

We invest our money into what goes into the bottle or jar – not the fancy bottle or jar itself. So if our products don’t look like they were purchased in a jewelry store, it’s okay with us.  At Eve Organics, our products’ performance speaks for itself.

"This incredible masque is loaded with all of your skin needs to recoup from the environmental stressors these days.  Use Sandalwood Pumpkin Masque twice a week for a glowing complexion."


Pros:


-Small packaging, easy to store and use. I like masques in small jars.
-Tightened the skin and pores. My face was smoother and pores were smaller after use.
-Rinsed off easily.
-Hardly a scent, but it does smell like pumpkin.


Cons:


-It doesn't smell like sandalwood at all. The ingredient list on top of my jar doesn't even list it. ??????
-Burns when applied. I could take it, in the name of beauty. lol! But I know that lot of folks would not be able to handle the sensation.
-I thought maybe, I was just applying a can of pumpkin puree. I was really unimpressed with the consistency of the masque overall.


What do you think? Is it worth using again? Let me know!!

I received a free product (or products) for review purposes. I did not receive any form of compensation from the company. All opinions are my own and not influenced in anyway. My reviews are my personal and honest opinions