Lo Quiero Ahora: Sigma Beauty Spa Solutions Kit

I have eczema... it sucks because it means on some days my face is my canvas... on other days... it means I wish I could rip my skin off and hide it from the world. I have been telling myself that I need something like the Clarisonic tool... but let's be honest here... I'm a mother of 3 children and a husband who is trying to rebuild his business after the recession so I can't afford a $200 face cleansing tool... this is why I love being an affiliate to Sigma. They offer great products for a price that "everyday people" can afford. I don't make much and what I do earn I can't see me taking $200 dollars of that for my own vanity.

Here is where Sigma comes in (YES.. it is the same place I buy my makeup brushes). They have a tool that is just as good as the Clarisonic tool... but at a fraction of the cost. How much do you ask? $59!!!! Yes you read that correctly... its like 1/3 of the price of the fancy smancy brand name product... and I'm sorry... but I am not all that excited about paying for the "name brand". So if you're like me and have been coveting a facial cleaning tool that has all the bells and whistles but won't break your bank account then do like I will did and buy the Sigma Beauty Spa Solution Kit for $59

If you do decide to purchase... let me know in the comments. If you own one already... how do you like it?

Sigma Giveaway Winner is...

And the winner of this Hollywood Glamour Retractable Kabuki Brush in Red

is....


Ann from Real Deal Reviews

Proof of the random-ness

Stay tuned for my next giveaway to begin tomorrow!!!!

~besitos~
QueenDiva

GIVEAWAY CLOSED: Sigma Giveaway

The lovely people of Sigma Beauty are giving me a Hollywood Glamour Retractable Kabuki Brush in Red to giveaway to a lucky follower. I have a set of their brushes and plan on getting a few new sets very soon. If you haven't tried them yet, this is a great opportunity to see if they stand up to your test.

How to enter Giveaway:

My Blog (1 entry - Must follow my blog via Google Connect)
1) Comment to this post with your Name, Your Google Friend Connect name, & Email

Your Blog (1 entry)

1) Post this giveaway on your blog. Leave a separate comment on this post.

Twitter (1 entry - Must follow me on Twitter @deepQueenDiva & @SigmaMakeup)

1) Retweet "I entered @deepQueenDiva & @SigmaMakeup Kabuki brush giveaway. Enter here: http://bit.ly/e671iX"

Facebook (1 entry - Must like “Diva in Deep Thought” and “Sigma Beauty Fan Page”  facebook fanpages)

1) Write on the Diva in Deep Thought wall to tell me what other brushes you like on their website – be sure to tag Sigma Beauty in your post.

Rules and Guidelines:

You may enter using all 4 methods which could allow up up to 4 entries.
This contest will end on Wednesday, January 12, 2011 at 11:59PM (EST) and is open to all entrants as Sigma ships worldwide. The winner will be announced shortly after the giveaway closes.
Good luck, guys!
 
~besitos~
QueenDiva

MOTD: Sigma Makeup Brush Review (Patriotic)

Yesterday I received my new Sigma Makeup brushes. I love my MAC brushes, but as I am broke, I was probably not going to own them all until 2025. So I heard this rumor that Sigma brushes were like MAC brushes, but affordable. As a growing make-up guru, I had to test this theory. So today I used my sigma brushes and… they are everything I heard they were. Wouldn’t even mind a second set… but well… you know…

I am reviewing: Sigma Makeup Professional Brushes Complete Kit in Pink - $89.00

Comes with 12 brushes (and a bonus brush) + a brush roll

Pros
Great coverage
Soft bristles

Great handles (seriously they are that heavy feel so you always feel in control. The handles are also long so no slippage)

Cons
Only one con as far as I can see… the initial shedding. Every brand has that shed you must endure 3 hairs on the larger brushes aren’t bad. No shedding on the smaller brushes. So seriously, not any con.

Needless to say, at this point, I love these professional brushes. I even did my MOTD with them. Tell me what you think. Remember the brushes use the same numbering as MAC but with SS preceding.

I'm calling this look: Patriotic

Makeup Breakdown:
Face
Brushes Used: SS150, SS190, SS187
Primer: Maybelline Instant Age Rewind
Bronzer: Maybelline Mineral Power Bronzer (Dark)

Foundation Primer: Makeup Forever (MUFE) HD Primer – Caramel

Foundation: MUFE HD Foundation – 180
Powder Foundation: Bare Escentuals bareMinerals Foundation – Dark
Foundation Seal: MUFE HD Powder

Blush: Sephora (from Sephora Ultimate Blockbuster Palette) – Shimmering rich rose color

Brows
none today

Eyes
Brushes Used: SS194, SS239, SS252, SS224

Eye Base: 1st - a thin coat of Motives eye base. 2nd - another coat of MAC Groundwork. Still hate creases.
Eyeshadow: Sephora Aspen Summit (inner corner), NYX Red Head (middle lid), NYX Blue Marine (Crease)   Yes… red/white/blue makeup today… I surprise myself sometimes….
Brow Bone: Sephora (from Sephora Ultimate Blockbuster Palette) - golden tan color

Lid Eyeliner: Motives Liquid Liner

Bottom Eyeliner: Styli-Style Line & Seal – Twilight 115

Mascara: Sephora Lash Plumper in Ultra Black

Lips
stila lip glaze - starfruit

~bestitos~
QueenDiva