Sonia Kashuk Foundation Brushes

Since I love my regular Sonia Kashuk foundation brush so much, I was excited to try this new foundation brush! I think it will make blending around the nose and under the eyes easier. It’s really densely packed, just like the regular foundation brush.

Pointed Foundation Brush

Side by side comparison of the pointed foundation brush I just got with the regular foundation brush I’ve had for several years. Apparently they’ve changed the shape and size of the brush handles. I’m not sure if it’s for the better yet. They seem kind of thick, but it might not be too bad.

The pointed foundation brush is AMAZING. I have never gotten my foundation to blend so well - I have tried my fingers, the foundation brush pictured above, a duo fiber brush, and a blending sponge. It fits around my nose and under my eyes perfectly and is really dense, but yet soft so it doesn't hurt or irritate the skin at all. I highly, highly recommend it!

Look of the Day: ELF Silver Lining Palette

Products used:

Face:

L’Oreal True Match Foundation
NYX Concealer in a Jar
Rimmel Stay Matte Pressed Powder
ELF Studio Blush – Candid Coral
Physician’s Formula – Happy Booster Powder (as highlight)

Eyes:

ELF Mineral Eye Primer
ELF eyeshadow palette – Silver Lining
ELF Studio cream liner – Gunmetal
Maybelline One by One Mascara

Lips:

ELF Studio Lip Stain – Birthday Suit

I used the pinkish shade (top right in the palette) as the main lid color, the purplish shade (bottom left) in the crease, the palest shade (top left) as brow highlight and in the inner corner. I used the cream liner along top and bottom lashes, then set with the grey shade in the palette (bottom right).

ELF Eyeshadow Quad–Silver Lining

Upon my return from spring break I noticed my Target finally got an ELF section! I picked up a few things, including this $1 eyeshadow quad called Silver Lining.

It has very good color payoff. I just got it so I haven’t used it on my eyes yet, so I don’t know how well it lasts, but so far I’m impressed! Gorgeous and fairly unique colors. And for only $1!?

Nails of the Day: Blue and Silver

The blue polish is Revlon Top Speed : Royal
and the silver is Sally Hansen Xtreme Wear : Celeb City

The blue looks gradient, but that wasn’t on purpose. I find the Top Speed polishes a bit thick and hard to deal with. I think I’ll try thinning it out next time because the color is really gorgeous. Celeb city is almost opaque with one coat and very easy to work with, so the tips were easy to do.