Showing posts with label Kat Von D Beauty. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Kat Von D Beauty. Show all posts

Wednesday, December 20, 2017

Kat Von D Lock-It Edge Foundation Brush | Review #KatVonD

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In my recent Sephora VIB Rouge haul I sought out several new makeup brushes, and the Kat Von D Lock-It Edge Foundation Brush was undoubtedly one of my best, and most reasonably priced, purchases of 2017! I am obsessed with high quality makeup brushes, and this one is definitely worth the hype that surrounds it, and in fact it was an Allure Best of Beauty award winner this year.

This exquisite foundation brush has a very densely-packed head of synthetic cruelty-free bristles, and it boasts a sculpted shape, with perfectly symmetrical beveled edges, that enables you to effortlessly maneuver the planes of the face from every angle. The quasi-dome shaped brush effectively traverses all of the curves and contours of the face, lays down and blends out liquid and cream foundations, and leaves the skin with a perfect airbrushed finish.
According to Kat Von D,

Never before have we gotten this damn excited about a BRUSH! Introducing the Lock-It Edge Foundation Brush—an original, custom design featuring a sculpted shape that conforms to the curves and contours of your face. With perfectly symmetrical tapered bristles (cruelty-free synthetic of course!), and consistent density throughout the head, this brush reaches every nook and cranny, from every angle, for 360 degrees of the most amazing blending ever.

Designed with high-performance formulas in mind (ahem, LOCK-IT), the Edge Foundation Brush brings out the best in your formula for optimal coverage, wear and finish. Superb-quality soft, synthetic bristles are like a thousand tiny fingers seamlessly blending foundation into skin for buildable medium to full coverage.

The sleek stiletto handle—inspired by a witch's broomstick—provides an ergonomic grip for ultimate control and also doubles as a mixing tool!
Kat Von D's Tips:

This brush works well for cream contouring. The sculpted shape effortlessly hugs the curves of the face for a seamless application. Use the Lock-It Edge Foundation Brush to contour larger areas, such as sculpting cheekbones, and the Lock-It Edge Concealer Brush for smaller areas, such as the nose.

The brush's long tapered handle performs double duty as a mixing spatula. Dispense your shades on the back of your hand or a palette and swirl together with the handle. This technique is perfect for on-the-go artists who need to travel light.

Use the brush handle as a line guide for your Kat Eye. Hold it along the outer eye to get the perfect angle before creating your wing with Tattoo Liner.
“I’ve teamed up with my KvD Artistry Collective artists to create the most effective brush formations, using the highest grade synthetic fibers that mimic the same product distribution you would get from animal-based bristles.” –Kat Von D
"I am proud to say that Kat Von D Beauty products are never tested on animals—and never will be."—Kat Von D
Overall Assessment: I love this brush so much that I am thinking about buying a backup to use when   this one is being washed. A+

$34.00 from Kat Von D Beauty, Sephora and Sephora in JC Penney (Affiliate Links).
Purchased. All views expressed are categorically my own.
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Friday, November 24, 2017

GLOSSYBOX November Beauty Box Unveiling and Review | #GLOSSYandGrateful #Glossybox

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Every month, GLOSSYBOX delivers a selection of five beauty products ranging from luxury, to niche, to emerging brands. Their beauty experts evaluate what's trending, and curate their monthly beauty essentials accordingly. Furthermore, GLOSSYBOX houses their monthly beauty subscriptions in a sturdy and chic boxes that is a treat to unwrap! The November box features 6 products ranging from full size to deluxe samples, and I am quite pleased with each of their selections.
GLOSSYBOX Black Friday Sale! $10.00 Boxes! Be sure to check their website to learn more!
 GLOSSYBOX November Beauty Box 
EVIO BEAUTY Green Tea Primer (Full Size: $29.50 for 0.67 oz): Not only is this a paraben-free antioxidant-rich primer, filled with lots of nourishing ingredients, but when you purchase a tube of this primer $1.00 is donated to the YMCA Canada.

According to EVIO BEAUTY,

Prep and protect your skin with this hydrating, antioxidant rich, skin friendly formula made with Organic Green Tea! - It creates a smooth canvas for makeup application, reduces the look of lines and pores and will help your make-up last!

Ingredients: Water, Organic Aloe Barbadensis Lead Juice, Organic Simmondsia Chinensis (Kokoba) Seed Oil, Peg-120 Jojoba Wax Esters, Oryza Sativa (Rice) Starch, Tocopheryl Acetate, Dimethicone, Cyclopentasiloxane, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Isopropyl Myristate, Glyceryl Stearate, Organic Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Resvaratol, Organic Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract, Persea Gratissima (Avocado) Oil. Rose Canina (Rosehip) Fruit Oil, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglucerin, Alcohol, Sodium Hydroxide, Hydroxyethylcellulose.
TARTE COSMETICS Tartiest Brow Gel (Full Size: $19.00 for 0.16 oz.): I love using brow gels  to tame the unruly, and I can't wait to try it!

According to TARTE COSMETICS,

A weightless, colorless, brush-on eyebrow gel that shapes, separates, and sets your look without any stiff build-up. 

This brow gel delivers serious brow staying power with a tiny spoolie brush that dispenses the vegan formula evenly, while it grooms and tames unruly hairs without disturbing your brow color underneath. The clear, non-sticky gel blends and smooths all hair colors and textures while drying to an invisible, moveable finish. It’s also infused with water to prevent drying or flaking. Try applying this brow perfector along the hairline to tame flyaways and baby hairs. 

Ingredients: Water, Pentylene Glycol, SD Alcohol 39-B (Alcohol Denat.), VP/VA Copolymer, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Aminomethyl Propanol, Disodium EDTA.
LAQA & CO Cloud Lips Airy Matte Lipstick in Daydream (Full Size: $17.00): This Cruelty-Free brand makes the most amazing matte lipsticks that are weightless, light, fluffy and thoroughly non-drying to the lips! 

According to LAQA & CO,

Surprisingly fluffy, Cloud Lips Airy Matte Lipstick delivers full coverage color for a pillow-soft pout. Available in 4 high-pigment shades, these lipsticks were formulated to last all day without feeling stiff thanks to avocado oil. 

Ingredients: Isononyl Isononanoate, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Silica, Polyethylene, Dimethicone, Euphorbia Cerifera (Candelilla) Wax, Isostearic Acid, Lauroyl Lysine, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Tocopherol, Lecithin, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Glyceryl Stearate, Glyceryl Oleate, Citric Acid, Titanium Dioxide  (Ci 77891), Iron Oxides   (Ci 77491), Iron Oxides  (Ci 77499), D&C Red 7 Ca Lake (Ci 15850).
KAT VON D BEAUTY Sinner Eau de Parfum (Deluxe Sample 0.17 oz. Full Size costs $65.00 for 1.7 oz.): I can't wait to wear this luscious, deep and warm sultry fragrance. It's intense, but not in the least bit pungent, just silky-smooth and slightly spicy.

According to KAT VON D BEAUTY,

Kat Von D Beauty’s most requested collection of all time is returning at last and better than ever. Meet Sinner—dark, sultry, and empowering, this enticing fragrance sweetens a bouquet of jasmine and orange blossom with notes of vanilla, mandarin, and Mirabelle plum. Spicy cinnamon envelops white florals at the heart of the fragrance, while base notes of vetiver, patchouli, and wood form the deeper, darker nuances. Experience confidence in a bottle; Sinner is the fragrant embodiment of the edgy, unapologetic, and outspoken Kat Von D we know and love.

Sinner shares the same floral soul as Saint, with a bold, spicy twist. Different experiences, shared heart—these sister-scents can be worn alone or layered together. 
NATURE QUEEN Shampoo & Conditioner (Deluxe samples 3.38 oz. each. Full Size costs $39.00 set of two 16 0z. bottles): Intended to promote hair growth, this duo promises to nourish, cleanse, hydrate, heal, balance and sooth the hair and scalp. I can't wait to try it!

According to NATURE QUEEN,

Immerse your scalp with the wonders of NaturalQueen shampoo. This luxurious formula contains natural extracts and essential oils from nine herbs which are known to promote hair growth. Apply several pumps to your hand and work into the scalp using the pads of your fingers. Rinse thoroughly and repeat if necessary. Our shampoo is designed to nourish, hydrate, balance, cleanse, heal, and soothe your hair and scalp.

Finish off your hair cleansing routine with NaturalQueen conditioner. Allow this finely crafted blend of essential oil and extracts to coat your hair for 3-5 minutes; this will allow for the mixture to do its work in revitalizing and repairing.
Overall Assessment: Not only is the GLOSSYBOX November Beauty Box a great value, but it would make a great holiday gift for the beauty-lover on your list!

Press Sample Courtesy of GLOSSYBOX. All views expressed are categorically my own. 
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