New! Crystal Eyeliner by KIKO - Review + 204 Eyes Brush // Reseña

 

So the other day I went pass KIKO and I went in to see the new collections. I haven't been there for a long time and I was surprised by the new eyeliners from the collection "Generation Next" called Crystal Eyeliners and their great quality. So I ended up picking number 03 Reflect Burgundy (click on the name to get it!) To me it looks like a deep chocolate brown with a soft metallic finish. It's super pigmented and lasts for more than eight hours on my upper lash line, no retouches needed! To me that was impressive, once you put it, there's no way to take it off unless you use a makeup remover. It glides on perfectly and it comes with a small sharpener on the backside so you can sharpen the point easily without needing an extra sharpener for it.

 

 

There are six colors available, the other ones were brighter and shinier and I was looking something for an everyday look and this color was the perfect choice but I recommend you to check out the others. I wish they had it in black because I would buy it right now! It only costs 6,90 € which seems really affordable to me since the ones I usually use from Chanel are 25 €, so in comparison you're getting the same product at a really lower price.

 

Sorry for the blurred picture! // ¡Siento que la foto haya salido un poco borrosa!

 

Apart from the eyeliner, I picked up the 204 Eyes Brush since I lost mi eyeliner brush from M·A·C. I can't find it anywhere and I didn't want to spend all that money again on the same brush. It had a 30% off so I ended up paying another 6,90 € for it which is a reasonable price. It has synthethic bristles whcih are soft but also stiff which makes this brush perfect to smudge the eyeliner and also draw eyebrows. It has no shedding and comes with a protective cap. Overall I'm pretty happy with it!

 

 

I also bought two pairs of falsies from Eylure in another shop but I will talk about them in other post soon. I have to try them on and see how they fit and all that to make a good review :) I hope you liked my new purchases! Have you tried any of them? Kisses!

Daily Makeup Brush Cleaner by Sephora - Review // Limpiador de Pinceles de Sephora - Reseña

The other day after doing my makeup for carnival I needed to clean my makeup brushes fast because I needed to do an smokey eye in neutral shades. As I was in a rush, I couldn't wait for a day (the time that takes to my brushes to dry after a deep cleansing with water), I used the Daily Makeup Brush Cleaner by Sephora that I've been using for years and that is perfect for these kind of situations.

 

 So I took some before and after pictures of one of the brushes so you could see how it works and to make a review of this amazing products that has been in my makeup stash for years! You don't need to rinse it off with water and its formula is anti bacterial. Just spray it over your brush bristles 3 to 4 times and then wipe the brush over a clean cloth to eliminate any pigment or residue. Before using them again you should let them dry for an hour more or less and then they're ready. It's the perfect brush cleaner for a daily use since it avoids any accumulation of oil or dirt on your brushes without the need of a deep cleanse (you just need to do that once a week). Besides it's super easy to use and works really fast.

 

The one I use has some alcohol on its formula but I've never had any problem with it and hasn't irritated my skin or eyes. It costs around 6,20 €/60ml and lasts a lot. If you don't like the fact that it contains alcohol, Make Up Forever sells a similar one but it costs more than double (12 €/50ml). Also in the United States, Sephora has changed its formulation and has upgraded it so I suppose (and hope) that in some months we'll have that version available in Spain also.

 

Have you tried this product? How many times a week do you clean your brushes? Kisses!

 

Short Duo Fibre Brush by Deliplus - Review // Pincel Mofeta de Deliplus - Opinión

Today I bring you another review of a lovely brush by Deliplus. After trying their Blush Brush (you can read the review here) I wanted to try another one since I was so happy with its quality. At the end of January my mom brought home this Short Duo Fibre Brush for the Shimmer Brick by Bobbi Brown.

 

It's quite small and really easy to handle and control. The duo fibre brushes are usually used for liquid foundations but my mom wanted to use it for the highlighter so I tried it with that exact product and I must say that I loved it. It's super soft against de skin and makes it really easy to blend the product. I have already washed it once and it hasn't shed any hair. It's very affordable, only 6 €! (if I remember well) so it's a great option to try this kind of brushes and see if you like them before you buy more expensive options from brands like M·A·C or Sigma.

 

Have you tried this brush? Do you use duo fibre brushes? What do you use them for? Kisses!

 

 

Brush Accesories by Burlesque // Accesorios para los Pinceles de Burlesque

Here it goes the first review from the presents I got :) These two products are accesories for your makeup brushes which will help you taking care of them. They're from a shop in Madrid called Burlesque. They have their own line of products and I must say that I'm impressed by it. They don't have an online shop but you can buy their products by sending them an email through their Facebook (click on the name for the link).

1. Podium Burlesque (19,50 €)

This podium will help you dry your brushes while keeping their shape intact. By putting them downwards, the shape of the hair doesn't become squished by anything and the glue doesn't get wet (so it prevents your brushes from any fall out). It has space for 28 brushes that you hold by putting them through its silicone covered holes. It can be disassembled for an easier storage when your brushes are dried. If you prefer, you can turn the top around and use it as a regular brush holder. It's a dupe for the Benjabelle Brush Tree but less expensive, the one from Benajbelle is almost 35$.
 

  Brush Podium by Burlesque

 

2. Silicone Glove Burlesque (12,50 €)

This glove will help you cleaning your brushes without harming them. Also you don't get your hand wet and you can clean up more than one brush at once so you won't spend the whole afternoon cleaning all your brushes. Its gentle texture is designed to remove the dirt from inside the brushes and drain them before putting them to dry. It's super easy to use and gentle with your brushes. It's very similar to the Spa glove by Sigma but way cheaper (the one from sigma is 39 €)

One side is for face brushes and the other for eyes brushes, while the area between the fingers is for giving the final shape to the brush before drying it. In the pictures I'll show you each different texture so you'll se what is it for. There are plenty of tutorials on Youtube about how to use it, just type "cleaning glove" and you'll find them :) Apart from that, here's a small guide:

HOW TO CLEAN YOUR BRUSHES

1. Wash: add some neutral soap and water to the glove and swirl your brush over the 'Wash' texture to deep clean it.

2. Rinse: Place the brush under running water and sweep it across the 'Rinse' texture section to remove the soap and the dirt from the brush.

3. Refine: Swirl again your brush over the 'Refine' texture for an extra cleaning.

4. Rinse: Put your rush again under running water and sweep it over the 'Rinse' texture.

5. Shape: Reshape your brush bristles by placing the top part of the brush between the fingers in the 'Shape' area. Squeeze it to remove excess water and give some shape.

  Silicone Glove (Face Side Details) by Burlesque

  Silicone Glove (Eyes Side Details) by Burlesque

Blush Brush by Deliplus - Review // Pincel para el Colorete de Deliplus - Opinión

Recently my mom bought a blush brush from Deliplus, the brand of Mercadona supermarkets (they're quite popular here in Spain). I must say that I was quite surprised by the quality of it when I first tried it, that's why I decided to share it with you as soon as possible. 

It's small but long enough to hold it without any problem. Exactly 13,5 cm which makes it perfect to take it with you to travels. You can see a size comparison with the blush brush from Real Techniques so you can get a more accurate idea of its dimensions. It's made of dense synthetic hair and the top is 2 cm wide for 3 cm long so for me it fits perfectly the cheeks and helps you to create an easy chiseled effect. It's really soft and glides smoothly on the skin. It's rounded top helps to soften the lines of the blush.

These are the recommendations to take care of it: wash with mild soap, let it dry horizontally and don't use hairdryer. I have already cleaned it and the hair is intact, no shedding at all or annoying hairs on my face after using it which is perfect.

And the best of it all... it's only 6 €! 

So if you're looking for an inexpensive but great blush brush, this is the one for you! Have you tried this brush? Do you own other brushes from this brand? Tell me in the comments :) Kisses!

Blush Brush by Deliplus // Pincel para el Colorete de Deliplus

 Blush Brush by Deliplus // Pincel para el Colorete de Deliplus

Blush Brush by Deliplus // Pincel para el Colorete de Deliplus

 Blush Brush by Deliplus vs. Blush Brush by Real Techniques 

Pincel para el Colorete de Deliplus vs. Pincel para Colorete de Real Techniques