I just came across on Superdrug the new Sleek Pout Paints these are incredibly pigmented liquid lip paints that you can easily custom mix colours from. They are amazing for makeup artists as they allow you to create the perfect shade to suit your client’s skin tone. And they are also very long wearing (though I recommend wearing lipliner with the darker shades so you can prevent from bleeding a little).

I bought Cloud 9 (white), Pin up (the most beautiful red) and Peek a bloo (blue). I am definitively going back for more. The orange is incredibly bright, and they also have peach, a large array of bright pinks, mauve… I reckon you can make about any shade with these.

With my first buy I am able to make any shade of red, darken it with blue, or make it pink with the white. You can also make purples/plums with these 3. Totally recommended.

http://www.sleekmakeup.com/en/products/pout-paint-pin-up-sleek-makeup-485.aspx

I eagerly placed an order with a UK supplier of Sigma brushes, since they didn’t have in stock the one I was after specially (the flat top kabuki), and I got a few more to complement my kit. Here’s my thoughts and comparisons!

Overall, I think these brushes are great quality for the price, specially the F80 that I can’t say good enough things about. They aren’t MAC, they are different and synthetic, but they are damn good alternative and they do the job just as well for a fraction of the price. Amazing if you are a starting makeup artist building your kit, or on lower budget, or just want a load of backups that are very comparable quality wise.

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I get asked a lot about affordable makeup brushes, and after much research, blog reading, and looking around, I found these by Sigma. They are much cheaper than MAC and from the pictures and reviews I seen so far, the quality is outstanding as well. I am ready to place my order as I was looking to buy the flat top brush by them, which gives your skin the airbrushed look we all want in no time.

I also decided to join their affiliate program, once I get my order I shall make a comparison post for you all I am always in need of back-up brushes! Apparently you also get a free gift if you spend as little as 30$ (with the UK exchange rate, that’s nothing!) x