Anico Hanna

MAKEUPBYTONI "HOPE" Series 12-Piece Brush Set

31 August 2012 || 0 comment(s)

Hi guys! Welcome to another entry/review.

Before anything else, let me share something to you guys.
So I have been looking for a great yet inexpensive makeup brushes since the day I started my makeup addiction. I don't have that much, simply because I am still a student and doesn't earn income yet. Finding the one I am looking for is really tough. Why? Mainly because, Singapore has one of the highest living standards and is one of most expensive cities in the world. Well, I think that explains why looking for a great yet inexpensive makeup brushes is really tough.

The 2 sets I've purchased before were not that excellent. Kinda regret buying them but, if I wait a little longer, I don't have brushes to apply my makeups.

"We don't start with something good straight away. We earn it and we learn from it."
Does that make any sense?

Recently, I have been wanting to get Sigma Brushes, but don't have $$$ to buy.
And, guess what? I finally got it, but with a different brand yet Sigma-like brushes. Yes, you read it right, SIGMA-LIKE BRUSHES.

Introducing the "MAKEUPBYTONI 'HOPE' Series 12-Piece Brush Set".
It was around May/June if I am not wrong when MakeupbyToni informed me that she will be releasing her very first brush line on August. I was happy at that moment and pretty excited.

After launching it, I finally received them. I can say, the quality is really really really excellent. I am not exaggerating it, but trust me, The brushes are really excellent and cheaper than any other high end brushes. I bet you can tell that by the looks of it without touching them. I've seen Sigma brushes and Toni used Sigma when she did my makeup for her portfolio shoot. How many times have I said very Sigma like brushes? Not convinced yet?
Watch Say's review about the MBT Brushes, a beauty guru in Youtube. She compared Sigma and Hope brushes. Click here.

So let me share with you the brushes:

The Brush roll is dark blue in colour. Made from Synthetic Leather

MAKEUPBYTONI's name outside the brush roll.

It has 12-piece brushes and a free travel size tapered blending

Part of the set's uniqueness: they have the brand's name on the brushes in holographic lettering

; the name and number of each brushes on the other side of the handle in silk print and in a very feminine font. See how much love and effort Makeupbytoni put in?

Each brush is called "H__" (i.e: H01 Powder) With the H representing the "Hope Series".

The bristles of the brush are made from synthetic nylon. The bristles don't fall out easily, or should I say, no bristle fall-outs after you've washed it (deep clean). Still in the same condition after washing them.

A closer look on each brush:

H01 Powder

H02 Duo Fibre

H03 Angled Contour

H04 Foundation

H05 Eye Shader

H06 Large Eye Shader

H07 Tapered Blending

H08 Angled Eye Shader

H09 Concealer

H10 Eye Pencil

H11 Angled Eyeliner

H12 Eyeliner

and last but not the least, A Free Travel Size Tapered Blending brush.

Price (excluding shipping fee)

- S$85 (for Singapore residence, meet up is applicable)

- Php 2,700

- US$67

Makeupbytoni ships worldwide, so no worries.

Contact Makeupbytoni if you are interested.

Using MBT's Brushes.

Love,

Anico Hanna

Labels: makeup, makeupbytoni, review

August Haul

28 August 2012 || 0 comment(s)

SASA, MeMeMe, MakeupbyToni, Sephora, MAC, ELF, Hot Shop, Essence

Hi Guys, welcome to another entry.

Here are the items I bought for the month of August. I end up broke this month. But I don't really care spending much on my skin. I am weak when it comes to "beauty cosmetics" Guilty Pleasure. Well, most of you would say I am a makeup addict. Maybe I am just overwhelmed with myself and stuff, because I only started using makeup last year, 2011, when I was 7teen y/o. But to be honest with you guys, I do collect makeups but I DON'T use them in school. Only when I go out or if there is an event. So yeah.

Let's get started.

Makeup Remover Wipes from SASA. I bought it for $5.90. It was on sale and the saleslady told me that this is really good. I've already tried it and I am loving this wipes.

Facial Masks from SASA. 3 for $4.70. As you can see, I only have 5 here. I bought 1 for my boyfriend, too. I am loving facial masks recently.

Gel Eyeliner in Monlight in Paris from Essence. I bought this for $6.50 (If I'm not wrong, I already forgot). So I've been wanting to buy this but every time I want to buy it, It is always out of stock. i have no doubt about it. This gel eyeliner is really good. It doesn't smudge easily and is waterproof. I would recommend this if you are on a tight budget and would want something that is really good.

ELF Daily Brush Cleaner from The Spectrum. $9. I am kind of disappointed with this. Elf recently reduced the size. But on top of it, I love the scent. That's all.

ELF Makeup Mist and Set from The Spectrum. $9. First off, the packaging is really nice. I already used this couple of times and I am loving this product. It did work well. My face doesn't sweat that much and it really holds my makeup and it doesn't fade easily. Good for oily skin. I would repurchase this when Spectrum restock their store.

Eyebrow Kit in Medium from The Spectrum. $9. This is highly rated in MakeupAlley. I have not tried this on my eyebrows yet. But tried it on my hand and they both (powder/wax) have pretty consistency.

Brush Cleanser from MAC - Sephora. Bought this for $21. Most of the youtube gurus recommend this. This works very well. The only thing I don't like is the 'flip-top" cover. It wastes the product by pouring it out more. It would be better if this actually came out with a spray instead.

MeMeMe Angels with Halos Skin Illuminator from Make up hub by Naturele Collezione (Philippines) I bought this for PHP750. I haven't tried this yet. Will update you guys on this.

Hot Shop Brush Guards from Make up hub by Naturele Collezione (Philippines) I bought this for PHP250. I haven't tried this yet. Will update you guys on this.