Whether you want to go for a more bright look this summer or stick with something more subtle like seen in our last tutorial, we have all the shades you need to make it happen! Today we’re focusing on adding a powerful pop of color to the eye using bold shades from the Resort Palette. Keep reading to find out how to replicate this look!

Apply the eye shadow in ‘Fawn’ to the lid with E55 – Eye Shading brush, followed by the shade ‘Publicize’ underneath the brow, also with the E55 brush.

Apply the shade ‘Neela’ to the outer crease using an E45 – Small Tapered brush.

Apply the eye liner in ‘Daydream’ to the inner rim on the bottom lash line.
Using an E65 – Small Angle brush, press the shade ‘Midori’ into the previously applied Daydream pencil.

Give lashes a coat of your favorite mascara.
Finish the look by dusting cheeks with a light application of Heavenly blush and apply your favorite peach lip color to the lips!

About the model…

Vincy is an Affiliate Program Coordinator and has been working at Sigma for two years. An average day for Vincy includes researching prospective markets, corresponding with potential affiliates to join the Sigma Affiliate Program and organizing the Global Focus feature on the affiliate blog.

Vincy’s three favorite Sigma products include:

• F80 – Flat Kabuki brush: “My all-time favorite brush I can’t live without!”
• E45 – Small Tapered Blending brush: “It’s great for creating the perfect smokey eye.”
• E25 – Blending brush: “It’s small enough for my eyes to blend out any harsh lines.”

What are your favorite shades to use for adding an unexpected pop of color?

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Summer is just around the corner and we couldn’t be more excited! If you’re looking to shy away from the bolds + brights for a while in favor of more natural hues and earth tones, then this sandy seaside-inspired look is just what you need. Keep reading for the six simple steps on how to replicate this summer tutorial for all those relaxing days at the shore!

Prep your lids, take out your Resort Palette and let’s get started!

• Sweep the shade ‘Fawn’ all over the lid with an E55 – Eye Shading brush
• Using a back and forth motion, blend the shade ‘Topaz’ into the crease with an E35 – Tapered Blending brush
• With the tip of the angle on the E70 – Medium Angled Shading brush, apply the shade ‘Luna’ just below the eyebrow for a highlight
• Line the upper and lower lash line with Earth Goddess eyeliner
• Apply a generous coat of your favorite mascara
• Softly blend the blush ‘Heavenly’ onto cheeks using the F30 – Large Powder brush

What is your favorite makeup look to wear for summer days at the beach?

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We love that big glasses and bold frames have made a come back, spurring the popular ‘geek chic’ trend. What we don’t love, however, is that they can sometimes put a damper on your makeup and make eyes feel hidden. For that reason, we asked our lead makeup artist Amanda to give us the run down on the proper makeup application to look stunning in those specs! She used Erin, Sigma’s Wholesale Program Manager, to show how. Check it out:

1. Glasses place emphasis on the brows so it’s important to make sure they are well-groomed and filled-in. Brush a brow powder though the brows with the E75 – Angled Brow brush. (We used the shade ‘Scarlett‘ for Erin)

2. Sweep the eye shadow ‘Escape’ all over lid and up to the crease with an E55 – Eye Shading brush to create a nude base.

3. Apply the eye shadow ‘Topaz’ both into and just above the crease with the E45 – Small Tapered Blending brush to add warmth to the look. (‘Topaz‘ is a great contrasting shade to Erin’s blue eyes to make them pop behind her frames)

4. Use the E25 – Blending brush to apply ‘Luna’ just under the eye brow and the inner corner of the eye as a highlight.

5. Apply the eye shadow ‘Muse’ as an eyeliner with the E15 – Flat Liner brush along the lash line, followed by a coat of your favorite mascara.

About the model… Erin is the Wholesale Program Manager and has been working at Sigma for three years. Her daily job duties consist of managing the wholesale department to make sure the day to day wholesale operations are running smoothly. She ensures that the wholesale customers are taken care of by answering any questions they may have and develops new ways to provide greater service to them.

When we asked Erin what her favorite part about working at Sigma is, she said, “It is amazing to work for a company that is growing at such a fast rate and be able to work with such awesome co-workers! Each day brings something new and exciting. I love that Sigma provides employees the opportunity to use their creativity and come up with new ideas.”

Erin’s three favorite Sigma products include:

• F80 – Flat Kabuki – “My go to brush for any type of foundation.”
• Resort Palette – “I am in love with the blush and highlighter.”
• E75 – Angled Brow brush – My brows are pretty light and I love the look of filled-in brow.”

This summer Erin is looking forward to opting for bold eyeliner looks. “Everything from bright colors to smudged looks will be fun to play with!”

What is your go-to makeup routine when wearing glasses?

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