Wayne Goss The Anniversary Set Review, Photos, Comparisons

Wayne Goss recently released his highly anticipated The Anniversary Set to celebrate the second anniversary of his brand's launch on Beautylish. The original eight-brush collection has been updated with two new styles, one exclusive to the Anniversary Set and one as a permanent replacement. Check out the comparisons and review of each brush after the jump!

TUTORIAL | K-Beauty Straight Eyebrow Tips + Wayne Goss The Brow Set

I've recently made the transition to straight brows! Many of you have left comments on YouTube and Instagram telling me how much you love the change, so I filmed a tutorial to show you how I've flattened my arch to mimic the signature K-beauty look.

My eyebrows are naturally faint and sparse and grow very slowly, so creating a straight shape is still an ordeal. Luckily, the Wayne Goss Brow Set and Shu Uemura's iconic eyebrow makeup makes the transformation possible! More tips and tricks after the jump!

TOP 5 | Best of Wayne Goss Makeup Brushes

 
I absolutely adore Wayne Goss makeup brushes. They are luxury tools, but well worth their price tags. The bristles are soft and plush with just enough resistance to use with any makeup medium. Wayne's quality surpasses even than of famed fude house Hakuhodo, so to celebrate the return of many of his brush offerings at Beautylish, I will be sharing my must-haves after the jump!

REVIEW: Makeup Brush Guide + My Holy Grail Brushes by Chikuhodo, Wayne Goss, Hakuhodo, Tom Ford, and more

I can hardly believe it has been almost two years since my last favorite brushes video! I have garnered so much knowledge and experience since then, and my skin has been through hell and back, so my brush preferences are rather different. Since discovering the beauty of artisan brushes, I have not looked back. The craftsmanship and attention to detail oftentimes astound me, even if I've owned the brush for a year or two. Each brush is shaped by hand and the natural tips of the fibers are much finer, which ultimately lead to a much softer feel on the skin as opposed to laser-cut hairs. More details after the jump!

FAVORITES: December 2014 Beauty HITS & MISSES (Lipsticks, Foundation, Acne + Skin Care)

Welcome back, everyone! I hope you've all had a wonderful start to 2015. I am very much looking forward to this new year, but December was a long and memorable month. I leaned on excuses like stress and work, and as happy as my taste buds and tummy were, I was definitely paying for it with my poor health. I weighed in at 117 pounds and officially decided it was time to turn my life back around. I have been eating very healthy (no Christmas gorging) and trying to get exercise whenever possible. Unfortunately, I was very sick for nearly a week due to the insane bug that's going around, which derailed all my video plans, but I am back and feeling more motivated than ever! I experienced an adrenaline rush while filming, though sadly, I totally crashed with exhaustion after filming this episode. Still, I hope you enjoy the last Favorites episode of 2014 and hope you look forward to the Best of 2014 reviews! xo

Products Reviewed

Theory Cashmere Sweater (On sale now, a super steal!)

BB Dakota Leather Jacket in Taupe

Wayne Goss Powder Brush (LE)

Tom Ford Lips&Boys in Beau and Julian

Bakel Cool Eyes Eye Cream

Natura Bisse Glyco Extreme Peel

Sulwhasoo Snowise Brightening Masks

Dolce & Gabbana The Blush in Tan

Chikuhodo Z-2 Brush (NOT Z-4, sorry!)

NARS The Multiple in St. Lucia

NARS Irresistible Eye Palette

*Best of NARS Review HERE

Clé de Peau Cream Foundation

Clé de Peau Radiant Fluid Foundation

NARS Reflecting Pressed Powder

NARS Powder Foundation in Deauville

Makeup Worn

Clé de Peau Concealer in Beige

NARS Tinted Moisturizer in Alaska

Clé de Peau Foundation in O20

NARS Reflecting Pressed Powder

Dolce & Gabbana Blush in Tan

Clé de Peau Highlighter in Pink

NARS The Multiple in St. Lucia

NARS Irresistible Eye Palette

em cosmetics liquid eyeliner in Black

Clé de Peau Perfect Lash Mascara

Burberry Holiday '14 Lip Glow in Oxblood
Velour Lashes in Whispie Me Away
*receive 15% OFF with code RAEVELOUR

Earrings:

Prudence C Crystals

Nails:

Chanel Spring 2015 Tenderly

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Dior Summer 2014 Transat + Transatlantique Collection Review, Photos, Tutorial

Dior's Summer 2014 Transat and Transatlantique makeup is undeniably lust-worthy! The warm tones and divine textures make it the perfect summer collection, and it is indeed one of my favorites. I am happy to share some limited and exclusive products in action and provide feedback on some highly anticipated new additions to the Dior range!

Unfortunately, the Dior Nude Tan Transat Edition and the Rouge Dior lipstick I used in the tutorial are no longer available! I scooped up the gold powder highlighter from the LAX Duty Free Shop, and I purchased the lipstick from Saks. I, however, still highly recommend the other Rouge Dior Nude lipsticks! If you are willing to go more pink, try Swan. These reformulated lipsticks are much better than previous generations.. good riddance to the funky taste and waxy stench!

FYI: The My Lady Cannage Blush I used toward the end of the video is back in stock at Saks!! Get yours now before they sell out again. The Addict Fluid Sticks have also been flying off the shelves since their release, and Frisson is sold out at both Nordstrom and Sephora online (though it is available through other department stores). As I stated in the video, Kiss Me and Frisson are my favorites, so definitely give those a try if you like softer lip colors!

The review ran longer than expected so I cut out the Dior Pore Minimizer pictured above, which is ideal for combination and oily skin. It does keep the shine at bay for a few hours, so I highly recommend giving it a shot if you have found other formulas too drying! The Dior is quite silky and feels luxe, though I would not repurchase it. I personally prefer illuminating primers since I have normal skin and do not have issues with extra large pores, but I occasionally use this on bumpy patches where my acne scars are still healing!

P.S. Don't forget that you can still enter the @RAEVIEW + @STYLEHAUL #MyLuxeLook contest to win a Dior IT-LINE and many more amazing beauty goodies from Chanel and Shu Uemura! One winner will walk away with the $500 prize. Please refer to all giveaway guidelines HERE!

Makeup Worn + Used:

Koh Gen Do Moisture Foundation in 113

Koh Gen Do Triple Lighting Powder in OC-1

Cle de Peau Concealer in Beige

Cle de Peau Eyebrow Pencil in 204 and Holder

Dior Nude Tan Glow Bronzer in 002 Sunlight

Dior Transatlantique Eyeshadow Quint in 564 Sundeck

Dior Eyeshadow Mono Transat Edition in 541 Pavillon

Dior Addict It-Line Liquid Eyeliner in It-Black

Dior Iconic Overcurl Waterproof Mascara in Black

Dior My Lady Glowing Color Blush Palette in 002

Dior Nude Tan Transat Edition Highlighter

Dior Rouge Dior Lipstick in 381 Sunrise

Dior Addict Fluid Stick in 239 Frisson

Marc Jacobs Highliner in 42 Blacquer

EM Michelle Phan Scribble Eyeliner in Snow

Velour Lashes in Doll Me Up

*Use promo code RAEVELOUR to receive 15% OFF

Brushes Used:

Tom Ford Eye Shadow Blend 13

Wayne Goss The Collection Blender 03

Wayne Goss The Collection Crease 05

Wayne Goss The Eye Set Pencil Brush 20

Hakuhodo Angled Blush B512BkSL 

Nail Polish:

Dior Summer 2014 Yacht & Sailor 

[Both still available at Sephora] 

Earrings:

Dior 'Mise en Dior' Tribal Pearls

Sweater:

Wildfox Couture [old]

Sundeck is shown perfectly true to color here!

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FAVORITES: March 2014 Beauty [Makeup, Skin Care, and Brushes]

March was a long yet productive month, and as usual, was full of beauty discoveries! I did my best to include as many fresh and brand new releases as possible, but I included some classics like Armani's Luminous Silk as well as St. Tropez's tanning products for good measure. Also, I included a couple more makeup brushes at the end of the video since the reviews are so highly requested! I realize that many of you are waiting on a Hakuhodo brush guide, but I am planning to hold off until I purchase the rest of the brushes on my wish list. My SUQQU Face Brush was finally delivered from Selfridge's after a few months of sitting on the wait list, so you can look forward to seeing a feature here on the blog in April's Favorites video! If you have any other review requests, please feel free to list them in the comment section below xo  

Products Reviewed:

YSL Kiss & Blush in 5, 8, and 12 [Review HERE]

SK-II Whitening Clear Lotion 

SK-II Facial Treatment Essence 

SK-II Facial Treatment Essence-Eye 

Dior Iconic Overcurl Mascara in Black 

Giorgio Armani Luminous Silk Foundations in 4 and 5.75 

By Terry Ligne Blackstar Eyeliner [Review HERE]

EM Michelle Phan Scribble Eyeliner [Review HERE]

Marc Jacobs Remedy Concealer in 2 Wake-up Call 

St. Tropez Tanning Mousse, Body Polish, and Tanning Mitt
     *Use promo code RRST2 to receive 20% OFF your St. Tropez purchase!

Hakuhodo S103 Pointed Powder Brush 

Wayne Goss 'The Face Set' Brushes 

Chanel Perfection Lumiere Velvet in 20 Beige

Makeup Worn:

SK-II Cellumination Aura Essence Serum 

SK-II Facial Treatment Essence-Eye Cream 

Tarte Smooth Operator Finishing Powder 

By Terry Cover-Expert Foundation in 7 Vanilla Beige 

EM Michelle Phan Concealer Palette in Light 

Marc Jacobs Remedy Concealer Pen in 2 Wake Up Call 

Koh Gen Do Triple Lighting Powder Foundation in OC-1 

Cle de Peau Eyebrow Pencil in 204 and Holder 

By Terry Ombre Blackstar in 3 Blonde Opal & 13 Brown Perfection

Kevyn Aucoin The Eyeshadow Duo in #207 

By Terry Ligne Blackstar Eyeliner in Black 

Giorgio Armani Waterproof Eyeliner Pencil in Black 

Dior Iconic Overcurl Mascara in Black 

Dolce & Gabbana The Blush in Tan 22 

YSL Glossy Stain in 25 Fuchsia Neo Classic 

Lancome Juicy Tube Lipgloss in Daiquiri 

Velour Lashes in You Complete Me

     *Use promo code RAEVELOUR to receive 15% off your purchase!

Hoodie:

Wildfox Couture I am Ocean Daydream Hoodie 

Nails:

Tom Ford Lacquer in Coral Beach

Hair:

GHD Gold Professional 2" Styler

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Wayne Goss 'The Face Set' Brush Collection Review, Photos, Comparisons

Ever since developing an obsession with luxe Japanese-made brushes late in 2012, I have slowly and painstakingly acquired all sorts of gems. Tools may be an investment, but they make a world of a difference in ease of application. The Wayne Goss Face Set ($265 USD) was finally released on Beautylish last month, and I am thrilled to share that it has exceeded my expectations. These brushes build upon Wayne's first collection and are larger since they were designed for foundation, contouring, highlighting, and everything in between. Check out the individual break downs and brush comparisons after the jump!