Make-up Brushes
I will be the first one to admit that I haven’t quite grown up when it comes to make-up or certain make-up aspects. That being paying a lot for certain things. I just can’t see myself forking over a hundred bucks on make-up brushes when spending twenty will suffice. I don’t need those crazy sable haired brushes, I mean I’m not a make-up artist or in the “field”. All I want from my brushes is to apply make-up in a decent manor and stand the test of time.
I found two different sets of brushes for those who are like me and unwillingly to fork over their hard earned money, especially when it’s not shoes. I bought E.L.F brushes when E.L.F was having a sale and honestly for a couple dollars I didn’t expect much. However when I received them and started using them I quickly realized that they’re pretty darn great and certainly reliable. I’ve had mine for about 2 years and they still work wonderfully.
Now for my second recommendation I give you the Bare Escentuals brushes. I bought the starter set at Sephora and while I don’t use the products anymore I do still enjoy the brushes. I have dry skin and even though B.E. says it’s great for dry skin, I quickly realized that it was causing my skin to become even drier and making my pores appear HUGE. So I gave away the products and kept the brushes because these brushes are fantastic. I use the concealer brush with my Revlon concealer and trust me when I say it takes using concealer to a whole new level. I do occasionally use the mineral veil to help take the shine away and when I do, I use the Kabuki brush. The other brush is perfect for blush, or even using it with a mineral foundation or powder.
Please feel free to give me any of your recommendations in the comments below and let me know which brushes you prefer for which task.
Cost: E.L.F $1.00 and Bare Escentuals $20-28.00.
Click here to purchase the E.L.F Cosmetic Brushes.
Click here to purchase the Bare Escentuals Cosmetic Brushes.
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I use Bare Minerals, but I don’t use the brushes from that store anymore. Before using Bare Minerals I never really used brushes for makeup before, so I couldn’t really compare the quality of Bare Minerals brushes to other ones. But I started to read other people’s review of Bare Minerals brushes, and they consistently said that the brushes were horrible and they use different ones. This peaked my interest a bit and I tried some brushes from Sephora which were so much nicer and softer! Now I use those brushes, which are around the same price from what I can remember.
Also, did you moisturize enough before using Bare Minerals? Because I know if I don’t put on moisturizer beforehand, it can make my skin look dry too.
March 1st, 2008 @ 12:56 amhonestly the best brushes for your buck come from the art supply store. they are soft and you know they wil hold up. there are brushes that look and do the same as the others in your arsenal. trust me and try it.
March 7th, 2008 @ 11:58 am