I wish I could remember how I came to find out about these brushes. I think I was on youtube, but I have no idea what I searched or how I found them, but once I caught wind of them, I went on the mega hunt for all things concerning these delicious Ebay brushes. And after seeing a really good description on Beautiful Reports, I figured I would go ahead and pull the trigger.
The brushes came from Hong Kong. I ordered them on 2/8 and they arrived on 2/22. Keep in mind that I live in England so everything takes longer to arrive.
Ok, Here are the Deets:
- Purchased Here
- Amazingly priced @ 14.55
- Free Shipping
- Individually wrapped in clear plastic
- Strong smell when removed from packaging, I immediately washed them in baby shampoo and warm water.
- Soft to the touch.
- Most of the brushes are dense and full, I feel that the flat top Kabuki could stand to be a little denser (So I used it for my translucent powder finish).
- There were just a few hairs that were longer than the others (As you can see in the pictures), I just snipped them off and kept it moving.
- I haven't used them all yet, but below you can find both the manufacturers description and what I used it for. I WILL find uses for ALL of them lol!
1、Angled Kabuki----Buff cream blush or bronzer onto the skin.
I use this one to contour my face. I screwed up initially because the damn things hold product so well I ended up looking like a drag queen! I fixed it though. The key for this one, minimal product.
2、 Flat Kabuki---- Application of liquid or cream products to flat areas of the face such as the forehead and cheeks.
I like this one for putting on my translucent powder. It's not quite as dense as the others
I use this one to contour my face. I screwed up initially because the damn things hold product so well I ended up looking like a drag queen! I fixed it though. The key for this one, minimal product.
2、 Flat Kabuki---- Application of liquid or cream products to flat areas of the face such as the forehead and cheeks.
I like this one for putting on my translucent powder. It's not quite as dense as the others
3、Round Kabuki---- Blend mineral products onto the skin.
4、Tapered Kabuki---- Apply cream and liquid foundations onto the harder to reach contours of the face.
5、Precision Angled----Apply product to areas such as the sides of the nose and the hollows of the cheeks.
I LOVE using this to put the concealer under my eyes. Definitely photo finish quality. 6、Precision Flat---- Stipple concealer on sun spots, blemishes, and other small imperfections.
This one is great for applying highlighter to my cheek bones. Made me glisten!
7、Precision Round---- Apply eye shadow base or primer onto the lid.
8、Precision Tapered----Exact placement of concealer in harder to reach areas such as around the eyes and nose, chin, and around the mouth.
Here are a few close ups of the handle. The brushes feel really good in your hand; they are a good weight. I love seeing them all fancy looking in my makeup brush jar! I can't wait to move into my new house so I can set up "The Suite". Sooooooo looking forward to it!
Love the gold accents.
All in all, I can honestly say that I love the brushes. They hold product so well, and for $14.00 they are extremely worth the price. I am very happy with the quality, look and feel of these brushes. I recommend them if you are looking for a cheaper alternative to Sigma.
Juicy Tidbits:
~~I'm thinking about waxing my upper lip for the first time. I'm nervous
~~I keep trying to starting cleaning and packing...I've not been successful
~~I have become Obsessed with "The Murdoch Mysteries" = I'm Lame
~~I've turned my moleskine into serious planner...cuz I'm creative and stuff.
Have you heard of these brushes before? Interested?
And now a question that has nothing to do with anything...
If you had to eat one thing for the rest of your life, what would it be?
