We're halfway through Blogtober! It's kind of bitter sweet. It has been a lot of fun, but at the same time it's a lot than I thought it would be. 31 days of ideas, ahh!
Anyways, on a lighter note, Hello, my name is Kady and I'm addicted to makeup brushes. Is that a surprise to anyone? I don't really think so. Am I the only one? Once again, I don't really think so.
Brushes are fun and easy for me. You don't have to match colors, or worry about it looking good with your skin tone. It's pretty much a situation where you get what you see. The most important things for me, of course, are the shape and the feel of the bristles. Who wants a rough or sharp makeup brush on their face? No one! One of my favorite brands I've come across so far is Real Techniques. These brushes were created by a youTuber by the name of Samantha Chapman. She is one of the pixiwoo sisters, who both are very knowledgeable and talented with makeup. These are definitely one of those products that YouTube made me buy, and thank goodness they did.
My first purchase from this brand was a Stippling Brush. I felt like this would be a good versatile brush for me, and over time I needed another one! This brushes are great, because they are very dense. I use one for cream blushes and the other for my MAC Radiant Rose Cream Highlighter (I did but another one just for use with that product, don't judge me). These brushes are great for cream products, because they don't apply too much. The best part for me is the density, it feels like they're actually doing something useful.
The same time I purchased the Stippling Brush I picked up a Blush Brush. I feel like the blush brush is always my safe buy from a new brand. If they can't do a good blush brush there's no hope for the others. Luckily, this one is a winner. Also, very dense it is great for applying a little more product. I use this for my lighter colors to get a more vibrant look. This is my absolute most reached for brush from my entire collection.
After a few months of trying the first two, I picked up the Powder Brush. Now this was a life changer for me (a little dramatic?!). I had always used a kabuki brush for powder; I felt like it had a little bit more control. This brush is my every day reached for brush. I will never turn back from here. It's the softest brush I think I've ever used and it does the job wonderfully.
The Setting Brush was a recommendation to be by Melissa Parada, or HoneyBeePhilosophy on YouTube. She showed using this brush to apply highlighter and I loved the idea. Once again I'm glad I listened. This item is another that applies just the right amount of product, and it really is the perfect size for the cheekbone area . Winner!
My most recent purchase from the brand is the Buffer Brush. I really wanted to try the Expert Face brush, but I didn't want to buy the set (I hate how companies do that, they try and make you purchase the whole deal when all you need is one thing!). I debated whether it was worth it or not when I realized the Buffer Brush was the same shape and size! I realize they have two different names, and maybe they are totally different, but it seemed right for me just to get the Buffer Brush. I've been using this to blend my concealer. I'm really digging it! It fits perfectly in the creases and blends beautifully. Another winner!
Overall, I think this brand is amazing! They did a really great job with these, and they also have a really great selection of different types. There are a few face products that I haven't tried yet, but every one I have tried has been very impressive. The best part is that they are reasonably priced! Brushes are really expensive and these don't cost an arm and a leg. The prices vary from around $6ish to a set for $20ish. Very good deals! Also, Ulta has them buy one get one 50% pretty frequently.
If you're on the fence? Go for it! Great steal!
Thanks!
-Kady
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