This week has been so long! Has it flown by for you? A highlight of this week: an advance screening of The Bling Ring. I liked it! Something else I like? Helping y'all out with your beauty questions! I get a lot of questions about brushes, and while I've shared my Essential Basic Brushes, I wanted to give some picks for those of us on a budget (me), for those who are new to makeup, and those who don't use make up often. These brushes start at $1 (white handle) and then $3+ (black handle).
EYES
- Liner Brush--Great for winged liner
- Eyeshadow Brush--Small and perfect for travel, small hands/eyes, placing shadow on the lid, highlighting, contouring nose
- "C" Brush--Bigger version of eyeshadow brush, Allure Magazine winner
- Concealer Brush--Hides zits, veins, highlighting, and to get rid of polish mistakes
FACE
- Kabuki--$6 but comparable to high-end brushes, powder, blush, bronzer, remove excess powder *Fave
- Big and Small Stipple Brushes--For applying mineral makeup, thin foundations, blending, removing excess blush (big brush); blending concealer, applying highlight, cream blushes, contouring (small *fave)
- Powder Brush--Powder, bronzer, foundation *Fave
And here's a video of where I go into more detail on each brush (Charlie cameo and outtake as well):
I've heard so many great things about the elf powder brush! It seems like everyone and their mother has one...so now I really want one! xx
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Thanks for the movie recommendation. I was uncertain whether to give that film a try. Now I will.
ReplyDeleteAnd thanks also for the makeup tool review. I need new brushes, etc.
This post came at the right time for me as I'm about to replace some of my brushes!
ReplyDeleteGreat recommendations!
ReplyDeleteYou are my go to make up guru!!!
ReplyDeleteThese look like great brushes! I need to get some new ones.
ReplyDeleteI love e.l.f. brushes but only have the $3 ones. That kabuki brush looks really nice!
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I love the Elf Brushes! I have a couple of them and they are great. :)
ReplyDeleteI need to seriously replace some of my brushes (I don't do it nearly enough!). Thanks for sharing! xo, Julie
ReplyDeleteI really want that concealer brush , its like perfect , thanks for this awesome post.
ReplyDeleteI am definitely liking this e.l.f. company more and more! :)
ReplyDeleteI would love to get a hold of all the face brushes.
ReplyDeleteThe brushes must be all great!:) Nice video too! Kisses Elle! xo
ReplyDeleteThis post reminds me how much I need more makeup brushes. Thanks for the tip.
ReplyDeleteI have never used Elf brush before. Going to have to look in to getting a couple
ReplyDeleteWe don't have Elf brushes over here. Maybe I can buy them online too. Charlie is too cute :D
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Ooooo...never checked Elf brushes before. That C brush and kabuki brush sound really good. And look at Charlie being all so calm in front of the cam:D
ReplyDeleteThese brushes seem really nice! What a great price, too!
ReplyDeleteGinny
I have the best blush brush I have used for years and I couldn't begin to recall where I got it. Great brushes make all the difference. You have a great week, too, sweet-one.
ReplyDeleteI'm in need of a new brush for my blush!
ReplyDeletexo, Yi-chia
Always Maylee
OoOo thanks for sharing! I'm in the market for a new brush! Hugs from Cali! xx The Golden Girls
ReplyDeleteThese brushes look great. Wish tey were available in my country:)
ReplyDeleteI could use some new eye shadow brushes. Thanks for the tips.
ReplyDeleteI should get a new powder brush! Thanks for the review dear!
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Chic 'n Cheap Living
I need some new brushes. I love your videos.
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You always have awesome reviews..thanks for this one!! xoxo
ReplyDeleteThanks for all the awesome reviews!
ReplyDeleteI like brushes so much! They really help to make a beautiful and easier makeup! These ones look very good! I never heard of them before, but I am sure they are good! Thanks for the suggestion, will see if I find them!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the tips!
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I want ALL of these brushes! Love ELF.
ReplyDeletei have that liner brush but i find myself using it for nail art - hey it works great like that too! now i can't go back to using it for liner because i am obsessed with the way it works for nail polish haha
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