e.l.f. Brush Smorgasbord

As I mentioned in my previous post, “Confessions of a Makeup Addict”, I am a big fan of makeup and beauty blogs and videos. I watch a lot of them. When I say a lot of them, I mean probably more than anyone should. Is it a complete waste of time? Probably, but it is my thing so sod off.

            One thing that had been driving me mad after watching all these makeup tutorials was my current brush situation. I would watch the ladies (or in the case of GregoryGorgeous, the boys) carry out these stunning looks with their millions of brushes, each one created specifically for that task. I was stunned. I knew their were different kinds of makeup brushes but I had never realized just how many. I decided I wanted a collection of my own and, in my true obsessive style, spent the next few hours searching the Internet for brush kits, as I figured they would provide me the biggest bang for my buck. The problem I was having was the price. I knew from experience that there is no bigger waste of money when it comes to makeup than investing in bad brushes. To spend so much time and energy getting ready only to have your makeup badly applied and brush hairs stuck to your face is maddening. Maddening I tell you! I also knew, as a student with pretty much no income, I could not spend a lot…at all.

            After asking my mother if she could recommend any, she immediately mentioned e.l.f.Cosmetics. She assured me that, even though they are dirt cheap, they out performed and out lasted her high-end brushes. So, I ordered my own from Amazon and she was right. These brushes are fantastic. I received 12 brushes for $12.99—an amazing deal that even I could afford. And after trying them, I was so pleasantly surprised that I simply had to share.

            I will admit that a couple of the brushes did not suit my taste as much as my older ones, but the cast majority of them were great. The application was easy, smooth, and hair free. Also, each brush has the name of the brush stamped on the handle, so you never have to wonder what it is for. And the best part is, even if you don't love all of the brushes, for $12.00 you have still got a great deal. All in all, a great purchase.

The kit included:

 Concealer Brush                                  Total Face Brush

·           Blush/Bronzer Brush                           Defining Eye Brush

·           Foundation Brush                                 Eyelash Wand

·           Blending Eye Brush                              Brow Comb

·           Smudge Eye Brush                                Lip Defining Brush

·           Eye Liner Brush                                    Eye Shadow Brush

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