Last year, I think in August I discovered some reviews about It Cosmetic brushes. These are all cruelty free, synthetic fiber brushes. I saw Stephanie on YouTube known as SMLx0 rave about the Heavenly Luxe Jumbo powder brush (shown at the bottom left, first brush). When I saw how large this brush head was I was totally shocked. She said that she loved this brush so much and I was immediately intrigued. I did a search to see what would be the best place to get this brush at a decent price. These brushes are sold at Ulta, It Cosmetic's website and on QVC. Honestly you get more for your money if you buy from QVC because you can select the brush to come with a product and the cost is less than buying the brush by itself. The normal retail price for this powder brush is $58 which is insanity for one brush I think. I truthfully found this on Ebay from a really nice seller (I wish I can remember her name....sorry!) for $45. This was still a lot, the most I have ever spent on a make brush individually but it was free shipping so I decided to just go for it. AND it did not disappoint! I freaking love this brush so, so much! From there I was on a obsessive mission to get all the brushes. Slowly but surely I got all the brushes I wanted from It. I didn't get the new 2013 holiday brush set with the stand, the reviews were not very good for that set so I decided to pass and I did not get the dual concealer brush because I don't wear concealer. Weird I know! These babies are treasured and sit in a drawer. Let me know if you would like a review on each brush I have.
For everyday application of my makeup, the brushes pictured below is what I use. There is a nice mixed bag of brushes in this picture. I have some Soho eye brushes which I do love and these were super cheap. I have all of the Real Technique brushes and the new Miracle Complexion Sponge (LOVE). You can see in the small left tucked away is a container with beauty sponges. I do own the Original and Pro (black) Beauty Blender which I freakin love but hate the price. The RT sponge is just as good I think and at a fraction of the price. The one shown in the picture is actually my second one. The first one fell apart on me after the second washing. I also got the It Cosmetic sponge since I loved their brushes so much. I was deeply disappointed in the sponge. It is way too dense and feels like you are applying foundation on with a rubber tire. I wish I was exaggerating but that's what it feels like to me. Did not enjoy at all. I contacted RT and they sent me a new one which was fantastic! I tried out some Bdellium brushes which are suppose to be like EcoTools, all natural bamboo brushes. These are amazing also and they have a whole Pink collection. These are next on my list to collect all of them. I only bought 4 brushes online: flat eyeliner, fluffy blender, crease blender and the Angle face brush. The bristles aren't as soft as Sedona Lace or It Cosmetics but they are nice brushes and for how many come in a complete set, it is actually a good price for professional brushes. I so badly want to go to IMATS so I can get more of the brushes in person. Ordering online is not ideal when I can't touch or see them up close. It's hard to know what you are getting ya know? I have a selected few Sonia Kashuk brushes and all of the Ecotool brushes. EcoTools and ELF were my first makeup brand of brushes I purchased when I started getting into makeup a few years ago. These were amazing starter brushes to learn techniques and learn what each brush does. Which led into the higher end brands. Sonia Kashuk is a hit or miss for me and they aren't that cheap I feel. I have a blender, pencil and Stiple brush but none of the other brushes appealed to me. I did get their holiday set last year for like $30 and it came with 12 brushes I think which is ridiculously cheap. But realized I got cheap quality brushes. Those were so scratchy and shed like crazy. They were very pretty to look at but I did not like using on my face. So those are stored away in a drawer. I also own but not featured in the photo below are the Bubbi brushes. I bought the newest collection she came out with and I do love the look and feel of those brushes. I have most of the face brushes in a drawer to apply my finishing powder, blush and contour. All of the eye brushes are in the cup in the pic.
My next quest at the moment is the imomoko Velvet Beaute brushes which retail for $99 and the Bdellium Pink Bambu collection w/kabuki brush (of course can't forget the kabuki brush), Too Faced new Teddy Bear brush set and retractable brush (super over priced but I still want them because I am an addict) and last but not least is the Sigma Copper collection. This bad boy is over $400 but comes with 29 professional brushes and a nice, sturdy case. That will be my dream purchase for myself one day. Oh I can't wait to own that!! I know, I know...I only have one face and I don't freelance, what the heck am I going to do with all these brushes?? Admire them in my drawer hahahaa. Because that is what makeup junkies do. Stand back and admire. What are your favorite brushes? I'd love to hear any recommendations!
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