Must Haves: E.L.F Studio Ultimate Kabuki Brush!

The Only Brush You Need!

If you've been looking for an amazing, do it all brush look no further! Eyes Lips Face or E.L.F as we all know and love came out with a fantastic brush called the Studio Ultimate Kabuki Brush and it gets every job done haha. It retails for $10 which is not bad at all for the quality of this brush! It's tightly packed so you don't have to worry about it falling apart and it's also pretty dense!

It kinda reminds me of a few of their powder brushes put together but softer! It's a pretty large brush but I find that very appealing. Makes applying foundation, powder, blush, contour, etc a breeze! I use it the most in cases where I go overboard with blush or bronzer, it's the best brush to blend with!

The size is definitely a plus for me. I've seen some higher end brushes identical to this one being sold for triple the price so the value of this brush is spot on.

I included this pic just so you can really see how large this brush is. It feels sturdier than the studio other brushes which explains the higher price but trust me when I say it's totally worth it! :-)

Review: Benjabelle Daisy Brush Tree & Organic Cleansing Balm! + How I Clean My Makeup Brushes!

Leave Your Brushes Squeaky Clean!

For the longest time I was searching for the best method to clean my makeup brushes. In the meantime I was using the Bath and Body Works liquid soaps to clean them and I thought "this will do!" And... it did! It cleaned my brushes and by beauty sponge fine but after using the Benjabelle Cleansing Balm I  realized that it wasn't deep cleaning them and getting all the makeup off! After using both the balm and the Benjabelle Daisy Brush Tree I can truly say that I now have a go-to brush cleaning routine! I'm super excited to share these products with you and hopefully if you were in the market for something to leave your brushes squeaky clean you will give this a try! :-)

Here's a close up of the Daisy Tree:

The Daisy Tree is $19.95... and well worth it! Prior to having this I just laid my brushes flat on a paper towel. It would take forever for the brushes to dry so for that reason I left them drying overnight. With the brush tree your letting the brushes hang with the bristles down so the water drips away, cutting the drying time. Plus, your ensuring that water stays away from the ferulle which holds the bristles together. On benjabelle.com you'll find a nice selection of brush trees, they have other sizes that hold more brushes. The Daisy Tree holds 2 large brushes, 4 medium brushes and 8 thinner eye and lip brushes. When you receive the order it comes in 3 pieces that you have to put together. It was super simple to put together which I loved!

Here's what the Organic Cleansing Balm looks like! I love the attention to detail the company puts into their products! It also makes me super happy that this balm is made with organic ingredients. I mean, its nice to know that you're not cleaning your brushes with chemicals that will eventually end up on your face. Here are the ingredients: Saponified Organic Oils of Palm, Coconut, Olive and Palm Kernel, Cocoa Butter, Powdered Oatmeal, Aloe Vera and Rosemary Extract. At first glance (and smell! haha) it reminded me of the oatmeal soaps that you can find at your local drugstore. The scent isn't overpowering... I really like it! The balm retails for $14.95 and you get a ton of product! This will last you a nice amount of time!

Here's how it works!

Just takes a few easy steps! First you wet the bristles of your brush. Then swirl the brush in the balm a few times and use your hand to squeeze out the water/makeup residue. Repeat if needed. Once the water runs clear place the brushes in your brush tree and Waaahla! Just let it dry and your brushes are ready to use! I even used the balm to watch my beauty sponge from Real Techniques and it worked! Here's what the brushes look once in the tree:

Bottom line: These two products are amazing! They are a dynamic duo and I can't picture not having them. The price isn't bad for the quality items you're getting. Plus, they offer free shipping over $25! I would highly recommend them. The tree makes drying your brushes simple and fast. The balm is perfect for traveling and safe/natural... what more can you ask for? Something that stood out to me is that Benjabelle offers a 100% 30 day money back guarantee...so you have nothing to lose! ;-)

PS: I have a post about my brush set, check it out by clicking here!





 







Dupe Alert: Sigma Beauty brushes VS Royal Care Cosmetics!

Hey everyone!

I'm so excited for my first blog post! I was contemplating what to write about but I knew it had to be about the dupe I discovered recently. Just like any other beauty lover, I've been lusting over some of the Sigma Beauty brush sets but lets be honest... they are expensive! After doing some research I came about some brush sets that others claim to be very comparable to the Sigma ones. I personally don't have the Sigma ones to compare but review after review recommended these so I decided to try them out.

I'm sure you're thinking "Show me the brushes already!" haha. Alright, here you go :-)
I purchased three sets, here they are:

The company is Royal Care Cosmetics and they have amazing deals on these sets of brushes! They are fabulous; super soft and the variety you get is amazing! I would definitely recommend these brushes for someone who's starting to dive into make up or even for someone who is experienced but is looking for great quality brushes. Shipping was quick, I ordered them on a Tuesday night and received them today which is Saturday!

Now, lets talk price! Right now they have a deal where you get the Kabuki Set + Face Brush Set for just $24.95. The first set you see on top includes a flat top kabuki ( perfect for applying foundation), a round kabuki ( perfect for mineral products), an angled kabuki ( perfect for applying blush or bronzer) and a tapered kabuki (perfect for the harder to reach areas). The second set includes miniature versions of the ones previously mentioned. These are amazing at applying concealer.

I just had to try the Professional 12 Piece Make up Brushes Set because I was in the market for a new complete set and they don't disappoint. This set was $17.95. The set includes everything you need for everyday makeup application. The brushes included are: large angled brush ( perfect for contouring or applying blush), a duo fiber brush ( for a natural make up application), large powder brush ( used to set powder), double-ended foundation and concealer brush, a large shader brush ( for color application), an angled shader brush ( for definition), tapered blending brush ( for blending out harsh lines), eye liner brush ( for applying gel eye liner), blending brush ( smaller than the tapered so its perfect for applying color directly into the crease), a lip brush ( perfect for applying lipstick evenly and precisely), a large concealer brush ( best used for concealing the trouble areas on your face) and an angled liner or brow brush ( for definition on your browns or eyes).

Bottom line: I suggest you go to their website and order these right now! I love them and I'm impressed with the quality. My only complaint is that the brushes don't have "names" like others but that's something I can overlook. Lets hope they continue to amaze me after I wash them :-)

PS: I also ordered the brush holder and I love it! It's perfect for organization and for traveling!