TousledElegance
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I think I got lucky; most of the brushes in my stash have lasted me around a decade, give or take. It's finally time to replace a lot of them, so I think a set would be the best option. My budget is under $100, including tax/shipping. I narrowed it down to two sets I like, but I'm indecisive and wanted some feedback on them before I actually pull the trigger...
Sedona Lace: http://www.sedonalace.com/Cosmetic-Brushes/46/12-Piece-Professional-Makeup-Brushes-Black.aspx
Sephora Perfect Ten: http://www.sephora.com/browse/product.jhtml?id=P202938
A couple of considerations- I wear loose or pressed powder foundations (never liquid), sometimes go without blush (naturally rosy cheeked), have hooded eyes (so small tips are often better), I usually do intense smoky eye looks with faux cut creases and the lash/brow comb and lip brush are really optional for me. My main concerns are, of course, that the brushes pick up product well and are not scratchy. Just to give you an idea of what I prefer most, my favourites are...
MAC 228 Mini-shader: http://makeupforlife.net/wp-content/uploads/2006/05/mac-228-mini-shader-brush.jpg
MAC 210 Precision Eyeliner: http://alicematagora.files.wordpress.com/2010/04/maceyelinerbrush210.jpeg,
MAC 208 small angled brow: http://slimages.macys.com/is/image/...0&resMode=bicub&op_usm=0.7,1.0,0.5,0&fmt=jpeg,
Essence of Beauty flat top blender: http://www.cvs.com/CVSApp/catalog/s...68&productId=441068&navAction=jump&navCount=3,
Essence Of Beauty dual use shadow: http://img.makeupalley.com/0/0/4/5/817356.JPG,
Studio 35 blending: http://media.photobucket.com/image/studio 35 blending/jazzie142/studio35t.jpg.
Whew, thanks for reading!
Based on all this, any thoughts either way?
Sedona Lace: http://www.sedonalace.com/Cosmetic-Brushes/46/12-Piece-Professional-Makeup-Brushes-Black.aspx
Sephora Perfect Ten: http://www.sephora.com/browse/product.jhtml?id=P202938
A couple of considerations- I wear loose or pressed powder foundations (never liquid), sometimes go without blush (naturally rosy cheeked), have hooded eyes (so small tips are often better), I usually do intense smoky eye looks with faux cut creases and the lash/brow comb and lip brush are really optional for me. My main concerns are, of course, that the brushes pick up product well and are not scratchy. Just to give you an idea of what I prefer most, my favourites are...
MAC 228 Mini-shader: http://makeupforlife.net/wp-content/uploads/2006/05/mac-228-mini-shader-brush.jpg
MAC 210 Precision Eyeliner: http://alicematagora.files.wordpress.com/2010/04/maceyelinerbrush210.jpeg,
MAC 208 small angled brow: http://slimages.macys.com/is/image/...0&resMode=bicub&op_usm=0.7,1.0,0.5,0&fmt=jpeg,
Essence of Beauty flat top blender: http://www.cvs.com/CVSApp/catalog/s...68&productId=441068&navAction=jump&navCount=3,
Essence Of Beauty dual use shadow: http://img.makeupalley.com/0/0/4/5/817356.JPG,
Studio 35 blending: http://media.photobucket.com/image/studio 35 blending/jazzie142/studio35t.jpg.
Whew, thanks for reading!
Based on all this, any thoughts either way?
