13 May 2012

E.l.f Kabuki Brush Review

Hello,
Just a quickie review tonight because I'm home earlier than I thought and blogging is clearly the best way to use my bonus evening :)
I've always been someone who applies foundation with my fingers because I don't get on with foundation brushes and none of my other brushes were really suitable for for years I just got on with it. Recently though I've been getting so fed up with not getting the perfect finish that I want that I started having a look at alternatives. Initially the obvious choices were the buffing and stippling brushes from Real Technics but after looking at them in Boots I decided they just didn't excite me. They were a lot smaller than I was hoping and I didn't like the design of them. Instead, I was drawn the the kabuki brushes which were bigger, just as full and, in my opinion, had a much better shape. Not wanting to shell out too much I came home and had a look on the E.l.f website at theirs.
I chose the studio kabuki face brush and haven't looked back since.
The brush is perfectly sized. Not too small and not too big. You can also get a body kabuki brush which I was tempted to buy because I like face brushes to be nice and big but I'm glad I picked this one as it is just the right size. The bristles are made of synthetic taklon which makes the brush vegan friendly which is an added bonus. Instead of a long handle, kabuki brushes come with a short base which I prefer as it allows more control over application and is also easier to buff in circles which is the way to get that flawless finish.
As you can see in the photos, the bristles are incredibly dense and are shaped into a light dome. This means that the brush picks up products really well and gives a lovely flawless finish. What I really love about this brush though is how wonderfully soft it is. My previous powder brush become so well used that it started to get rather scratchy but this brush is super soft and if perfect for applying both liquid and powder so I use it for foundation and setting powder.
The other great thing about this brush is that I've not had any shedding at all, not a single hair which is brilliant for sure a low cost purchase.
You can buy this brush *here* for just £5 and at that price I think everyone should own one, its amazing :) Have you tried any of the E.l.f studio brushes? I'm tempted to pick up their stippling brush in my next order.
Annie x
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8 comments:

  1. After reading this, I'm pretty glad that I asked for it on my birthday list as it sounds pretty darn good! Now only 10 days to go until I can actually use it :) xoxo

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    1. I think you'll love it. I use it every day and its totally amazing. Definitely worth the money! Hope you enjoy it :) xx

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  2. You definitely made the right choice though, the face kabuki is infinitely better than the body version. It's quite floppy and lacks versatility.

    I've had this kabuki for a few years, and I still use it regularly. I love that such an inexpensive option has held up so well for so long.

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    1. Thanks for telling me about the body version, I was thinking of getting one for the summer to buff on bronzer and sun lotion etc. I'm reconsidering now! xx

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  3. I love the elf kabuki too!
    I also have the stippling brush and highly recommend it :)

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    1. I'll be sure to check that one out next then :) xx

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  4. I've just made an e.l.f order, I really wish I'd seen this review first. Oh well, suppose it gives me an excuse to make another little order sometime soon :P x

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    1. hehe, thats the spirit. I love elf so Im always looking for reasons to order again :P xx

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