Make-up Brushes?

I have seen a lot of tutorials on make-up, and most people use MAC brushes, or something similar.


Is the blending all in a good brush or what? I have a small fluffy brush (don't know what brand, but it was cheap), and I have a slanted shadow brush... the slanted one works pretty good, but the fluffy brush doesn't blend!





Is it really worth it to spend so much money on some good brushes? Because seriously... $30-40 for some eyeshadow brushes is a lot of money IMO.Make-up Brushes?
I prefer Sonia Kashuk (sp) brushes to apply my makeup. I use mineral makeup so a good brush is very important to me to apply just the right coverage.





I use a poofy brush to apply foundation %26amp; a smaller brush for blush. I got my brushes at Target %26amp; dont think they cost too much.





Just buy one SK brush %26amp; see if you like the way the bristles feel on your skin when you apply your makeup. If you dont like it ~~ Just take it back to the store %26amp; tell them its no good. They should refund your money.





I bet you'll love the brush!!Make-up Brushes?
I've had great luck with one premium brand (NARS) and one drugstore brand (Essence of Beauty, purchased at CVS). I've tried a lot of makeup brushes, and these are the best types I've found. The main problem I seem to have with brushes is the dropping or shedding of hairs. Not what you want when you're doing your makeup - little hairs all over your face!





For applying foundation (I use mineral powder), I use a #9 NARS brush. I've used mine every day for about a year and a half and it's still doing perfectly. Almost never any shedding. They run around $35 or $40 I believe, but I purchased it for roughly half that on ebay. It's been worth every penny.





For my liner and eyeshadow brushes, I've had excellent luck with the Essence of Beauty Brand. These are usually around $5 each, more for sets, and have done an excellent job as well.





Another good source is Bare Escentuals. I love their double-ended eyeshadow brush. These are mid-priced, and also available on ebay at times.





Good luck!





ETA: Essence of Beauty is definitely available at my local CVS branches, but I know also online. For NARS and Bare Escentuals, I'd try ebay for best prices





Essential eye brushes...ok, you need something large enough to brush eyeshadow over the entire lid, and then a smaller brush for putting color in the crease. These are the main two that you need, unless you are using mineral powdered eyeliner. In that case, you'll also need a thinner liner brush. An eyebrow brush is nice as well, although an old toothbrush will do the trick. Here's an example:


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I just got Sonia Kashuk brushes and I'm so happy with them, they very good brushes and the price also, they are less than half price of Mac brushes. I just have only one Mac brush and I was thinking to buy some more but since I found this brushes less expensive and good I won't anymore.
No. Because I spent 12.00 on 12 brushes at www.eyeslipsface.com and they're pretty good. They have an array of brushes that will get the job done.
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