Drugstore Find: Essence Of Beauty Brushes Won’t Shed All Over Your Face

shefinds | October 21, 2008

Drugstore Find: Essence Of Beauty Brushes Won’t Shed All Over Your Face

In every CVS, Essence of Beauty brushes are there. But, as with all bargain beauty brands (okay, as with all beauty brands, period), not every brush gives you bang for your buck. So, which should you buy and which should you skip? This handy primer will help you unearth the gems.

Buy: Crease Brush Duo ($5)
Why: The larger brush’s soft hairs give your shadow a smudgy, blended, and natural look in the crease. It’s also a perfect shape for use along the outer V. Use the smaller brush for more precise application around the inner corner of the eye.

Buy: Kabuki Brush ($10)
Why: This soft brush applies mineral makeup and all kinds of powder in a smooth, even fashion, and at $10 a pop, it’s much more affordable than its higher-end counterparts.

Skip: Synthetic Foundation & Powder Brush ($10)
Why: Although the bristles are good for applying liquid foundation, they shed. And there’s unfortunately nothing like brush hairs in your makeup for ruining your look.

And don’t forget to check circulars for your local drugstores – Essence of Beauty is a brand that’s often put on sale. Good news for your brush collection and good news for your wallet – what could be better?

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comments

hrx

I own these brushes, as well as the much more expensive MAC brushes, these are my absolute favorite ones! The essence of beauty brushes are so soft and equal in quality to any of the expenses brushes!! A MUST BUY!
macattackk

I purchased the essence of beauty duo set– the ones that have two types of a brush on one handle! It came with a bonus eye duo. There’s a foundation/concealer, blush/powder, (angled)eyeshadow/blending, and a contour/eyeshadow. They all are fantastic, except the blending one sheds uncontrollably. I absolutely love the foundation duo, as well as the blush one although it tends to shed a little.
4 brushes (but really 8!) for $15!!
Debbie

I bought your eyelash brush the other day and when I used it for the first time the comb part broke. I wanted to let you know how cheaply their products are made.
name

I own a whole bunch of essence of beauty brushes and find them rather high in quality – especially for the price. They are super-soft, and seem to be well made – they’re easy to clean, and they spread makeup over skin smoothly and thoroughly. MAC may have more specialized brushes, but for the basics, go with Essence of Beauty – you’ll be saving a bundle!
Sarena

OMG, really? I just bought th Kabuki Brush and it shed all over me. I look like I need haircut on my face!
Nicole Lee

I got last week duo set from this site http://macbrushset.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=12&products_id=28
they are amazing, i love this brushes so much.
another question, should i buy MAC kabuki or look for essence of beauty brand ? which is better one ?