My first set of full-size makeup brushes! My previous assortment consisted of random makeup brushes I acquired from here, there and everywhere: a couple of good, natural brushes that came with Bare Minerals foundation, a natural eye shadow brush I bought somewhere, a Sonia Kashuk bent-neck eyeliner brush, an angled eyeliner brush that came from who knows, and a couple of inexpensive travel sets from Marshalls and Fred Meyer. They’ve done the trick, but I was sooo happy to have the opportunity from Crown and iFabbo to try a set of full-size brushes from #CrownBrush.
Crown is a world-wide makeup brush brand with 25 years of experience. They have the largest selection of open stock professional quality brushes available. I downloaded their catalogue and it is definitely extensive. Also, Crown manufactures only cruelty-free brushes, emphasizing either synthetics or not harming animals in the process.
My Crown HD (high definition) makeup brushes came in a cute lavender case embossed with the Crown logo, and they’re available in orange and white with blue accents, too. This cute case makes this set perfect for travel. It’s a slim case that will easily fit into a suitcase, tote bag, and even in most of today’s purses. So much better than the mini-brush sets I had been using!
The brushes are synthetic, very soft, and easy to clean. They are good quality. The kit comes with a pair of tweezers that I can definitely use. There’s mirror in the case, but unfortunately, it’s not a good quality mirror. Frankly, they should have skipped the mirror since it’s not really usable.
The set includes the following 6 brushes:
- Pro Powder: for loose powder and blush
- Tapered Brush: for foundation
- Deluxe Contour: for highlighter or contour
- Chisel Shadow: for applying eye shadow on the lid or under brow bone
- Crease Blender: for blending eye shadow shades
- Detail Liner: I think I will use it primarily as a lip brush but it could be used to apply shadow to the inner corner or just a touch of shadow along the lower lashline for a more subtle smokey eye
The Crown HD Brush Set with mirror and tweezers originally cost $69.99, but now are on sale for $16.77. So, they will make a great and affordable holiday gift! In addition, I believe you can get 20% off your purchase on http://www.crownbrush.us/ with promo code iFabboHD. Expiration date for the coupon is 12/31/2013.
Here’s a link to check it out: http://bit.ly.19fuEGV and they have a fanpage on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/crownbrushfanpage to stay in touch and get other special offers.
These brushes have gone right into the rotation for me, and I’m so happy to have them 🙂
The winners of the Milani makeup and bag giveaway have been chosen: JessieGirl, Jamie C, Natosha, Mary J, Betty, Maria J, and Sherri J. I have heard from all but one of the winners. In order to get these mailed before my biz trip on Tuesday, I must hear from all winners by Monday morning 9am EST with their mailing address. If not, another name will be picked.
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wonderful brushes, they are spectacular. Great post.
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These brushes are an incredible deal at the current sale price. Certainly a great gift or a good thing for yourself if you don’t have a brush set. Thanks for your comment, Natosha <3
These brushes are so pretty! Love the lavender tips 🙂
Monica
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I agree, Monica. They are very pretty! And they are a great value at the current price.
Oh these look lovely but for some reason I just can’t get on board with white bristles! I dunno, for some reason they remind me more of an artist’s paint brushes than a makeup artist’s. 🙂
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I would’ve felt the same way, but I’ve been using a foundation brush that came with one of my many foundations and it has white bristles, so I kinda got used to it. I agree that the white and lavender looks a little unusual. But, I actually like the fact that they’re synthetic: easy to clean, no animals were hurt or annoyed for my beauty lol 😉