Great Makeup Brushes For LESS

Let me first start off by saying that I am NOT a makeup artist, or even just "good" at doing makeup. My expertise is in making sure that I don't look dead ! For most days I keep my Makeup (and my brushes)  to a minimum. But my one brush that I had been using for YEARS, was falling apart and shedding everywhere. I considered repurchasing it, but I also was curious what else was out there. Even though I don't go all out, using ONE brush for all my eye shadow, and ONE brush for my foundation, bronzer , and blush...just wasn't cutting it :(

Then I found these brushes on Amazon:

OH,

MY.

GOODNESS.

This set of TEN brushes was only $10. I couldn't believe it, but all the reviews said they were stellar, especially for the price.

The larger brushes have the names on the handles:

But the smaller ones do not. I believe these are all meant to be used for the face, but I can totally see myself using the smaller ones for eye shadow as well.

I also really appreciated that they put the names on the back of the packaging with suggestions on what to use each brush for.

Now, I can't attest to how they stand up against high end brushes, but they are incredibly soft, versatile, and affordable....I really don't need anything else !

You can't even buy E.L.F. brushes for that cheap. Their nicer ones are at least $3 a piece ! I could buy a new set every YEAR if I had to replace them , and still come out smelling like a rose . You get the picture though. I'm going to show you how I used them to do my makeup.  I didn't edit or apply filters to any of the photos of my skin, so you can really see how these brushes apply the makeup. I don't apply my makeup so I look like a new person when I'm done. I want to still look like myself, just a bit more polished .

Let begin:

Bare Clean face, and bed head :

I took the small flat angled brush to apply my concealer under my eyes, around my nose and chin, and anywhere I had spots.......

So like, everywhere....

I Blended it out 

Blend it out really well, not AT ALL like I did.

Nope, still not blended enough lol 

Next I applied my FAVORITE foundation by Root Pretty

I used the Flat Brush to tap it all over my Skin , and then blended it in, sort of :)

I applied my Original Bronze Powder, also from Root Pretty, along my cheekbones, hairline, sides of my nose, and jawline; with the tapered brush. I really liked having that pointed end , because I felt like having that small brush, made it easier to apply bronzer without getting it all over, making me look like a muddied mess.

And I used the Round powder Brush to blend it all in, FINALLY.......

I filled in my brows, and added some mascara.

What a difference right ?

BEFORE:                                  AFTER:

Now, Root Pretty didn't pay me anything or send me any products. I have been using them for years , because they are all natural, affordable, great ! I love how the products help to even out my skin tone, but still let it shine through. I DO however have a referral link that will give you 10% off if you ever want to try it. If not , it's all good ! Its just a way of saying "thank you" to their customers for helping to share about their company :)

Enjoy, 

Sthefanie