Review: Crown Brush Italian Badger Angle Blush Brush

The Crown Brush Italian Badger Angle Blush brush is perfect for contouring, applying blush and bronzer. I don't use blush or bronzer on a daily basis, so I find that I use this brush mainly for setting concealer with powder under my eyes. Like the other Italian Badger brushes, it loses its shape and widens a little bit after the initial wash. The bristles are also a little bit scratchy. However, these things don't bother me because the bristles are dense and blends really well.

It is also important to note that after a few uses, the handle broke. It's ok though because I used super glue to attach it back together.

The total length of the brush is 6.5 inches long. The handle says "IB106 Angle Blush." It costs $7.09 at CrownBrush.com

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Review: Coastal Scents Italian Badger Blush Brush

The Coastal Scents Italian Badger Blush Brush is too big for applying blush and for contouring. It also loses its shape after the initial wash and widens a little bit.

The bristles are not too dense or too flimsy, but can be a little bit scratchy. I personally use this brush to apply setting powder. I prefer to use the Coastal Scents Italian Badger Buffer brush (review) when I want more coverage.

There are better brushes out there for setting powder. I would not buy this brush if you have the buffer brush already.

The total length of the brush is 7.5 inches. The handle says "IB126 Chisel Blush."  It costs $8.99 at CoastalScents.com

Update: Coastal Scents discontinued this brush, but you can still buy it from Crown Brush for $9.24. It's called the Italian Badger Series IB126 Chisel Blush Brush.

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Review: Tarte Easy Crease Brush

I do not know why I can't find any information about the Tarte Easy Crease Brush on YouTube.com or on any other blogs. Maybe it's because the brand is not that popular or it's because of the packaging? The handle is not the prettiest color. It is a deep purple, eggplant shade. I would prefer it to be black or even white. However, the handle has a nice grip because it is thick.

The bristles are dense, stiff and super soft, just like my Sonia Kashuk Black Domed Eyeshadow brush (review). It isn't my favorite crease brush because it picks up alot of color. The color doesn't disperse well on my crease because the brush creates a thin harsh line. I then have to grab another brush to blend everything out because it does not blend out my crease color that well. However, when I want to blend my lid color up to my crease, the Tarte brush blends amazingly, which baffles me.

The total length of the brush is just a bit over 5 inches. It is small enough to fit in your makeup travel bag. The brand is engraved on the silver ferrule.

It costs $16.00 at TarteCosmetics.com

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Review: Coastal Scents Italian Badger Buffer Brush Large

The Coastal Scents Italian Badger Buffer Brush Large is my favorite brush to apply setting powder. The head of the brush is short enough for buffing mineral foundation. I find that the head of the brush of my other powder brushes, such as the ELF Powder Brush and the Coastal Scents Synthetic Buffer Brush Large, are too long for buffing. 

The bristles of the Italian Badger Buffer brush are a little scratchy and sheds like crazy during the first wash. It now sheds a little bit from time to time. It doesn't bother me because I use it for applying powder, but I wouldn't recommend it for liquid foundation. It also loses its shape after the initial wash and widens a little bit.

The handle of the brush says "IB103 Flat Bronzer." The total length of the brush is 6 inches. It costs $11.95 at CoastalScents.com. 

Update: Coastal Scents discontinued this brush, but you can still buy it from Crown Brush for $10.95. It's called the Italian Badger Series IB103 Flat Bronzer Brush.

The Coastal Scents Buffer brush irritates my skin and I have a new favorite brush now. (Mac 182 Buffer Brush Couture Limited Edition: review)

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Review: Studio Tools Smudge Brush

The Studio Tools Smudge brush is smaller than your average eyeshadow brush, but this may be perfect for someone with smaller eye lids. The head of the brush is a little bit longer than half a centimeter, and is flat and a little bit stiff, while the bristles are soft. It is good for applying eyeshadow under your waterline and for smudging your eyeliner. I personally use this for packing color onto my lids.

I've seen this brush with a silver ferrule on other blogs, but I could only find the one with the black ferrule at my local Target for $2.49. The total length of the brush is 5.5 inches. This is something that I would invest in if you are just starting out with makeup or if you are on a tight budget. 

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Review: Coastal Scents Synthetic Shadow Brush

The Coastal Scents Synthetic Shadow Brush has multiple uses. It is not your traditional eyeshadow brush because it does not pick up powder eyeshadows that well. However, it does wonders when you use the brush for pigments, cream bases and concealer. 

  

The bristles are dense and firm. It is not like a flat concealer brush. When you look at the bristles and feel them, it may seem like a regular eyeshadow brush for packing on color. However, do not purchase this brush in hopes of using it to apply regular eyeshadows onto your lid because you will be disappointed.

The total length of the brush is 6.5 inches. It costs $2.95 at CoastalScents.com

Update: You can also buy it from Crown Brush for $2.89. It's called the Syntho Series SS011 Deluxe Oval Shadow Brush.

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Review: ELF Eye Shadow Brush

I bought 3 ELF Eye Shadow Brush online and all 3 came in different sizes and shapes. The first one had the longest handle, measuring 6 inches in total length, and the longest bristles. The head of the brush was also the widest compared to the other two. 

The brush is so soft and dense enough for adding color onto the lids as well as for blending the lid color up to the crease. 

The second brush measures 5.5 inches in total length. The head of the brush is the shortest compared to the other two and less wider than the first brush. The bristles are as soft as the other two brushes, but thinner and flatter. I would not use this to blend; however, I use it all the time for packing color onto my lids because it is the perfect size.

The third brush is my least favorite. It is 5.6 inches in total length, measuring a little longer than the second brush. The head of the brush is pointed and the least widest compared to the other two. 

The bristles are dense and a little stiffer than the first brush. It also does a little better at blending. However, I like the first brush better because it's bigger and doesn't have that weird pointed head.

They cost $1.00 at EyesLipsFace.com You can also buy them at Target, which is better because you can choose the specific brush you want. If you order online, you won't know what shape and size of the ELF Eye Shadow Brush you'll get.

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Review: Coastal Scents Tapered Crease Eye Brush

Original C139 Brush

I bought the Coastal Scents Tapered Crease Eye Brush about a year ago. The bristles are tapered and fits perfectly on the crease area. Therefore, it is also the perfect blending brush for blending out dark colors on the lid up to the crease. I loved this brush so much that I reordered 2 from Coastal Scents; however, this time, I received 2 different sizes. They are not the same as the original that I bought a year ago. The new brushes are too long and flimsy for blending. They are only good for applying color onto the crease. I was disappointed to find that the bristles were not stiff because my love for the original brush was only due to its blending quality.

Original C139 Brush

I notice that this happened with a lot of the other brushes that I bought from Coastal Scents. No two brushes of the same model have the exact same shape and size.

The handle says "C139 Stiff Tapered Crease". The total length of the brush is 6 inches. It's costs $2.49 at CoastalScents.com Buy at your own risk. You might get the stiff brush or you might get the flimsy one.

I don't have any pictures of the other two brushes because I sold them on Ebay. They were useless to me.

Update: You can also buy it from Crown Brush for $2.55. It's called the Studio Series C139 Tapered Crease Brush.

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Review: Coastal Scents Chisel Fluff Large Shadow Brush

The Coastal Scents Chisel Fluff Large Shadow Brush is good for packing color onto your lids. The bristles are soft and it's a great brush for blending because it's firm and dense. 

I bought a couple of the same brushes, but all of them had different sizes. One brush had bristles that were thicker and fuller, while another brush was a little wider and the handle was a little longer than the rest. However, all of the brushes had no problems doing the same purpose of applying color to the lids and blending. 

The head of the brush, which is 1 centimeters long, fits really well on my lids. The total length of the brush is 5.5 inches. The handle says C153 Large Chisel Fluff. It costs $2.75 at CoastalScents.com

Update: You can also buy it from Crown Brush for $1.95. It's called the Studio Series C153 Large Chisel Fluff Brush.

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Looks: Light Wash of Violet Purple

This is a look that I did using my Coastal Scents 88 Shimmer Palette.

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Review: Crown Brush Backstage S217 Round Contour Brush

The Crown Brush Backstage S217 Round Contour Brush is ideal for defining the outer v. It is soft, dense and stiff. You can also use this brush to blend, but I find it to be a little small. I would use this brush mainly for contouring and adding color to the outer corner.

The handle of the brush says "S217 Round Contour." The head of the brush is 1 centimeter long. The total length of the brush is 5.5 inches. It is small enough for travel. I bought this at CrownBrush.com for $1.87.

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Review: Crown Brush Italian Badger 109 Chisel Fluff Brush

The Crown Brush Italian Badger 109 Chisel Fluff Brush is bigger than your average eyeshadow brush. It is too big for my lids. The head of the brush is about 2/3 of an inch long. The total length of the brush is 6 inches.

The bristles are really soft and fluffy, but not dense. It is also a tad bit flimsy. It does not pick up color that well. I would only suggest to use this brush to apply a light wash of color onto your lids. I personally use this brush to apply highlight and to set concealer with powder under my eyes.

It costs $3.09 at CrownBrush.com I love the packaging, especially the wooden handle; however, I would not purchase this brush to use as an all over eyeshadow brush. 

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Review: Sonia Kashuk Black Domed Eyeshadow Brush

I am in love with my Sonia Kashuk Black Domed Eyeshadow brush. The bristles are dense and firm. I use this brush to add highlight under my brows and then to create a smooth transition by blending everything out. The bristles are also much softer than my Sonia Kashuk Large Crease brush (review). The head of the brush is wider and just a millimeter longer too, but it still fits on my eye really well.

I can't think of anything negative to say about this brush. It really is one of the best blending brushes out in the market. Not only is the application wonderful, but the packaging looks sleek too.

The length of the brush is 6.5 inches. I bought this at Target for $9.99.

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Review: Coastal Scents Silver Duo Fiber Stippling Brush

Let me start off by saying I absolutely hate my Coastal Scents Silver Duo Fiber Stippling Brush. It is flimsy and not dense at all. The length of the brush is about 8.75 inches. The white synthetic fibers are too short; therefore, applying liquid foundation is not ideal with the use of this brush. Moreover, it sheds like crazy. I've spent more time picking the hairs of the brush off my face rather than applying my foundation with this brush. I have also washed the brush a couple times, but it still keeps shedding every time I use it. At this rate, all the bristles will fall off before I know it. 

Please save your $7.95 and invest in a better duo fiber brush. I don't know what to do with this brush. I can't even apply setting powder with it because it doesn't pick up color that well. Though, for that reason, I could use it to apply super pigmented blushes, but the shedding annoys the heck out of me. Maybe I'll just use it to dust my keyboard. 

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Looks: Pale Pink and Purple

This is a look that I did, using my Coastal Scents 88 Warm Palette.

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Review: Sonia Kashuk Large Crease Brush (Crease Shadow Brush)

The Sonia Kashuk Large Crease Brush (Crease Shadow Brush) is my holy grail blending brush. This is one of the best blending brushes I own. The length of the brush is 6 inches. The bristles are dense and firm, which is absolutely fabulous for blending as well as packing on color to the crease. The bristles are not as soft as my other brushes, such as my Studio Gear Blending Crease Brush #35 (review), but it is by no means scratchy.

The title of the brush is "Large," but don't let the name fool you. It is not a huge brush. It is the perfect size for the crease and for blending. This is my "go to" brush when I want a smokey effect or when I just need to get rid of harsh lines.

White handles tend to get dirty easily and I wouldn't want to clean it with water because water damages the wooden handle. So, the only thing that I have to complain about is the color of the brush. I prefer the handle to be black and sleek.  

The brush is $5.99 at Target, which is really cheap for such a high quality brush. I bought another one for backup.

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Review: Studio Gear Blending Crease Brush #35

The Studio Gear Blending Crease Brush #35 is made from squirrel hair and is super soft. The bristles are firm and dense, but they're also shorter and less wider compared to my Sonia Kashuk Large Crease brush (review). Therefore, the Studio Gear brush is more for smudging, adding color on the crease area and inner corner.

The length of the brush is 7.5 inches. It can be purchased for $30 at a Studio Gear counter in Macy's. Surely, there are cheaper crease brushes out in the market. However, the quality of this brush is really good and it looks professional with its black handle. If you have money to splurge, I would definitely recommend this brush. 

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