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Thursday, August 4, 2011

Review: Walmart Paris Presents High Definition Angled Blush Brush


I bought the Paris Presents High Definition Angled Blush brush 
along with the bronzer brush (review) the last time that I was at Walmart. 

I wanted to compare it to my other angled brushes and see if it was as good as 
or even better than my Sonia Kashuk Multi Purpose brush (review) and Mac 168 brush (review).


Pros:
  • perfect size for the cheek area
  • good for contouring
  • ideal for applying cream products (bristles are synthetic)
  • dense & great for blending
  • super soft
  • looks nice with its black handle & nickel ferrule (however, the handle is made of plastic and can look a little cheap, in person, compared to other brushes with wooden handles)
  • affordable ($6)
  • no shedding


Cons:
  • sold only at select Walmart stores


Bottom Line: I recommend using this brush for applying cream blushes or bronzers because it does a great job at dispersing the product evenly onto your cheek areaAlso, this brush is a great alternative for someone who's on a tight budget or just starting out with makeup.


Note: The Walmart Paris Presents High Definition Angled Blush brush is made of synthetic material and measures 6.25 inches. It is denser than both the Sonia Kashuk Multi Purpose brush and Mac 168 brush. The Mac 168 is ideal for applying "regular" (not sheer or highly pigmented) powder products, while the Sonia Kashuk Multi Purpose brush is ideal for applying sheer powder products.

Have you tried any of these angled brushes?
What's your favorite angled brush?

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Wednesday, August 3, 2011

Review: Walmart Paris Presents Bronzer Brush


I saw the Paris Presents Bronzer brush at Walmart a couple of months ago. They had a lot in stock and the first one that I felt was not that soft. The ones that I felt after that were still not as soft as any of the brushes that I have in my collection; however, I decided to take one home with me anyways because it was super dense and only $8.


Pros:
  • super dense
  • perfect for buffing bronzer or any type of powder product on the body
  • longer handle than the average kabuki brush
  • bottom of the handle is flat; therefore, it can stand on its own
  • not as scratchy as the Coastal Scents Buffer brush (review)
  • feels so soft when rubbed against my body
  • looks professional with its black handle & nickel ferrule
  • affordable ($8)
Cons:
  • too big for applying bronzer on my cheek area
  • feels a little uncomfortable to use on the face area
  • not as soft as my other brushes, such as my Royal & Langnickel BC180 (review), Mac 182 ( review), & 109 (review)
  • bristles are white, which makes it harder to clean
  • sheds 2-3 hairs after each wash
  • sold only at select Walmart stores


Bottom Line: This brush would be great for applying mineral makeup or powder foundation, if you don't mind that the bristles are not "very soft." (Please keep in mind, it's not scratchy.) I have no issues with using this brush for body application, but it just feels a little uncomfortable to use on my face. I much prefer to use my other brushes, since they are softer. However, the Walmart brush would be a great alternative if you can't afford to invest in a softer $20-$50 kabuki brush. 

I really can't complain about this brush or expect this to be a miracle worker or to be teddy bear soft because it only costs $8.

I would also like to mention that I've heard other people say that this brush is "very soft." So, my face might be just more sensitive than others. 

Note: The Walmart Paris Presents Bronzer brush is made of natural fibers and measures 5 inches in total. It is denser and less wider than the Mac 182 Buffer Brush Couture Limited Edition Version.  

What's your favorite kabuki brush?
Have you tried the Walmart version?


*This post contains affiliate links. None of the products mentioned are sponsored.
 
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