Thursday, 19 July 2012

Review on E.L.F. Studio Complexion Brush and Studio Blush Brush Vs. Illamasqua Powder Brush and Blusher Brush




My first review! I haven't set up a structure yet so you'll have to forgive me for my slapdash style for the time being.


I meant to review the E.L.F. Studio Complexion Brush and Studio Blush Brush a long time ago but I guess now I have spent enough time using to give a more accurate opinion on them. I have always been enticed by E.L.F.'s amazing offers in the past of 50% off but at the time of purchasing these brushes the offer was 30% off of the original price. I have rarely been disappointed by their products and this is no exception.


E.L.F. Studio Blush Brush
E.L.F. Studio Blusher Brush

Normally selling for £3.75 is is very reasonably priced, with the 30% off I got it for £2.63 which is SUPER CHEAP!

The description on E.L.F.'s website states:
 "Blush Brush


This new anti bacterial, synthetic haired Taklon brush is softer and more absorbent and can be used with wet or dry products. Be a professional makeup artist and create a flawless look with this e.l.f. studio brush! -Creates a defined and sculpted look -The tailored design allows for easy maneuvering and precise color application -Use to apply blush or bronzer *Vegan Friendly

Directions

Sweep brush over cheekbones for a flush or color. Use the pointed edge of the brush to sculpt the face and contour around the hairline and jawline.

Net weight: 0.635oz (18g)"

If I'm honest I was very apprehensive before trying, I expected it to feel like brushing my face with a wire brush that would leave hairs all over my face. I couldn't have been any wronger! It is super soft and works with wet products as well as dry leaving no trace of hairs on your face. It's shape is slightly squished making it flatter than other blush brushes I've used. Although this is useful I still reach for a rounder blush brush when doing the apples of my cheeks and instead use this more for sculpting my face with bronzer. I also have started using this too apply my foundation as the flat edge means I can get in and around my hairline with ease.
 
E.L.F. Studio Complexion Brush
Again this brush is priced at £3.75 so was £2.63 with the 30% off. That is something that I appreciate about E.L.F.; they don't adjust the price for different brushes they are all priced the same. 

The description on their website states:

"Complexion Brush
This new anti bacterial, synthetic haired Taklon brush is softer and more absorbent and can be used with wet or dry products. Be a professional makeup artist and create a flawless look with this e.l.f. studio brush!
-Creates an even and natural finish
-Expertly sweeps all types of powders across the entire face and sculpts features beautifully
-Use with pressed, loose, or translucent powders, blush or bronzer
Directions
Dip brush into powder and tap off excess. Apply all over face or wherever needed for additional coverage or color.
Net weight: 0.99oz (28g)"

Again this brush was excellent value for money, super soft and left no hairs on the face. Similarly it is squished at the top so the brush is flat when turned to the side. I found this quite useful when applying powder as you can cover a wider area of your face when patting the product on.

E.L.F Studio Complexion Brush £3.75 and Blush Brush £3.75
The softness of these brushes reminded me so much of the quality of Illamasqua's brushes that I would suggest the E.L.F. ones as a very good substitute. The price difference is absolutely ridiculous for how similar the hair is.             


Priced at £25.50 it is rather pricey! Very good though for precise blusher and applying foundation. A little too precise to lightly apply blusher I find. 


Priced at £36 it will most definitely make a hole in your wallet. Long term though before discovering the E.L.F. complexion brush I would say it was a safe investment but now I don't feel quite the same!                 

Illamasqua Blush Brush £25.50 and Powder Brush £36

E.L.F. Studio Blush Brush alongside Illamasqua Blush Brush

E.L.F. Studio Complexion Brush alongside Illamasqua Powder Brush

The only significant difference is the shape of the brushes and the handles are matt for E.L.F. and are shiny and slightly more slender for the Illamasqua brushes. It could be argued that because of the shape difference that there is no real comparison which I agree to some extent, but because of the price difference the sacrifice in shape (which could actually in turn be beneficial depending on the individual) is one I'd gladly make in the future!


I hope you liked my first review, if you have any questions or comments please feel free to leave them and I'll get back to you :)


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