I've been needing a new Kabuki for a while now and while I would love to own MAC's 182 sadly I just don't have that kind of money to spend on a brush, plus as I only use a Kabuki for applying powder to set my foundation so to be honest I'm not really willing to pay ridiculous amounts just for a brush to do the simplest of jobs. So while on my search for a nice cheap Kabuki I decided to see what ELF had to offer and decided on their Kabuki from the Studio range (they also do one in the Mineral range).
First impressions were how small and compact the brush is, fantastic for carrying around with me and pulling out during the day if I need a little touch up with powder. It is extremely soft which I was surprised about and picks up a good amount of powder and distributes it nice and easily and buffs in really well. Ive experienced no shedding at all, I'm yet to wash it though so I will have to see how it fairs up once to comes to washing. Overall I'm really pleased a great brush at a great and affordable price. As I said though, I only use mine to apply powder sparingly over my foundation so I have no idea how this brush would fair up with applying mineral foundation etc. However I would definitely recommend it, if you just need a good reliable brush to do a simple job.
That seems like a really nice brush!!
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I love ELF's brushes, they are great quality (even the £1.50 ones) and so cheap!
ReplyDeleteI bought the mineral one and found it very scratchy for me personally, but I never thought about trying the Studio range one. Maybe I'll reconsider...
ReplyDeleteI am so glad to read that review I was looking for a (non expensive) SOFT Kabuki brush =)
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I have the 182 brush at the moment and its shedding like crazzzyy! I havnt tried this brush, but for applying a setting powder im sure its more than adequate :p
ReplyDeleteThanks for this post on the ELF brush. :]
ReplyDeleteoh gorgeous
ReplyDeletei've been waiting for some ELF brush reviews :)
Im impressed that they're soft as because they're so low priced I thought they would be a bit rubbish :P
Thanks Jo!
Love,
Eliza xx
I need a new Kabuki so thanks for this! I'm using a Bourjois whick is ok, but feels a little rough, so might try this one out x
ReplyDeletefantastic! thanks so much for this review
ReplyDeleteive been going back and forth on wether to buy this brush or not!
Interesting review, I might try this one!
ReplyDeleteOoo looks good :)
ReplyDeleteI might buy one myself!
Let me know how you get on washing it :)
great review xx
Oooh great review, I'm on the lookout for a new kabuki myself ^.^ They can be so overpriced!
ReplyDeleteDon't they know some people are poor?! Ha ;)
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Oh good to know. I want one just to apply a powder bronzer as a body shimmer:))))
ReplyDeleteoo thanks Jo I am waiting for that to come - I wasn't cane on the normal ELF kabuki so I am hoping this one will be better - thanks x
ReplyDeleteI've never noticed this on the elf site before! it looks lovely and soft xxx
ReplyDeleteI use the Ulta Kabuki Brush and like it but I haven't been able to wear foundation recently because it's been so cold.
ReplyDeleteSome Day I will get the MAC Kabuki Brush *Dreammm* =) But before I maybe get me this one!
ReplyDeleteI've been thinking of getting this brush hun, sounds great! xxx
ReplyDeleteI am eagerly awaiting my first ELF order, part of it is the mineral foundation, wish i had ordered one of these!
ReplyDeleteWhich kabuki is good flat topped or rounded ones????wats ur opinion ???
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