[SmearedMascara]

One of the infamous questions! But with a twist. I just found this website called, crownbrush.com. Pretty much cheap, but I like the idea of splurging on eyeshadows, eyeliners, etc., instead of brushes, I just wait until like Mother's Day, or other holidays to buy nice brushes, for now, I just want something temporary...

Has anyone used these brushes? Also, I was thinking of buying the E.L.F. professional Complete set of 12 Brushes. Is this waste of money, of should I just wait for the holidays to roll around???

[luxotika]

I am cheap usually, but I find that you don't really need an ENTIRE set of brushes to achieve what look you are going for. I only own 3 brushes. 2 eyeshadow brushes and a blush brush that I also use for loose powder. I did hear that the Elf one is alright.

[StereoXGirl]

You could always go to art stores to get cheap brushes. Essence of Beauty (CVS) and Sonia Kashuk (Target) are great for the price as well!

[PhantomGoddess]

I second Stereo's suggestions. Nothing can beat higher end brushes (MAC!) But those will do in a pinch.

[Darla_G]

thanks, is that across the board or if you did want to splurge on better brushes which would those be?

[jdepp_84]

Go to Target this very instant young lady I just got back and they have a sale on Sonia Kashuk (SP) brushes! The holiday sets are $12 I think, but I got a blending brush for...okay.....I cant believe it....hehe...but $1.99!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Which usually retails for around $6. hehe. Anyways, I like the ELF brushes, except the blending brush, that dosent work very well. Also the Target brushes, the ones that are like 2 bucks or something, are real good. And def try the brushes they sell at the art stores, those are real good. Maybe this will help you

[chocobon]

Originally Posted by Darla_G

thanks, is that across the board or if you did want to splurge on better brushes which would those be?

Those would be the basic brushes u need and preferably MAC cuz they have the best ones out there!!
A blush/ powder blush 129, blending brush 217, basic e/s brush 213, there's alot more but those would be great to start with!

[ColdDayInHell]

I love artists brushes for eye makeup!

[PlatinumBlonde]

you can find good brushes on ebay I just bought a set of 12 pink brushes for like 10 dollar and they are working just fine... I believe they are made of real animal hair (you an check it by holding a hair in a flame because synthetic hair wil melt)

[Leza1121]

Hi:

As freelance/pro mua, I keep brushes by Crown, Sonia Kashuk, Essence of Beauty, Studio Basics, Face Stockholm, MAC, Alcone and The Powder Group in my kit.

I purchase Crown Brushes at industry trade shows such as IBS and The Makeup Show.

Here's a pic of my purchases from Crown Brush Company at the 2006 IBS trade show.

Brushes Galore.jpg

[PerfectMistake]

Sonia Kashuk brushes are my favorite!

But don't by them in "sets" by them separatly. For some reason when they are made for the sets, they aren't at well made.

[SmearedMascara]

OMG! Yall, thank you so much, yeah, I bought the Sonia Kashuk brushes in a set, and kind of disappointed me, but I am going to definitely look into buying brushes separately.

I just love that you tube comparison! You learn something new everyday...

[magosienne]

i like Koren's video, he suggests Loew Cornell brushes and indicates which LC brushes have their MAC lookalike. i just wish those brushes were easy to find in France.