Serendipity. That's how I would sum up my entire experience with Beauty Junkees makeup brushes; a fortunate happenstance, a discovery that's one for the books. The brainchild of fellow beauty junkie Julia Ritzenthaler, this line of affordable yet high quality and vegan makeup brushes is becoming a favorite amongst makeup aficionados. I had the opportunity to try the 5-piece Large Kabuki Set (retail $39.97), scroll down for my final thoughts, photos and yeah, you read it right... giveaway!
First let's talk about the bristles. If you own any Real Techniques or Sonia Kashuk brushes, then you know that while they are good quality and sold at acceptable price point, some of the brushes have that "pokey" feel with shedding issues. These Beauty Junkees fairies are exceptionally good! The bristles are dense enough to pick up the product (be it liquid foundation, bb or cc cream, powder), apply, buff and blend evenly on the face. The bonus of it all? they feel heavenly-smooth on my face, no unsightly brush streaks and shedding whatsoever! They are packaged in black faux leather case, travel-ready and vanity-snazzy!
Brush use and purpose are relative but I think it's a nifty idea to name each one as it comes handy to the makeup noob.
I use these angled kabuki brushes interchangeably for bronzer application (which you can also use for contouring). Both render precise look and since they pick up powder efficiently, I say go easy with the contour lady!
I use the flat kabuki as a stippling brush to create a desirable airbrushed finish. It's also my favorite tool to use in days I'm only wearing powder foundation. I use the round kabuki mainly for liquid foundation, and the tapered kabuki to blend concealer under my eye area, around the nose and to cover up few acne marks. All five kabukis washed pretty easy, again no shedding and loosening of ferule. I will keep you posted in the future as time will determine their longevity.
Zilla-approved, I love 'em like real babies. In fact I'm buying extra set as backup. Want to experience these 5 piece Large Kabuki Brushes or 8 piece Eye Brush Set (stay tuned for separate review)? for a limited time, get $10 off with code FABZILL1 (I don't earn from this, just so you know) or 25% off any 1 individual eye brush or kabuki brush with code FABZILL2
How about winning your own kabuki set? Enter via widget below for your chance! Open to my USA-based subscribers (sorry Beauty Junkees' rule) and you must be at least 18 years old. I will contact the winner via email and Beauty Junkees will ship your prize. Good luck!
I want to try the Tarte Noir palette; try a dark purple lipstick shade.
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i hate when brushes shed. I spend all day finding bristles in my foundation that I didn't before. I keep hearing great things about these brushes, so I'm curious to try them for myself. Thanks for the giveaway!
ReplyDeleteI have similar brushes like these and I really like them. I love a dense brush for liquid foundation!
ReplyDeleteThat angled kabuki needs to get in my life!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a nice looking set for a great price!!
ReplyDeleteThis is such a great brush set. I love mine!
ReplyDeleteWow, those brushes are a steal! I have had good luck with my Sonia Kaschuk brushes - they haven't started shedding and they're not pokey, but they are not nearly as fluffy and full as the Beauty Junkee brushes look. Those are gorgeous-looking and affordable kabukis. I may need to take advantage of the sale on these babies.
ReplyDeleteThese brushes sound wonderful, and that's so exciting that they are also vegan!
ReplyDeleteI love wearing darker lipstick for fall!
ReplyDeleteFirst, what a great price for a good set. I also love that they name the brushes because I still need that on my makeup brushes. LOL! And thank you for the giveaway. :D
ReplyDeleteTo be honest, I'd love to try out some of the dark vampy lipsticks that a lot of lines are coming out with for fall. :)
I may try purple lips... Just the the fun of it.
ReplyDeleteI am going to try some deeper lip colors. They always scare me!
ReplyDeleteI haven't found any fall trends that I'm dying to try yet.....I'll probably dive in and try some of them at one point though!
ReplyDeleteThese look super fancy, love!
ReplyDeleteThese look lovely... New brushes are the best!
ReplyDeleteI don't know if my last comment went through heheh I love these brushes, I like them more than my Sigma brushes because they keep falling apart!
ReplyDeleteI would love to try a smokey eye look but that is suitable for work.
ReplyDeleteI want to try strobing.
ReplyDeleteWow, you really love these brushes! No shedding is fabulous.
ReplyDeleteI would love to try a smokey eye that looks great for brown eyes
ReplyDeleteThe price is right and I'm intrigued, think I will pick up a set. You can never have enough brushes.
ReplyDeleteI could definitely use some new contouring brushes! These look so soft, I want to cuddle them :)
ReplyDeleteI am fighting the urge to buy the Urban Decay Naked Smokey palette. I feel like I don't need it, but I rrrrreeeaaalllly want it.
ReplyDeleteWhat a fab giveaway! These brushes look incredible!
ReplyDeleteThese brushes look fantastic! <3
ReplyDeleteFabulous giveaway! The price point on these brushes is excellent, and they look so soft!! Some of my MAC brushes are getting rough and pokey, so I'll look into these!
ReplyDeleteLOVE a good burgundy lip for fall
ReplyDeleteAnd those brushes are making me squeal, hope I win :)
There's nothing like a great set of brushes. The name Beauty Junkee is very appropriate!
ReplyDeleteI love that there's no shedding. The storage is cute, too.
ReplyDeleteI don't have any fall makeup trend I want to try.
ReplyDeleteNo shedding is a HUGE plus in my book!
ReplyDeleteThese brushes look great, and you can't beat the price- I've paid that much for just one similar kabuki.
ReplyDeleteMy trend would be just to consistently wear more makeup! I'm always in a rush!
ReplyDeleteI love me a good angled kabuki!
ReplyDeleteI would like to try this brush set! I definitely need one. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteI have become a hoarder of makeup brushes! I love trying different kinds. These look really nice, and I love that they're plush and soft! As for the Fall, I'm still a big fan of the metallic trend, and hope it sticks around!
ReplyDeleteThose look so beautiful! That's a great price for so many of them, particularly since they're so good!
ReplyDeleteOOOO YASSS! I think I may need all of those LOL
ReplyDeleteOh my gosh - these are so awesome. I love a great brush. These would be great for my cream products.
ReplyDeleteI don't know if it's a trend, but I love eye shadows in deep browns, oranges, and greens during the Fall. They just seem to fit the season and outfits too. :)
ReplyDeleteThese are beautiful!
ReplyDeleteI kind of want to try a look with a more goth vibe!
ReplyDeleteI'm curious about the new super matte dark lip colors for Fall. Ready to try some new looks.
ReplyDeleteI'd love to try some of the darker lip colors and some of the jewel tone eye shadows.
ReplyDeleteI'd like to try bold lipsticks
ReplyDeleteI want to (finally) try a red lip.
ReplyDeleteI want to try a darker lip color, like a dark plum color.
ReplyDeleteI really want to branch out this fall and be brave with the wines/purples/rose golds!! I've been afraid to try them out, but I know I'm missing out!
ReplyDeleteI like smokey eyes.
ReplyDeleteLove the darker lip shades for fall time :)
ReplyDeleteThese sound so nice! I'm such a brush hoarder :)
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