Make up brushes, best value?

singlehouseholder

Hello! Have done a quick forum search and nothing popped up-ooer!:p I'm after a nice set of make up brushes and thought that as tis the sale season you might be able to direct me to a) cheap but good or b) not so cheap but long lasting. Not really a make up kinda gal but want to start trying to make an effort in 08 so any hints/tips appreciated. Thank you very kindly!:beer:

lynzpower

im with you on this one, must make more effort turned myself out as supertrogg for pretty much all of last year so must try harder in 08!

dmg24

Be aware that the cheapest brushes are likely to be a false economy.

Tesco do half decent brushes, but if you are looking at something that will last then you need to go for Mac or Bobbi Brown.

singlehouseholder

Haha, yeah I'm clearly a minger, either that or my boyf has a bit on the side, hmm Mac or Bobbi Brown, sounds expensive, Tesco sounds good though, think i'll check out Fleabay this minute!! thank you!

doraexplorer

also check out boots at the moment as they have lots of xmas stock at half price and they did have gift sets of brushes. at half price.

hth

ellies_angel

Virgin Vie have a great offer on make up brushes. Powder brush, blusher brush, double ended eye shadow applicator and blender brush and a double ended brow and lash styler. All for £22.75. Saving £10.75

All brushes are made from horse hair. I have had mine for over 5 years and they are still like new. Just wash occasionally in mild shampoo and leave to dry.

singlehouseholder

ellies_angel wrote: »

Virgin Vie have a great offer on make up brushes. Powder brush, blusher brush, double ended eye shadow applicator and blender brush and a double ended brow and lash styler. All for £22.75. Saving £10.75

All brushes are made from horse hair. I have had mine for over 5 years and they are still like new. Just wash occasionally in mild shampoo and leave to dry.

how does that work? is that from dead horses hair, as in from mane/tail? oo, I feel sick...:eek:

nicky29

Try www.eyeslipsface.co.uk Fantastic site and really good value brushes!

Mum-2-4

I agree with eyeslipsface as above, I bought the set for £15 for my daughter, excellent quality would recommend.
Other brushes I have used for ages are from The Body Shop (brushes have won awards), again good quality.
Also from experience pricey isn't always the best, my sister bought an expensive Clinque blusher brush, and all the hair dropped out really quickly.

EthelBloggs

yep, I've got the ELF set and they're gorgeous
I also have some from superdrug and they weren't bad either

judyjetson

I bought a couple of the E.L.F brushes and the quality is really good. Only thing is they aren't long handled but I can live with that! The brushes, with the exception of a couple (think one was the foundation brush) are made from sable.