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Make up brushes, best value?

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  • I find MAC brushes excellent to use and pretty long lasting however, like you said a little on the pricey side.
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  • juliettet
    juliettet Posts: 726 Forumite
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    I have been using the same set of Body Shop brushes for nearly 13 years now and the quality is superb. Just wash every week in mild shampoo and put somewhere warm to dry ( not on a radiator). I fully expect them to last a few more years yet. They don't make the powder surfaces shiny either.
  • GlasgowGal
    GlasgowGal Posts: 179 Forumite
    Costco were doing a fab set of brushes (about 9) with a silver bag to keep them in for about £12.00 just before Xmas. They are ace.
    :)
  • yenners
    yenners Posts: 341 Forumite
    It's a good idea to look for brush sets as they work out much cheaper. The MAC counter at Stansted airport do a 5 brush set in a cosmetic pouch for £27.50. Includes a foundation brush, a powder/blush brush, a lip/concealer brush, an eyeshadow brush, and an eyeliner brush. All the brushes are good quality and the set is worth over £70 if bought individually.

    I've also seen a Benefit brush set advertised. Also for about 20-something pounds, you get a fair few brushes and they are good quality.

    For cheaper brushes, Ruby & Millie at Boots do good ones, and Body Shop as well.
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  • Thanks everyone! Checked out the elf site and they're really good, well priced, going to order as soon as payday arrives, thankyou all!xx
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  • mogwai
    mogwai Posts: 1,252 Forumite
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    also have a look at
    http://www.crownbrush.co.uk/

    the brushes are relatively cheap, and a lot of makeup artists use them..

    the body shop also do brushes that have won awards so must also be pretty good..
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