Brushes: The Bad & The Good Part I

Brushes!

How can you live without brushes?

A good brush speeds up your makeup application, gives you a better finish (it depends on one’s preference though), and uh, it looks more professional?

Oh well, I love my brushes! :D

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1. Coastal Scents Silver Duo Fiber Stippling Brush
2. MAC 187
3. Etude House Dual Fibre Cheek (Glow)
4. Coastal Scents Deluxe Buffer
5. Everyday Minerals Flat Top

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MAC 187 vs Coastal Scents Silver Duo Fiber Stippling Brush

You know, I bought the Coastal Scents Duo Fiber Stippling Brush quite a while back. Looking at the reviews, it seems pretty good. Well, yeah, for the price, it’s a pretty good dupe of MAC 187.

I love it for how soft it is. I love it because it doesn’t scratch my face. I love the way it gives my skin the coverage minus the streaks. I love how fast I can work my BB cream and foundations with this amazing brush. I love the way… full stop.

The happiness ends there.

I hate the amount of hair it sheds on my hair. I hate it for not being dense enough. I hate its super long handle which knocks on the mirror each time I move closer. I hate it because I now spend extra time to pick the hair that shed out from my face.

Picture comparisons!

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