Hello again lovely followers! I told you a while back that I was in desperate need of a new foundation brush as my old Boots "No 7" brush was definitely at the end of its life... luckily for me, my mum was well prepared, and I unwrapped this brand new Benefit foundation brush on my birthday a few weeks ago! I've waited a while before writing this review as I wanted time to fully get used to the product so that I could review it much more honestly for you guys!
In the past, I have only ever really used cheap makeup brushes, or my hands to apply foundation (I know this is the ultimate makeup sin but I'm always in a mad rush so don't judge me!), however, since I've started using this brush I can hand on heart promise you that I will never go back to my old ways. This brush allows you to effortlessly apply foundation evenly all over your face, reaching places that your hands simply can not. According to Benefit, the brush uses two-tone synthetic hair for a "natural looking streak free finish".
The brush itself is incredibly easy to use, and I know genuinely believe that investing in some good "tools" will make an incredible difference to your overall makeup look, helping you to achieve a flawless, professional finish. Since I've started using this brush, I also find that I apply a lot less foundation to my face, as the coverage is much more even and the foundation seems to "stick" better, meaning less of the product is used. This not only has the advantage of allowing your skin to breathe, but it also means that your products will last longer, so it really is a win-win situation!
Priced at £19.50, the brush is quite pricey, and if it had not been given to me as a gift, I don't know if I would have personally spent that much money. However, the quality is phenomenally better than any previous foundation brushes I have used, which goes to show that it is sometimes worth investing more in a product if you wish to achieve a better end result.
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don't feel bad for using your hands to apply your foundation...lots of beauty lovers do it! but i'm glad you've found a brush that gives you the finish that you love!
ReplyDeleteMonica | Love That Lavender Brunette
I still apply my primer with my hands so I guess I haven't completely changed haha! xxx
DeleteI cannot get my head around paddle foundation brushes. The finish always looks gorgeous whenever beauty guru's use them, but I just can't do it; it always looks stripy and feels like the foundation is sitting on my skin, instead of being worked into it.
ReplyDeleteGood for you if you've found something that works though, I'd never have thought of using Benefit brushes. I did a post on my two favourite foundation brushes here http://beautybunnyy.blogspot.co.uk/2014/03/real-techniques-buffing-brush-vs-expert.html if you're interested. Great post :)
Emily xx // www.beautybunyy.blogspot.co.uk
that's exactly how i used to feel with my old brush! this one doesnt seem to pose that problem though! it does take me longer to apply my make up and make sure its all blended in, but once i got the hang of it it became quite easy! xxx
DeleteI had no idea Benefit made brushes! I'm glad you've found a brush that works for you, I'm still using my hands for applying foundation as I just can't get the hang of applying with a brush!
ReplyDeleteEllie xx | http://theleobeauty.blogspot.co.uk
I wasn't aware until very recently either! Thanks for stopping by and commenting xx
DeleteThis sounds like a fantastic brush, but I'm not sure I could justify the £19.50 price tag! I use a MUA brush for my foundation and it's pretty good considering it was dirt cheap haha!
ReplyDeleteit is quite expensive, im just lucky i received it as a gift! xx
Deletewow ... actually I never used something as expensive as makeup tool, but it sounds great!, maybe starts to consider doing an investigation about that! finally buy one! lovely greetings
ReplyDeleteif you try one be sure to let me know what you think! thankyou for stopping by and commenting xx
DeleteGreat post. I am dying to try Benefit's make-up brushes! x
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thanks lovely! i think they're great, i really want to try their blusher brush now! xx
DeleteI defo wouldn't have spent that money!! I have cheap ones that I would recommend!
ReplyDeletexxx | daisydaisyxxo
it was expensive but i definitely think its worth the price xx
DeleteI'm in need of a new foundation brush and am definitely considering trying this Benefit one after reading this review. It is quite pricey but compared to some makeup brand's brushes its a bargain ha! xo
ReplyDeleteyou wont regret it, plus since i use benefit foundation it seemed appropriate to apply it with the benefit brush haha! xx
DeleteNice, another for my wish list lol.
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DeleteNever thought about benefit brushes :) Will definitely look into them ^^
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DeleteI actually find some foundations work so much better when you use your hand! xxx
ReplyDeletei agree! i used to feel the same before i started using this xxx
DeleteI really need to invest in some decent make up brushes! My current ones do the job but I need better quality!xxx
ReplyDeletei need a new blusher brush so badly, and i really want a contour brush too! xx
DeleteI'm so glad someone has finally done a review of a Benefit brush!!!
ReplyDeleteI've been after some advice on these for ages as I didnt want to spend nearly £20 and hate it!!
Just found your blog and already following! I love it :)
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i thought the same regarding the price, but i promise you it is a really good product! thankyou so much thats so kind xx
DeleteI was really interested about the benefit brush as I haven't seen it before! It seems like it was really good though! Good post :)]
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That looks a lot like the Bobby Brown brushes! I would love to try them one day!
aww thankyou :) xx
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ReplyDeleteI love the benefit makeup brushes, you should try the concealer brush next. I love it for applying product under my eye area x
ReplyDeleteyes i plan to invest in lots more makeup brushes over the next few weeks! xx
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