Monday 27 February 2012

Elf blending brush


The Elf professional blending eye brush is a small, synthetic, domed fluffy brush with a completely round ferrule meaning the hair of the brush is movable, flexible and perfect for its main purpose - a whole lotta blending.
I use it primarily for crease/ contouring and general blending out as it's the perfect size and density for it. However I've also used it for blending concealer both under the eye and on the odd blemish.
I haven't noticed any shedding but I am yet to wash it. So far the shape has stayed beautifully even after some heavy duty smokey eyes.
I've been clicking round the blogosphere and I’d say it's somewhere in between the MAC 217 and 226. I am by no way suggesting this is anywhere near the same quality/ league of brush as those of MAC but I am very pleasantly surprised with the quality of such a cheap brush and would definitely recommend this brush if you're on a budget. (Or like me, you just don’t feel the need to splash out on a brush of that price)
I've heard a few criticisms of elf's lack of consistency with their products; such as them varying in quality, shape, size, etc... I have yet to experience this, or any problems with elf's products but I would keep it in mind when purchasing. There does seem to be a slight variant between the size/ length of the bristles but it is so slight I doubt you would find it that noticeable or a major difference in how the brush works.
I’ve found this a really great multifunctional brush, I currently have two, but I can see me picking up many more in the future (and at £1.50, why the hell not?) There is also a blending brush in the elf mineral range which I'd love to try out as I’m sure it’ll come in just as useful.
This was purchased along with a few others, as my first brushes from elf and as far as I’m concerned, I think the pros outweigh the cons and if in doubt - consult the price tag!

Hope this has been helpful/ interesting for you chicks :)

15 comments:

  1. I've not tried any of these brushes!
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  2. ohh nice,, interesting. ive meaning to try out e.l.f products
    xx

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  3. I've been wanting to try out the elf brushes for ages! I think I may order myself a few, I've been seeing a lot of good reviews on them, plus the price is great!

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  4. I need to get some elf brushes, I don't see the point in splashing out on mac ones either but I'm not one for make-up experiments... stick to natural with eye flick ha x

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  5. Amazing review. I'd love to try an ELF brush. x hivenn

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  6. For 1.50 you really can't go wrong! I love their powder brush and their all over face brush. Just got my Mum the studio stippling brush for mothers day!

    abbi,x

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  7. I need to try some of these!
    Love your blog. <33

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  8. This is looks like such a damn handy brush!
    Love the post and the blog! xxx

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  9. I always wanted to try ELF ...umm might give it a try...Cool blog...Maybe we could follow each other? ;p
    http://lifewidmorbid.blogspot.com/

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  10. I have never tried Elf products before read so many good reviews so defo want to give them a try at that price this brush will defo be brought!
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  11. I have a couple of elf brushes and I'm really impressed with them considering the price!

    xx

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  12. so useful! I might have to get this, lovely review! I'm a little obsessed with blending brushes! xx

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  13. i think ELF products are almost always a hit or miss. i have a few ELF brushes from the studio line and i find that they work better than the regular line. :D

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  14. Ive always viewed makeup brushes as the least important part of my makeup bag, but a friend recently told me that they are actually just as important as the actual products SOO i think an investment in some new makeup brushes is needed for me!!! these elf brushes look lovely!!!

    amateurartblog.blogspot.com :) xx

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  15. I bought this recently too but annoyingly the first time I used it the brush fell off the handle so I need to stick it back together! Despite that I think it's great for blending in the crease and I'll have to try it out for concealer now as well! xx

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