Monday 14 November 2016

My Favourite Makeup Brushes #2

favourite makeup brushes zoeva real techniques morphe anastasia beverly hills

I did a “My Favourite Makeup Brushes” post way back last year and although all those brushes are still in daily use, there are a few more that I use regularly so I thought I would do a little update!

I really didn’t like this brush to begin with and it sat unloved in my brush pot because I found it left a streaky finish with my usual liquid foundations. That all changed when I got the Vincent Longo Water Canvas Crème-to-Powder foundation* recently. I found the sponge that came with the foundation didn’t give me enough coverage and my usual fail safe Beauty Blender had the same problem so I dug around for this and it works perfectly! It helps build up coverage and it’s so easy to work into the skin because the bristles are so tightly packed.

zoeva 102 silk finish brush real techniques blush brush review

This is a brush that I used to use daily about 3 years ago for blush until I felt it was putting a little too much blush on my cheeks and I switched to an angled blush brush (how many times can I say blush and brush in a sentence). Nowadays, I much prefer this as a bronzer brush and I love it with NARS Laguna and Charlotte Tilbury Bronze in particular!

As someone who has a tendency to be a little heavy handed with blush this brush is a godsend for blending! If I have gone overboard it does such good job of helping to fade it a little and make my blush look more natural!

real techniques duo fibre face brush morphe badger deluxe fan brush review

Morphe B8 Badger Deluxe Fan Brush
With my fear of highlighter, this brush means that anytime I apply it, it’s subtle exactly how I like it! The brush is very soft and I would prefer the bristles to be a little stiffer but it does the job and it didn’t break the bank!

I've been using this brush to highlight my inner corner and brow bone and really like it! It’s quite stiff and allows you to be quite precise too so is great for applying the likes of the Makeup Geek foiled eyeshadows all over the lid!

zoeva 232 227 luxe classic shader soft definer rose gold review

This has replaced my beloved RT angled shadow brush as my preferred eyeshadow blender brush now! It is the perfect size and just makes blending so easy and I now have three of these babies! I also have a full review of the set these last two brushes came in here!

anastasia beverly hills 12 large synthetic duo brow brush review

This brush makes applying Anastasia Dipbrow Pomade a doddle! It’s quite a stiff angled brush with synthetic bristles and it gives such a fine line it makes it so easy to apply hair like strokes through my brows! I love that it has a spoolie on one end too which makes it perfect to travel with!

So that’s my updated favourite brushes! I have to add that all these brushes wash up really well even though they are from different brands and I haven’t noticed any of them shedding which is another bonus!

As you are reading this I’m on holiday for my birthday (which is tomorrow!) but I’ll be doing my best to keep up with comments so do leave me one below and let me know if you have any of these brushes and what do you think of them!

*denotes a PR sample that was sent to me. All opinions are my own.

Danielle xx



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  1. I love a good fan brush! great picks :)

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  2. I also love using the RT blush brush for bronzer :)
    I need that ABH brow brush, I got one from Makeup Geek but it's not exactly what I wanted.
    Have a great holidays! xx

    Mummy's Beauty Corner

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    1. The ABH one is amazing, I couldn't be without it! Thank you Dagmara! Xx

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  3. I love both of the RT brushes you've mentioned here. I need to buy a fan brush - actually, I need a lot of new brushes because some of mine have seen better days! xx

    Beautylymin| Urban Decay Bundle Giveaway

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    1. What better excuse! Have you seen the new Zoeva brush bag with the sets? If I needed any new brushes it would be top of my list! Xx

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  4. Great review, dear<3

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  5. I love the Real Techniques brushes a lot. The Zoeva brushes are a must have for me.
    Simera |Beautetude

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  6. Why oh why I have not picked up RT blush brush yet? I know it's a huge favourite of many but I somehow kept overlooking the brand.

    Shireen | Reflection of Sanity

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    1. I neglected it for years but it's used almost daily again now! Xx

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  7. How do you clean your brushes?
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  8. I really want to get the Morphe Fan brush I have the dupe for that anastasia brow brush which Morphe also makes. Nice post x

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  9. I can definitely spot some of my favourite brands and brushes in here like the RT Blush Brush and the Zoeva 227 eye brush x

    Beauty with charm

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    1. A few others have mentioned those too, definitely very popular! Xx

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  10. I still have to try Zoeva, I am SO missing out! :D Love my RT brushes, I need that blusher one!
    Pam xo/ Pam Scalfi♥

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  11. This brushes look so pretty. Great post.
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  12. I have yet to buy a Zooeva brush, but they've been raved about so much, I feel as though I need some haha. Have a lovely day :)

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  13. Any Zoeva brush just wins at life in my opinion, they are such amazing quality and they are just beautiful as well! I've been meaning to pick up the RT blush brush for ages too as a bronzer brush! Oh and Happy Happy birthday! Hope you have a lovely day :) xx

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  14. RT brushes are my favourite for both eyes and face!

    Emily xo
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  15. I love RT brushes but yet to try the blush brush and how cute those Zoeva eye brush set looks :)
    -Karishma
    http://yourbeautyjournal.com/sephora-favorites-beauty-unmasked-set-first-impression-review/

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  16. I love RT brushes, they are affordable and last for a long time! I am also heavy handed with application, that's why I don't really like extra pigmented products, I don't like turning myself into a clown :) I hope you're having a great day and spoiling yourself :) Happy birthday!

    Ela BellaWorld

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  17. I love the Real Techniques brushes and I so want to try the The Zoeva brushes. I've heard such great things.


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  18. I freaking love the real techniques blush brush. Nothing compares to it!

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  19. Beautiful brushes *
    Awesome blog! I'm following you! Follow back?***
    Kisses
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  20. Thank you for all the brush recs! I really need to jump on the zoeva bandwagon, I only wish it were easier to obtain in the US :(

    Mili | Sharmtoaster

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    1. Ah no that sucks, hopefully they sort out international delivery soon! Xx

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  21. Personally, I love Real Techniques brushes and Eco Tools. All these sound really good, thank you for sharing.

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  22. I always use the real techniques blush brush - it's the perfect size. xx

    LUCY | lucy-cole.co.uk

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  23. I love the Real Techniques Blush Brush!
    I panic if I don't have it with me!

    Danielle xx
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  24. (Apologies if this has already been sent, but my laptop had a spazz so not sure if it posted so I'll try again haha) Great post! It's good to see what brushes you have recommended as some brands and brush styles I hadn't heard of, I love real techniques as they are really good quality and lasted me for ages, I've only recently got my first ever zoeva brush which was a buffer brush so can't wait to try that as I always hear good things about them, thanks for sharing your favourites and recommendations, I can keep it as a reference for next time I'm after some new ones :D
    VioletDaffodils
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    1. No it didn't the send the first time! Thank you! Xx

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  25. The Zoeva 102 Silk Finish Brush looks so pretty! I really love brushes like this for a full coverage effect. I have the smaller version of this and it works great for my under eye concealer. I think I'll have to get some more Zoeva brushes asap lol. I also have the Real Techniques Duo Fibre Face Brush. I really like to use this when I have a pigmented bronzer. I hope you're having an amazing holiday Danielle. Also happy belated birthday, I hope that you got loads of make-up!!:D xx

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  26. I love the RT blush brush, it's a firm favourite in my collection.

    Rosy | Sparkles of Light Blog

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    1. It's so popular! So many people have mentioned it, it's such a good brush! Xx

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  27. The Zoeva Silk Finish brush is probably my most favourite brush too. I enjoyed reading this and I've added some more brushes to my wishlist! x

    Always, Alice

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  28. Great brushes, I really want to get some from Morphe, they have so many mixed reviews. Love RT and Zoeva! Great post x

    ALittleKiran | Bloglovin

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    1. Thank you Kiran! I know what you mean about Morphe, they have such a wide selection too it's hard to know what to go for! Xx

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  29. I use the Real Techniques Blush Brush and these 3 from Zoeva virtually every single day :) great choices!

    Jasmine xx

    Jasmine Talks Beauty

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  30. Great choices, I love the look of the fan brush. I love my Nars Yachiyo, it's been such a good investment

    www.Barely There Beauty.com | British-Korean Beauty & Lifestyle blog

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  31. Great choice of brushes you have. Ive been trying to grow out my brushes

    ZEKALIN

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  32. I love the Zoeva Silk finish brush. I have some zoeva eye brush I use everyday (i can't remember their names) but i think they're the same as yours. I need a good blush brush, I need to check out the RT one. I'm currently using the Zoeva angles blush brush, but I don't love it xx

    LPage Beauty

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    1. Oh no way, I love the Zoeva angled blush brushes! I used the RT blush brush for bronzer xx

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  33. I love the silk finish for my foundation, I can't use anything else now! And I use the same ABH brush for my brows just with the NYX pomade as I much prefer it. x

    Megan | http://www.meganjean.co.uk

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    1. I really like the NYX tame and frame too but find the ABH easier to use! Xx

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  34. I've been hearing a lot about the Morphe brushes. Might pick them up next and will be sure to get the fan brush! xx

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