This is actually the first thing I've purchased from ELF, though I've heard lots about them!
Have contemplated ordering from their website in the past but I much prefer trying the products myself before I buy which has prevented me!
The store (Cardiff, Royal Arcade) was beautiful! Very MAC-esque: clean lines, minimalist, lots of black!
Anyway, after much perusing I decided on a small stippling brush from the 'Studio' range, which is a little pricier but promises better quality.
Link here: http://eyeslipsface.co.uk/en/restofworld/brushes/small-stipple-brush/invt/84025
I already have MAC's 187 duo-fibre stippling brush but I liked the compact size of the ELF brush, and I was intrigued to compare the quality.
It was priced at £3.95, which makes it the cheapest brush I own by quite a long shot. Thus, I didn't necessarily have high expectations - generally you just DO get what you pay for.
However I have been pleasantly surprised.
I really like this brush!
It's got a really nice firmness which really presses the product in rather than kind of smushing it against your face, if you know what I mean?!
Also the size makes it a dream to work with, I prefer it to my MAC in regards to size. Working foundation around the nose for example is much easier with this.
Works perfectly with cream products;
have been applying my highlighter (MAC's cream colour base) with it.
Also the smaller size means a higher density of bristles which arguably gives more of an 'air-brush' finish.
Honestly am shocked - I never thought it could compare with my MAC which cost nearly TEN TIMES MORE (ouchhh), but it does!
Cannot comment too much on fall-out for now as I've only used it three or so times, but from what I could see it's not excessive.
Will definitely be popping back to ELF to try out some other products - the primer is next on my list!
Until next time,
Lucy :)
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