Review: Ulta Mini 5 Piece Brush Set

5 Piece Brush Set from Ulta

This set comes with a blush/ face brush, eyeshadow brush, lip brush, eyeliner brush, and a sponge tip applicator. (Retails for about $2.99)

(I am not sure if this is still available in stores.)

 This set is not the best quality, but I do think it is a nifty contraption that would be great for a weekend/ day trip. It folds open and the brushes stand up right, which is an aspect I adore. Also, the set comes with a decent sized mirror.

I also kind of appreciate that it comes with a sponge tip, this is a makeup device that is not widely used; however I think it can be great for inner corner highlights or even eyeshadow. I really do think that this would make a great addition to a purse especially because it is nice to have for the occasional makeup emergencies.

Do you currently own a set like this? What brand is it? Do you like it?

Review: Elf Brightening Eye Color

L-R: Day 2 Night; Butternut

After watching emilynoel83 on youtube I decided to try some Elf products. This is the first review out of many to come.

Shimmery Subtle Sensations

Elf cosmetics features products starting at just $1.00, many of their products have very poor ratings because of cheap quality; however some of the items are amazing finds.

These eyeshadows are neither great nor awful, they are what you should expect for just $1.00 each.

I really don't like how shimmery they are. Also the shadow smudges itself and I end up looking like a mess if I try to add it in the crease.

But, the good news is that they make geat eyelid colors, IF you put only a slight amount on your lid. Be very aware that it only takes a tiny amount to add a bunch of sparkle.

I probably will keep buying these, but only one at a time. They are fun to play with but are not a fantastic quality overall.



Favorite Youtube Beauty Gurus

I never used to watch beauty gurus on youtube, but this summer I discovered three fantastic channels.

allthatglitters21

juicystar07

emilynoel83

Allthatglitters21 and juicystar07 are sister that do reviews on makeup, have random vlogs, and over all are fantastic people.

Emilynoel83 is a news lady that can do really amazing makeup tutorials with cheap makeup. She also has a great personality and does a lot of dupe videos.

Check out these videos! They really show how amazing and real these gurus are!

(allthatglitters21) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cObKmxt9zs0

(juicystar07) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EQ1nWZhJJJw&feature=related

(emilynoel83) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eAZBoHw1aYI