elf Cyber Monday Haul

Hey guys I know that this is a bit delayed but Fedex once again screwed up my delivery. I don't know why but Fedex has never been reliable for me when it comes to packages. Well anyways here is my 

Cyber Monday haul. Everything on elf (www.eyeslipsface.com) was 50% off plus a free kabuki brush with every order. Elf is known for their very affordable makeup. There will be reviews on some of these products in the future.Everything except the Kabuki brush which was free is still available online at full price.

Blush Dios in (from Top Left, Top Right, Bottom)

Antigua

St. Lucia

Turks & Caicos 

Retail- $3.00 (each)

Sale- $1.50 

Blush Palette in Dark

Retail- $6.00

Sale- $3.00

Single Blush in Mellow Mauve

Retail- $3.00

Sale- $1.50

Left: HD Mattifying Balm 

Retail- $6.00

Sale- $3.00

Right: Clarifying Pressed Powder

Retail- $1.00

Sale- $0.50

Smudge Pots in Crusin' Chic (Left) & Poppin Party (Right)

Retail- $3.00

Sale-$1.50

Long wear Lipliner + Sharpener in Bitter (Left)

Retail- $1.00

Sale- $0.50

  Powder Brush (Right)

Retail- $3.00

Sale $1.50

Slanted Kabuki Brush

FREE!!! 

Retail- $6.00

NEW @ CVS! MUA BB/CC Cream Brush

MUA BB/CC CREAM BRUSH

Recently released at CVS stores nationwide, MUA offers high quality cosmetic brushes for an affordable price. The BB/CC Cream is a round top duo fiber synthetic foundation. This brush is amazing. It applies foundation so smooth and even and gives up an airbrush finish. The brush has just enough density to pick up enough product. The only issues I have with their face brushes especially this one is that the handles are very thick and big so they do add a bit of weight. Also they do have a shedding problem when you first open them and as always clean your brushes before use even new ones (the shedding does go away for this brush after use, I personally haven't had any problems)!

These brushes are found at CVS and price ranges from $10-$30. They aren't the cheapest brushes especially being a drugstore product but compared to say MAC brushes which ranges from $20 and up these brushes are a steal. They have the look and feel of expensive brushes just without the hefty price tags.

BB/CC Cream Brush $18.95

Top Affordable Brush Brands

A trade is only good as its tools... In the beauty industry many believe that when it comes to investing brushes are always on the top of the list and while that is somewhat true. It isn't absolute necessary to shed out hundreds of dollars. Here are a few of my favorite brands of brushes that are not only inexpensive but also work amazingly well.

1.) Eco Tools: This company has been around for quite sometime and is mostly known for their eco friendly sustainable makeup brushes. The handle of their brushes are made from bamboo and the hair is all synthetic (great for vegans).  Their line has face brushes, eye brushes and even sponges! You can purchase these brushes at drugstores like Walgreens and Rite Aid and also Walmarts. 

Price Range: All brushes under $20 (even brush sets) 

2.) Real Techniques: Designed by popular YouTube beauty guru Samantha Chapman aka Pixiwoo, these are one of the best affordable brushes out on the marked today. All the brushes have synthetic hair and are very well made. They are super sturdy and very easy to work with from beginners to experts. The line includes face brushes, eye brushes, and makeup sponges. These are mainly found at Ulta in their "drugstore" section but are also in some drugstores and Kohl's.

Price Range: Brushes by itself are all under $20, brush sets go up to $30 

3.) Sonia Kashuk: Exclusively at Target, Sonia Kashuk is not only known for her makeup line but for her brushes as well. Like the other two brands mentioned Sonia also has synthetic hair brushes. Her brush popularity comes from her brush sets which always have a beautiful design on the handles. Her line includes face brushes, eye brushes and recently beauty sponges.

Price Range: Individual brushes are all under $20 brush sets can go up to $30 +