Brush sets

dr.meow

Hey guys! Ok well in the last month I've managed to loose 2 makeup brushes and break one so I've decided to just go ahead and buy a new set to cheer myself up!

I've done a bit of browsing and these two sets seem pretty good (good reviews on various sites) and seem ridiculously cheap as well. I'm wondering if anyone else out there has gotten one of them and were they worth it? Or has bought their own new set of brushes that were well priced and good quality?

I'm looking for good quality brushes that won't kill my budget!

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Fr%C3%A4ulein3%C2%B08-Wooden-Handle-Brushes-Leopard/dp/B005V9SLYW/ref=cm_cr_pr_product_top

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Cosmetics-Make-Brush-Assorted-Brushes/dp/B0047HML2W/ref=sr_1_1?s=beauty&ie=UTF8&qid=1351550681&sr=1-1

ams

Boots have 3 for 2 on the Real Techniques brushes at the moment - the Eco Tools brushes they sell are also really good. I'd probably go for either of these options rather than choosing something random online.

JessicaClare

Sigma brushes are just as good asthe MAC ones and are pretty reasonably priced..

http://www.sigmabeauty.com/category_s/48.htm

yoginindublin

Just wanted to ask about the sigma, are the travel kits good? Usually I find that the travel sizes usually have lower quality.

ams

Another brand to try might be Blank Canvas Cosmetics: review here:
http://www.emeraldeyeliner.com/2012/10/blank-canvas-cosmetics-f20-flat-top.html

Its an Irish brand. Have only seen reviews done by bloggers who were sent something free but the face kit with three brushes looks nice and is much cheaper than the Sigma one. Am thinking of getting it.

I have a full set of Sigma but would like something for contouring.

Some of the Elf Studio brushes are great as well.

Orlee

I wouldn't be mad on the ones you've picked from amazon - W7 is generally a pretty cheap brand (in quality as well as price) and I've never heard of the other ones.

I find the Real Techniques brushes great but the boots prices are crazy. I got mine from iherb.com as well as a few EcoTools ones, I got the retractable kabuki for €5 and it's like €18 in Boots!!! Delivery is really cheap too - I think I paid $4.

Sigma is good but I still find them a bit expensive for my budget - I did get one of the travel kits and they're nice but not €60 nice!

I’ve also heard Blank Canvas Cosmetics are good Sigma dupes but I haven't used them myself.

I'd go with Real Techniques if I was buying again and you'd be amazed the difference a decent (not necessarily expensive) brushes can make!

ams

the prices are brilliant on that Iherb site Orlee - thanks for that!

Just bought the core set, the travel set and the stippling brush for €36 - and got free shipping since my order was over $45. Seriously cheap compared to boots.

Edit x 2: since it was my first time buying off the site I got another $5 off - happy days! thanks Orlee

dr.meow

Thank you all so much for your replys. Tbh I'm not too mad on the previous links I posted

I think real techniques is the best option for me. I've always liked them in boots but they are just too expensive to buy. iherb.com looks amazing, thanks a million for the link Orlee.

Black Canvas, Sigma and mac are all a little out of my price range I'm afraid but thanks for all the suggestions!!

Orlee

no bother guys ... it was actually pixiwoo of real techniques that recommended the site for international buyers! It makes me sick how boots charges so much ...

girl_friday

Re: Blank Canvas Cosmetics brushes - I've used them and love them. I actually prefer them to my Sigma brushes! I've reviewed them and wasn't sent them to review. Actually got them through a Pigsback deal about this time last year.

Sineady Cady (The Makeup Chair) is an affiliate with them I think and apparently if you use SINEAD at the checkout it gives you 10% off. Might be useful to someone!

vard

Hi guys,

Just in case you're about to order, you might like to get a bit of discount. I believe it's 10 dollars off orders over 40 dollars and 5 off anything below that. Just use my referal code CFK776

I've only started using the site, but I've had great experience so far. My order arrived in Dublin just over a day later. It took longer for my package to go from the DHL warehouse in Dublin to my address than it did to travel from the other side of the planet...

dr.meow

Hi Vard, is that referal code in relation to iherb.com or blank canvas?

vard

dr.meow wrote: »

Hi Vard, is that referal code in relation to iherb.com or black canvas?

Sorry! Should have mentioned, it's iherb.com

dr.meow

Thanks a million, you're a star!