Review: Venus and Mars Eyeshadow Brush
I've only started getting into eyeshadows in 2008, the same time I started this blog. It was the start of the Mineral Makeup Revolution [was there such a thing? IDK.] At that time, I am so amazed at how beauty bloggers could blend colors so well, that I decided to start my own blog, wherein I could document my learnings in makeup application. Today, I am no expert, still, but I believe there is so much I've learned, especially in blending! Ha, it used to puzzle me how MuAs can make an eyelid look dimensional. Stupid, I know :)
Today I want to share to you a good find of mine. I also created this review for Gale, who asked if she can see how the eyeshadow brush packs and deposits colors.
Venus and Mars says:
I acquired this brush when I got the Venus and Mars' Brush set. I've been using this brush for the past week now and here are my thoughts:
What I Like about it:
What I didn't like:
A close up of how the brush applies on the lids.
Note that I used another VnM brush [the angled one]
for the crease and outer V.
Today I want to share to you a good find of mine. I also created this review for Gale, who asked if she can see how the eyeshadow brush packs and deposits colors.
Venus and Mars says:
This extra soft eye brush is great for applying all eye shadows. It gives great coverage from lid to brow. These brushes are designed to buff on the perfect amount of minerals for the most natural, flawless application. Only the finest quality of hairs are used to make buffing feel like second nature.
I acquired this brush when I got the Venus and Mars' Brush set. I've been using this brush for the past week now and here are my thoughts:
What I Like about it:
- Soft and synthetic --- made of vegan taklon.
- Packs traditional eyeshadow just fine. I know this was meant to be an MMU brush but I rarely explore MMUs, especially in the mornings when I'm almost, always running late.
- Brush covers the whole of my lid, so less applications needed. I find that the brush is larger than an average eye shader, IMO.
- Works best when eyeshadow is foiled. For some reason, it kind of messes a bit when used to apply dry shadows. I rarely do this as I always wet my brushes before application, so this is a pro for me.
- Density is ok by my standards. The thing with some soft brushes is that they tend to be so soft they will just be so limp on your eyes and won't do the work. This VnM brush worked fine. However, the problem with synthetic brushes is that they seem to ignore the pressure that sometimes density is not even the problem --- then again, this should be a CON.
- Metal used in the ferrule does not seemed to be affected when washed. Good job!
What I didn't like:
- The mix of white bristles can be nice to look at but definitely not when it's used. So now, even if I'm too lazy to wash it, I wash my brushes every after use. I'm not sure if this is okay but I can't stand seeing them dirty.
- If you normally apply eyeshadows dry, it might be tough for you to use.
- Not available separately.
A close up of how the brush applies on the lids.
Note that I used another VnM brush [the angled one]
for the crease and outer V.
Would I buy this again? No. I would love to try other eyeshadow shader brushes.
That's it! I hope I was able to shed light on your eye shader concerns. It's a Saturday night here and I'm off to see the girlfriends :D
Kisses!