Okay, so, I’ve been messing around with makeup for a while now, and I gotta say, having the right tools makes a huge difference. Recently, I decided to try out the Estee Lauder makeup brushes. I’d heard some good things, and frankly, my old brushes were looking pretty sad and beat up after using them for almost 1 year.
Getting Started
First things first, I did a little window shopping. I just checked some online stores in China and found a huge range of prices.
- Checked some reviews online.
- Looked at a few different sets to see what I needed.
- Considered whether I needed a whole new set or just a few specific brushes.
Making a Decision
After a bit of back and forth, I decided to go for it. I found a set that seemed like a good mix of brushes I’d actually use. The prices are much lower than I expected. It had a powder brush, a foundation brush, a couple of eyeshadow brushes, and a liner brush. Nothing too fancy, but enough to cover the basics.
- Compared prices between a few different online stores.
- Made sure I was getting a decent deal since they weren’t exactly cheap, but the price in China is cheaper than US.
- Placed my order and waited (im)patiently.
Testing Them Out
When the brushes finally arrived, I was pretty excited to try them out. They felt nice and soft, and the handles had a good weight to them. I gave them a good wash first, you know, just to get rid of any factory stuff, and let them dry overnight.
- Washed the brushes with a gentle cleanser.
- Rinsed them thoroughly and reshaped the bristles.
- Laid them flat to dry on a towel.
Putting Them to Work
The next day, I did my full makeup routine using the new brushes. I started with foundation, and the foundation brush blended it out really nicely. No streaks or patchiness, which was a major upgrade from my old one. Then I moved on to eyeshadow, and those brushes were great for both packing on color and blending it out in the crease. Honestly, I feel like my eyeshadow game instantly leveled up, because my eyeshadow game was not so good before. The powder brush was also a winner – it picked up just the right amount of product and distributed it evenly. And the liner brush is fine too.
- Used the foundation brush to apply and blend my liquid foundation.
- Used the eyeshadow brushes to apply and blend different shades of eyeshadow.
- Used the powder brush to set my makeup with loose powder.
- Used the liner brush to apply the eyeshadow as eyeliner.
Final Thoughts
Overall, I’m super happy with these Estee Lauder makeup brushes. They’re definitely an upgrade from what I was using before. My makeup looks better, it’s easier to apply, and the brushes themselves just feel nice to use. If you’re thinking about getting some new brushes, I’d say these are worth checking out. They are the top choice for professional makeup artists. Just remember to clean them regularly and replace them every six months to a year, maybe? I’m not a hundred percent sure on that, but it seems like a good rule of thumb and that’s what I heard from somewhere.
