My Favourite Brushes

My Favourite Brushes




Ulmiel from Did someone say nail polish? requested me to do a post on brushes. I don't own loads of brushes, but these brushes are the ones I like to use the most.
Ulmiel iz Did someone say nail polish? me je prosila, da napišem objavo o čopičih. Nimam neke velike zbirke čopičev,, ampak ti čopiči so samo tisti, ki jih največ in najraje uporabljam.


Eyeshadow brushes:
MAC 239 - I know this brush is included in almost every favourites and essential brushes posts, but yes it is that good. It's perfect for packing colour on the lid and under the bottom lash line just with the tip. If I'm really lazy, I even use it for blending. / Vem je bilo o tem čopiču napisano že ogromno, ampak je res tako dober. Odličen je za nanašanje senčila na veko in pod spodnje trepalnice (če nanašaš senčilo s konico čopiča). Če se mi da vzeti 217 ali Round Crease čopiča, ga uporabim tudi za neko osnovno blendanje.
Mac 217 - The perfect eye shadow brush. It applies and blends the eyeshadow. However, it's a bit big for applying eyeshadow in my socket/crease (I don't even have much of a socket, since my eyes are hooded). I got mine on eBay./Perfekten čopič, super za nanašanje in blendanje senčila, ampak je malo prevelik za nanos senčila v gubo. V Sloveniji se ga ne da kupiti, priporočam izlet v Gradec/Benetke ali pa nakup prek eBaya (ampak pazljivo, ponaredkov kar mrgoli).
Coastal Scents Round Crease - It's not really produced by CS. I believe these are massively produced in China and can be bought on eBay. It's a really good brush for applying the eyeshadow in the socket/crease, or highlight in the inner corner. I even use it to apply eyeshadow all over the lid and it's a good blending brush./ Zelo dober čopič za nanašanje senčila v crease (gubo), ker je majhen in dovolj natančen. Primeren je tudi za nanos senčila v kotičke očesa in blendanje. Jaz ga uporabljam tudi za nanos senčila po celi veki. Ti čopiči so proizvedeni na Kitajskem in stanejo drobiž, jaz sem jih kupila od Coastal Scents, čeprav tega trenutno ne najdem na njihovi spletni strani, sem ga pa našla na Čarodejki (klik).
Coastal Scents Lange Chisel Fluff - A decent eye shadow brush. It's a bit bigger than 239 and softer (which kind of annoys me). Good for applying the eye shadow and even for some basic blending./ Še kar dober čopič. Je malenkost večji od 239 in mehkejši (mene to osebno moti), dober za nanos senčila po celi veki in za osnovno blendanje. Sama se ga kupila od Coastal Scents, isti čopič se dobi še marsikje drugje, sigurno na eBayu (včasih je bil celo na Čarodejki).
Ecotools Bamboo Eye Shading Brush - I't not that good for packing the eye shadow on the lid, it's simply too big. I use it for blending and applying a base colour all over. I even use this brush for contouring under the cheekbone (just to get the colour on. Then I blend it with a bigger brush). / Ni najbolj primeren za nanašanje senčila na veko (razen za neko osnovno nevtralno barvo) ker je prevelik, je pa super za blendanje. Jaz ga uporabljam tudi za senčenje pod ličnico, pač da nanesem bronzer in potem z večjim čopičem zblendam. Ecotools se dobijo v večjih Tuših, (Inter)Sparih in Leclercu.


Alverde Gel eyeliner brush - Fantastic brush. Very small, precise and just perfect for applying gel eyeliner. And it's so cheap, just under 2€./ Odličen čopič, majhen in natančen, perfekten za nanašanje gel eyelinerja. Ne vem ali je pri nas še vedno samo omejena kolekcija, ker v Nemčiji je v stalnem sortimentu. Je pa zelo poceni, nekaj manj kot 2€.
Ecotools Bamboo angled eyeliner brush - For me it's a bit too big for applying gel eyeliner, however, it's great for applying a dark eyeshadow on the top lash line (even on the waterline, but it's almost a bit too big) and I suppose it works well as a brow brush./ Zame je malo prevelik za našanje gel eyelinerja, je pa super za nanos temnejšega senčila ob zgornje trepalnice in predvidevam, da je dober tudi za obrvi (sama se ne ukvarjam, kar pretirano z obrvmi). Ga pa prodajajo v Sloveniji.
Coastal Scents Angle liner brush - I find it difficult to apply gel eyeliner with this brush, but some like it. I rather use it to apply a dark eye shadow on the top lash line and waterline . It works perfectly for that. If you want your waterline really black, use a black eye shadow in the waterline. It stays longer than a regular eyeliner too. / Meni je težko nanesti gel eyeliner s tem čopičem, nekaterim pa ta ustreza. Uporabljam ga za nanos temnejšega senčila ob zgornje trepalnice in v waterline. Za v waterline je super, ker je majhen. Če želite res temen liner okrog oči, nanesite črno senčilo v waterline, saj zdrži dalje kot navaden eyeliner.


Face brushes:

Ecotools Bamboo Bronzer Brush - A brilliant brush, it's so soft and dense. I use it for powder and bronzer. It's a bit big for blush application, but it still works well if you don't have anything smaller. It's perfect for applying mineral foundation too. Oh, and it doesn't shed./ Odličen čopič. Je izjemno mehek ima zelo goste ščetine, dlake mu ne odpadajo, skratka super. Uporabljam ga za nanos pudra v kamnu in bronzerja, super je tudi za mineralni puder. Za blush je malenkost prevelik, vseeno ga nanese čisto ok, če že nimaš ničesar manjšega.
Bobbi Brown blush brush - I have the travel size. It a good blush brush, dense and it doesn't shed./ Moj je potovalne velikosti. Je dober čopič za nanos blusha, vseeno bom morda kupila drugega.
E.l.f. Powder brush - This brush is really soft and dense, it doesn't shed and it's perfect for applying powder, mineral foundation and applying liquid foundation. / Zelo mehek, gost čopič, ne izgublja dlak in je super za nanos pudra v kamnu, mineralnega pudra in celo tekočega pudra.



Čopiči na voljo v Sloveniji

24/7 GLIDE ON EYE PENCIL

24/7 GLIDE ON EYE PENCIL

Back in the days, when I went through the enough-with-the-black-eyeliner phase in my teens, I discovered this gem - Urban Decay's 24/7 Glide-On Eye Pencil in Stash. You know something achieved the coveted holly grail status when you're using it since secondary/high school. Stash is an olive green old gold shade with gold shimmer that just works so well with my grey-blue-green eyes. It's dark enough to give a sufficient amount of definition while not overpowering the whole look by looking too harsh, but it also gives you a bit of colour. I wear it either on the top lashline, waterline or on the lower lashline, it works everywhere.
I have a few of these UD's 24/7 eyeliners and all are amazing quality - so pigmented, creamy and smooth. They don't tug on the eyes, there is no need for a million swipes to show up, they really stay on and most importantly, they don't go hard after a while (looking at you Max Factor Liquid Effect Pencil. I'm sorry to inform you that our romance is over). Despite the heavier price tag, these are absolutely worth the money. The black one, called Zero, is my favourite black eyeliner.


Here is a comparison of Stash with L'Oreal's Infallible eyeshadow in Bronze Goddess (bottom).



What's your favourite non-black eyeliner?
Have a great day!

New In #10

New In #10

Balm Balm Frankincense Deep Cleansing Balm
My first solid cleansing balm and I absolutely love it. The scent is so weird, but the texture is perfect and after a month of use my skin looks great. Just to warn you, they only offer a 30 ml pot and that is why I bought it, to dip my toes into the solid balms pool first. This small pot costs 10€, but after a month I still have about a half, maybe a bit less left. I'll do a proper review.


Rimmel Apocalips Lip Lacquer Eclipse
I was on a search for a dark berry matte lip cream and though this isn't matte, it's the perfect colour. This is such a great autumn/winter shade that will appeal to fans of deep colours such as Kate's matte lipstick in 107. Review with swatches will be posted soon.
It cost 7.49€ on Feel Unique. You can find a review and swatches of another shade called Stellar here.


Rimmel Lasting Finish 1000 Kisses Lipliner Pencil Black Tulip
I needed a lip liner to match Rimmel's 107 and this looked closest on swatches I found online. It's not the prettiest colour as it is too brown for my liking, but it works nonetheless. Again, swatches will be posted.
It cost 3.74€ on Feel Unique.



Lancôme Rouge In Love Lipstick 340B Rose Boudoir
I got this as a gift in December from my cousin (thank you) after it was on my wishlist for over a year. It's a stunning, brightened pinky-coral that is in the same colour family as Bourjois' Fraise Remix and Maybelline's Shocking Coral. I also love wearing it as a stain (I'm wearing it like that here). The quality is, as expected, excellent. There will be a full review of this.



L'Oréal Super Liner Perfect Slim Intense Black
I just got it and I already love it. Talk about precision - this eyeliner has such a thin and fine felt tip that allows me to draw the thinnest line if I want to. The formula is super black and it lasts all day on the lids without smudging or fading. It's very similar to the L'Oreal's Super Liner Carbon Gloss eyeliner, but with a matte finish and a more precise applicator. My one concern is how long will it take to dry out. I'll do a proper review and report about that after a couple of months of use.
It was 7.86€ on Feel Unique. This isn't sold in Slovenia (Obviously. I wonder what pathetic excuse they have this time).



Catrice Defining Blush 020 Rose Royce
Since I was seriously impressed by the Think Pink shade, I got another more neutral one. It's less pigmented, but still such a lovely blush. I'll post swatches, but you can find a review for Think Pink here.
These cost 3.79€ in Müller.


Catrice Ultimate Colour 260 It's a Matt World
One of the lipsticks that is about to be discontinued. I already reviewed it here.



Essence Pure Skin Purifying Nose Strips
Years ago I tried the Nivea's version and apart from the feeling of ripping your face off, I found them useless. I heard some good things about these strips from Taya, so I decided to give them a go. The principle is the same - you stick them on clean, wet skin and leave them to work for 10-15 minutes before removing them. They smell weird, like that red stick glue everyone had in school (Pritt, I hated it). The instructions say to re-wet the strips before peeling them off, but instead of pulling the blackheads out, it separates and leaves sticky blue goo on the skin that needs to be washed off. In terms of results, I didn't notice any effect at all.
They cost 1.89€ for three nose strips in a pack.



Tigi Catwalk Oatmeal & Honey Intense Nourishing Mask
I finally got this after one pot got lost in the mail the first time I ordered it. I haven't tried it yet, but the pot is only 3/4 full. I used to use the old Oatmeal & Honey shampoo and conditioner (I was buying the 750 ml sizes) and they were some of my favourite hair products. They were repackaged as well as reformulated (I heard for the worse. For shame!) and they added the mask, but as far as I can tell so far at least the scent is still the same. It smells like Christmas - gingerbread, cinnamon, honey and clove. I'll do a review when I test it out properly.
I paid 13.08€ for 200g on Feel Unique.


John Frieda Brilliant Brunette Hydrating Conditioner
My standard repurchase, but this time I went for a salon size 500ml that comes with a pump. My review is here.
It was 11.24€ on Feel Unique, which is a bargain.


Dove Intensiv Reparatur 1 Minute Kür-Spülung a.k.a. Intensive Repair
I've used up most of my conditioners this month, among them Dove's Oil Care mask that I've repurchased numerous times. This time I decided to try the blue version for a change. It's a bit lighter than the gold one and it also doesn't have the two colour "toothpaste" look, yet it's still a thick and creamy treatment. It has similar results, maybe it's a touch less moisturising, but it really is a minute difference. It has the typical Dove-ish scent, though I find the gold version smells better. It's a great drugstore treatment, though I'll stick with the Oil Care one, but if they didn't have it in stock, I wouldn't dismiss the blue one.
It cost the same as the other one, 3.99€, in Müller.


Joico K-Pack Intense Hydrator
Another repurchase. This is my favourite conditioner ever (and as that featured on my All-Time Favourites page). The texture is creamy and it has a bit of an odd scent that is difficult to describe in any other way than chemical. It truly hydrates the hair and I can feel it when I'm rinsing it off that it's not just that silicone coat. The current colder conditions along with the central heating being on all the time are causing my hair being even drier than usual and this does the job of keeping it moisturised, especially the ends don't dry out as fast.
It's not the cheapest hair product at 20€ for 250 ml, but if you have really dry hair, give it a go.



Herbalife Hand and Body Gel
I have this in a generous 50 ml sample size that I got for Christmas. It's a very creamy shower gel/hand wash that foams nicely despite being SLS free and smells like fresh apples. The texture reminds me of Dove showel gels, but more gel like. It's quite nice actually, just don't ask where you can get this because I haven't got the foggiest.


La Petit Marseiliais Peche Blanche & Nectarine
As a fan of anything peach scented, I couldn't resist grabbing this in E. Leclerc despite the very retro packaging. It's supposed to be for dry skin, but I think the formula is too thin and not particularly moisturising. It smells like fresh nectarines from the bottle and under the shower it develops a slight artificial sweet note along side the nectarine. If you like peaches and nectarines, this is nice.
It was a bit over 2€.


Rexona Clear Pure Crystal Dry Deo Stick
I've never repurchased a deodorant in my life and I'm not sure if I had this before, but it smells so familiar. I immediately liked it. It smells great (fruity), but not overpowering and has a nice texture. I works for me and keeps BO at bay, but I don't sweet much. One thing that does bother me is that it leaves white marks.
It was about 2€.



Nyx Butter Gloss
I got these as a gift for my cousin. I didn't try or swatch them, but I did snap a few photos before giving them to her (she doesn't mind). The three colours are Peaches and Cream, Apple Strudel and Maple Blondie. I saw them swatched on my cousin's hand and they all look pretty much the same to me, especially if taken into consideration that they are glosses. I was updated that they are really good and smell amazing.
I got them on Cherry Culture.


Have a great day!