Although I've read about eBay, Amazon etc. dupes for high-end brushes for unbelievably low prices, I'd never ac
tually tried any of them myself. So when the
Born Pretty Store
asked me if I wanted to try
some, I was intrigued to put them to the test! Don't forget, you can also get a 10% discount on the site using the code JAZH10 on full-priced items.
Flat Contour Brush* | £3.69
This is a synthetic contour brush with tightly-packedbristles. I wasn't sure what to expect but I was pleasantly surprised at the feel and quality of this brush. It's sturdy and the bristles feel really soft, not at all plastic-y. I love it for applying a cream contour shade as it fits perfectly into my cheek bones. It's also nice for power contour products. I've washed it a couple of times now and there's been no shedding!
Rattan Handled Blush Brush* | £2.80
This is an obvious dupe for the Nars Yachiyo Kabuki Brush, which comes in at an eye-watering £43! I've never tried the Nars brush so I can't compare the two. I don't doubt the Nars is superior in quality, however I was surprised at how much I loved this. I've been alternating between using this for blusher and for bronzer as it works perfectly for both. When I'm using it for blusher, I use light, circular motions on the apples of my cheeks. When I use if for bronzer it fits nicely into my cheekbones. The slightly-tapered tip is what makesthis brush great for both.Whilst the (also synthetic) bristles aren't as soft as the contour brush, Ithink it works as this applies powders so nicely and evenly, picking up just the right amount of product.
My first uber-bargain brushes and I have to say I'm impressed! I really wasn't sure what to expect but I like these better than some much more expensive brushes in my stash and I'd recommend them both for anyone.
Have you tried any super-affordable makeup brushes? What did you think of them?
I've never tried any brush dupes, but these two sound so perfect, I might give them a try now! :)
Reply删除Urban Obsessions // Vegan Food, Beauty & Lifestyle
I thought of Nars as soon as I saw that brush! So pretty :) such a great alliterative!
Reply删除Kat |www.kathorrocks.com
I have two of these brushes and their quality is amazing although I got them from Ebay. Something in me want to crazily purchase the NARS Yachiyo brush (I have to tell that voice to shut up quickly)...xx
Reply删除Haha me too and the quality is far better than you'd expect, I agree! xx
删除Urhhhh I need both of these brushes! Great finds!
Reply删除www.britishbeautyaddict.com
I actually thought that was the Nars brush for a second there, great finds Jasmine!
Reply删除Sara -She Who Is Short
I'm now super tempted to try the Nars dupe, I just don't think I can ever pay £43 for one brush!
Reply删除Jodie, xo //Jodie Loue
I feel the same! xx
删除The blush brush definitely looks like the Nars one that I've had my eye on! x
Reply删除Heather | Of Beauty & Nothingness x
I have had my eye on the blush one for a while but was never sure it would be a good one, so thanks for the review, I might get myself one of them :)
Reply删除Pams Stuff and Things
You can't really say no at those prices :) xx
删除These two brushes sound amazing, might have to go on Born Pretty Store and place an order now haha :-D x
Reply删除Makeup, Beauty & Fashion
I must check these out!! I love finding affordable brush dupes and these ones look great :)
Reply删除脸红
Dupe brushes are always great! I use my nars dupe everyday xx
Reply删除Karan||studentbeautyhack
These look great ! I hate spending a lot on make up brushes so if a good dupe is available i'd much rather buy that
Reply删除Distant Dreamer
There are some fantastic affordable brushes out there :) xx
删除The blush brush is so gorgeous! xx
Reply删除www.angerawrs.co.uk
I've never tried this brand but the flat contouring brush looks incredible!
Reply删除http://amanda-speroni.blogspot.ca/
I'm very tempted by the Nars dupe offering now... very interesting indeed!
Reply删除Heather,Porcelain Beautyxx
Ouuu both these brushes look great! :)
Reply删除I bought a brush some months ago (it was like 2 euros) and it's pretty good but I don't use it that much cause I tend to use the same two brushes and I use them for everything hahaha x)
Dorky-and-weird.blogspot.com
Xoxo Jessy
These look like great brushes! Thank you for sharing these *u*
Reply删除~Kiyomi from kokorosasa
康多的ur brush sounds lovely! I have a similar nars dupe brush which I got from eBay and the bristles as super soft! X
Reply删除Emma |Emmys Beauty Cave
I never would have thought to try such affordable brushes but I've definitely had my eyes opened now :) xx
删除That Nars Yachiyo Kabuki Brush dupe I really want to get my hands on that! Also, it is crazy affordable :)
Reply删除Thanks for sharing!
x Arwa
http://cremerose.blogspot.com
Ok so I DEFINITELY need these now!!
Reply删除Kate |凯特·艾玛(Kate Emma)爱。
I have been saving up for some Zooeva brushes (they are just so dang pretty!) but now you have me second guessing my makeup brush splurge when these sound so lovely! I have had good luck with Ecotools though I feel like they wear faster than my higher end brushes. xo
Reply删除Kelsey | www.abalancingpeach.com
I do love my Zoeva brushes and use most of them pretty much every day :) haven't tried Eco Tools before somehow! xx
删除BPS has some great products. I had the actual Nars brush but it was pure trash. I eventually threw it away.
Reply删除Angie x |Chocolate & Lipstick || UK Beauty and Lifestyle Blog
It's amazing some of the high quality brushes you can get at low prices. I remember buying fake mac brushes from ebay (I did not realise they were fake and I was only about 16 - we all make mistakes) but they were actually really good and I still use them today.
Reply删除Fi | http://fislittleblog.com
康多的ur brush looks fantastic! Never heard nor tried this brand but it seems promising! xx
Reply删除Jasmine ||http://www.blogsallbeautyy.blogspot.co.uk
我爱nar欺骗是多么相似哈哈,非常e exterior and the brush head seems like it would work well as a multi-task brush, for such an awesome price what more could one ask for? ^_^
Reply删除Iqra |The Blushing Giraffex
Thank you for the comments - glad to have introduced a few of you to some fab dupes :) xx
Reply删除Absolutely love your blog!! You are so gorgeous as well!
Reply删除Definitely checking out some of these brushes, can't believe how expensive some can be..
Jess xxx
http://jessscanxo.blogspot.co.uk/
Aww thank you lovely, I'm glad you liked the post too :) xx
删除I bought the contour brush from Ebay, it looks exactly the same :D. The quality is amazing! I think I prefer a bit smaller brushes for contouring but it's still an amazing brush. The other one sounds great too :)x
Reply删除Anu♡ |My life as Anu|bloglovin
I definitely think everyone should give dupes a try not only with makeup brushes but with lots of things. They tend to get brushed aside as being low quality but you would actually be surprised how high quality they can be, and considering they're usually like 1/10th the price of the "real" version I'd say it's worth it to give them a shot and see for yourself!
Reply删除Sarah |Top Bargains