So I followed all the links I found to eBay and made my exciting purchase, and about 2 weeks later, my bargain arrived on my doorstep. There are a 3 options you can choose from; black & gold, black & sliver and white & silver. In my opinion, the black & gold look the classiest, so I went with them. They are priced at AU$13.97 a set + AU$0.99 postage from China, so a small price to pay for a product with such great reviews.
When I unboxed them, my first impression was how soft yet full they are. They were packaged individually and generously. This morning when putting on my very basic everyday wear I decided to test out a few of the brushes.
To apply my foundation, I used the large Tapered Kabuki. While I prefer the finish you get from a slightly used brush (and I think this needs a little wear), it was amazingly soft and enabled me to get great coverage and a flawless finish, without caking on too much product.
Next I used the large Round Kabuki to set my face with powder. I felt the brush was extremely soft but perhaps a little stiff which meant the powder didn't quite apply the way it usually would with my Nude by Nature Mineral brush. Nonetheless, still great quality and an extremely soft brush.
To apply a small coat of blush, I used the large Flat Kabuki. Just like Tapered Kabuki, it exceeded my expectation and provided me with the exact amount of coverage as well as precision I was looking for.
The only other brush I used today from this set was the small Precision Round. I used this to apply a minimal amount of base colour to my eyelids. As with the other brushes, I was pleased with the quality of the brush and its application. As I mentioned above, I was going for a very minimal, everyday look, so I didn't have the opportunity to utilise all of the brushes.
Overall, I'm extremely impressed with the Jessup Kabuki brushes thus far, having tried 4 out 8 in the set. The are great value for money from what I've seen so far. However, I am keen to see how they hold up over time and after several washes, so once I get to that point I will provide you with an update. Until then, I highly recommend the use of these brushes, if you are looking for something on the lower end of the price scale.
To apply my foundation, I used the large Tapered Kabuki. While I prefer the finish you get from a slightly used brush (and I think this needs a little wear), it was amazingly soft and enabled me to get great coverage and a flawless finish, without caking on too much product.
Next I used the large Round Kabuki to set my face with powder. I felt the brush was extremely soft but perhaps a little stiff which meant the powder didn't quite apply the way it usually would with my Nude by Nature Mineral brush. Nonetheless, still great quality and an extremely soft brush.
To apply a small coat of blush, I used the large Flat Kabuki. Just like Tapered Kabuki, it exceeded my expectation and provided me with the exact amount of coverage as well as precision I was looking for.
The only other brush I used today from this set was the small Precision Round. I used this to apply a minimal amount of base colour to my eyelids. As with the other brushes, I was pleased with the quality of the brush and its application. As I mentioned above, I was going for a very minimal, everyday look, so I didn't have the opportunity to utilise all of the brushes.
Overall, I'm extremely impressed with the Jessup Kabuki brushes thus far, having tried 4 out 8 in the set. The are great value for money from what I've seen so far. However, I am keen to see how they hold up over time and after several washes, so once I get to that point I will provide you with an update. Until then, I highly recommend the use of these brushes, if you are looking for something on the lower end of the price scale.
If you're interested in purchasing them, the seller is lady_show_house, and this is the listing: http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/151274813708
Cathie May
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