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I bought these on a whim, as I am wont to do so whenever I see something new and shiny. When these landed on my lap, I found myself basically clueless about what I'll do with them. It didn't come with a box or a nice packaging to tell me the names or the uses of the brushes. 

Not that I'm whining. I knew that I was buying an unbranded set of kabuki brushes. Even the seller at Shopee didn't have any description about the brushes so I did my homework. I went to trying each of them and boy did they feel so soft on my skin.


But ooops! They smelled faintly of adhesives so before I went to far, I decided to wash them first. No fallout; no fading colors whatsoever. I saw some strays but it was easily solved by a pair of scissors. Of course I wanted to post a review but I wasn't sure about the names so I put Google to work. 

Would you actually believe that I found a branded but same-looking set of brushes? Yup! The only differences are the colors of the handles and the printed label on the handle. The ferrules and duo fiber bristles look similar. I can't say if the softness of the bristles are similar though but this unbranded set, which was touted as a 10-Piece Kabuki Brush on Shopee has really soft bristles and they don't feel scratchy on my skin.

When we get to the bottom of this post I'm going to show you which branded brushes look similar to this unbranded one that I got from Shopee.

Ladies, here's the rundown. 

The Flat Top Brush
I think this one also goes by the name of Buffing Brush,which is ideal for "buffing" liquid foundation onto the skin, making the application more even.

The Tapered Brush
According to Google a tapered brush works great for applying powder products onto the cheekbones and temples with blush or bronzer. The tapered tip is also ideal for gently contouring the face. (www.sigmabeauty.com). I have tried using this tapered brush in outlining the contours on my cheekbones, jawline and forehead and I fell in love with this brush that I promised I'm not contouring again without using this. The length and the stiffness of the brush is just perfect for the job: not too stiff, not too soft either. With this, I am sure that the contouring lines I've drawn are even and come blending, my contours would be even in color too.

The Angled Contouring Brush/ 
The Round Blending Brush
Now, after using the Tapered Brush for drawing the contours, I use these alternately for blending. The bristles are uber-soft and dense.

The Powder Brush
The bristles are also soft but I prefer my powder brushes to have longer and fluffier bristles. I have other powder brushes so this could serve as a back up. 


The Small Round Blending Face Brush/ 
The Small Angled Blending Face Brush
These are mini versions of the Angled and Round Blending Face Brushes and could serve various purposes in blending powder products. Since they are smaller, they can fit into the little corners of the face like around the nose or they eyes.

The Small Tapered Brush
This one is also just a smaller version of the aforementioned Tapered Brush. I can see how this one would be perfect in drawing contours on the nose area. 

The Small Flat Top Brush/
The Small Angled Flat Top Brush
These are also smaller versions of the Angled and Flat Top Brushes and honestly I haven't used them that much since I'm having a brush overload. I used them to apply a little of highlighter on the sides of my face and on the nose bridge. 

BTW, I'm really not kidding about the branded brushes that look similar to this set. It's from BH Cosmetics and here's a photo of it.
BH Cosmetics 10 Piece Sculpt And Blend Brush Set
I got this unbranded 10-Piece Kabuki Brush from Shopee, for Php 250.00 (no more than 6 USD) and honestly at this price point, for 10 pieces of brushes that are soft and non-scratchy, I think I have the good end of the deal.

I've been using these mostly for sculpting and contouring and I think I've improved a great deal in my game while using this.

Have you experienced buying cheap or unbranded makeup tools that turned out to be gems? Share your experience in the comment box below.

XOXO,
Carissa
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At the start of the year - like, literally January 1, 2017- I shopped with Shopee for the very first time. Yikes!  I know there's that uncomfortable feeling when shopping in a particular site for the first time.  So I'm breaking it down and sharing my first Shopee shopping experience, just to take away that cloud of doubt  from your mind. 

*Disclaimer: I paid for my own shopping spree at Shopee and I am not in any way being compensated by Shopee for making this review. I'm just purely sharing my experience.*


Let me start off by sharing with you some photos of my cart's content. All beauty stuff, huh?! Well, I am a beauty junkee so I started the year right by picking up some things that will be useful throughout the year.

3W CLINIC PROFESSIONAL NATURAL MAKE-UP POWDER AKA PALGANTONG POWDER
I'm glad that I was able to find my favorite Korean powder at Shopee. It only cost me Php  250.00 for a tub with 30 grams of product and I know it's going to take me a long time to consume all of it. It came quiet cheap huh! Well, I am glad that it looks like, it smells like and it feels as smooth as the last Palgantong Powder I bought so it's authentic.

 10 PCS KABUKI BRUSH SET


This 10 piece Kabuki Brush Set came at only Php 265.00. I will be making a separate review about it in the future but let me note that the bristles are really soft and dense and they are not shedding.

SLEEK MAKEUP I-DIVINE EYESHADOW PALETTE IN OH SO SPECIAL
This is a lovely palette, and I think the "Oh So Special" name is appropriate because it really is special. It has a combination of browns, pinks and grays; mattes and shimmers. This will be very useful for all the day looks that I would like to create.

Now, on to the shopping experience itself. To make things easier, I made a list of Pros and Cons about shopping with Shopee, based on my own experience.

Pros
1. The Shopee Website is easy to navigate. You can easily search for products using the search bar. Making an account is easy too.
2. There are so many products to choose from, at any price point. 
3. Free Shipping available for purchases amounting to Php 250.00 and above.
4. Different payment methods available. Refer to the photo below. You are also given ample time to settle your payment. About 5 days, I think.
Shopee Payment Methods
Choices for Remittance/Payment Center
Bank Over-the-Counter Options
Online Banking Options
Payments are made to Shopee and not directly to the seller which gives you the assurance that you will get your order or get your money back.

5. Easy monitoring and tracking of orders. Refer to the photo below.

6. You can easily contact the sellers through the Chat platform.
7. You can install the Shopee App on your mobile device so you can easily receive updates about your orders and other offers.

Cons
1. Some seller could be selling fake items and claim it as authentic so be vigilant about reading reviews of items and comments.
2. There are sellers that are actually selling fake items, especially cosmetics, at really low prices, making it more attractive to buyers, but there are so many perils about buying fakes.
3. The Free Shipping is through LBC Integrated Shipping. They only ship after the payment has been confirmed; no rush shipping! Otherwise, you can contact the seller personally if you are in a hurry but of course shipping will be at your own expense.

As of today, those are the only Cons I can think of. In my own experience, I paid on the deadline itself haha! In less than 24 hours, my payment has been confirmed. I think Shopee also about five days to ship the items. The items arrived about 2 days after being shipped out. I live in the province so two days is reasonable; quiet early even.

So far, so good. I enjoyed my shopping experience at Shopee. I found myself coming back to the website more and more!

XO,

Carissa
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Here's my take on ECOTOOLS Five Piece Mineral Set

Product Name: ECOTOOLS Five Piece Mineral Set
Price: Php 565.00
Where I Got It: Pre-ordered from www.makeupinboxph.com, a gift from my sister! :)
The Verdict
Being the beautyholic that I am, I try to strike a balance between staying pretty and caring for Mother Earth. ECOTOOLS’s major selling point hits that mark as these mineral brushes are made from 'soft, cruelty-free bristles, recycled aluminium ferrules and sleek bamboo handles'. The Mineral Powder Brush, Mini Kabuki and Eye Shading Brush have really soft bristles that pick up powder well and make for easy application on the face. The concealer brush has a right amount of stiffness for applying concealer. It also comes with a travel bag so I can take it with me anywhere. Absolutely no shedding too!

The Breakdown
Mineral Powder Brush
Fits my hand like a dream. My favorite for applying (guess what?!) mineral powder.

Mineral Powder Brush
Concealer Brush
For flawless application of under-eye concealer and hiding blemishes.

Concealer Brush
Mini Kabuki
A favorite of mine for applying blush on the apples of my cheeks.

Mini Kabuki Brush
Eye Shading Brush
I deem it tad too big for applying eyeshadow on my lids. I prefer using it in setting the powder over my under-eye concealer.

Eye Shading Brush
The fifth piece of course is the little cosmetic bag  which has convenience written all over it. ECOTOOLS says
"Our reusable cosmetic bag is made with natural materials & EVA. EVA is free of phthalates and PVC."
The set.

To Cap Things
Although these brushes are not yet considered as 'high-end' in the cosmetic world, I've realized that picking mid-range priced good quality brushes over generic ones spell a difference on your makeup application. You can feel it in the soft strokes on your face and even application of products. I'm happy I have this bunch to help me with my day-to-day application. I'm happy that I can take them wherever because they can fit in small purses. I'm happy that even with these vain little ways of mine, I am able to help Mother Earth.

XO,

Carissa
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My 'little makeup adventures' these past few months have led me to the conclusion that if I am to be better at makeup application, I need to find myself a proper makeup brush set. I spent countless hours trying to find the right set. Right now I'm not the type who'd do makeup gigs for a living. This is more of a hobby so I wasn't all out for getting something  that cost 3,000 Philippine bucks per set. However, I also wouldn't want to get something sub-par in quality. So that was the dilema that I had to settle: quality and affordability. My search brought straight into the arms of Suesh. More after the jump!
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