ELF Studio Powder Brush Review

I have quite a few makeup brushes from ELF and all of them are really good. This brush is from their Studio Brushes line which is $3 on their website or P249.75 locally. It comes with a brush guard to protect shape of the brush. It's a synthetic haired  talkon brush which is very soft, absorbent, and claims to be anti-bacterial (nice!).

This used to be called the flat top brush, I don't know why they changed the name :). The brush is really good in buffing out wet and dry products onto the skin. It has short and dense bristles so you have full control of the application. I use this to apply my mineral foundation, setting my makeup, and for contouring and I like how it smooths out my skin. I have tried it with liquid foundation and it works really good because the brush is so soft, and blends the product evenly. Creating a sculpted look with this brush is effortless because the brush is just easy to work with. I've washed it 4 times already and there was no shedding or bleeding. For the price, you get a good quality brush that will make your makeup routine painless :). 

I highly recommend this brush and I will surely purchase other studio makeup brushes from ELF. My verdict is 5 STARS!!!

Elf Studio Stipple Brush Review

I have always wanted to get this brush because I have heard so many great reviews about this makeup brush. Most of the youtube gurus are using stippling brush to apply liquid foundation, bronzer, or highlighter and it's said to create an airbrush effect, now how can I let this product pass? Applying foundation takes most of my time because I always want to make sure that it's well blended and it looks very natural so owning a good brush to help me achieve a flawless look is a must. This is a talkon brush that creates a flawless and airbrushed look. It's said to be perfect for adding definition to cheekbones or highlighting with soft layers. I bought this brush for P249.75 at SM Department Store. 

I love that when I washed it the moment I took it out of the package it didn't bleed, which happens to other brushes I have tried. There wasn't any shedding as well so it's extra plus points :). The handle has the right length and easy to hold for an effortless application. It has fewer hairs though and flimsy so when applying the foundation in stippling motion, it feels like you have lesser control. Yes it blends the foundation nicely compared to using a sponge but you have to put more effort, especially when blending around the nose. This is the first stippling brush I have tried but I know it needs it to be fuller to have more control over blending the foundation. I used the same brush to apply my bronzer and blush and it works great! It takes the right amount of product and blends it really well because the application is very light handed. As you can see on the photo, it does look like the blending of the product was smooth and there are no harsh edges. 

I love using this to apply my bronzer and blush especially when they are very pigmented and tricky to work with. For the use on foundation, it did help me to create a clean, well blended, and flawless look but it just takes a lot more work than I have hoped for. However, for the effect that it gives me, I am patient enough to work with it. I'm happy with all the good points it gives versus the poor ones. Elf has plenty of good quality and affordable makeup brushes and they are indeed a brand to watch out for. 

My verdict: 4 STARS! I definitely recommend this to makeup junkies who want to own and affordable but quality stippling brush. Once you get the hang of it, you'll surely love it. It's best for blush, highlight, and bronzer application. I have purchased the flat top brush and will use it for awhile and then make a review of it.