The New F30 Sculpt Brush by Blank Canvas Cosmetics

Hello My beauties I hope you are all well 

After Nars release their new Contouring brush called the "Ita" brush it became one of the most talked about makeup brush on youtube and the most wanted!!!! but to be honest I dont think $40 for one little brush is easy to part with no matter how good it is but youtube is proof that people have been parting with it and it must be as good as they say making us beauty geeks dying to try it and adding it to our wanted lists.  I know I did and for sure thought I would never get the chance to try something like that because of its price.  

Thats until I watched Sineady Cadys's Tutorial and seen the very brush only in Blank Canvas style (Halleluiah) :) 

Todays review is on the New F30 Sculpt Brush by Blank Canvas Cosmetics 

This brush is going to be released on the Monday 31st of March for only €19.99  (Mark that on your calender because this little beauty is going to sell out I can feel it)  on the site and I am sure alot of you makeup geeks and artists are going to jump to the chance of owning this.  

Let me put it this way if you are not a contouring queen or just cant get the hang of the whole contouring business you are going to be a pro in seconds.  

I would say I am not a pro when it comes to contouring from dramatic to everyday contouring can be quite tricky depending on the brush you use to do so.  Before I got this brush I always reach for either the e.l.f Cosmetics Angled Blush Brush or the Blank Canvas Cosmetics F16 Contouring/Powder Brush or even the F21 Angled Contouring Brush for my contouring which are all great and do a brilliant job but sometimes to be honest I feel I haven't mastered the amazing contoured look you see on magazines or even on some of the love gurus on you tube 

Can you see my reflection lol good job i'm covered as I have no makeup on while taking these photos :) :) 

Anyway now you can master the contouring with this brush girls and gents either for day time or night time for drag for anything I love it :) :) You can use this brush with both cream and powder bronzer or foundation depending on how intense you want the contour.

The New F30 is designed to help you achieve the perfect contoured look without leaving any tell tale signs.  With the densely packed synthetic fibres you are going to achieve the first stages of contouring from the moment you place the powder or cream on that brush and then to under your cheek bone.  This creates a percise line that is perfect  and you dont even need to do your usual fish face to achieve it as the size of the brush once placed in the right place creates that perfect line from the top of your ear to where the contour line should end.  Then because of its soft fibres you can blend this line until its even and more natural looking 

As you can see just by the length of this brush its the same length you line should be under your cheek bone.  I am in love with this brush so much it makes me want to contour every day.  I have to admit I never really tried the cream contouring the intense contouring that Kim Kardashian does as I was partly not sure of it plus I didn't feel confident enough to do it.  But since getting this brush I have tried it TWICE and delighted with the outcome.  It really does make sculpting/contouring the face alot more easier and more noticeable without the tell tale signs.  

This brush is so easy to use even a child could become a pro at contouring :) :) 

Is it worth trying??? YES YES YES if you are a makeup artist and need a brush that is going to lessen your time at sculpting and contouring YES YES YES if you are a newby who want to learn the easiest way possible how to contour YES YES YES If you like to contour but cant sit for a long time trying to achieve that perfect contoured look this is the brush for you.  I love how quick this works for me even when I contour all over the face 

The Picture below I did a day time contour with the darkest shade of the Blank Canvas Cosmetics 6 pan palette,  I used it on my forehead as I have a high forehead and under my cheek bones .  I hope you can see the contouring as the lighting is so bad due to bad weather.  I had only 15 minutes to get ready this morning and with the help of the F30 Sculpt Brush I was able to fit in some contouring which usually takes alot longer to do with other brushes :) :) 

So what do you think?  Would you give it a go?
Let me know if you do and what you think of it? 
 If you are thinking of purchasing from Blank Canvas Enter "NINA" at the end for a little discount for all my lovely readers
Until next time 
Lots of Love Luck and Laughter 

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Real Techniques Travel Essentials Kit Review

Hello My beauties I hope you are all well. 
As Promised I have another Real Techniques Review and this time its a rave :) :) 
If you missed my first review on the Real Techniques Starter Kit check it out here 
Today I have another Kit to show you and that is the Travels Essentials Kit 
This kit costs €24.99 and you can get it from Cloud10 Beauty .  
As you gave you the whole story behind who designed these brushes in the last review I dont really need to tell you all again but I am sure at this stage you all know all about Real Techniques already :) 
I absolutely adore this kit and love the idea around it not only is it great for home but its also ideal for travelling as you have the 3 main brushes to achieve a full faced makeup look :) :) 

The Kit is made up of 3 different brushes as you can see they are all colour coded.  
Orange is for the Flawless Base be it for foundations and concealers 
Pink is for the flawless finish be it for your powders blushes etc 
and Purple for the eyes :) 
In this kit you are getting one of each to try out :) 
The brushes come in a case that doubles up as a stand suitable for placing on your dresser for all to see and admire 

Now for the Brushes Themselves :)  These made with Synthetic Fibres which leaves them smooth and soft and suitable for the most sensitive skin.  The soft fibers help create a flawless, high-definition finish in any type of light.  Of course these brushes are 100% cruelty free which is always a must in my eyes :) 
Starting with 

The Essential Foundation Brush:  I have to admit I am a stippling brush & Make-up Sponge Gal most of the time but I really like the finish of this brush and am using it alot since I got it.  Unlike some foundation brushes this brush feels soft and the bristle are flexable which means even application.  The Round tip leaves it easier to blend the foundation around my eyes and nose.  Infact this brush is perfect for applying your concealers too.  Not only that but for contouring as-well when you are using a darker foundation to contour the shape of the brush allows exact application be it under the cheek bones, along the hair line, down the sides of your nose etc.  I really like this brush and highly recommend it.  In fact it absorbs very little product compared to stippling brushes and make-up sponges which means your are saving alot of product in the end :) 

Next up is 

The Multi Tasking Brush:  Wow this brush is beautiful.  As its a Multi-tasking brush this mean you can use it for everything from applying all over powders to bronzers to blushes.  Some may find this brush is a little big to apply blush but its perfect for blending blush out.  The good news is this brush can also be used for buffing out liquid foundations or even cream products to give a flawless finish I adore this brush and found no shedding whatsoever :) 

And Lastly 

The Domed Shadow Brush:  I absolutely adore this brush in all honesty I am a huge lover of eyeshadow brushes because I believe once you have the right eye brushes you can achieve the most beautiful eye looks in fact I have surprised myself with some of the looks I have created thanks to brushes I have used.  This is one brush that helps.  I see this brush as a little multitasker too.  It can be used to apply eye-shadow to the lid but some with smaller lids might find it a little big.  You can also use this as a crease brush because of its dome shape and also as a blending brush as its soft enough for blending.  I also apply highlight to my brow bone with this brush again because of its shape it fits perfectly.  I love it :) :) 

What more can I say about this kit its amazing and has everything you need I am 100% happy with it and the brushes are amazing :) :)  If you are just starting out with your brush collection this is certainly the kit for you :) 
If you are a little strapped for cash and can not afford the pretty affordable price of €24.99 you can save a little more by buying it on iherb for only $18.00 which is €13.35 plus if you are a first time buyer you get up to $10 off your first order using this code KBM938 The shipping is very affordable too which is a bonus for example I bought two items from iherb and the shipping only came to $4 with a tracking number :) 
Have you tried this Kit before ?  What's your thoughts on it?  What is your favourite Real Techniques Brush 
Until next time 
Lots of Love Luck and Laughter 

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Real Techniques Starter Kit Review

Hello My beauties How are you all today :) 
I am finally getting round to doing this review after so long.  I to be honest got that used to using these brushes I totally forgot about the fact that I never got round to reviewing them.  Dont get me wrong its not for the fact that it is a bad review its far from it but we in general sometimes get to used to using something and never share our experiences.   I have often used a product that I have been using for so long and actually stop to think wow i love this so much I should share it lol but something else always gets in the way.  Its a shame as i have had these brushes for about 6 months now but better late than never eh?
At this stage I am sure alot of you have heard of Real Techniques Brushes that have been created by the Wonderful Samantha Chapman from Pixiwoo :) Well since that Nic has also joined the Real techniques team and together they are creating the best tutorials on how to use these brushes :) From the Website:  

Designed with pro makeup artist Sam + Nic Chapman, Real Techniques brushes combine high-tech materials with innovative design to make creating a pixel-perfect look easier than ever

• Synthetic bristles are ultra plush and smoother than the hair you'll find in other brushes. Since taklon is synthetic, it's 100% cruelty-free. The soft fibers help create a flawless, high-definition finish in any type of light – from sunlight to harsh indoor lighting.
• The color-coded system corresponds to the key steps of makeup application so you can create a flawless base, enhanced eyes,and the perfect finish like a pro.
• Each brush head is hand-cut to the perfect shape, allowing for precise application from dense coverage to a soft, delicate finish.
• The collection is suitable for a wide range of products and every makeup need – from powders, creams, and liquids to mineral makeup, highlighter, and shimmer.
• Brush names on the handles make for easy reference when creating your favorite look.

For my first try of the Real Technique brush I of course Had to opt for the Starter Kit which contain all eye brushes and to be honest is the perfect kit to create any eye look :)  You can Purchase this on Cloud10 website for €24.99 and you can also buy this kit at boots or superdrug which costs €28.99 but of course I had to see if I could get an even better bargain for it and I am happy to confirm I did get it at a more affordable price at just $18 which is only €13 what a bargain eh? Where I hear you ask of course the iherb website but dont jump straight away to buy because at the end I am going to give you a special link where you can get up to $10 off your first order ;) 

As you can see you are getting 5 eye brushes to which are colour coded with the colour purple so when you have your little collection of Real Technique brushes built up at least you can tell them apart I love that :)  The brushes come in a special travel case which is always hand right? 

I like the way the brushes are designed.  They the name of the brush printed on the handle with Samantha's name also printed.  They have an easy grip end which is black so its easy to hold and use.  The length of the brush is perfect and with the easy grip at the end it shows first time users where to hold the brush while applying their make-up.  It is actually important to know where and how to hold the brushes as it makes a difference to your looks.  
In this Kit you are getting:

The Deluxe Crease Brush :  I hate that I am starting this with a downer but I have to.  This isnt one of my favourites I have to admit Even though it says that this brush is for Contouring the crease it can be slightly too big for ones who have smaller eyes.  For me its the perfect size for my crease as I have big eyes.  I also find that this brush is very firmly packed with the synthetic fibres that some might find it too solid for a crease brush.  It is in fact a great brush for packing on the colour to the crease and also for blending in but I find I have to use a more softer blending brush to use after applying the colours.   I also love to use this to blend out my concealer under my eyes and it is the perfect size for applying highlight on the brow bone.  

Next up is 

The Base Shadow Brush:  Now this is a favourite of mine I absolutely love this brush and use it for multiply purposes.  This brush Is the perfect size for applying a wash of colour onto the lid.  Its also perfect for applying colour to the crease because of its shape it applies evenly for a cut crease look.  The bristles are alot softer on this brush than the deluxe brush which means you can use this as a blending brush too.  I love the shape, the feel and the performance of this brush and highly recommend it :) 

Next up is 

The Crease Brush:  This is another great brush to have in your collection I absolutely adore it.  This is a little brush for the more detailed work on your eyes such as highlighting the inner corner of your eyes or even if you are on who has smaller eyes this is perfect for applying colour on to your lids.  This is also perfect for smudging your liners.  I like to use this brush when creating a dark smokey eye because it allows you to apply the shadow to the exact place you want it without going overboard.  

Next is :

The Pixel-point Eyeliner Brush:  A Brush I am not a fan of because I found that it was too thick and flimzy to be an eyeliner brush but I am glad to report that this brush has been replaced with The Fine Liner Brush which has a more finer tip for a better application.  I still use this brush to apply eye-shadow on my lower lash-line which allows a more precise line and no smudging 

And Lastly 

The Brow Brush:  This is surprisingly thicker than most brow brushes I have used.  There is one thing I have to say is that this brush is nice a smooth and soft unlike some brow brushes you get that can be hard and prickly.  I like how this brush leaves applying your brows so easy and the brush allows easy blending.  I have to admit I still to this day spend alot of time perfecting my brows but using this brush has lessened my time which is even better :) 

Over all I am very happy with this kit.  The brushes work well and are great quality for the price.  They wash well and they never shed which is also great.  I do have my favourite eye-shadow brushes of my own and to be honest these brushes do not take over my favourites but thats not saying they are not brilliant either as I do use them constantly.  This is also a great deal for anyone starting up their make-up collection because as I stated before all that's missing is a good blending brush and you are sorted.  Have you tried these yet?  Whats your thoughts on them?  If you are interested in trying them out for yourself here is a code KBM938  that will set you on your way with up to $10 off your first order. 
I hope you enjoyed this review and I have another Real Techniques one coming very soon 
Until next time 
Lots of Love Luck and Laughter 

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Blank Canvas Cosmetics Double Ended Eyebrush Set

Hello my beautifuls how are you all doing today :) 

I thought it was about time I did another Blank Canvas Cosmetics Review as You should all know at this stage I am a huge fan of this site and their products especially their brushes.  At the moment Blank Canvas Cosmetics is doing an amazing deal 

Get 40% off all brushes and brush combos until the August 19th so I thought I would get this review in on time for you all because I know for a fact you are all going to want this set after all its a bargain in itself without been about to get 40% off on top of it :) 

I can tell you now If you are a makeup artist, or a makeup junkie like myself you are going to want this set in your collection.  If you travel alot and cant bear to bring alot of makeup brushes with you this too will catch your attention or even if you are like me who likes to use more eye brushes than face brushes this will tickle your fancy.  So keep on reading to find out more :) :) 

What impressed me first of all about this set was how it came.  You are instantly getting double protection for your double ended brushes.  You have your black case with a good sturdy zip to keep your brushes and you get a lovely clothe type bag which fits your case in to protect your case I love it.  

Altogether you are getting 5 double ended brushes which works out that you are getting 10 brushes in total BARGAIN!!!!!!!!!

First of all you are getting (starting from the bottom to the top:

Double Ended Pencil/flat shader brush E23/E24:   This is one of my favourite brushes :)  The E23 brush is the absolute perfect brush for applying the perfect amount of colour to the out V and crease its also perfect for creating a cut crease.  I also love to use this brush to smudge be it liner or dark shadows on my lower lash line.  I love to used this brush to apply highlight to the inner corner of my eyes as its the perfect size for there.  The E24 is the perfect brush for applying and blending shadow its the perfect sized brush for the lid and even for the crease :) 

Blending Duo (E25/26):  Awwww the perfect duo in my eyes as you can never have too many blending brushes (well i cant anyways lol) The E25 Tapered blending brush is an absolute favourite of mine which I have two of now one of them I bought in a previous purchase and use every single day it blends amazingly and its the perfect size for all eyes.  The E26 is a flat blending brush which can be used to apply and blend eyeshadows.

 Double Ended Mini Detailer/Eyeliner (E27/28):  The E27 brush is a new one for me and until last week I didnt really find a purpose for it but its the perfect brush for applying darker shades to the outter corner of the lid to create a smokey look.  it hold the right amount of shadow and it perfect for packing on the shadows.  It is also perfect for applying highlight to your browbone.   E28 brush is one of my favourite liner brushes as I am a huge fan of gel liners and to be honest it is very hard to find the perfect liner brush especially if you are still practising the winged look you can not over do the liner with this little beauty 

 Double Ended Brow/Spoolie (E30):  I now have two of these I am so happy as this is one brilliant brow brush.  one end is for the brow powder and the other end is for brushing those brows into place :) 

Double Ended Tapered Crease Blender/Smudger (E32/33):  The E32 is the perfect blending brush for the crease it fits perfectly without going over the crease :)  the E33 brushe is the perfect eyeliner smudger for the days you dont want that intense liner look I love this brush to bits.  

I am in love with this set just as much as the rest of my Blank Canvas Cosmetic brushes.  The quality is amazing and they wash and clean brilliantly.  Still to this day I have not experienced any shedding with them which says alot.  Now I know one question that will or has entered you head already is how can we wash them without getting The water into where the glue is.  Well the team at Blank Canvas Cosmetics has that part covered for us of course 

With the metal ferrule in the middle, it’s best to use a brush spray such or 80-90% isoprophyl alcohol spray to avoid the ferrule getting wet and the glue loosening. For daily cleaning, you could use a spray or an antibacterial wipe  and if a deep cleanse is needed, maybe just do one end at a time 

This technique works perfect for the brushes and keeps them spik and span.  I highly recommend this travel set.  You cant possible get better eye brushes than these

The price of this set is €64.99 for 10 brushes in total which in my eyes is a perfect bargain but with the 40% off you are best grabbing while you can because that works out at only €39 I gotta get me another one of these pronto for my kit :) :) 

Well thats it for today if you missed any of my other Blank Canvas Review in which I have reviewed other brush click here to check them out . 

Until next time 

Take Care 

Lots of Love Luck and Laughter 

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Blank Canvas Cosmetics E23, E24, E25, E26 & E30 Makeup Brush Review

Hey my beauties how are you all doing today :)  I finally got my Christmas tree up yesterday yeeeeeeeeee !!!! I'm so slow this year so this is why i have been a bit slow with reviews.  On a plus note I got my packages in from the Black Fridays sales so I have plenty to review for you all in the near future hehehehe.  

 Thank you to all who has purchased off my blogsale I hope you all enjoy your new items have fun but for those of you who missed my message on facebook I have announced that everything else on my blogsale is 50% off excluding postage :) 

Anyway back to my review for the day.  As you have probably notice I have already reviewed some of Blank Canvas Cosmetics makeup brushes, they were some of the face brushes I own, love and adore.  Today I am reviewing some of BCC's eye brushes I have in my collection :) 

So the following Eye Brushes are part of the Pro Deluxe Collection you can buy them single or as part of a set 

So starting with my first one 

Pro Deluxe E23 Short Pencil Brush:  Oh my goodness this is amazing I love it so so much.  I absolutely love using this to smudge shadow under my lower lash line its the perfect size to get that precise line.  I also love using this when to smudge out my liner for everyday wear when you dont want that strong harsh line.  This is also perfect for getting that percise out V shape  Its great for the crease its great for the inner corner ITS JUST GREAT FULL STOP.  You can also use this brush for your cream shadows :) This brush is made from soft high grade natural hair and costs only 6.50 now thats a bargain!!!

Next up is

Pro Deluxe Blending Brush E24:  This brush is actually one of their best sellers :) :)  The first thing i noticed about this brush is it held its shape after i washed it which is pretty good for a small brush.  The next thing I noticed is how great this performs.  This is a brilliant brilliant blending brush not too big and not too small.  It feels extremely soft in which i love as this would be the one brush you don't need to be scratchy as you use it alot more and longer than any other eye brush.  This has also been compared to the Mac 217 only more affordable :) I highly recommend this brush :) for 6.50 this is one bargain you cant miss 

Next is ......

Pro Deluxe Tapered Blending Brush E25:  This is a little bigger than the E24 as you can see.  There is alot more fullness in this brush i like to use this more when i am creating a darker look to my eye makeup as it creates even better softer looking lines.  I also find this brilliant for using setting powders on those hard to reach areas such are under the eyes and around the nose area.   This washes well holds its shape well and never shed I love it and this too only costs 6.50 another bargain in my eyes 

Next up is ....

Pro Deluxe Flat Shader Brush E26:  Again Miss Sineady Cady i have you to blame for this purchase lol When i seen Sineady with this brush i thought that's the brush I'm missing in my life .  I am so so glad i got this as this is another very popular brush from the site and if you are not quick enough will find it sold out.  It is in fact sold out at the moment but will be back on the site very soon.  This is one amazing brush.  I find it brilliant picking up the right amount of eyeshadow.  Its amazing how easy this make to apply my eyeshadow's without loosing too much product.  Its so soft and a pleasure to use.  The shape is exactly right for the lid I love that. Sineady also mentioned that this eyeshadow brush is a great dupe for the Mac 239 :)  This is yet another brush that holds its shape well after each wash and its amazing value at just 6.50 euro you are getting a bargain at its best :) 

And lastly 

Pro Deluxe Double Ended Brow/Spoolie E30:  Well now this is one brush everyone should have in their lives yes that includes you men out there who take pride in their appearances ;) after all you have more brows than us women :)  This is such a handy handy brush to have in your collection I do not know how I survived without it lol.  As you can see yourself you have one side in which has a brush to put those crazy brows in place then the other side you have a very flat slanted brush for applying your brow colour on in the most perfect way.  You can also use this side to apply eyeliner and it applies brilliantly.  Love it :)  for only 6.50 again this is a bargain as you are getting 2 brushes for the price of 1 

I am so so glad i have these brushes in my collection.  They are now my everyday use brushes and I have found a change in my makeup application as a result of these for the better of course.  It is true what they say "For a great makeup application you need good brushes" For the price of these brushes you are certainly not loosing out on anything in fact you are gaining :) I highly recommend Blank Canvas to everyone.  Una is a lovely person and she is so sweet to every one of her customers :) :). If you are thinking of purchasing from Blank Canvas Enter "NINA" at the end for a little discount for all my lovely readers I Hope you enjoy 
So that it is for today everyone 
I hope you found this review helpful 
Let me know if you try these and what you think 
Lots of Love Luck and Laughter 

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