et al Limited Edition Brush Set with Pouch

Can you ever have too many makeup brushes? No I actually don't think you can, especially when washing them is now so easy with devices like Stylpro. New to my collection is the Et Al Limited edition brush set with the brush cleanser and brush pouch and it is just stunning.

Perfect for gifting this Christmas, the et al. makeup limited-edition brush set which is priced at just £80, but is worth £135 features the best-selling Buffing Brush and alongside it is 3 new exclusive brushes that all have full heads and shorter stems to make them perfect for taking on your travels, or in your bag ready for the festive season.

What’s included in the Gift Set?

• Buffing Brush – This is a dense, domed brush which works to evenly distribute product and provide a flawlessly blended, buildable finish.
• Sculpting Brush – This brush is shaped to sculpt the contours of the face or sweep under the eyes to set with your favourite powder.
• Diffusing Concealer Brush – A Flat, feathery + precisely cut to provide effortless concealer application for a diffused finish.
• Blending Brush – A really soft + fluffy brush which works to give that seamless blending and it works with both a liquid or powder product.

Also inside this set you will find Makeup Brush Cleanser with Cleansing Pad. Described as being a no mess, vegan, solid brush cleanser, it not only dissolves makeup residue that is left on your brushes but it also works to give them a deep clean. Infused with coconut oil to maintain the quality and performance of the brushes fibre, you will also find the inclusion of a reusable cleansing pad to help break down product build-up. Really handy to have on the go and because it fits inside the makeup brush pouch, it means you don't need to carry any extra products.

Then finally we have the Brush Pouch which is just stunning.  The outer side of the pouch is made from recycled PU and inside, the polyester content lining is made from 100% recycled polyester (post-consumer recycled bottles). Soft and smooth to the touch, it fits inside your bag without being too bulky and there is even room for add one or two pieces of makeup - in mine I have a mascara, lipstick and gloss.

If you are in the market for some new makeup brushes, then this Et Al Limited edition brush set with the brush cleanser and brush pouch is definitely the one you need within your collection!

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StylPro Luxury Brush Collection

When it comes to Stylpro, the inventory of products has grown so quickly, it is quite remarkable. I have no doubts that most people who are currently reading this has or has had the StylPro Makeup Brush cleaner, which by the way saves hours of time completing this dreaded task, I would rather iron than clean my brushes!  From the brush cleaner there has been a Beauty Fridge, a Face Steamer, StylFile Nail File, the StylPro Glow and Go Mirror and so many more products within this collection. Today I have one more for you and that is the StylPro Luxury Brush Collection.

This brush set is said to have been inspired by Hollywood glamour and it features an 8-piece brush set which is currently on offer here for just £10 which is an absolute bargain.

This glitter Vegan brush set is described as offering high density, super soft makeup brushes featuring everything you need for your face and eyes, from buffing, blending and everything in-between. Each brush has soft touch wooden handles, a beautiful glitter ferrule and the most important bit, they are made from soft synthetic hair.

• G103 POWDER BRUSH - This is a large, domed powder brush which is perfect for the application of powder, bronzer and blush. A great all-rounder for on the go touch ups.
• G104 BUFFING BRUSH - This is a dense and flat-topped buffing brush perfect for foundation application. Perfect for blending, this is one of my most used brushes from the collection.
• G105 CONTOUR BRUSH - This is quite a dense and short flat-topped blending brush so it is ideal for blending and buffing your contour and creating that perfect sculpted look.

These brushes are the ones I have used the most with G104 being my most used brush. I love how lightweight the hands are, how easy they are to hold and who doesn't need a bit of glitter in their lives occasionally?  

The bristles are also really soft on the skin and using my Stylpro Brush cleaner, they clean so easily and look like new every single time.

The next five brushes are the ones you also need in your collection, with everything from blending and precise application, this completes the collection.

I am never without a concealer brush, if there was a brush I need that would be it, so I was delighted to see one within this collection.

• G106 CONCEALER BRUSH - This is flat and flexible, oval shaped brush perfect for concealer. The slight pointed edge on this brush allows for precise application.
• G107 CREASE BRUSH - This is the brush I’ve used the lease but it is a long and fluffy brush perfect for shadow application. It has a tapered point which allows for precise definition and blending within in the crease of the eye.
• G108 SHADOW BRUSH - This is a really soft and fluffy shadow brush which is designed perfectly for eye shadow application and creating an even base.
• G109 SMUDGE BRUSH - This is a short but wide brush designed for smudging and blending shadow and kohl liner into the lash line. The shape and density of this brush is the one to use when filling in your brows. 
• G110 BROW BRUSH - This is a flat and angled shaped brush, perfect for even and precise application of powder, gel or pomade products. Use this brush to fill, shape and define eyebrows.

As you can see, all 8 of these brushes work together a team to help with your makeup application and whether you need a new set of brushes or just need one or two more for your collection, for just £10, this is one not to pass up!

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Kohl Kreatives Feast Your Eyes Makeup Brushes

Kohl Kreatives is not only a luxury makeup brush brand, but a force for social change. Founded by Trishna Daswaney, who fell in love with makeup after being bullied as a teenager, Kohl Kreatives and then established the brand’s global workshops to support transgender and cancer care communities. I’ve featured some of the Kohl Kreatives brushes on my blog before but this time it is the turn of the Feast Your Eyes Collection.

These brushes are certified vegan and cruelty-free by PETA and are made out of recycled plastic with incredibly super soft synthetic fibres.

Let your imagination run wild with this set of 6 eye brushes, helping you to create your favourite looks.

The brushes in the Feast Your Eyes (RRP £48) collection also have been developed in a cuboid shape, so what this means, is that they do not roll when placed on a flat surface such as a table, enabling ease of use for people with motor disabilities or visual impairment.  Again, such a simple yet clever idea and again, not something I’ve really come across being promoted before.  Something else which makes these brushes more inclusive, different and yet clever all at the same time is that they also have braille stickers and, for people who do not read the tactile writing system, a raised numerical system connected to an audio guide which can be accessed via the QR code on the box. I’m sure no other brush brand has done or thought of this, but I think it is such an amazing idea!

When the idea for these brushes was being developed, Kohl Kreatives teamed up with the Royal National Institute of Blind People to work to ensure that these  brushes were not only fit for purpose but used feedback and advice to ensure they are 'ease of use' products.

They are a fantastic set of brushes and I love that you can use them with any kind of product whether it's powder, cream, liquid or gel, and because the handle has been designed so that it is easy to hold, it makes the actual application of your makeup comfortable, easy and definitely makes you realise just how much of a help these brushes could be to someone. You can also add a contact lens to complete your eye makeup, check it here contactlensesplus.com .

Proceeds from all sales go towards our charity Kohl Kares providing free workshops for a variety communities ranging from transgender and, cancer care support, as well as those with motor and visual disabilities. Find out more from Kohl Kreatives right here.

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Kit Stars Makeup Brushes

I absolutely love makeup brushes and have quite a few within my stash from a variety of brands. The newest additions to my collection are from the Kit Stars Makeup Brush range which is priced between £6 rising up to £60 for a full brush kit here on Beauty Chamber. I have featured the Kit Stars brush bag on my blog in the past and it is something I still use a lot.

Kit Stars is on a mission to give people luxurious, high-end makeup brushes, without the jaw-dropping price tag. Hand-made by master crafters, the Kit Stars brushes are driven by shape, movement and makeup texture to ensure the best finish. The ferrules are made from solid copper, then layered with gold plate, giving extremely strong brushes which last. It also provides a satisfying weight to the brush. The wooden handles are coated with glossy black lacquer, meaning the brushes look stunning as well as delivering stunning makeup looks.

With a total of 17 Kit Star brushes to choose from, I was kindly sent both the Face and Eye brush sets before Christmas and I have been using them ever since. Packaged in a set of luxurious matte black cardboard boxes which feature gold metallic detailing, each brush comes with a netted guard to ensure the bristles are protected and kept in shape.  The bristles of each brush, depending on your preference come with either synthetic bristles or natural bristles.

With the Eye Brush Kit, there is a selection of 5 brushes and there is every brush you need for the task in hand.

Those brushes are:

• S30 Small Tapered Blender - This brush has been designed with the perfect shape for adding definition and contour shades through the crease line. The slim design allows for greater detailed blending out.
• S31 Tapered Blender - This Tapered Blender Brush has been designed with the perfect shape for adding definition and blending transition shades through the crease line. Buff and blend your colour out to perfection.
• S32 Shader- This brush provides for the control of colour placement and will evenly distribute your eye shadow. This paddle shaped brush will help pack on the pigment where needed.
• S33 Micro Pencil - Use for precision application of tear duct highlight, softening gel liner and pencil. It also doubles up as a precision spot concealer.
• S41 Short Angle - Described as being a firm but flexible short angle brush that will shape a defined brow. Use the flat edge of the brush to sketch a shape & the tip of the brush for realistic hair strokes.

Each one of these brushes comes with its role to play and for the price you pay for each brush individually or the kit as a whole, it is incredible value for money.

The essential 5 piece Vegan Face Brush Set from Kit Stars includes all the brushes that you need for applying foundation, blusher, contouring, highlighting, powder application and lip products.  

Those brushes are:

• S1 Powder Brush - The powder Brush is a large super soft powder brush which will disperse pressed or loose powder products evenly. Ideal for applying setting powder and whisking away excess powder after beauty sponge or puff powder product application.
• S2 Shaping Veil - This is my favourite brush and it has been crafted into a softly tapered tip for contouring and sculpting your features. Shaping Veil is a multi-tasking brush which can be used for applying powder contour and highlighting products.
• S3 Blush - This Blush Brush has been designed with the perfect shape to hug your cheekbones providing a flattering wash of colour to your complexion. The rounded soft tip will give you effortless control to blend your blush.
• S4 Base Polisher - This Polisher brush is designed to polish your base products into your skin. The soft vegan fibres will effortlessly buff in cream, liquid and powder foundation.
• S40 Easy Lip - This brush has been created to allow for precision and control around the contours of the lip. Constructed with firm but flexible vegan bristles.

Again, with this collection of brushes, I am really impressed with their quality, the lack off bristle fall-out and having had my brushes for some months now, everytime I wash them, they clean as though I have just taken them out of the box for the very first time.

You can find all of these brushes priced between £6 per brush and then rising up to £60 for a full brush kit here on Beauty Chamber.

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Brushworks Precision Eye & Brow Brush Set

I featured several products from the Brushworks brand here on my blog a few times in recent years with the HD Oval Brush Set and HD Miracle Silicone Shaped Sponge and today I have the Brushworks Precision Eye & Brow Brush Set, a special Unicorn version with this amazing pink and turquoise design, which you can't help but love.

Brushworks, if you have never come across them before are an award-winning beauty brand who has an extensive range of makeup brushes, beauty tools and accessories, all of which are available from Tesco with prices starting around £5.49. The Brushworks Precision Eye & Brow Brush Set and pink case which retails for £19 and it has five brushes which are you definitely need within your stash.

“Our HD eye & brow set contains a selection of 5 essential brushes. Created to blend, highlight, contour & define your eyes and brows.”

What I love about these brushes, aside from their colour, is how easy they are to hold and use owing to the indents on the ferrules, the five brushes within this set are:

• Eye Shading Brush – Designed for the entire eyelid, the wide semi-circle brush head complements the shape of your eyelid. Perfect for applying your base shadow powder or cream.
• Eyeshadow Blending Brush – A fluffy dome-shaped brush head that offers precision and control. Disperse and blend harsh lines for a smooth transition of colour.
• Angled Liner Brush – Create sharp lines with powder gel liners or shadows. Achieve defined lines with the hand-cut short firm bristles, use the angled flat edge to pack colour close to the lash line.
• Pencil Brush – Densely packed bristles target small hard to reach areas, placing shadow exactly where you need it. The perfect brush for brightening the inner corners of the eye, adding finishing touches or precise blending.
• Smudge Brush – Short tapered bristles densely packed to hold plenty of shadow. Designed to fit alongside the lash line, the tapered end simply smudges shadow and liner to achieve a smokey eye look.

The accompanying pink metallic brush case is a nice addition to this brush collection, I found it hidden at the back of the box and it is really handy for keeping the brushes together and for protecting them as you travel.

For just £19, these brushes are a bargain especially if you like pretty brushes, but ones which are easy to use.  Do you have a favourite brand of makeup brush?

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Spectrum Brushes Launch 'The Little Mermaid' Collection

I am a massive Disney fan (Disnerd alert) and for the past three years, I have been enjoying all that there is to offer at Disneyland Paris with my Twin nephews whom this year will be 4 and whom yet again, I shall be enjoying some Disney Magic.   Taking all of that into account, imagine my excitement when an email landed in my inbox titled Spectrum X Disney The Little Mermaid Range! Well, I was more excited than a Scuttle with a Dinglehopper!

Available right now alongside other Disney Collections, this limited edition collection takes its inspiration from The Little Mermaid with the majority of the collection being centred around both Ariel and Ursula as the lead characters for the merchandise. There are four bags within the collection which make up a Clam Shell (above), Conch Shell Case which features Ursula in all her purple glittery glory, two super cute makeup bags again one with Ariel and one with Ursula and then finally A Treasure Chest which again features Ariel and it has enough room for your brushes and is described as being the most mermazing place to store all your whozits, whatzits and thingamabobs.

Obviously fantastic though the merchandise is, Spectrum is all about their amazing makeup brushes and this collection features two different types.  The first is probably the one which you have seen featured on a lot of Instagram feeds and that is the 5-piece Dinglehopper Collection (£64.99) and it has a Foundation Brush, Contour Brush, Blush brush, Highlight Brush and a Concealer brush.  

What makes them different to the other Spectrum brushes is that they all have an Oval shaped brush head to them and naturally they are just beautiful to look at.

The second set of brushes are either Green or Purple, depending upon whether you favour Ursula over Ariel! I was gifted a set of the Ariel brushes and I am calling them Ariel brushes because with their green body and red brush it represents the mermaid tail and her red hair - clever huh!

The set which features ten brushes includes:

• B01 - Flat Top Buffer
• A01 - Large Domed Powder
• A04 - Tapered Setting
• A10 - Small Fan
• B05 - Luxe Blender
• B06 - Tall Tapered Blender
• B04 - Small Angled Blender
• A18 - Oval Concealer
• A12 - Fluffy Pencil
• A17 - Angled Brow

As with other Spectrum brushes, each one of these is so incredibly well made, they feel nice when using them and the bristles are made from the highest quality of synthetic hair.  There are also a couple of other makeup bags that are available and come without the brushes and are priced at £24.99 so it is a much more affordable option and you can use them as clutches too.

You might have seen by now that Spectrum Brushes have their own store right here in London on Carnaby Street and it is just stunning.  

I went along with Annie from Musings of a Makeup Junkie and you can see how amazing the store looks from her photos too.

Are you a fan of The Little Mermaid? 
Are you excited about any of the recent collections?

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Kohl Kreatives - The Flex Collection

I love my makeup brushes as much as the next makeup fan and what I love more is something that is totally different to anything I have tried, is a little bit kooky and has quite the story to tell. 

With that in mind, meet the new release from Kohl Kreatives known as The Flex Collection.

At Kohl Kreatives we are constantly working on ways to give you the power when applying your makeup. Use any of these brushes absolutely anywhere, in the products of your choice.

The Flex Collection features five brushes and they are the most flexible brushes I have ever used, they stand on their own without falling over, they are easy to grip and all of this is because these particular brushes have been designed for those who suffer from motor disabilities and this is an absolute first for me.

The five brushes within the set are the large and small triangles, large square, small circle, and diamond brushes and they are made using a super-soft vegan fibre designed to give you an airbrushed finish.  

I have used each of the brushes for different tasks and just love how easy they are to use and this is how I personally use them:

• The large square brush is perfect for applying foundation and other cream products such as primers, BB and CC creams.
• The large triangle brush I have been using for contouring, something I am not great at doing, I will be honest, but using this brush to dab on my powders and then a beauty blender to blend works pretty well for me.  
• The small circle brush is the one I have been using for applying highlighters
• The small diamond brush is perfect for concealer application, which to be honest is all I have used it for because it makes the application so much easier and then I blend, as I always have done.
• The small triangle brush is the one I have been using to apply brow powder before using a spoolie to work it through my brows.

However you choose to use these brushes, what I absolutely love is not how well they work or how easy they are to use, it is the reason they have been designed and built in the first place, something I have never given a second thought too.  To find out more about Kohl Kreatives and the rest of their collections, everything is detailed right here on their website.

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L.A.B.2 PRO MAKEUP BRUSH KITS

Until I used the L.A.B.2 Lash Out Loud Mascara Wands, which I reviewed HERE and happen to think they are fabulous, L.A.B.2 was not a brand that had been on my radar. Now I have two of their makeup brush kits which I am sharing with you today. L.A.B stands for Live and Breath Beauty and you are likely to find these brushes in BeautyMart, which for those of you who live in London, will find situated in Topshop on Oxford Street.

The two brush sets that I have are the L.A.B.2 I’m Turning Pro Brush Kit which retails for £20 and the L.A.B.2 Strokes of Genius Brush Kit which is priced at £17. Both sets of brushes come packaged in black and red boxes which really make then look sleek and stand out.  The L.A.B.2 brushes are made from synthetic bristles with what is called “FiberLuxe Technology” which is said to provide superior pigment pick-up and optimal release.

The I'm Turning Pro Brush Kit features four brushes which have soft-touch handles which help with gripping.  

The four brushes inside the box are perfect for using every day for makeup application and they are a complete basic essentials set that anyone would need.  So we have:

• Contour Brush: is shaped to sculpt, contour and highlight facial features for subtle definition and a soft-focus finish.
• Foundation Brush: is slightly pointed for smooth, streak-free coverage for applying liquid foundation or concealer. The specially shaped end makes light work of the contours around the eyes and sides of the nose.
• Buffing Brush: provides full coverage powder or mineral makeup application and can be used to soften any harsh lines for an airbrushed effect. Its smooth, rounded head works product into the skin until it’s invisible.
• Eyeshadow Brush: shades and defines eyes depositing an even application of colour. Use the flat side of the brush to apply colour then the end to blend.

All of these brushes are a delight to use. I love the rubberised handles and they really do help with that grip and for £20 this is an exceptional value for money set of brushes.  On the handles, each brush is named so that you know what it is to be used for. 

The Strokes of Genius Brush Kit contains 5 must have eye brushes and at £17, again for 5 brushes it is exceptional value for money.  

Inside the box there is:

• Eyeshadow Brush: for applying colour evenly onto the lid, crease and brow bone.
• Crease Brush: is specially shaped for seamless blending. Use the tufted end and work back and forth into the crease
• Brow & Eyeliner Brush: doubles up as a brow filler and for extra definition of lash lines.
• Pointed Eyeliner Brush: is short and neat to deliver a precise, controllable line.
• Brow & Lash Groomer: is a double-headed comb and brush for detailing the brows before or after applying colour.  With both combs and a spoolie, this is one helpful brush.

Again, if you had a limited knowledge of what each brush could and should be used for, on the back of the box is a quick tutorial on how to use the brushes and how each one works to perfect that perfect eye.

Do you own any LAB2 brushes?

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Nanshy Bare Necessities Collection

When it comes to makeup brushes, you can never have too many in my opinion and my very first introduction to Nanshy is with this brand new Bare Necessities collection which landed on my doorstep a few days ago and I've become a tad obsessed with it. Nanshy is a vegan friendly brush brand which launched back in 2012 by Paula. 

Paula was fed up with struggling to find good quality and affordable brushes for everyday use and after trying brushes that were either too scratchy or caused a skin reaction, she decided enough was enough and created her very own brand! Having completed hours of research and sampling various brushes from many different suppliers, Paula launched her very first set of Nanshy brushes and the rest is history. The Bare Necessities Collection is the next chapter to her story and I am here to share them in all their glory!

The Bare Necessities Collection, which is unlike anything Nanshy has ever released before, is a nine-piece set. Luxurious to look at, the brushes feature beautiful natural beechwood handles and they look and feel just incredible. The bristles themselves are just so soft and are created with soft taklon in a cruelty-free and vegan-friendly manner. The bristles are held in place with a nickel-plated, brass ferrule.

To add to the luxurious feel, the brushes come housed inside this beautiful brown faux leather chocolate brown pouch, which not only keeps your brushes safe, but is really handy for travelling with. Within the collection you will find a Powder Brush, a Tapered Powder Brush, an All-Over Face Brush, a Flat Contour Brush, a Tapered Blending Brush, a Large Eyeshadow Brush, a Crease Brush, an Eyebrow Brush and a Spoolie Brush. What I really like about these brushes is the design, each brush has a flat edge which stops them from rolling around when placed on any surface and as well as having the Nanshy logo engraved into each one, there is also roman numerals which indicates the number of the brush.

The collection launches this month but the waiting list is available to join now! If you join the waiting you will be in with a chance to win a full set of these brushes because three lucky people will each win a set for being patient and waiting! Everyone who joins the waiting list will also get free worldwide shipping and a FREE Brush & Sponge Cleaner with your order! The Bare Necessities Collection will be priced at £69.95 – you can join the waiting list here.

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EcoTools 2017 Collection - Limited Edition Anniversary Set + Win Your Own

Ecotools is a brand of makeup brushes I have been aware of but until recently never really got to know until now and over the coming weeks I am going to be sharing with you some of the new launches for 2017.  Having been invited to the launch of the 2017 collection, I was pretty wowed by what was on offer and I am looking forward to sharing it with you. 

2017 marks 10 years of beauty with EcoTools makeup brushes and to celebrate there is a stunning Limited Edition Anniversary Brush Collection which not only contains six exclusive brushes, but it comes with a specially designed rose gold canister holder to keep your brushes organised, safe and protected.

The Limited Edition Collection brushes are everything you need to create a fresh, healthy-looking glow and within the set, you have the following:

Airbrushed Finishing - Duo Fibred bristles allow for a buildable flawless complexion with powder, cream and liquid foundations.

Controlled Setting - This tapered brush is perfect for the precise application of highlighting powders and creams to apples of cheeks and arch of brows.

Spoolie: Everyone needs one of these in their stash and this particular one is designed to comb unruly brows and lashes.

Angled Crease - This angled shadow brush helps to create definition and dimension across the eyelid crease.

Flat Eyeliner - This brush helps to create definition across the lash line with liquid or cream liners and shadows.

Eye/Lip Blur - This brush can be used to blend eye shadows and/or lip colours owing to its soft bristles.

Available in Superdrug here this set is really quite pretty and has everything you need but for one of you, I am giving you the chance to win a Limited Edition Anniversary Collection for yourself and to enter all you need to do is complete the widget below. As always there are some entries you must complete otherwise your entry will be null and void. You will need to be aged 16+ or have parental permission because I will need your home address and this competition is open worldwide - Good Luck.

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