Wednesday, April 16, 2014

Crown Brushes

Oh how I love Crown Brushes. I first heard about it from beauty guru veterans Kandee Johnson and Koren. I now know that Koren have teamed up with Crown Brushes to make his own line *sigh* a makeup artist can only dream. 
I've used and still have some crown brushes that I use on myself and clients. What I love about the brushes are number 1. the affordable prices 2. the quality for the buck. They're not cheaply made, you must take care of them as you would your own hair or anything of your brand name brushes. 

I got a plethora of their eye brushes including those small synthetic brushes that I believe Sigma made popular. 
Deluxe crease IB119. This brush is the perfect size for artist to get right into the crease. Perfect for blending out that cut crease. This is also  perfect for Asian eyes, small enough to get right in there instead of using like a MAC 224. 

Similar to MAC 219 but isn't precise at the 219 making it better to smudge that line til your heart's desire. Hello smoky eye's best friend. 
This brush is very interesting. It's soft, it's angle makes it so beautifully effortless with blending a transitional color. 
These are synthetic brushes that Sigma made popular as the mini of the face synthetic brushes. Does exactly the same thing Sigma brushes for a lesser price. 
The top brush is a little weird. I was expecting the brush to be more fluffy. I have to find a purpose for, maybe highlight. The other brush would be good for highlight for contour as a more precise placement. 

Tools of the trade are important, especially when it comes to your brushes. Remember to treat your brushes as if it were your own hair. Take care of them and it will help you with your craft. Just because a brush says it purpose should only be used for one purpose, be creative, almost every brush can be used for other parts of your body. It is you who is the artist, so whatever is comfortable to you, will show in your art. 

Cynthia





Sunday, April 6, 2014

Glitter and pop

Eyebrows are soft. 
Smoky eyes with a pop of glitter and soft pink lips.