Wow don't I feel grown up!
As most of you know it was my birthday last week (buh bye teen years!)
I was well and truly spoiled by my nearest and dearest with my gorgeous goodies including this delightful Cath Kidson brush set - thanks little sister!
Featuring a foundation, blusher, eye-shadow, eyebrow and lip brush this cute little set is perfect for home use or for holiday travel. The pretty packaging pretty much sold it to me (I'm a sucker for anything floral) and I think as a 'starter' pack this'd be perfect. It also retails at around £20-£25 (depending on various offers) so it's fairly reasonable for a decent variety.
Now for the embarrassing part, having never actually used a proper set of brushes before I have little clue where to start. Do any of you have any tips for a novice like me :
The best way to clean brushes?
The best way to actually use brushes?
Anything would be welcome even if it's just a nod to a decent tutorial you've seen/made.
Hopefully fashionismyh2o's makeup will be raising it's game sometime soon
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Happy belated birthday!! I must admit I've never been into Cath Kitson (shock!) but this is rather cute! I to have no idea about brushes ;)
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Oh my threy're cute!
ReplyDeleteYou can easily clean brushes with warm soapy water then leave to dry overnight..... I think!!! :-)
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Kylie - Thankyou so much lovely! Me either it's always been a little too cutsey for me but I couldn't resist this ;) ha-ha glad I'm not the only novice here ;) I'll let you know if I get any great tips :) xx
ReplyDeleteJules - They're gorgeous right? So girly! Ooh thankyou! I've heard about simple techniques like that before so may read up on it :) xx
I didn't realise it was your birthday! Hope you had a lovely day, happy belated birthday! xxxx
ReplyDeleteKatie - Aww thankyou sugar :) I had a lovely time :D xx
ReplyDeletei wash my brushes in hot water and anti bacterial soap, and let dry over night, as for using brushes, i am still a novice, youtube helps but i just use them the way that works best for me xxx
ReplyDeleteEmily - Oh thanks for the tip honey :) I think i'm just going to keep checking youtube regarding using them :) you're a star xx
ReplyDeleteOh I want some properrr brushes :( very jealous.
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I've heard that using a simple shampoo like a camomile one and hot water is good :)
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Rosie - Thankyou lovely :) I'm so chuffed to have them :) ooh you're a star! Will have a look into that :) xx
ReplyDeleteHappy belated birthday!
ReplyDeleteI just use shampoo to clean mine. How you dry them is most important. Leave the brushes laying down flat with the bristles hanging over the edge of whatever they are on. Squeeze out all the excess water.
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Secret Blogger - Thankyou so much! Oh thankyou! I honestly have no idea so this is so useful to me :) meens a lot! xx
ReplyDeleteHappy Happy Birthday hun!
ReplyDeleteLovely brush set! I got a Fearne Cotton brush set in the sales at Christmas- what do you do with 5 double ended brushes I ask? How do you clean them when they're dusty? I'm useless! Haha!
Hope you had a lovely day! xxx
Rebecca - Aw thankyou lovely! Aww I'm glad someone is in the same boat as me ;) hopefully you can pick up some tips here too! xx
ReplyDeleteI clean my brushes with the Johnson baby shampoo!
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Katja - Thankyou for the tip :) xx
ReplyDeleteAw it's gorgeous, really love the Cath Kidston prints. And I just wash my brushes with soapy water, I'm incredibly lazy at doing it though!
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Eloise- Thankyou lovely :) I do have such a soft spot for it :) ooh thanks chick, that gives the lazy girl in me some hope xx
ReplyDeleteI'm a bit of a cath kidston addict! The brush set looks lovely :) Hope you had a wonderful birthday hun!
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Caroline - I thought of you when I got this you know :) all the lovely stuff you've shown on your blog :) thankyou gorgeous! xx
ReplyDeletewhat a lovely present! I don't use snazzy brushes either, so I can't really give you any good advice on this!
ReplyDeleteSophie - It was so lovely :) felt very spoilt! At least I'm not the only one ha-ha :) xx
ReplyDeleteThis is such a pretty brush set :) xx
ReplyDeleteSadie - Thankyou lovely :) xx
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful set! I love the little case too! perfect for travelling :) http://www.lisaeldridge.com/ is a great site for tutorials and I wash my brushes with a shampoo about once a week :)
ReplyDeleteLove, Rachel