e.l.f Kabuki Face Brush

This was probably one of my first make up brushes, I bought it about 2 years ago when my interest in make up started to take off. I never really expected too much of this brush, but for the price its great! The bristles are super soft and packed really dense which makes applying powder a breeze. I washed this brush countless times and have never had a problem with shedding. The barrel is metal too which is great I had expect it to be plastic but the quality does surpass the price. Overall I love e.l.f brushes in general and I believe this one comes in 2 different sizes (I use the smaller one). I just use mine for setting my foundation and find that it works great doesn't leave my powder looking cakey.

I love this kabuki brush, I use it pretty much every time I do my make up to apply my powder. It applies my powder evenly, and doesn't get clogged up with excess powder. Which is great, because it means that there is hardly any product wastage. I love the texture of this brush, the bristles are fine and are very soft on the skin. Which is ideal, considering I use it all over my face. I also find that this brush is pretty easy to clean, which is perfect as I am a girl who hates washing her brushes all the time!! haha :)

I use this for pressed powder, and it is amazing, especially for the price! It picks up the perfect amount of product so the product doesn't look too powdery. It is so soft and easy to clean with just warm soapy water! I have started using this everyday and have no complaints! I have experienced no shedding with this brush!

Again, another E.L.F product I purchased from iHerb, as I had seen everyone and their mothers raving about how good kabuki brushes were. This arrived and I rubbed it on my bare face (the ultimate test) and it passed.

I used it mostly for setting powder, but I really didn't get why it had to be so stumpy - it didn't sit anywhere on my makeup station nicely. I did like the black and white on the brush, and it was easy to clean.

Thankfully I didn't notice it shedding, but I know these brushes are good at it! My stippling brush from the same line started to shed after a month or so of use (only used it 4 times during the month). I would consider repurchasing this, but only if it had a long handle, rather than the short stumpy thang it has now.

Buffs in powder nicely! I'd usually use it when applying powder products - powder bronzer, setting powder. It does not shed, and affordable at the same time! It covers a fairly large surface area making it hard to do precise blending on a specific area.

I love this brush! I don't use it for bronzer or highlighter (ummm still clueless as to how that would work) but I do use it to buff out my blush and to sweep away fall out.

There's no denying the brush is all kinds of cuteness with how compact it is. It's the same height as a MAC blush standing up and the kabuki part can span out to the size of the blush pan (unless you have a brush guard to mould it back to shape).

I'm a blush-happy kind of girl. I clown it on because that's how I like my blush HOWEVER even I recognise when I'm giving Ronald McDonald a bit of competition. I just whip this out and gently buff out my blush. It feels incredibly soft; I can't emphasise that enough but it's not too soft that it compromises its functionality. It's dense enough to be able to buff and sheer out my blush without taking it off completely. If it did; then clearly my blush needs to go!

One of the things I love most is that it doesn't lose it's softness or bristles after washing. It still feels the same and still does a great job of buffing. They're so inexpensive I don't see why anyone wouldn't want to give it a go. I bought mine from ELF (US via Shipito) during their crazy 50% sale.

For the price, this is a fabulous powder brush!

It is full, soft and fluffy and makes brushing on powder a breeze. I used this largely for powder foundation (as I am not a fan of makeup sponges). It allows for a slow build up of coverage, so you aren't stuck with heavy coverage with the first brush. It is also great a blending blush/bronzer.

It size makes it amazing for travelling or in the handbag. I would highly recommend this brush if you are looking for a low cost, high quality alternative!

I think I may use this a bit differently but it is my favourite brush for that purpose. I use this as a tanning brush for my hands, feet and face. It works so much better than a mitt for these areas and the brush is fantastic for buffing an even coat on those awkward places ensuring a natural covering! It is soft and fluffy and is perfect for buffing, if you have difficulty tanning your hands or feet, definitly give this a go. It is my holy grail and its easy to keep clean and it keeps its softness!

I purchased a range of ELF brushes, including the awful bristley and sharp foundation brush which I hate... This kabuki though- I have bought two more (one for blending my self tan, and one for my makeup bag on the go)

I was a little apprehensive washing it like my other more expensive brushes, thinking for the price it would fall apart, or lose fibres however this hasn't been the case at all. It has retained it's shape and cleans/dries beautifully. It is my one real multipurpose brush.

This is my absolute favourite little brush for applying pressed powder. Its super thick and dense and does a great job at applying product evenly. I have had mine for well over a year now and its still in perfect condition. It washes up nicely and as far as I remember it hasn't shed at all. Plus, its so cheap! I got this in the US for about $3 but I've seen them in Kmart here for around $10-15 dollars.

Also, because it is so thick and dense, you don't get a ton of product lost up in the bristles like you do with some brushes - when I wash it, hardly any left over product comes out of it.