MORPHE MONTHLY BRUSH CLUB – APRIL 2016

Hey guys! It’s that time again!

Time for the unbagging of the Morphe Monthly Brush Club!

If you haven’t read one of these posts before, this is a monthly subscription service, much like an Ipsy or Boxycharm, except instead of getting some sample size cosmetics from brands you may or may not have heard of before, you’re getting at least $30 worth of full size brushes each and every month!
And they’re Morphe brushes, so you know they’re amazing!!
This service is $19.99 a month with free shipping to the US and Canada, and you can sign up yourself at www.liveglam.com – and if you pay a whole year up front, they send you a FREE Morphe 35O Palette – which if you been around on YouTube or the blogosphere or the makeup world in general, you know just how coveted an item that palette is!

So let’s jump in and see what they sent out this month!

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MORPHE M510 – PRO ROUND BLENDER ($7.99)

 

 This goat hair brush is actually a MannyMUA fave for highlighting – I love my M501 for highlighting, but I’m always open to trying something new! I have a few other goat hair brushes from Morphe, and they deposit and blend product like a dream! I can’t wait to try this one out, too!

MORPHE M504 – LARGE POINTED BLENDER ($6.99)

 

 I love their pointed blender brushes. I have hooded eyes, so I love the precision I get from the point of the bristles, and the ease of blending that the fluffiness provides. This one is a little bigger than most of my other blending brushes, but I think it will work well when used to apply a transition color, or blending colors together.

MORPHE M505 – TAPERED BLENDER ($5.99)

 

 The next in line from the M504 is the M505, which is a tapered blender; personally, I’m not sure that I see a huge difference between pointed and tapered, however, who am I to turn down either style blending brush? The only thing I hate more than harsh lines, is math. I hate math. But I hate harsh lines more.

MORPHE M330 – BLENDING CREASE ($5.99)

 

 I actually have one of these already, that I bought from HauteLook, but I love having doubles of my favorite brushes! I use this one primarily to add some definition to the crease when I’m layering colors; for example, if I apply a light transition shade, then a slightly darker neutral, then an even darker shade on top of that, I like to blend them all together with this brush. The tapered end means precise application, but it’s fluffy enough to blend the colors together without getting them all over my eyes and making me look like a panda.

MORPHE M508 – SMUDGER ($3.99)

 

 I usually use the M432 brush (a flat definer brush) to apply colors to my lower lash line, but on days where I’m in a rush and don’t have time to search for multiple brushes, I think this one will do the job nicely, with everything from shadows to that lived-in “I slept in my eyeliner” look from the 90’s that’s coming back. I can’t wait to play around with it!

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MORPHE MONTLY BRUSH CLUB – FEBRUARY 2016

Hey guys! I’m back today with another unbagging of the Morphe Monthly Brush Club!

If you haven’t read one of these posts before, this is a monthly subscription service, much like an Ipsy or Boxycharm, except instead of getting some sample size cosmetics from brands you may or may not have heard of before, you’re getting at least $30 worth of full size brushes each and every month!
And they’re Morphe brushes, so you know they’re amazing!!
This service is $19.99 a month with free shipping to the US and Canada, and you can sign up yourself at www.liveglam.com – and if you pay a whole year up front, they send you a FREE Morphe 35O Palette – which if you been around on YouTube or the blogosphere or the makeup world in general, you know just how coveted an item that palette is (mine should be here any day now, and you’ll get a full review and swatches so don’t you worry)!!

So let’s jump in and see what they sent out this month!

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MORPHE M495 DUO DELUXE FAN (out of stock)

 

 First up is this duo-fiber fan brush. You guys, this thing is massive – like, if you wanted to strobe in one pass, this is the brush you want. It’s got both synthetic and sable bristles, which means it won’t cake on a ton of product, and it’s insanely soft. I have tons of fan brushes, but I definitely see this one getting some use!

MORPHE M218 BLENDING FLUFF ($2.99)

 

 This sable haired blending brush might be a little big for my eyes, as they’re hooded and I need to use smaller, more precise brushes. However, I’m sure I can find a use for it – maybe I can use it to contour my nose and eyes – because it’s fluffy it won’t pick up or distribute too much product. I can’t wait to try!

MORPHE M333 CHISEL SHADER (out of stock)

 

 This densely packed, wide and slightly domed brush could be really useful for apply a light shadow all over the lid (a transition color) or even precise cream contouring! I’m excited to play around with it and figure out my favorite way to use it! Because as we know, there really are no specific rules when it comes to makeup brushes!

MORPHE M165 ANGLE LINER/BROW ($2.99)

 

 Alas, another angled brush – I love these! This one seems a little too long and thick to use with liner, but I’ll definitely use it with powder products to fill in my brows (I’ve been back to doing that lately) or maybe even on the lower lash line – yay!

MORPHE M334 MINI ANGLED BUFFER ($5.99)

 

 This is one of their newest brushes, and I’m most excited to use this for under eye concealer, because the angle can really get up in the inner corner of the eye – this would be another one great for cream contouring and highlighting – it almost reminds me of a little baby angled M439, which is my HG foundation brush, and probably one of Morphe’s best sellers! And because it’s synthetic, it’s perfect for any cream products, because the bristles won’t soak up and steal all of your product!

MORPHE M224 OVAL CAMOUFLAGE (out of stock)

 

 This is a synthetic concealer brush, technically, and they will work well at applying cream based concealers for a full coverage finish. I’m thinking I’ll use this brush in one of two ways; either to color correct, or to pack shadows onto my lid. It’s a nice flat brush, and if you damped it with a little setting spray or even eye drops, it will take any shimmer shadow or pigment and make it POP!!

MORPHE M169 ROUND CREASE (out of stock)

 

 This may be one of the ones I’m most excited about. I absolutely love small, tapered brushes, for their multi-functionality; you can blend out shadow on your lower lash line, you can use it to define and create a nice soft cut crease, you can use it in the outer V of the eye – like I said, because I have hooded eyes, I prefer smaller brushes for their precision. I have a few different ones, but every time I get one I get super excited – these and flat definer brushes, I just feel like you can never have enough of!

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 Alright guys, that’s this month’s brushes! I wish I was able to give you more pricing information, but when they’re out of stock, the website doesn’t show you the retail price. I’m not sure if they’re out of stock because they’re already popular brushes, or because they cleaned house to send them to their subscribers! I will tell you though, these brushes are amazing quality – amazing – and I’ve never ever gotten a bad brush, or one I didn’t like or couldn’t use! So if you’re looking for an inexpensive way to build your brush collection, be it for personal or professional use, this is a fantastic option! Not to mention, it saves you the cost of their shipping (which can be a little pricey, even for their brushes). Check them out at www.liveglam.com!

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MY FAVORITE BRUSHES PT 1 – FACE

 I have a lot of makeup brushes. Like, A LOT.

 

 

See? I wasn’t kidding.

I generally keep them organized in their respective categories – foundation/concealer brushes, powder products (blush, bronzer, powder, contour/highlight, etc) brushes, and eye brushes. But I have a separate container for brushes that I use on a daily basis.

If I went into detail with every brush that I own and it’s purpose, we could be here for days. Literally. But I DO want to tell you about my faves, why I love them, and where to find them! Let’s get started!

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REAL TECHNIQUES MIRACLE COMPLEXION SPONGE ($7/ULTA)

 

 I know, it’s not a brush, it’s a sponge. But this is something that, since I discovered it, I haven’t been able to go a single day without using it. I know the Beauty Blender is supposed to be the ‘best makeup sponge around’ and it ‘can’t be imitated or duplicated’, but I actually like this better. It’s soft and squishy without being TOO soft, and it blends my concealer and foundation flawlessly. What I like most about this is that in addition to the traditional point at the top, which is great for getting that inner corner of the eye, it has a FLAT side that really gets up underneath the lower lashes and blends in the concealer. It’s also great for that area on either side of the nose, really helping to get in there and pick up any excess concealer (if you tend to be a bit heavy-handed like me!), eliminating any possibility of cake face!

REAL TECHNIQUES DELUXE CREASE BRUSH – ($18/ULTA)

 

 No, the brush itself isn’t $18 – but it’s only available (as far as I’m aware) as part of the ‘Starter Set’ which include 4 other brushes. Five brushes for $18 isn’t a bad deal at all! I like this brush for applying my NYX Dark Circle Concealer ($6) because it really helps to keep it pinpointed exactly where I want it. I don’t love the RT eye brushes for actual eyeshadow application, but they’re great for use on other parts of your face!

REAL TECHNIQUES SHADING BRUSH ($7/ULTA)

 

 This is probably the best spot-concealing brush I’ve ever used. I really helps to apply just the right amount of color corrector and concealer to blemishes! It’s small, densely packed, and it’s synthetic bristles don’t soak up your product, stealing it away from you. It blends concealer beautifully without depositing so much that you feel the need to blend it out into an unnecessarily large area just conceal one or two tiny red spots!

E.L.F. STUDIO FLAWLESS CONCEALER BRUSH ($3/elfcosmetics.com)

 

 You thought this was gonna be all about Real Techniques, didn’t you? NOPE! I picked this up in CVS one day (it’s also available at Target, too!) and after I tried it the next morning, I ran back and bought 2 more to have as backups! I like to use this to blend concealer under the eyes and down into the V shape to highlight the center of my face, and for larger areas that I just need to conceal redness, like the sides of my nose, or maybe my chin. I get such a flawless, airbrushed finish from this brush that I find I need LESS product to achieve my look!

MORPHE M439 DELUXE BUFFER ($14/morphebrushes.com)

 

 I actually got this for about $10 on HauteLook (go download their app, they have great deals!) and because it was a favorite of some of MY favorite YouTubers! Because it’s a densely packed kabuki brush, it will give you a medium to full coverage finish with your foundation. I have only one other go-to foundation brush (don’t worry, that’s next!) that gives me even REMOTELY close to the same flawless finish this brush does! Keep an eye on their website, they run sales often, so you may be able to snag this even cheaper!

REAL TECHNIQUES EXPERT FACE BRUSH ($9/ULTA)

 

 Before my M439 came in, this was my go to foundation brush. I still use it pretty regularly, because I find it to be just a high in quality as it’s Morphe counterpart. It’s full, soft, synthetic (no wasted product, again) and just a pleasure to use! If you’re looking for a good, inexpensive foundation brush and just can’t swing the M439 (shipping can be a tad pricey) this is a perfectly wonderful option!

E.L.F. STUDIO CONTOURING BRUSH ($6/elfcosmetics.com)

 

 Whether you’re new to contouring, or you’ve been at it for awhile, this is a great brush. Contouring was tricky for me, until I got my hands on this. It works with powder or cream contouring, it’s dense but super soft, and I’ve had it since it first launched and it’s yet to shed a single hair on me! I’ve seen this as a great dupe for the NARS ITA brush (though I haven’t tried it) which is crazy expensive for a brush! Try it! You won’t be sorry!

REAL TECHNIQUES STIPPLING BRUSH ($10/ULTA)

 

 This is such a versatile brush, it’s unreal. I use this for so many things – sheer coverage foundation, cream blush or bronzer, blending my contour, blush and highlight together – it really is a fantastic brush! If the price is a little steep for you (which I totally understand!) e.l.f. makes some great ones too for just $3!

REAL TECHNIQUES SETTING BRUSH ($8/ULTA)

 

 In an effort to go in order of application, I can’t believe I skipped over this! I love this for setting the under eye area, because it’s so small and fluffy and it’s slight point really helps to get up close and set everything! This is also great for applying your highlight to more pinpointed areas, if you’re oily like me and have to be careful where you put it!

REAL TECHNIQUES BLUSH BRUSH ($9/ULTA)

 

 I actually have two of these – one for blush, of course, and one for bronzer. It’s a very fluffy brush, and it’s great for either product. It’s even great for a natural, daytime appropriate contour, since it’s not as chiseled as a traditional contour brush, or applying your setting powder all over to finish your look – this one does just about everything!

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I realize this has gotten a little out of control and really, really long! I will be posting a PT 2 and going into detail on my favorite eye brushes in a couple days!

For my every day look I tend to focus more on flawless skin, since I have the occasional stubborn breakout, hyper pigmentation, and old acne scars to cover, so I thought I would detail the face brushes first!

Keep an eye out in the next few days for my favorite eye brushes! (See what I did there? HA!)

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