When I get emails from Wowcher, I'm usually deleting deals for Disneyland Paris trips I can't afford (whilst sobbing) or totally irrelevant garden furniture deals. So y'know, you can imagine my disappointment.
Last week, when I was having a really exciting lunch break browsing through my 164 unread emails (because that's how I roll now), I couldn't believe my eyes when I saw the words 'Harry Potter', 'makeup brushes' and '£5.99' all in the same sentence.
I'd been lusting over the Storybook Cosmetics brushes for ages but I just couldn't justify the price, so when I saw the next best thing at an attractive price of £5.99, I knew I needed them immediately.
Ok, so what are they like?
I knew for the grand total of six pounds (plus a bit extra for shipping) I knew not to expect anything groundbreaking, although I was very intrigued.
When they first arrived, the package was pretty weighty (for a handful of eyeshadow brushes that is) which gave me hope for the quality of them. Sadly, one of brushes had come away from the wand in transit (nothing a little superglue couldn't fix!) but other than that, they were individually packaged, sturdy and in perfect condition!
I couldn't quite believe how soft the bristles were and the quality of them pleasantly surprised me! They also claim to be 100% cruelty free, vegan-friendly, antibacterial and hypoallergenic. Pretty decent if you ask me.
The set comes with 1 x large angled blending brush, 1x blending brush, 1x small pointed crease brush, a small angled brush and what I can only describe as a small flat concealer brush (well that's what I've been using it for anyway!) Tbh, I'm just guessing what they are based on how I've been using them!
I haven't actually used these as much as I would have liked yet because minimal makeup is a must in this riddikilus UK heatwave (see what I did there?).
These are great for a smokey eye or an everyday eyeshadow look and there's pretty much a brush for all of your needs. The one I've found most useful so far is the pointed crease brush. This is great for precision when using a different shade above my crease (hooded lid probs) and on my lower lash line.
The blending brush is effortless and really softens the eyeshadow with little-to-no effort at all. The flat brush can be used for packing eyeshadow onto your lids damp, or in my case liquid/cream concealer under my eyes.
As for the 2 angled brushes, I am still yet to use those - all in good time of course!
So, where do I buy them?
If you've used Wowcher before, you'll know these deals don't last forever so if you're thinking about these I'd get in there quick! You can buy this set here or the full 10 piece set here. You're welcome.
Have you tried these brushes? Will you be snapping up them up? :)
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