Everyday Minerals Brush Haul & Reviews

Hey guys ~

          This week I wanted to write some reviews on my Everyday Minerals brushes for you guys. Let me start out by telling you a bit about their company.

Everyday Minerals: 

• Is an all-natural makeup and skincare company.
• Their products are all handmade in Austin, TX.
• They offer a variety of sample kits, including one offer that gives you seven samples for one penny (ideal when trying to find a foundation match).
• Extremely cost effective.
• They are always putting out new value kits and specials.
• 100% cruelty-free company. None of their products are tested on animals, and their makeup brushes are made with synthetic bristles, not fur. 

Here are the brushes I'll be reviewing today:

Flat Top Brush - Long Handled Kabuki Brush - Yachiyo Artisan Brush

Angled Shading Eye Brush - Eye Kabuki Junior Brush - Angled Blush Brush

Eco Botan Artisan Kabuki Brush 

          From Everyday Minerals Website: "Our brushes are 100% vegan and cruelty free! Each brush handle is made from 100% renewable bamboo and our synthetic brush bristles are dense and plush, making them perfect for mineral application."

         I've had these brushes for a few months now, so this definitely isn't a first impression review, and I've tried to be as thorough as possible. That being said, I'm still new at writing reviews, so let me know if there's anything you would like me to include! :)

~ Flat Top Brush ~

       

               

          This is probably one of my favorite brushes I received with this order. I bought it primarily because it looked similar Sigmas F80 Flat Kabuki ($28). Although I don't have the F80 brush to do a full comparison, the Everyday Minerals Flat Top Brush only costs $14, and I've been very happy with it so far. I know almost every brush review for Everyday minerals says this but... IT'S SO SOFT.

Seriously, all of these brushes feel amazing. I did experience some minor shedding when I first took the brush out of the packaging, but the shedding stopped after a few uses. The bristles are really dense and the handle fits really nicely in my hand. Although all of Everyday Minerals brushes are intended to be used with mineral or powdered makeup, it also gives a good application with liquid foundations as well.

         All in all, I really enjoy this brush, and would definitely recommend it!

~ Yachiyo Artisan Brush ~

          The Yachiyo Artisan Brush, although now discontinued, is just too-stinkin-cute. It was $14, super soft, and seems to be a very versatile brush. I've been switching back and forth between using it for my contouring, highlighting, and applying my blush, and I can honestly say I love it for all three! I find that it does a great job when you want to get a light application from products that have almost too much pigmentation *cough-Tarte'sAmazonianClayBlushes-cough* Definitely one of my favorite brushes purchased.

~ Long Handled Kabuki Brush ~

              

          Once again, the Long Handled Kabuki Brush ($14) is ridiculously soft, dense, and applies wonderfully. Although when it comes to applying foundation, I do prefer the Flat Top Brush. This brush grabs onto pigment very well, so I primarily use this to apply blushes that don't have very much color pay-off. I also experienced a bit of minor shedding when opening this brush, but ,once again, it stopped shedding after a few uses.

         Although this is a really nice brush, I feel that I could've gone without ordering this particular brush. Out of the brushes I purchased, I favor the Flat Top for my foundation, and the Yachiyo Artisan for my blush, so I just don't find myself reaching for it as often. That being said, it is still a very nice brush, and does just as advertised, so no regrets on purchasing it. 

 ~ Angled Shading Eye Brush ~

             

         The Angled Shading Eye Brush ($10) is  just as soft as the other brushes, and I've been primarily using it  to highlight my inner eye and the arch of my eyebrow. I'm still fiddling around with different ways to use it with my eyeshadow, but I find that it is just a bit too big for my eyes.

~ Eye Kabuki Junior Brush ~

             

              I've seen from several reviews that both the Eye Kabuki ($8.99) and the Eye Kabuki Junior ($7.99) brushes are great for concealing and, I must say, I completely agree! I've been using it to apply both my color correcting concealers and my normal concealer, and I'm really happy with the results. When I first saw this brush, I thought of it as just another crease-type brush. Now that I have it, it's seems like it's a tad thicker than my other crease brushes. I'm looking forward to trying the regular Eye Kabuki brush as well, which is said to be great at concealing under-eye circles.

~ Angled Blush Brush ~

 

          I feel the same way towards Angled Blush Brush ($12.99) as I do the Long Handled Kabuki. While it does apply blush really well, it's so dense that I only use if for my blushes that aren't as pigmented. I also tried using it for my contour, but found it to be a bit too big for my features. I will say that I do find myself reaching for this more frequently than the Long Handled Kabuki, but it's still a brush that I can find myself going without.

                        ~ Eco Botan Artisan Kabuki Brush ~

 This brush. 

          This brush feels like rubbing an adorable little hamster all over your face, and I think that that's probably one of the best ways that you could start your day. It turns out that the Eco Botan Kabuki is now being sold for a limited time, so the price has jumped to $22.99. Although I do love this brush, I'll admit that I probably wouldn't have purchased it with the current price tag. If anything were to happen to my current brush though, I would definitely consider purchasing a replacement. 

          

          It felt rather redundant to order two Kabukis in the same order, but there are actually some pretty big differences between the Long Handled Kabuki and the Eco Botan Kabuki. 

Left: Long Handled Kabuki                                         Right: Eco Botan Artisan Kabuki

           As you can see from the picture, the Eco Botan Kabuki has got some definite volume going on. It doesn't seem to be as dense as the Long Handled Kabuki, so I prefer to use it when applying my setting powder. The softness and size of the Eco Botan are just perfect.

How about an Overview:
          
           Overall, I'm really happy with these brushes! Each brush is insanely soft, applies well, and has a high quality feel. Each brush did shed for the first few uses, but stopped soon after. They've held up very well over these past few months, and I'd definitely recommend Everyday Minerals brushes to anyone who is interested in purchasing some makeup brushes that are both environmentally friendly and cruelty free! :)

           Hope you guys have found these reviews helpful! Feel free to post any of your experiences with Everyday Mineral products in the comments section. I look forward to reading them!