Hello loves :) I'm back from Singapore and while I was there, I picked up a TON of new goodies! You know how I do ;) Laneige was actually one of the sponsors for the events I was attending with Clozette, so they hooked a girl up! While I will be doing an entire Singapore haul, I wanted to show you guys close ups of these brushes in particular just in case you were interested in picking them up! Also, I've been using them for a bit now, so I wanted to give my thoughts as well :)

Let's get to the breakdown...

 So first off, these brushes are so soft! I love how they fell and they didn't really shed when I washed them. I would definitely say that this is a sufficient brush set... as in if you were to buy all of these you wouldn't need to get any other brushes. I mean realistically, you don't need any brushes. lol. But these are lovely! 

 One thing I have to note is that I have NO IDEA what the markings on the brushes mean. In the pictures, you can see that I sorted them by the color on the handle. However, I'm not sure what they mean because as you can see, they don't make sense. Like the eyeshadow brushes are not marked with the others and the foundation brushes are not marked the same. Hope that makes sense! 

Concealer, Foundation, Eyeshadow and Paddle Brush

Initially, what drew me to the brushes was the number 02 brush AKA the foundation brush. When I was getting my makeup done by Laneige, the makeup artists used it to apply both my skincare and foundation.. it felt SO good! I thought that was interesting.. not that I would actually apply my skincare with it everyday but who knows! Maybe if I'm feeling special. haha. The others are nice, but pretty standard brushes. 

Stipling, Powder, Smudge and Bullet Brush

Out of these 4 brushes, I'd say the powder is my favorite. The others are standard brushes but the powder brush is so soft and dense! I love how it applies my powder :) 

 Blush, Contour, and Lip Brush

I LOVE the blush and contour brush. I'm quite used to using a blush brush that is shaped more like a paddle, however, this one is more rounded at the top.. hope that makes sense. The makes applying my blush so easy and it looks perfect everytime! As for the contour brush, I love how dense this is and it's a bit more stout than other brushes I use. This makes contour super concise, yet blended. I don't really use lip brushes but it's handy to have one when I do! 

 Mini Stipling, Blending, and Eyeliner Brush

Out of these, I like the eyeliner brush the most. It's rounding so it makes drawing a natural line that is close to the lashes easier. The mini stipling brush is nice for highlighter and such. I find that the blending brush is actually too big for my crease. I think I'll start using it to set my under eye concealer!

 Eyebrow Brush

This eyebrow brush is slightly thicker than the one I'm currently using. This is nice for making my eyebrows look soft. It's nice for a change! A spoolie is a must for me, by the way, because I always brush out excess product after filling my eyebrows in. 

Well there's my new Laneige Brush Collection! I love them so much :) By the way, did you guys know that you're getting a preview of a video coming up? See, that's the benefit of following my blog too... you get sneak peeks ahead and time and get to see something first! Don't forget to subscribe to my channel, The Beauty Breakdown! 

xoxo,
Morgan 

My Top 5 Essential / Must Have Starter Kit Eyeshadow Makeup Brushes

When you first get into wearing makeup, it can seem overwhelming. So to make it easier, I made a video on my the 5 eyeshadow brushes that I use the most, and the ones I consider are essential eyeshadow brushes! Hope this is helpful! :)

Like I stated in the video, most of my brushes are from Coastal Scents or Crown Brush. These are perfect for me because they are pretty good quality but don't cost a fortune...and as college student, I can't afford to spend a ton of money on makeup brushes alone. Here are the brushes I discussed in the video:

1) Paddle Eyeshadow Brush

• If you're just starting out, this will be one of the first brushes you own. Great for packing on eyeshadow on your eyelid, running eyeshadow underneath you lower lash line, and applying a brow bone highlight. These are one of the most inexpensive brushes and pretty much every brand makes them. 

2) Angled Liner Brush

• Angled Liner Brushes, for me, have several purposes. You can use them to fill in your eyebrows to make them look crisp and defined, you can use them to line your eyes (obviously haha), concealing underneath your eyebrow to get a really clean edge, and you can line your lips with it if you're wearing a bright color (I demonstrate how to do this in the video!). 

3) Domed Blending Brush

• This is one of my favorite domed blending brush because of the size. It's large enough and not too dense so it blends out colors nicely in the crease, but it's not too large and too sparse where it overwhelms my eye area.
• Its great for softening any harsh lines, applying concealer on pimples or under your eyes, applying setting powder in certain places like on top of your concealer, and applying highlight on the tops of the cheeks and on the bridge of the nose.

4) Pinched Dome Blending Brush

• This brush gets a lot of attention because it's similar to MAC's famous 217 blending brush. The nice thing about this brush is that it's wayyyy cheaper! Although, I will say it's definitely not as soft as the 217. 
• This brush does an excellent job of applying color right into the crease and defining the crease, applying eyeshadow on the outer "v" area of the eye, running eyeshadow underneath the lower lash line, applying and blending out cream eyeshadow, and applying a wash of color on the lid.
• It's also good for applying concealer onto targeted areas like pimples or scars, but I'd say the domed brush above does a nicer job of applying concealer underneath the eyes. 

5) Fluffy Angled Eyeshadow Brush 

• I use this brush pretty much anytime I apply color to the outer "v" of my eye. It just takes the guess work out and makes it really simple. 
• I also love this brush for smudging out eyeliner, applying my brow bone highlight, applying color into the inner tear duct area of my eye, and applying eyeshadow underneath my lower lash line.

So these are my top 5 essential / must have eyeshadow makeup brushes! I use all of these pretty much everyday, and if you're just starting out, I'd recommend these brushes as a starter kit. They're also super inexpensive too.. you can purchase all of these brushes for under $15 (not including shipping!)! (Click on the title of each brush for a direct link to where you can buy them!) Let me know what you guys think and if you'd like to see a similar type of post/video for face brushes! Be sure to follow this blog, and subscribe to my Youtube Channel, The Beauty Breakdown, for my great videos and tips like this!

xoxo, Morgan

P.S. Don't forget to check out my latest look! A gorgeous gold, bronze, and copper smokey eye!