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Tue Dec 19, 2006 2:49 am  |
Okay I don't know for some reason I suddenly need another brush... 
Most of my makeup brushes are BB, so I was thinking maybe I should get the BB powder brush. Then I thought, well why not the BB kabuki, since it comes with its own little carrying case and I can take it everywhere I go. And then I had to read about Alima's #25 brush.
So what do you gals think? I will be using the brush for loose powder, mmu and silk dust mainly.
Thanks! (Did I tell you I  y'all to bits  ) |
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Tue Dec 19, 2006 3:05 am |
| I love Shu Uemura brushes! It's full and soft and it is perfect for applying powders |
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Tue Dec 19, 2006 10:06 am |
I really like my Clinique powder brush. It's really soft and has a cool, clear plastic handle. I was tempted to buy other brushes in their line, but I already have an assortment of MAC and other odd and end brushes ... so I don't really NEED others. However, I do really want them!  |
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Tue Dec 19, 2006 10:56 am |
| For a natural bristle brush, I'd go with Jane Iredale. For a synthetic one, Alima has great ones. HTH |
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Tue Dec 19, 2006 10:58 am |
| I like JI, Alima and TRUE. |
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Early 50s, Skin: combin.,semi-sensitive, fair with occasional breakouts, some old acne scars, freckles, under-eye wrinkles; Redhead with hazel eyes |
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Tue Dec 19, 2006 12:26 pm |
| Another vote for JI. The Urban Decay Good Karma brushes are also very soft. |
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Tue Dec 19, 2006 2:08 pm |
ALIMA!!!!
Seriously, I've had my hands on a billion different make up brushes, and this one is the best. The silkiest, the softest, the most luxurious, you name it! It's soooo much better than the famous (and much more expensive) JI Handi--- our own carekate used to swear by her Handi, but after she tried the Alima she said she gave the Handi to her kitty for a kitty toy.^-^
I also agree with tam that Urban Decay's Good Karma brushes are quite nice--- they are definitely a close second to Alima, IMO. |
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27, sensitive/reactive/acne prone skin, dark brown hair, blue eyes, possibly the palest woman alive... |
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Tue Dec 19, 2006 2:46 pm |
surprised to see nobody recommended MAC or BB.. I am thinking to buy from them. I also heard Anna Sui has a great/cute powder brush. 
I will watch this post to make my decision. Thank you~ |
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Tue Dec 19, 2006 3:56 pm |
| The Trish McEvoy powder brush in the silver casing is nice to carry around... |
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Tue Dec 19, 2006 5:02 pm |
| I LOVE my Jane Iredale brushes. I started my collection a few months ago and they are soooooooooooooooooo soft. Don't know how or why I went this long without them. My favourite so far is the Handi brush but their new Kabuki brush looks so fluffy and luxurious. Ahhhhhhhh |
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Global Butterfly & Certified Aromatherapist/Holisitc Therapist with a passion for travel and natural health. |
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Wed Dec 20, 2006 2:03 am |
| One vote for MAC's kabuki. I wanted to get the BB one at first (due to the carrying case) but after reading reviews on MUA, some people found that the BB one shed so I end up getting MAC's and I LOVE it. It's probably the softest brush I own. I also recently bought a JI Handi and I think MAC is softer and denser, perfect for MMU. |
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Wed Dec 20, 2006 4:19 am |
Alima #25, hands down!
P.S. Finley Cat is LOVING his JI Handi cat-toy! |
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Über-oily,semi-sensitive, warm/fair-skinned redhead, 38...Will swap/shop for members outside U.S. and/or make homemade skincare products upon demand-PM me for details. |
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Wed Dec 20, 2006 9:12 am |
| carekate wrote: |
Alima #25, hands down!
P.S. Finley Cat is LOVING his JI Handi cat-toy! |
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Wed Dec 20, 2006 8:38 pm |
I went to BB, Shu Uemura and MAC last night and none of them really impress me enough to make me want them badly (although I was leaning more towards BB but that's because I'm biased - I already own and love BB brushes so far). Alima sounds like a winner, but I have to wait til January for a discount.
Well I still have til January to decide. Any more recs? |
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Wed Dec 20, 2006 8:47 pm |
| I love my Chanel #6. Big fluffy soft plump. |
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Mon Mar 12, 2007 12:10 am |
Just wanted y'all know I bought both the BB kabuki and Alima #25!
Though I really like Alima for my minerals (also got their #21), for loose powder and silk dust I prefer BB because it's dome shaped and not as dense.
Thanks everyone for your recs. |
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Mon Mar 12, 2007 12:25 am |
| pumpingmummy wrote: |
Just wanted y'all know I bought both the BB kabuki and Alima #25!
Though I really like Alima for my minerals (also got their #21), for loose powder and silk dust I prefer BB because it's dome shaped and not as dense.
Thanks everyone for your recs. |
I also own both BB kabuki and Alima #25. I prefer Alima for MMU foundation, but find I can't buff with it. When I need more coverage I opt for BB kabuki. I have to say I prefer BB for carrying around with me as it comes with its own case. |
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26 with dehydrated combo skin, prone to blackheads and congestions, NC20-25 |
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Tue Mar 13, 2007 7:05 pm |
| I love my Bobbi Brown loose powder brush…It’s soooooooo soft |
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Tue Mar 13, 2007 8:14 pm |
I have:
MAC ~ good
Alima ~ WONDERFUL
Prescriptives ~ nothing but 100% junk, these brushes shed like fur dropping off a rotting animal 
BUY ALIMA! |
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Tue Mar 13, 2007 8:37 pm |
| While Alima brushes are nice, there aren't many types available. I also don't really like their short handles and their unusually flat eyeshadow brushes. Now that said, I own all of them except their buff brush |
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26 with dehydrated combo skin, prone to blackheads and congestions, NC20-25 |
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