SHANY Makeup Brushes Artisan Easel Elite Cosmetics Make up Brush Set, Complete Kabuki Makeup Brush Set with Standing Convertible Makeup Brush Holder Storage - 18 pcs

I ordered this set after seeing a really gross video where someone grows mold, bacteria and fungus in a Petri dish from a swipe of a “clean” makeup brush. For obvious reasons I decided to swap mine out and start fresh.Instead of going to hunt down new brushes and spending a fortune, I decided to check Amazon and the quality seems great. I was not expecting these to be so similar to the better brushes in my collection, but they are dense, tightly packed, and super soft just like a $40+ brush if not better. In my initial inspection of the brushes I did not experience much shedding. A couple of them lost a fiber or two. I like that the brush tips are light in color so I can make sure they are clean. The holder is very convenient both for display and organizing and for travel purposes.Compared to a different cheaper set I also ordered, this provides a lot more value because all the brushes have purpose, and this also comes with the holder. This set comes with more of the larger brushes like a large tapered brush, stippling brush, and a medium powder brush, when compared to cheaper sets.The only brushes this set lacks are a very large powder brush, eyebrow wand and eyelash comb, which can always be purchased separately. I prefer disposable tools for brow and lash and rarely ever use a large powder brush, so it doesn’t bother me.Overall I would recommend this set to amateur or professional makeup users. The brushes that it comes with are suitable for 99% of everyday makeup needs and it was very affordable.

I have never been less than completely satisfied with a Shany product. I bought my daughter a train case for her makeup, and it was great quality and very durable, for a reasonable price. I made the mistake of buying another brand for my wife and it lacked quality.As for the Shany brushes, this is our third set. Both their natural and synthetic brushes are fantastic. They are reasonable, they tend not to shed much, if at all, and they are very soft on the skin.The Pros of this set are obvious: great quality, fantastic selection of brushes, nice case, and very reasonable price. The only con to this set is not owning it!This set is perfect if you want some common brushes, but are really looking for eye shadow brushes. There are at least 6 brushes specifically designed for eye shadow, along with a few others you could use on lids and around eyes as well.The case is nice, and holds all the brushes, which are labeled on their shaft. I really like that feature, so the brush tells you its intended use, rather than a separate piece of paper or the case, etc.You can also keep the case folded open and it will support itself upright.I have seen some people say the brushes are made in the USA. I believe they are made in China, in case that matters to you.Any Shany brush set we have owned has worn exceptionally well and I expect no different from this one. These are great brushes, and for the price absolutely incredible.

This is a great set of brushes for blending and application of makeup. I think that the quality of these brushes is a great value for the price. I love the fact that these are great for different uses and also that the brushes are labeled for what purpose they're used for. I haven't used every single brush yet, but just the feel of them is soft and not scratchy. I really like how they are just the right level of softness for my skin, but are also firm enough to apply makeup properly. Although they smelled like plastic/chemicals upon opening, the smell was minimized after washing them. I think that the smell will probably go away after multiple uses when I've been able to break them in. I'd definitely recommend these brushes for anybody looking for something to start out or practice with, and I can't wait to show these to my friends!Pros-The brushes are soft and not scratchy on skin.-They are firm enough to apply makeup precisely and evenly.-The value and quality are great for the price.Cons-There was a chemical or plastic smell coming from them upon opening the box, but it will go away after continued use and regular cleaning.-I'm assuming the 2 cream-colored brushes people are referring to are the EC001 tapered crease and ES007 pointed smudger eyeshadow brushes. These brushes truly are worse in quality compared to the rest, and I'd recommend using other eyeshadow brushes for better application.-There's no information about what material the brushes are made out of other than "natural and synthetic bristles." It would be nice to know what the bristles are made of in case anybody with allergies buys this product. I personally haven't had any issues yet, but I'd recommend labeling this clearly since some of my family members and friends have had allergic reactions to natural hair brushes in the past.