cs brushes review [after a week of usage]

I did a review on the cs brushes after washing them [click here], and i wanted to let you beauty bloggers know the status of their usage. Here's a review after a week of using them and this is just totally my opinion. I don't know if I got a bad brush [you can tell from what I will write below] or what. If you have any other questions just leave me a comment. On to the review!

The Silver Duo Fiber Stippling Brush $7.95--
This brush, aside from washing, was actually pretty good to my surprise. I was so upset after washing it since it shed so much, but as using it with my liquid foundation, it shed maybe three hairs at most. It was incredibly soft and gave the great airbrush look finish to my face. I only used it for my liquid foundation but I'm sure it would be great for cream blushes and such.
This product gets a 4/5 kaos just for usage!!
But for washing it gets 1/5 :[

Flat Mineral Bronzer Buffer Large $4.25--
OH MY GOODNESS THIS BRUSH. It was just a total let down in my opinion. I washed it about three more times and finally get a neutral scent after using TOOTHPASTE to wash it. Yes...toothpaste!! I was desperate!! I don't even care if it's good for the brush or not...it smelled THAT bad. Anyways...after using it...it just shed even more on my face!! It was pure annoyance. I used it maybe...two times after that and couldn't take it anymore. Coverage was decent but...the shedding even after washing it THREE TIMES made it worse.
This brush just gets a 1/1 overall.

Italian Badger Angle Brush $6.99--
This brush was absolute love. At first I thought it was a bit small, but it ended up being the perfect size for my cheeks. It allowed more control for me and was very soft on my skin. No breakouts occurred whatsoever. I highly recommend this brush.
This brush gets a 5/5

Italian Badger Blender $2.95--
This brush was my most favorite out of the four. It didn't give me any problems during washing and this brush is just...amazing. The price is unbeatable and the quality is even better. It is VERY VERY VERY soft and blends wonders. I love this brush and saw myself using it often compared to my Sonia Kashuk blending brush. PURE PURE LOVE!!
This brush gets a 10/5...yes it's that amazing!

I hope this helps you ladies!! Sorry I didn't buy more to review. It was my very first CS haul and I wanted to just try them out. The shipping was fast for even the cheapest one and I even got a pigment sample. How nice!

I always wanted to thank you ladies for all of the wonderful comments you left me!! I would have loved to show you the "full" picture but ahem ahem. I don't think I will bare all just yet *blushes. This pictures made me want to model for Victoria's Secret PINK line or something though. Who wouldn't want to model on a bed with nice white sheets?! ;D But thank you really!! I really do enjoy being Andy's model while he plays around with his camera :p

He has an xsi/450d dslr whatever that means for those of you who wanted to know :] Bye for now!

P.S. He says he wants a 50d [again...whatever that means]. If anyone has any hookups with discounts anywhere let me know!! :]

CS brushes review [after washing]

My say on Lavender Whip will be coming shortly. Yes, I did haul it...it's so pretty I don't even want to use it yet :[

On to my review!! This is based on after I washed them. Haven't used them YET, but that review will be coming a bit later. I just got my Coastal Scents order the other day and washed them tonight. I needed a few more brushes and I thought that maybe I should give these brushes a try. I'm not ready to dish out the big bucks for MAC brushes...not yet at least. I really wanted to try a stippling brush and so that was first on my list.

The Silver Duo Fiber Stippling Brush $7.95--
It came in a pink handle too I believe, but I went with the boring black handle :p
+It didn't have a weird smell so that's good.
- It did however SHED A LOT as I washed it. It had maybe 20-30 hairs fall out. I thought I was going to end up with no hair by the end of its washing!!
+ It is very soft.

Flat Mineral Bronzer Buffer Large $4.25--
+ Sleek black handle.
+ Heavy duty and very soft.
+ Did not shed!! Okay maybe three hairs, but nothing compared to the stippling brush. Yay!
- FUNKY FUNKY FUNKY SMELL! My goodness...this brush had a weird smell to it as I was washing it. I kept smelling it to see if it would go away but it just overpowered the bristles. Yuck!!
- I tried to wash it a SECOND time and it STILL REEKS!

Italian Badger Angle Brush $6.99--
+ Sleek brown wood handle.
+ Did NOT SHED...at all!
+ Very soft.
- The size however was a bit small for me, especially for the price. I think my essence of beauty angle blush brush is about the same size and cheaper.

Italian Badger Blender $2.95--
+Great price!
+ Did NOT SHED...at all!
+ Very soft; softer than my sonia kashuk blending brush.
+ The size is perfect for blending in the crease.

So far for the prices and quality while washing these brushes, I like the Italian Badger Blender the best. As for quality, we have yet to see!! I'll probably try these out for a week or two and then write a review on their performance. So stay tuned!!

P.S. I got my 4 inch heels from ALDO! They were on sale for about $50? I walk in them all night and survive because of those squishy inserts. They HELP a LOT!! With those squishy things my feet would be DYING! I love them oh so much :]