#TEAMBUYITALL

[Dolly Snow]

I really need some decent brushes. I have mostly ecotools, some CVS brand, and two Real Techniques, one of which I didn't like (the blush brush. it's too big for blush! What do I use it for???)

You can use it as an all over face brush

 

[CrimsonQuill157]

You can use it as an all over face brush

Hmm. I'll have to try it, though I rarely use any kind of all over powder.

 

[mel33t]

Hmm. I'll have to try it, though I rarely use any kind of all over powder.

Bronzer, highlight, I use that brush for a lot. I like blush all over my cheeks though. :haha:

 

[Naynadine]

I like the j series the feel like MACs.

I second the J series, but they're way better than MAC IMO! I don't think you can go wrong with any Haku, I'm sure qualitywise they're all great (I only have a few so far, but want more

). Just depends on what you're looking for / what you want to use it for.

 

[CrimsonQuill157]

Bronzer, highlight, I use that brush for a lot. I like blush all over my cheeks though.

I have to be really precise with my blush placement or I look like I walked out of the 80's. lol

 

[CrimsonQuill157]

I second the J series, but they're way better than MAC IMO! I don't think you can go wrong with any Haku, I'm sure qualitywise they're all great (I only have a few so far, but want more

). Just depends on what you're looking for / what you want to use it for.

Would you say any are a "dupe" for the 217?

 

[Naynadine]

Would you say any are a "dupe" for the 217?

Yes, the J5523 I actually have that one, it's softer than the 217 and I'd say a bit more dense.
This blog did a good compariosn post: Hakuhodo J5523 Review and a MAC 217 Comparison. | Hello Micha

 

[CrimsonQuill157]

Yes, the J5523 I actually have that one, it's softer than the 217 and I'd say a bit more dense.
This blog did a good compariosn post: Hakuhodo J5523 Review and a MAC 217 Comparison. | Hello Micha

Hmm. I'm a little torn. She says the J5523 covers a larger surface area than the 217, which isn't a good thing for me because I have a very small area to work with - however, the J5523 is cheaper and softer. Decisions, decisions.

 

[Medgal07]

​It's 7 degrees right now---going out to dinner---I'd rather but on flannels and curl up to watch TV w/a pot of tea.

 

[Medgal07]

Empire is freaking good! I can't wait for next week!

You were right C!!!

 

[CrimsonQuill157]

​I'm hooked! between C and a friend of mind nudging me to watch---boy am I glad they did. I get a tad upset though because my best friend died from ALS---those
scenes are hard to watch, but I'm otherwise enjoying the show.
You were right C!!!

I really need to watch this. Where can you get caught up on it?

 

[Medgal07]

I really need to watch this. Where can you get caught up on it?

I'm not really sure CQ---I haven't yet seen any reruns. Maybe an outlet that features TV series like Hulu or something. Maybe some of the other Empire addicts can help
with that.

 

[CrimsonQuill157]

I'm being bad and strongly considering buying the Vice 3 palette. I'm a completionist and not having it is driving me crazy. Macy's still has it in stock. What to do...

 

[NaomiH]

I like the j series the feel like MACs.

I second the J series, but they're way better than MAC IMO! I don't think you can go wrong with any Haku, I'm sure qualitywise they're all great (I only have a few so far, but want more ). Just depends on what you're looking for / what you want to use it for. 

I'll give the J series a go then, thanks ladies! I'm in need of more face brushes at the moment, any particular one in that series I should get?

 

[NaomiH]

Yikes! Jenise do not go outside :hug: That's crazy, such cold weather..stay warm and safe. Morphe and Bdellium brushes are ace. That is a tough call. Sets are cheaper but you may sacrifice quality for quantity. Purchasing individual brushes can get a little pricey but may be worth the price as the quality is better. But some sets are amazing quality.

Very true! I've heard great things about those and I really need some good face brushes. I hardly do my eyes nowadays since the last year or so I decided that I really like the minimal face and bold lip look so all my eye brushes have been getting pretty neglected besides my angled liner brushes.

 

[NaomiH]

Isn't it addicting!! I CANNOT wait for next week either!! Omg terrible im not leaving my house today haha I came home for the weekend yesterday. I know thank God I don't have any Friday classes bc my college couldn't care less about the cold! I walk to campus from my apartment so I got lucky. I've also been wanting to try brushes from Morphe and Bdellium tools , just haven't been around to actually getting them. I want those gun metal ones that everyone and their mom talks about :lol:

I can't wait either! I'm glad I decided to finally catch up on it.

 

[Dolly Snow]

Very true! I've heard great things about those and I really need some good face brushes. I hardly do my eyes nowadays since the last year or so I decided that I really like the minimal face and bold lip look so all my eye brushes have been getting pretty neglected besides my angled liner brushes.

A bold lip is always awesome, but I still love doing my eyes as well.
At least the angled liner brushes have had some love.
I need more blush brushes, what kind of face brushes are you after? or just everything for the face?

 

[NaomiH]

A bold lip is always awesome, but I still love doing my eyes as well. At least the angled liner brushes have had some love. I need more blush brushes, what kind of face brushes are you after? or just everything for the face? 

I also just don't have the time to do them everyday anymore unless I want to get up even earlier than I already have to nowadays. I do them sometimes though when I'm going out and wanna look a bit fancier. Lol. Umm...blush and powder mainly.

 

[CrimsonQuill157]

I also just don't have the time to do them everyday anymore unless I want to get up even earlier than I already have to nowadays. I do them sometimes though when I'm going out and wanna look a bit fancier. Lol. Umm...blush and powder mainly.

I know what you mean. Even though my eyes look bare with just liner and mascara, a lot of times it just takes so long to do my eyes - especially considering my eye priming routine has three steps.

 

[charismafulltv]

I really need to watch this. Where can you get caught up on it?

You can view on fox.com but it's only the last 4 episodes. Maybe just buy it on iTunes. You'll get hooked CQ. The music is awesome! Timbaland is the music producer. The cast are awesome too!