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blending brushes, eye makeup blending brushes, Hakuhodo, MAC 217 blending brush, makeup, review, Zoeva, Zoeva 105 Luxe Highlight, Zoeva 221 Luxe Soft Crease
I finally bit the bullet and purchased two Zoeva brushes; mainly because I am a brush fanatic, although I do not have the ultimate skill to use them like a pro. I’m trying… I promise!
Then, everyone on the beauty internet community ( …and their mothers ) seem to have at least one Zoeva brush, and some even came out with with “atrocious” statements like: “The Zoeva blending brush is better than MAC’s 217!” *insert choir of voices in awe*. I know, I know!… Mixed opinions, gotta respect each and every one…
So I kinda HAD to have one of those amazing brushes! So I went on the Zoeva website and oredered… not one, but two of their best sellers. You know, to test them and see if they are as good as everyone ( …and their mothers, of course! ) rave about.
And with all the ramble above, I even forgot to tell you what I bought…
I initially wanted to buy the Rose Gold Luxury Set, but it was out of stock. So, my second best choice was the 105 Luxe Highlight described as a luxurious highlighter brush with a natural-synthetic hair blend, free of dye ( +points from me there ). It is a soft and silky, yet sturdy brush, which comes with a flame-shaped head to instantly create light-reflecting results, with a minimal effort. Translation: for lazy, non professionals like myself to apply highlighters with only two swipes. Be careful with how much highlighter you pack on your brush! It will all go on your face! Not brush’s fault though! Remember! A little goes a long way!
Then it was THE brush! MAC’s rival! The one and only 221 Luxe Soft Crease. It is described as a superior blending brush with a curved head made of the finest natural-synthetic hair mix and, again, free of dye. This tool blends your eyeshadow to pefection, to create ombre effects for your eyes.
zoeva-shop.de is an Europe based online shop so the shipping was fast, but beside that the service was also impeccable. Beautifully packaged items, each in its own pouch, sleek black wrapping paper…
All in all, I am very pleased with my purchase. I really can see the hype around the brand! A pretty new addition to my brush collection.
– some of my favourite blending brushes at the moment: the Zoeva 221… aaand part of the avant-garde of my samurai army – my Hakuhodo ( review here ) brushes
Do you have any Zoeva brushes? Do you like them?
See you soon, beautiful!
xx, Annie
brooklynpayne said:
I’ve heard so much about these brushes. I think I might have to order some now 🙂
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annie'sbeauty... said:
They have some intersting sets too! xx
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BeautyFashionEnthusiast said:
I think I’ll have a look at zoeva too
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annie'sbeauty... said:
Please do! 😉 xx
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dressingupwithd said:
I nominated you for the Very Inspiring Blogger Award.I love all your posts. I recently purchased some Zoeva brushes too and am waiting for them to arrive in the mail.
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annie'sbeauty... said:
What did you get? Do a review, please, and leave me a link! I’m curious to know more about other brushes from them! 🙂
And thank you for the nomination! xx
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dressingupwithd said:
I bought the set. I’m still waiting for them though but I’ll be sure to do a review when I get them.^_^
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annie'sbeauty... said:
Alright! 😉 xx
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Louanna Rosset said:
Which do you prefer for blending? The MAC brush or Zoeva??
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annie'sbeauty... said:
Honestly none of those. I prefer the Tom Ford or the Hakuhodo blending brush. Plus Hakuhodo has a wide variety of blending brushes: tapered, round, small, medium, large…
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Louanna Rosset said:
I’ll have to chek out the hakuhodo collection then :p !
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annie'sbeauty... said:
😀
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jessdoesmakeup said:
Are hakuhodo brushes pricey? 🙂
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annie'sbeauty... said:
Depends on the model! The price varies between 17 and over 100 $.
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talker blogger said:
They look something i so badly need!!
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annie'sbeauty... said:
Go for them sweetie, they are affordanle and they ship worldwide too! xx
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talker blogger said:
No money for now 😦
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lush4blush said:
Ahhh I would die happy with that many blending brushes. Beautiful! Is Zoeva only available in Europe or can they ship to US too?
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annie'sbeauty... said:
Haha! One can never have enough blending brushes! No, no they ship worldwide! 🙂 xx
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lush4blush said:
I know right! And Yay! That’s awesome! I’m def gonna check their brushes out. Thanks!
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Divya said:
Have heard so much about Zoeva brushes! Too bad I don’t have access to them! 😦
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Rikzah Zia said:
Awww i dunno if they are available here , but the quality of these brushes looks awesome ❤
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annie'sbeauty... said:
They ship worldwide! Check their website! xx
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Rikzah Zia said:
Thanks !! 😀
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Antonia G. said:
Am in colectie in jur de 10 pensule de la Zoeva (si pentru ochi, si pentru fata) si sunt mai mult decat incantata. Nu le-a cazut niciun fir de par, dupa ce le spal sunt ca noi si pretul e fantastic. 😀
Am 2 pensule 227 care mi se par mai apropiate de MAC 217 (din poze zic asta, pentru ca nu o am), iar si 221 pare ca e in aceeasi zona.
Petit stipplin 112 am folosit-o excesiv si mi se pare ca merge de minune cu fondurile de ten luminoase si lichide, creeaza un finish foarte fresh.
Sigur o sa imi mai comand, ma bucur ca si tie ti-au placut!
xo
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annie'sbeauty... said:
recunosc ca am cumparat #221 exclusiv pentru ca vuia YT-ul la un momendat. toate fetele spuneau ca face minuni! dar este la fel de buna ca MAC. insa nu la fel de buna ca cele de la Hakuhodo. diferenta o face pretul, bineinteles!
si eu le-am spalat si la mine au cazut vreo doua firisoare de par dar nimic grav!
si eu cred ca voi mai comanda la un moment dat! acum imi iau o pauza de la shopping-ul de orice fel! e MUST!
te pup
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Splishsplasch said:
These look lovely and the outlay is pretty reasonable. Based on your experience, do you think you’ll be adding more to you collection lovely? xx
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annie'sbeauty... said:
absolutely, sweetie!
there are at least two more brushes I want from them: one for contouring #109 ( this funky one https://www.zoeva-shop.de/en/makeup-brushes/109-face-paint/a-8000361/ ) and one concealer buffer like the one in the rose gold set #142 ( https://www.zoeva-shop.de/en/rose-golden-luxury-set/a-8000382/ ).
I think it’s even cheaper to by them in sets anyway!
but right now I have my eyes on some Wayne Goss brushes and some more Hakuhodo which are out of stock.
as if I need more brushes at this point!
xx
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adebeibi said:
Doamne, ce frumuseti sunt pensulele astea! 😀
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annie'sbeauty... said:
si mai fac si treaba buna! :)) xx
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emilyfox252 said:
Hi, I nominated you for the inspiring blogger award, details on my blog
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annie'sbeauty... said:
Thank you, Emily! I really appreciate it! xx
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Reify said:
I love the 102 Silk Finish brush and the 104 Buffer by Zoeva! I think the quality is great, they don’t shed any bristles and stay in shape really well. Zoeva has also got the 227 Soft Definer, which is almost an exact dupe of the MAC 217. Oooh and the rose gold set is on my wishlist even though I’ve already got all of the brushes in it. But mine are not rose gold, so… 🙂
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annie'sbeauty... said:
I still want the rose gold set too 😀
I’m really impressed by the quality of their brushes!
xx
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beauty2dcore said:
Love Zoeva brushes too 🙂 I have their Complete Eye Set at the moment. Brilliant brushes that are super soft, and at good prices (comparing with the Sigma ones), with beautiful packaging. I also really love the case they came in and how the whole pack was packaged and prepared. Very luxurious! If you’re interested in seeing any of their other products I have a review on their blush & concealer/corrector palettes (more to come!) 🙂
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annie'sbeauty... said:
I have never used the brushes from Sigma, but I would really love to read more reviews on your favourite Zoeva brushes! I will follow you back, but please let me know when you upload the review in case I miss it! 😉
xx
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beauty2dcore said:
Thank you very much, I really appreciate it 🙂 Yes I will let you know xxx 🙂
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annie'sbeauty... said:
Oh, and I completely agree with you! Zoeva does amazing brushes for the price tag they’re at! 👌👌👌 And the service is impeccable! 👌👌👌👌😌
I’m very very pleased with that! 😊xx
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