e.l.f brushes: review & comparison

it seems like walmart is now starting to carry e.l.f cosmetics! i picked 3 brushes from each line simply because a.) they weren't review worthy b.) they weren't needed (same thing as a lol) & c.) some brushes weren't available in their selection. i'm just going to keep this sweet & short because there isn't too much or too little to go on about these. for questions, you may contact me through e-mail or simply leave a comment below.

e.l.f essential line brushes

(3 out of 5)

pro's:

• $1 - great price & definitely affordable
• decent size (handle & actual bristles, not too small)
• some come with a plastic guard (hold shape)
• brush purpose labeled on handle (bronzing, face, eye shadow) & slightly indented to prevent fading
• density

con's:

• a bit of a jagged feeling at the ends of the bristles (un-even cut)
• not as soft as the studio line brushes
• instant shedding
• bristles aren't fully packed & protected to their potential (in the metal part)
• brush labels are in silver which may make it hard to read & not too distinct

e.l.f studio line brushes

(5 out of 5)

pro's:

• $3 - great price & definitely affordable
• great size (handle & actual bristles, not too big or small)
• some brushes come with a plastic guard (hold shape)
• brush purpose labeled on handle in white(very distinct & easy to read)
• density
• amazingly soft
• very even cut

con's:

• none. :)

essential line vs. studio line

& similarities

• which would i rather have? definitely studio line
• both lines are great & get the job done
• both lines (& e.l.f in general) are very affordable for pretty much anyone
• great for beginners in makeup & personal use, even a freelancer.
• studio line brushes are longer (handle wise) than the essential line
• studio line handle is a black, matte finish
• essential line handle is a white, pearly finish