Customer Reviews

Bundle Monster 34pc Studio Pro Makeup Make Up Cosmetic Brush Set Kit w/ Leather Case - For Eye Shadow, Blush, Concealer, Etc

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Let me begin by saying that I have used everything from top of the line brushes to generic brushes. The price of this brush set is about the average cost of a single brush that I usually purchase.

The brush set arrived 4 days after I purchased it which was a big plus for me. I opened the package and was surprised at how big the set actually was. Since I am a poor college student, I know I have to make these brushes last since I no longer can splurge on a powder brush. I took off the plastic wrap and I could smell the vinyl 20 feet away. Big minus since it made the brushes smell funny. (I HIGHLY doubt that the make-up roll is leather) Each brush comes individually wrapped which was another plus for me. I took off each wrapper and that's when I got disappointed. Some of the brushes were fine, but others just looked pathetic. The bristles we're all over the place and super stringy. The small fan brush made me want to cry a little. The hair on the brush looked like the hair of a cheap hooker who had just been gang banged for a few hours. I honestly didn't think it was salvageable. Even though I was bummed, I continued to unwrap each brush and wash EVERY BRUSH in warm water. I suggest everyone do that because the brushes do bleed, especially the large black fan brush. I used warm water and an olive oil shampoo. I laid them all flat and let them dry over night on a towel. I woke up in the morning and some of the brushes still looked pretty bad. *Almost all of the concealer brushes looked pretty good, I'm taking about the hair brushes such as the shadow brushes and powder brushes* As for softness, it wasn't that great either. I still couldn't figure out how to make stray away hairs stay put.

After much googling, I came across this miracle product called Mona Lisa Brush Shaper ([...]) and I decided to go to Hobby Lobby and try it out. You can find the stuff in the painting aisles, and yes it is safe to use the brushes afterwards. The brush shaper does not irritate even the most sensitive of skins like mine. I laid the brushes out and re washed them (this time using Johnson Baby Shampoo) and let them dry again over night. The next day (day 3), I used the brush shaper. You can youtube how to use it. After I finished shaping them all, I let them dry again over night. *The only brush I did not shape was the large fan brush, but make sure you wash it at least twice because I does bleed a lot) On day 4 the brushes looked fantastic and felt so soft after I played with the bristles a bit except for the 4 largest brushes (minus the large fan brush). The brush shaper helped but didn't work miracles on the larger brushes. I washed the 4 largest brushes again and let them dry over night. On day 5 I called one of my friends who works at M.A.C and she helped me out a bit. When they dry completely *and I mean COMPLETELY* turn on a flat iron to about half way and go over the brushes a few times. This will only work if you have the plastic brush cover that came on the brushes. *Only the big powder brushes came with it which is perfect* While the brushes are still warm, put the cover back on the brush. Do this for the Large, Medium and Small powder brush and the contour brush. After I let the brushes stay like that over night, they were shaped pretty darn good and the constant washing and heat left the brushes SOOOOOOO SOFT!

I know it sounds like I went through hell and back to get this brush set to work but at $32, come on. If you're willing to put in some elbow grease and make these brushes work for you, I can promise you they will last a pretty decent time if you take care of them. Think of these brushes as Egyptian cotton sheets ... the more you wash and work them, the softer they get :]


***Just some end notes***

-Over all, I would suggest this set to a friend who I know would take the time to get them to their potential or a person who just doesn't care about make-up brushes.

-The case DOES smell. I took out all of my brushes, rubbed it down with Alcohol and let it air out will and continue airing it out until the smell goes away, which it almost has.

-Down side is that there is no large foundation brush



Hope my review helped out!

Makeup has been a hobby of mine for a while now; though I'm not a makeup artist, I know a good brush from a bad one. So let's go through my list of CONS:

1. They smell --even though I have washed them a couple times now, I still can't shake that "plastic" smell... *shrugs*
2. The hairs fall out so easily (especially the face brushes) --after I'm done putting on my makeup I'll have to... brush?...the brush hairs off my face! It's so bad that I could probably put a fake mustache together.
3. The brushes are not soft at all --I took the advice of one of the other reviewers and washed them with that baby shampoo, but after that it just smelled like a wet, plastic, baby (not good!).. OH! and I also straightened the face brushes with my straightener.. did not really make a difference.

Well, okay, if you're just beginning to get into makeup (which is, let me warn you, ADDICTING!) then this MIGHT be something you can practice with. But if I could give you some advice... go to target and get the Sonia Kashuk brush set for like $20, it's a lot better.

Yeah, I feel less than dumb for buying this set, but what am I gonna do? I don't want to return it because I do like ONE brush, haha. the part that made me buy it is: #1 the price (34 brushes for $32 is a pretty good deal) and #2 it was so convenient that all these different brushes came in one little package. By the way, be careful with the big, fat fan brush --the color bleeds... A LOT and the little skinny baby one is pointless because it's made up of like 8 tiny hairs that fall out anyway. Oh, and why would someone need like 10 concealer brushes? weird. Umm.. so yeah, I hope my review helped at least one person...

Thanks for reading my looong review! :)

What a great value! Each brush comes out to be less than $1 a piece and the set basically has every brush imaginable that you'll ever need. Actually I don't think I will ever use ALL of them but its fun to have a whole bunch of brushes to play with for different looks. The brushes itself are pretty good quality, the bigger brushes does shed a little but I've paid $20+ for brushes before that also shed so I guess that's expected. Don't expect department store brands quality though. Instead of spending the same amount for 1 brush at a dept store, I got 34 to play with and the quality is comparable to drug store brands. Good deal!

I've read the reviews, and still decided on this product. i got it fast, and it doesn't stink like plastic terribly. the brushes don't shed, nor bleed. they work great, and came in brand new condition. would buy again.

I was so excited when I saw these brushes; I am a poor college student with a makeup obsession. Haha, not the best combination.

I had a feeling they weren't going to be the best quality brushes, but I decided to give them a shot. When I finally got them, I was so dissapointed. The quality was horrible, the hairs were falling out, and they wouldn't even apply the eyeshadow as well as my other brushes (CVS Brand). I returned them the next day because I was so dissapointed in their quality. My suggestion is to not buy them. Go go a near by CVS or Target and purchase their brushes. They may cost a little more, but you'll be pleased with their quality.

My bottom line here: YOU GET WHAT YOU PAY FOR.

I am so happy with my purchase!!Softest brushes!!I don't think i am set for the rest of my life with makeup brushes!!I love giving my mom and friends makeovers because i get to flaunt my brushes!!LOL.Arrived only like 4 days after i ordered them.+ i got free shipping!!They do shed a bit but what brush doesn't.The case they come in is smelly but great quality and the smell went away after a day and the brushes come perfectly wrapped individsualy in the case!!OMG i would so buy again!

The price is great but the brushes are horrible. I can't stand the smell. I don't even use the leather case.

I purchased these brushes because I wanted to have a variety of brushes to apply my eyeshadow! I am a make-up geek so I buy a lot of items and this was a grat purchase! My brushes work well, even though I only used two of them today! But I like the quality, not in love with them, but for $32 I will never complain! The case does give off a weird smell, therefore I would question whether the case is real leather! But I am impressed with them and I really will be using them a lot! For the price and the amount, this would be a great buy!

I was given this as a gift. I was soo in love when i first saw it but it became more and more disapointing. The brush hair falls out which sucks. The brushes dont have a lot of direrent kinds like its the same one in a different size. I wash my brushes and theses did not come out good at all. it is ok for a person just starting makeup for the amount of money but i want to get new ones. :'(

I'm not going to lie. I bought them because I thought for the price it would be really cool. I was impulsive. Anyways, I really didn't need any more brushes considering that I definitely have enough. Anyways, unless your a make-up artist, it is a huge waste. When are you really going to use every single one of these brushes when a lot of them are practically the same? The quality is alright. They aren't really that soft. The smaller ones are just a waste, but the larger ones are alright. I have had them since December and I have never used them. I thought I would for travel, but I still haven't. Eco Tools is a little more expensive, but still SUPER cheap and much better. I have had my LARGE powder brush for two years. I bought it for $7.99 and it is still just as soft. I used their eyeshadow brushes too. They are the softest brushes I have ever used including the ones from Chanel and MAC. I just recently bought a brush set from Eco Tools for $15 that included a nice case that you can put other make-up in too and about 6 or 7 brushes. Not only is the quality much better, but also you will actually use them all unlike this set.