I bought a couple of things from this week’s paycheck, after paying for my phone bill, of course. After much (internal) debate, I’ve decided to postpone buying yet another palette and brush set in favor of handpicked brushes and eye shadow shades.

Since I’m trying to complete my empty palette (which already has three shades), I thought I’d get two more. I bought MAC All That Glitters (Php900) and MAC Espresso (Php900). Initially, I wanted MAC Brun – a black/brown shade but it wasn’t available at the time. Boo.

MAC Eyeshadows

And since I was already at Shangri-La, I went to check out the Charm Vegan Brushes! They’re so lovely, all of them. But I had to remind myself to buy only the “needs”. I bought the Crease Blending Brush (Php275), Pencil Point Brush (Php250), Shading Brush (Php250) and the Blush/Contour Brush (Php399).

Charm Vegan Brushes

These brushes are uber soft and I’m absolutely loving the crease blending brush the most. So much that I’m getting my personal enabler one, since she mentioned that she still needs a “proper” blending brush.

Detailed review in a week or two!

July 5, 2011

Review: CHARM Travel Pro V3

It’s no secret that I’m very finicky with my makeup. Even though I believe in saving (yes, I do) as much as possible, I also believe in spending especially if the quality of a particular product is undisputed. I stand by the belief that if it works for you and you can afford it, why not buy it? Still, I won’t deny that there are awesome products and tools out there that are less expensive but performs just as well.

Anyway.

I’m equally as fussy with my tools, especially my brushes. My brushes are a mismatched bunch. I have brushes from ELF, Ecotools, Essence of Beauty, Suesh and even replica brushes. They get the job done, but not without cons (ie: shedding, scratchy bristles). And so, I kept looking out for the perfect brush set for personal use. I wanted one set I can always rely on.

If there’s one brand for brushes that has earned raves from every (local) beauty blogger, it’s CHARM by Beauty and Minerals. I wanted the Travel Pro v.2 Set, but sadly, that’s already out of stock.

When I saw the announcement for the CHARM Travel Pro ver.3 Brush Set, I didn’t think twice: I joined the pre-buy. From the normal price of Php2200, the pre-buy sells the set for only Php1800 (and a freebie: a sample of B&M eyeshadow). It took almost two months of waiting, but it was well worth it.

CHARM Travel Pro ver.3

Description from Beauty and Minerals

Achieve professional-looking makeup looks with the Charm Travel Pro 14-pc. Brush Set!

Featuring 14 outstanding travel-sized brushes made from the softest blend of animal and synthetic hair, guaranteed to help you achieve beautiful looks, wherever you may be!

Get spoiled with our luxurious Charm Travel Pro, as your take-me-with-you-anywhere brush set promising professional results! Featuring an impressive lineup of 14 makeup brushes, you will never have to scrimp on your makeup tools!

Warning: This entry/review is image-heavy. Other than that, read on!

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