Beauty Product Reviews | Page 2

Oh My, Terry

I’ve had my eye on this since it dropped. I’m glad I went for it, because this palette is stunning! I was worried about the rose/berry shade, but it is a revelation, and I love it. I worried a few of the darker shades would be too dark, but they are very easy to blend, and I can go in with a super light hand or really go for it. In short, I think this palette can work for everyone, and it is beautiful.

Lush Brush

I was captivated by the dense bristles of this brush as much as the brand quality. I wanted a brush suitable for liquid and cream products, and despite this being a natural hair brush, it seemed a good fit. The bristles are soft but not too soft, and they’re great for blending out product. I know I shouldn’t wash this brush as often as my synthetic hair brushes, so I use it more sparingly and with a gentle touch. It’s lovely, really lovely.

Nice

I’m still testing this, but so far I really like the scent. The texture of the product feels okay, not greasy at all. It seems to last most of the day. Hoping for even better results as I continue to use it.

Artisanal and Luxurious

The Keyaki Brush Set is my first Sonia G. experience. Though I have heard many rave about her brushes, I'd never used one. This set seemed like the perfect first experience. I don't have an affinity for overly large brushes, so the smaller size of these seemed just right. And I wasn't wrong! What struck me immediately when using the brushes was the solidity and girth of the handles. They may be shorter, but they fit perfectly in my hand and have a real presence. The finish of the wood handles is gorgeous; as a lover of Japanese-made fountain pens and inks, I know that the artists who make fine Japanese products really are artists. The blend of hairs for pickup and application of products is also really magical. I have always used drugstore-bought, synthetic brushes, so these were a revelation. With these brushes in my hand, I too feel like an artist (sort of). They give my hands the ability to use different makeup application techniques that really make a difference in how makeup lays on the skin. So, in short, I'm a Sonia G. brush convert!