I am bringing you a review on one of the most coveted Sedona Lace brush sets, the infamous Vortex brushes. These were hand selected and designed 1 by 1 by Ren Monteloyola from Makeup by Ren Ren. She was the very first guru I started watching on YouTube back in 2008, so I was super excited to get the opportunity to review these when asked. Let me begin by showing you the brushes.
FIRST IMPRESSION: I noticed how soft the bristles were. I could immediately tell this wasn’t a mass production type of brush set. They even included some unique brushes in here unlike other sets, including a double ended brow brush and spoolie. It even includes a flat, blending brush, which you can view up close and personal here.
Face Brushes:
FB 01 – Jumbo Fan
The multi-purpose fan brush is large, luxurious, and can be used with a variety of powder products. Among its many applications, it can be used to pack loose powder under the eyes to catch fallout, or at an angle for even blush, highlighter, or bronzer application.
FB 03 – Tulip Contour
The tulip shape of this contour brush makes it truly special. When used at its tip, this brush fits perfectly into the hollows of the cheeks to contour or on the tops of the cheekbones for a soft highlight. It can also be used to apply blush, bronzer, or setting powder.
FB 05 – Dome Contour
This dense, dome-shaped brush is perfect for buffing out a heavy contour, as well as evenly applying liquid and cream products. The dense bristles impart fuller foundation coverage.
FB 07 – Flat Top Buffer
This compact flat top brush buffs in liquid, cream, and powder to an airbrushed finish. Used on its side, this brush is perfect for lightly contouring under cheekbones. Liquid and cream products will not stain its brown bristles.
Eye Brushes:
EB 09 – Universal Blender
This blending brush is truly universal. This brush can be used to apply a soft wash of color to the entire eyelid, as well as on its side to concentrate color application. It can also be used to apply and blend crease and contour colors.
EB 11 – Flat Synthetic
This large eyeshadow brush is ideal for applying cream eyeshadow bases and concealer. The dense, smooth bristles perfectly pack on both powder and cream eyeshadows.
EB 13 – Synthetic Blender This blender works well with both eyeshadows and concealer. The dense bristles make this brush perfect for blending out cream products such as concealer and cream eyeshadow, as well as for blending out dark crease colors.
EB 15 – Pointed Crease
This pointed crease brush is ideal for applying and blending color in small spaces.
EB 17 – Brow Spoolie Duo This duo is perfect for creating a flawless arched eyebrow. The angled side is stiff for precise color application, while the spoolie side blends harsh lines into an even, natural-looking eyebrow.
EB 19 – Bent Liner The bent ferrule is conveniently angled to apply gel and liquid eyeliners without an obstructed view. The tip of the brush is dense and pointed to create clean lines.
EB 21 – Detailed Shader This small shader is essential for detailing work. It fits well in the inner eye/tear duct area. It can even be used to smudge color into the lash line for a more diffused look.
EB 23 – Angled Detail This brush was specifically crafted with smaller, thinner bristles, and a deep diagonal cut, making it perfect for creating the perfect winged eyeliner.
Lip Brush: LB 25 – Capped Lip Brush This brush cap has a dual purpose. When not in use, the cap keeps your brush sanitary. When using it, snap the cap onto the back of the brush to create a full-sized brush that makes application easier and more precise.
Upon washing these, I didn’t notice any major shedding, except with the larger brushes. Hopefully this dissipates by the next wash. For reference, I use a half:half mixture of Dawn antibacterial soap and olive oil mixed for cleansing, as I do with all of my brushes.
UPDATE: After usage and washing these a second time, the shedding was reduced to a minimum.
With my other Sedona Lace brushes, specifically the 7 piece midnight lace brush set, I noticed that over time, they begin to fall apart. I hope that is not the case with these as they are in excellent condition at this present time. I will keep you all posted in the future about how these hold up. If you are interested in purchasing this set, you can find them here. Make sure you use my coupon: sexycandieeyes for $4 off your order!
*I was not compensated. All opinions are my own, whether it pleases the brand mentioned or not. These brushes were provided by Sedona Lace for review consideration.
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