My Everyday Brushes - No 7, ELF and Samantha Chapman

I absolutely love brushes. Applying makeup with brushes is so much easier, and not to mention how awesome the finished look is.

These are the brushes i use everyday:

From Right to Left (In the order of how I would use them)

1. No 7 Foundation Brush RM35 (For a smooth and polished base - recommended by Lisa Eldridge)
2. ELF Studio Concealer Brush USD3
3. ELF Studio Powder Brush USD3 (For loose powder application - big and soft)
4. Samantha Chapman Blush Brush USD8 (I love big blush brush as they give a more natural blush without the hard edges)
5. ELF Eyeshadow Brush USD1 (To smooth on eyeshadow all over the lid as base)
6. ELF Studio Contour Brush  USD3 (I use a darker brown to contour my eyes)
7. ELF Studio Eyeshadow C Brush USD3 (To pick up highlighter for under brows and nose bridge, inner eyes too)

I also have Ecotools brushes and they work really well too but I use them mainly on weekends when I have a bit more time to makeup. These brushes are all super affordable, and for their price points I would say they work pretty well. I've had some of these brushes close to 5 years, especially the ELF range. They are priced USD3 each and very soft, and surprisingly durable. However, these brushes are not available in Malaysia, I bought them all from US website and shipped it here. I bought all the ELF and Samantha Chapman at www.iherb.com, while No 7 can be found in any Boots pharmacies (I got mine from Bangkok).
Read my reviews here on how to get more savings in iherb.com.

I've heard so much on Suqqu brushes but they are extremely expensive. So, while I'm saving enough to buy Suqqu, these brushes will do just fine.

L'Oreal Everstrong Overnight Repair Treatment

 

I was doing my weekly shopping in Watson's when I stumbled upon this product. Didn't intend to pick it up until I turned the bottle around and saw "Made in USA". Now, this got me interested because it was so afford-ably priced at RM29 for a 100ml bottle. 

Here's what it says on the bottle:

EverStrong Sulfate-Free Fortify System Overnight Repair Treatment  

• For hair that needs extra strength, now there is haircare that’s so gentle, yet so strong. The new EverStrong Sulfate-Free Fortify System™ contains L’Oréal’s patented Bio-Ceramide complex, which strengthens hair after just one wash. EverStrong Overnight Repair Treatment is a leave-in formula that penetrates the hair fiber while you sleep to improve strength after just one use. It absorbs quickly without leaving residue on your pillow.  

I was instantly sold after reading this. After using it every night for 3 months, I can confidently say that it is THE best hair treatment I've ever used. Seriously good. 

My hair is very brittle, and fragile with lots of split ends thanks to constantly dyeing my hair (almost every 3 months). This thing literally seal my split ends together, no joke. 

I apply 2 pumps every night. The treatment is a white gel, which doesn't leave a sticky residue on my hand. My hair is so soft and fluffy the next morning. I have super fine hair naturally and most overnight treatment will weigh down my hair and makes my hair super flat and dull. But not this one, it is light and I really can feel my hair getting stronger with every use. 

Recommended for severely damaged hair with split ends. You can find this in Watson pharmacies for RM29.

I will rate this 5/5.