Azalea Brushes First Impressions // Neve Cosmetics

Wanna know about some super duper fluffy brushes? In this post you will find some detailed photos, and of course my opinion, just keep on reading ;)

Hello ladies and gents, how are you doing?

I'm still quite poorly, and I'm probably going to be for a while, but at least there's makeup news to save the day right!? :)
The news I'm about to introduce you to, are regarding the gorgeous new brushes Neve Cosmetics brought out for us. They're called Azalea Brushes, and they're available at a discounted price till tomorrow, so hurry! I'll give you Neve's official statement on the brushes and the promo first, so you can have a wider view on everything. 

"A completely new makeup experience.
Hot pink handles glowing like neon flowers, bristles as white and fluffy as bunnies...
The new Neve Cosmetics brushes are a shock to the eyes and a sublime cuddle for the face.
The snow-white bristles of the Azalea Brushes set a brand new softness standard in the field of vegan and cruelty-free bristles.
The shiny metal handle provides the ideal balance for a professional use.

The Azalea Brushes are already on sale on nevecosmetics.it during our Christmas promo.

★ 15% off on all products
★ Shipping charges from 1 euro (ue delivery, 5 euros only).
★ Free Makeup Pochette
★ Free Shopper Bag

Christmas promo is valid for endusers only and until December 21st."

I think, in this case, pictures tell more than words. You don't need me saying how soft they are, because it shows. In my absolutely far from professional opinion, after experiencing the use of Morphe Brushes and Sigma Beauty Brushes, I can say these are, after careful consideration, the softest. It's been a real treat to test out those bristles on my face, I can assure you of that. Their look is also quite luxurious, the handles sturdy, standard sized, of a glorious fuchsia pink, I feel they're definitely going to last longer than wooden ones. The soft bristles, on the other hand, are of a contrasting ice white colour.

The brushes are 8 in total, 4 face ones (PRICE: 15,90 - 13.52 with PROMO) and 4 eye ones (PRICE: 9,90 - 8,41 with PROMO), and can be purchased singularly, although Neve Cosmetics has been so kind to gift me the whole set to try out. ❤

AZALEA FLAT

It is described as a "Flat face brush with compact bristles for face powders, concealers, contouring products, mineral and compact foundations". I've actually used it with my Urban Decay All Nighter Foundation, and I was surprised to notice that it handles liquid foundation so well that I abandoned my very much loved Real Techniques beauty sponge. I've purchased this kind of brush before from other brands, but I didn't find they applied my foundation smoothly, as they actually tend to drag the product. All that wasn't a problem this time, as I find it being as good as a beauty blender, but makes me save quite a few minutes of blending. 

AZALEA POWDER

"Wide and gentle powder and bronzer brush."
Yeah, this is the perfect powder brush y'all. I am using the Alabaster Touch Powder by Neve and they are the perfect duo. I have a similar brush by Sigma Beauty, the F20. They're quite similar, but like I said before, the Azalea Powder may feel just a tiny bit softer on the skin ;)

AZALEA MERGE

"Compact face brush for contouring, blush and bronzer."

I found this brush to be ideal for contouring, well at least so far I've used it for highlighter and compact bronzer, so powder form, but I think it would be surprisingly good for cream contouring as well. I just need to put it to the test first. I will let you know if I manage to try that out.

AZALEA ANGLED

"Agile angled brush to sculpt the face. Applications: blushes, bronzers, face powders, highlighters and contouring products."

There you go. This is a brush that's ideal for blush in my case. I normally use the longest bristles to pick up the product and apply it to my cheeks.

AZALEA CREASE AND SHADE BRUSHES

As you can see, we've got the Shade Brush on top, and the Crease Brush on the bottom. I found the flat Shade Brush useful for applying eyeshadow on the eyelid (I've used it with the Saint & Sinner Palette by KVD and Oh My God if it was good!), both in dry or wet form. The Crease Brush I still need to form an opinion about it, so far I merely use it for getting rid of excess product at the very top of the eye, underneath the brow bone, because I still find that less dense brushes are better for actual blending. He didn't win me over, I'm still madly in love with the Sigma E40 I'm afraid. 

AZALEA DEFINE

"Small and soft eye and lip flat brush."

This one's a lovely little brush for lower lash line eyeshadow application. The ones you always need in your collection, and you never have enough of. A plus is for sure its softness, which is critical for that delicate area. And trust me, I have quite a few rough ones that I don't know why I haven't got rid of yet! haha

AZALEA DETAIL

The Detail Brush is - QUOTE - a "Cat tongue-shaped brush with a small, thin and extremely flexible tip." So far I've only used it for lip products, it was definitely essential when it came to applying lip toppers, as you can definitely control how much product you put on the lips and where. I've just recently become a more lipstick (as opposed to eyeshadow) obsessed kinda gal, and I found myself not having anything like this, so as a first brush I would definitely recommend. 

I assure you I'm 100% not biased in saying they're extremely soft brushes, my favourite one is the Azalea Flat - I adore it, and I took very little time to fall in love with it if I'm honest haha!
What's your favourite brush from this collection?
Leave a comment below and see you in the next one ♡