Review (4/5): For the price it's such a pretty case. The brushes are meh and not a complete set.
I have 2 brush kits from this same seller and I'm going to be comparing them while I review them. I'll also be comparing to some other brushes I own. (I’m so sorry I don't have pictures for now, I’m having issues uploading them).
The other brush kit is:
[[ASIN:B011NX9QXE Aisxle 5 Piece Eye Makeup Brush Kit - Beauty and Travel Set - All In One - Soft Bristles and Easy to Carry - Easy to Use - Professional Eyeshadow Brush Makeup Kit - Full Set of Eye Brushes Whenever You Need Them - Perfect for Smokey Eye and More - Satisfaction Guaranteed]]
And to compare I have:
[[ASIN:B0030HMQTS EcoTools 6 Piece Essential Eye Brush Set]]
[[ASIN:B00GNA9K8O EcoTools Mini Essentials Brush Set]]
[[ASIN:B002CL84FI e.l.f. Cosmetics Eye Shadow Brush]]
The 5 piece brush kit (black) comes with the following:
Crease brush
Large flat eyeshadow brush
Small domed eyeshadow brush
Eyeliner brush (or for filling in eyebrows)
Pencil brush / smudger brush (could work as a lip brush too)
Metal tube case
The 7 piece brush kit (purple) comes with the following:
Blush brush
Large flat eyeshadow or concealer brush. Not sure
Small flat eyeshadow brush
Smudger or lip brush
Eyeliner brush
Sponge tip applicator
Eyebrow comb duo
Faux leather soft case
My opinion is that despite having less pieces, the brush set with the tube is the better one. The reason being that each piece has an intended distinct function yet they all work together to create a full eye look. Even compared to my trusty Ecotools I must admit this set is more complete (Ecotools eye set doesn't have an eyeliner brush). The other 7 piece kit has a mix of eye and face brushes but it’s not complete for either. Also, the black brushes from the smaller kit are softer and denser, and overall different than they purple counterparts. I would recommend the small kit as a complete basic eye set. The 7 piece set I would only recommend for the pretty case it comes in. Here’s some individual comparisons (sorry no pictures for now, I will update if I can fix the issue).
Both kits have a larger flat eyeshadow brush, which is good for applying color to the eyelid. The black one from the smaller kit is a little less wide, fluffier and denser. The purple one is very stiff and feels really similar to a small concealer brush instead of an eyeshadow brush. Both these brushes are smaller than the large eyeshadow brush from my Ecotools Eye kit and I appreciate that since the Ecotools covers almost all of my eyelid. They are both larger than the ELF $1 eyeshadow brush. I like that the black one is different from what I already own and will keep using it but the purple is just not good for eyes.
Both kits have a smaller eyeshadow brush. The purple one is flat and stiff just like the larger one, but the black one is really nice. It’s short and rounded top but dense and fluffy, like a mini version of the ELF brush. I like it for adding color to the inner part of the eyelid or creating detailed shapes. It’s also good for the lower lash line. Comparing it to my Ecotools kit it’s closest to the petite eye shading brush but it’s bigger and denser. I like both they are just different. This black brush will give more concentrated color than the less dense Ecotools.
Both kits have a pencil, smudger or lip type brush. The black one is rounder and better at being and eye brush, but the purple is again flatter and stiffer and better at being a lip brush. Comparing the black one to the smudger from Ecotools this one is smaller. I like both.
Both kits have an eyeliner brush. This brush I didn’t like in either set. It’s not as precise as Ecotools (from the mini essentials set) and it has less bristles so it’s a little scratchy.
As for difference the tube kit has a crease brush and the larger set doesn’t. It has a sponge tip, a blush brush and a brow comb instead. I feel like that crease brush is essential for a complete eye look. It’s big and fluffy and good for blending. It’s a little smaller and less bristles but comparable to the Ecotools angled crease brush. On the 7 piece kit you get nothing to blend your eyeshadow, all the eye brushes are stiff. The sponge tip is like a throwaway since you get those for free with any eyeshadow. I would be so happy to see it replaced with the angled brush. The blush brush is just ok. It sheds a little. I’m not a huge blush wearer so I don’t have another blush brush to compare but it’s similar in shape and size to the mini powder brush from the Ecotools mini set.
The case is the only thing that I really like about the 7 piece set. It’s very pretty. I feel like when you get this it’s because of the prettiness factor of the case and not so much the brush quality. Purple is my favorite color. I’m just going to take out the brushes I don’t like and replace them with the ones I do use that fit in it. The black tube case is ok and convenient, just not as pretty looking.
I hope this review was helpful.
Disclaimer: I purchased these 2 kits at a discount in exchange for an honest review.