Overview:
Bdellium tools Smoky Eyes 5 pc Brush Set
Purchase Price $27 + S/H (purchased at IMATS NYC 2013)
Retailer www.bdelliumtools.com
Product Review:
What good is having flawless skin and quality makeup if your
tools aren’t on the same level? And the answer may just surprise you. Welcome
Bdellium tools! And it is pronounced del-ee-uhm, and the “B is silent” as
stated by the company FAQs.
At first glance these brushes may just look like another
pretty alternative colored set, but after learning more about the company and
then the brushes made the purchase worth that much more. Running across the
Bdellium booth at the 2012 NYC IMATS was both good and bad. The good, I found
some great alternatives and new tools to add to my closet. The bad, I was out
of money and had already made my brush purchases for that year. Fast forward to
the 2013 NYC IMATS and I eagerly made my way to their booth and was met by a
very spirited young woman who actually inspired me to start this blog.
Bdellium offers the standard array of professional quality
brushes with real animal hair but this specific line of brushes dubbed “Green
Bambu” are 100% vegan and cruelty free. If color is your thing they offer the
same brushes in yellow and pink. I love the eco-friendly vibe this line offers
first by being made of one of the most sustainable natural resources in the
world bamboo, and next is the use of a synthetic vegan bristles that are
unbelievably soft. After using this brush kit for nearly a year it has not
started to shed or break down from use or cleanings.
#781 was created for blending into the eye crease especially
when using contrasting colors. From its perfect shape and ability to grab
product and apply makes it one my favorite brushes to use.
#777 I have done it all from general lid application to shading towards the crease, and even gently
highlighting the brow bone with this easy to use multipurpose shadow brush.
#769 the angled contour brush has the perfect amount of
firmness. Unlike other angled contour brushes I have used this one has yet to
let me down by losing its shape. Works well for the initial application of
shadows on the outer V.
#760 has become my Holy Grail line/brow brush since I have
owned many in various brands at various prices and Bdellium has gotten this one
down to a science. I always use this one for the lower lid blending along the
eyelash line. Its fine tip and extra small head makes it perfect for a sure
close application and thin lines. Fall out is non-existent and captures enough
eye shadow product to get the job done. And of course using this to create blurred
lines for shaping your eyebrows is a must. Honestly you can never have enough
of these in your kit.
#716 which is an eyeliner brush that has a tapered tip for
setting the framework for the perfect smoky eye.
Bdellium will be at the 2014 NYC IMATS and I can’t wait to
add more brushes to my shelf!
