SHANY The Masterpiece Pro Signature Brush Set

I wanted to wait until I used these & washed them several times before writing my review. Before deciding to finally purchase these, I did extensive research on them and compared them with many other sets offered on Amazon. I like to get the absolute most for my money &, as a former teacher, I like to share what I've learned. As I researched I learned that the highest quality brushes are handcrafted and made of natural hair. Natural hair is good for applying powders as they distribute the powder more evenly, Synthetic bristles are non-porous and don't absorb as much liquid or cream as the natural bristles, thus not wasting product. Because they are non-porous, they are also easier to wash & some say more hygienic. The bristles should be laser- cut for easy/even application,The ferrules (metal attached to the handle & bristles) should be well-crimped two or three times to be sure the bristles are firmly attached to the handle. The handle should be solid wood with a good weight and easy to hold. I also found a website (sorry I can't find that link anymore) that listed the 10 best inexpensive brush sets to buy and this set was at the top with the Coastal Scents 22 piece set. I can't remember which was first and second, but I think this may have been the set that came in 2nd. The Coastal Scents brushes did not list a lot of information and, personally, these look so much more luxurious compared to the Coastal Scents set. It's very well worth the extra few dollars and you get 2 extra brushes. I also like the variety of the brushes offered in the Shany set better. These Shany brushes are just one of the few I found on Amazon with all of those attributes, and the ONLY ones that have been through a process that treats the brushes and makes them all anti-bacterial. On top of that they had great reviews and are a great price! (This set is $70 or more on other websites) If you'd rather not spend $40 on this set, even Shany's less expensive brushes have most of the same attributes. Another great "extra" is a detailed picture with a number and description of each brush in the set, and each brush is also labeled with that number and description. Many brush sets make you guess which brush does what. Even better, they are shipped by Amazon and come with the Amazon guarantee, and member of PETA so they don't harm animals. Now my personal experience with these brushes. They arrived within 3-4 days of ordering and in perfect condition. Not one of the handles was broken or loose. They came enclosed in a very sturdy cardboard box that is perfect to wrap if giving as a gift. The black brush case was enclosed inside the box with each brush wrapped in cellophane. The larger brushes also came with nice,sturdy plastic brush protectors. The case: Is very well made of thick, black faux leather material with wrap around strings that reach around, more than enough, to tie it closed. The individual brush compartments in mine were sewn a bit crooked, but the brushes are held in place just right. It has four extra slots that are not as expanded as the other slots, but I am able to fit two thin brushes in each (eyeliner/lip/spoolie). There is one open mesh pocket and a zippered. mesh pocket on each side of the case that can store small items like brush guards, thin sponges, small tubes. The brushes: They are so soft and well made! I had only minimal shedding from one or two of the brushes when I washed them before use. One was the fan brush and another was one of the Kabuki brushes F-10 or F-12. which are the only brushes in the set I don't like because my foundation came out streaky. I'm not a cosmetologist so I may not have used the proper technique. However, I will probably try them again. All the rest of the brushes have worked beautifully for me. They have washed well without too much effort. I've had no chipping paint or wood, and do additional shedding. They do call the brush & comb brush a "spoolie", but you will notice in the photo there isn't a true spoolie. I took one from another set to put in one of the extra slots as well as lip liner brush, lipstick brush, and a very thin eyeliner brush. I have t o say that the eye brushes are absolutely phenomenal! There are 9 of them. Those and the fan brush are my favorites. Helpful hints: I didn't pay attention to what order the brushes arrrived in and there are so may all I could remember was the fan brush went in the middle. One thing I wish they would have done to make it easier to find the brushes on the chart, is to have the brushes in the same order they are on the photo description paper that was included. I found a way, though, to organize the brushes the best of my ability so I learn where they are without having to look at the paper all the time to find what I need. I'm a homemaker now, so I don't wear makeup as much as I used to, so it's going to take a few more times for me to get it down pat. The instructions don't mention this, but I noticed a correlation between the letters and what each brush was used for: F- all of these brushes have to deal with the face (11 brushes) All of these are large, except the concealer brush. E- these brushes are for the eyes (8 brushes) These are all small. M- Mineral (powders, bronzer, blush) 3 brushes- large B- Brows (2 brushes)-small The only exception is the blending brush that I use for shadow has the letter F, but I guess it could also be used for the face, too. I grouped them together by letter and numerical sequence as best as I could. I put all the eye shadow brushes & blending brush in the small slots on the left side, The concealer, eyeliner & brow brushes I put in the last slots on the right. The fan brush is exactly in the middle and slightly falls between the folds of the case. I haven't had trouble with the bristles being bent, but the outer plastic brush guard does fold over on each side. I tried the fan brush in a different spot, but it just didn't look right, so I just deal with it because the brush isn't being damaged. I keep the extra flat slots on each side of it open so there us plenty of room beside it. The rest of the larger brushes are spread out on the left and the right of the fan brush. I was able to group the 3 "M" brushes together on the left of the fan brush and put F10 & F12 the furthest to the left with mesh brush guards on them to remind me I don't like those ones. I took a photo of the order in which I arranged the brushes , along with their descriptions, to help me find them much easier than the chart they came with. I hope this helps you in making your decision, & if you choose to buy these, I hope you love them as much as I do, :)

I received this earlier today and at first glance the packaging was very nice. It came in a nice purple box inside was the faux leather case tucked neatly inside. As everyone else has stated the case does have a plastic/gasoline type of smell but its really not that bad as people are making it out to be. Each brush was individually wrapped and protected. However the large fan brush is in the crease of the bag causing the hairs to bend but its nothing too drastic. I immediately washed each individual brush which was very easy and there was very little shedding. Some wrote that there was a lot of dirt and what not in the brushes but that wasn't the case in my opinion. After I washed them I set them out to dry and just happened to check on them about 2 hours later and they were pretty much dried which was nice because my previous brushes took the whole night. This is my first actual brush set. Over the years I've collected many different brands (e.l.f., ulta, bare minerals, japonesque, etc.) that I thought were soft at the time but I guess I never knew what soft was until I touched these brushes. I'm not a beginner to makeup but I am a beginner to using the right brushes in the right way. I looked for a couple months for a large brush set and read countless reviews and weighed the pros and cons before buying this product. I debated buying this or coastal scents 32 pc., or one that was 36 pc. but i forgot what the companys name was. I am very glad I purchased this. I think that even though this had only 24 pc. compared to 36 its much higher quality. While researching some MUA's compared them to MAC brushes which really helped my decision and it paid off. I like how some have different color tips its just more attractive looking. I also love that on each brush the number and type of brush is printed which seemed to be rare in brush sets of this quantity. The black handles make them look very expensive, feel good in your hand, and they seem very durable. I've used a few so far and they're uhh-maze-zing! I also like that it comes with a pamphlet that shows each number and explains what each brush does which was very helpful. Shany is also a cruelty free company. The only brush I might not use as much is the eyeliner brush. I have one from real techniques and its very thin and straight which I'm used to while Shany's brush is a little wider and fluffier but then again I haven't used it so maybe once I get some gel on it it'll be thinner. I highly recommend this product. Amazon's price is better than on the Shany website but it seems to be out of stock more often. I just happened to see that they were getting it in stock and it shipped earlier than quoted which was nice. This set is great for the price and can make a great gift. PROS: Colorful Expensive looking Very soft Quality and Quantity Has both # and name of brush on each handle Barely sheds CRUELTY FREE Dries fast CONS: Eyeliner brush a little big Edit: I just went on the Shany site and they've lowered the price to $40 which is much better than the original so both amazon and shany have good prices.

I bought the complete set from TopHatter back in the 2000's and love it. My teen back in the day stole it and is still using it! Lol. I am just now getting back into makeup and decided to buy another set of SHANY brushes. I decided to get these. I am impressed with the packaging. It came in a box that was not damaged. Then, it was in a velvet bag. Upon opening, the makeup wrap was inside. I opened it up and all the brushes were inside wrapped up individually. They are beautiful. Of course, it comes with a booklet that states what each brush is and what it does. One thing that I like about these that the other set does not have (my much older set) is that on the brush not only is the number on it, but what it does ie: contour brush. I have yet to use these. But they are soft and I look forward to using them!

These really are exceptional quality for the price. The brushes are among the best I've ever owned, from either a drugstore or luxury brand. Very soft, minimal shedding (if any, I haven't noticed any other than the first time I washed them). The brush pouch has a weird plasticy smell but I wasn't planning on storing them in there (much easier/more hygienic just to use some pen cups) so I tucked that into the top of my closet in case I ever need to travel with them. The fan brush was slightly smushed when I got it but other than that they arrived perfectly They definitely are a fantastic buy and I will be repurchasing as gifts.

Thank you so much , I was so happy when i made unpacking

Excelnte pructo en cuanto a suavidad y transparencia es igual o mejor de lo que se muestra en las fotos sin duda lo recomendaría y volvería a comprarlo voy a pedir mas productos de esta marca

Enkeltochter sagt mal sehr gut zu gebrauchen, tolle Ware.

Las compré para un regalo y les encantaron, muy buena calidad