Dischem
recently had one of their famous 3 for 2 sales on Cala brushes, so I have
decided to do a mini-review on the three brushes I bought last month. These are also available at Clicks and on www.takealot.com.
Types
I
had been on the lookout for a fluffy blending brush for my eyes, so when I saw
that Dischem was running the special, I decided to buy myself two. I bought both the fluffy blending brush and
the angled blending brush, as well as a fan brush.
The
fluffy blending brush is not tapered, so it’s ideal for blending out your
transition shade. The angled blending
brush, however, is perfect for erasing any sharp transitions between your
transition shade and your crease shade.
Whichever way you rotate it, you’re sure to get the perfect blend. I use the fan brush for my highlight.
Bristles
I
am literally in awe of how soft these bristles are. I find that my other synthetic brushes are
quite rough on my skin (especially around my eyes), so these brushes are an
absolute delight to rub repeatedly over extremely sensitive skin.
Assembly
Cala
brushes are plastic with metal ferrules that are extremely sturdy on the
handle. I have not noticed any
significant fallout from the brushes, during use and cleaning, so I have a good
feeling that these brushes were a smart buy.
Price
I
can NOT believe the exceptionally low price point of these brushes for their
amazing quality.
Blending brush: R39.95
Angled brush: R39.95
Fan brush: R49.95
With
Dischem’s 3 for 2 special, one of the R39.95 brushes was free.
Variety
Realistically,
Dischem sells everything but the kitchen sink so sometimes the variety in their
makeup brands suffers a bit (in my opinion) because they have so much to fit
into their stores.
For
a budding makeup lover, I think the basic range (which I bought) is sufficient
to learn the basics of makeup application.
I feel that they are very user-friendly and the limitations in variety
are less likely to overwhelm a makeup newbie.
The packaging descriptions are detailed enough for a first-time user to
be able to recognise the brushes’ uses.
For
the environmentally-conscious, Cala offers a bamboo range – the handles are
made of bamboo instead of plastic.
Bamboo grows at an exceptional rate, making it a sustainable resource
that can be used in a variety of ways.
For
the more experienced artist, the brand also offers an “Urban” pro studio range
that sells at a slightly higher price point.
The brushes are designed to withstand constant use in a makeup artist’s
kit.
They
also have travel and starter kits which make the perfect gift for a makeup
lover in your life.
Would I buy more?
I
am undoubtedly going to extend my Cala brushes collection, the main reason
being that I am totally in love with how beautifully soft the bristles
are.
The
only issue I have with the fan brush is that I find myself re-applying
highlighter because I like my highlight to obtrusive and blinding. Admittedly, I have been applying it with the
very tip of a flat foundation brush so I’m probably just used to an insane
amount of product being applied in one go.
This, however, is really a personal issue and does not have anything to
do with the brush and its manufacture.
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Wishing
you all the love and light in the universe, until next week ♡♡♡