I received a set of brushes from Couture Cosmetics in order to facilitate an honest review. All opinions are my own.

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A twelve-piece makeup brush set, including brushes for the face, eyes, and lips, this complete set contains all the brushes needed to create a full-face look. Each features superb durability and craftsmanship including aluminum ferrules with high-quality synthetic fibers, perfect for those with sensitive skin. The brushes all fit in a pretty pink snap closure case, along with your favorite cosmetics, for use anywhere.

This Set Contains:

• All Over Powder Brush
• All Over Blending Brush
• Angled Blush Brush
• Concealer Brush
• Angled Shadow Brush
• All Over Shadow Brush
• Medium Shadow Brush
• Medium Shadow Crease Brush
• Large Shadow Brush
• Eyeliner Brush
• Angled Liner Brush
• Lip Brush
• Travel friendly snap closure carrying case

If you haven't tried a set of cosmetic brushes yet, you should. The difference in application and in the finished look is night and day. You shouldn't use the low-quality applicators that come with your makeup; I throw mine away now since using a professional brush set. You'll notice your makeup goes on smoother and more evenly, and your finished look is more blended and natural-looking than you could ever get with a foam applicator or an itty-bitty blush brush.

1. Powder Brush - Soft, full and rounded, this brush can be used for powder, or for blush and bronzer for a softer effect than a blush brush. The bristles distribute the powder softly and evenly onto the skin. Load your brush with the powder and tap away any excess before sweeping onto the skin. Can also be used to buff on powdered mineral foundation.
2. Blending Brush - The flat, circular, feathery head is ideal for buffing and blending color. It provides a lightweight application of liquid, cream or powder, or can be used to blend your finished makeup for an airbrushed look.
3. Angled Blush Brush - Slanted and rounded in shape, this brush mimics the angles of your cheekbones. It can be used with blush, or with highlighters and bronzers for contouring,
   To contour: Load the brush with bronzer and tap off the excess. Swipe the brush in the hollows of your cheeks, along the sides of your jawline, under your chin, along the sides of your forehead and along the hairline, and also along the sides of your nose. Remember to blend well!
4. Foundation Brush - The bristles are tightly packed with a tapered tip for easy application in tight spots. Can be used with liquids or powders to achieve a smooth finish. Apply foundation to your T-zone first and buff and blend out until the desired result is achieved. You can also blend any brush strokes as you go by gently dabbing with a damp makeup sponge.
5. Angled Eyeshadow Brush - A round, tapered brush perfect for shading the eye crease. This brush is versatile as it can be used to sweep shadow over a large area or use the angled tip for shading your crease. To use, follow the natural crease of the eyelid, blending back and forth to build up color.
6. Large Eyeshadow Brush - Use this fluffy brush to blend eye colors and to highlight the brow bone.
7. Eyeshadow Brush - Flatter, with bristles more tightly packed than the large eyeshadow brush, the eyeshadow brush provides deeper color coverage. The soft bristles are slightly tapered to get into corners.
8. Concealer Brush (undereye) - This flat brush is more densely packed with a wider base and a pointed tip. I think this is listed as a crease brush, but it's perfect for applying concealer under the eyes. The flat rounded tip makes getting into corners and under lashes easier, while it's large enough to provide good coverage to the area.
9. Concealer Brush (blemish) - This brush is also tightly packed, but smaller, and comes to a point at the tip for more precise application. Use it to conceal blemishes and imperfections and to clean up the edges of your lipstick, eyeliner, or brows.
10. Liner Brush - I've also seen this called a pencil brush. It is small and rounded, ideal for smudging color along the upper and lower lash lines. It gives a more blended line for a smokey eye. Works with wet or dry formula eyeliners, or wet it to use with a dark eyeshadow.
11. Angled Liner Brush - Use for a more distinct eyeliner application, or over a smudged liner for a deeper effect. Allows eyeliner to be pushed into the lash line, avoiding gapping, and the angle makes it easier to do a winged look. It can also be used to help fill in your brows for a more natural, feathered effect.
12. Lip Brush - The sculpted tip and firm bristles make for a more controlled application, You can use a lip brush to blend out your lip liner for a softer look, and also use it to apply lipsticks or glosses, or make doing ombre lips much easier.