Hello, Goodbuy

As much as I love makeup, I've never really "splurged" on brushes. I've recommended the Kevyn Aucoin brushes to numerous people because I've read the amazing press. I do admit to getting "suckered" into a Shu Uemura Kolinsky brush that was like $58, but I had to have that one. It seriously makes the most amazing smokey eyeliner eye and I just loved the brush. But overall, brushes just aren't my "thing". I appreciate the skill required in making the brush, and I even appreciate how the right brush enhances the finished product (i.e., the $58 splurge at Shu Uemura last November), but...I don't appreciate the steep price associated with the brushes.

So, mommy and I were in Target a few weeks ago, and we were only there to buy a few cards. But, seeing as it's Target, it's virtually impossible to ever get out of there only buying what you came in for. So, we stumbled through the aisles and found ourselves in the Sonia Kashuk makeup section. Strategically placed at eye-level were the most beautiful makeup brushes I'd seen in a long time. Sonia Kashuk's products have always had a very solid reputation in the press, so I'll admit that I was intrigued with this new "professional" line. The way that the bristles of the large eyeshadow brush were set was really top-notch. So, I ran the brush under the scanner to check the price, and I was stunned that it cost $12.99. I was definitely anticipating a much higher price. And, I'll be honest, now that I have the brush home, it performs far better than a $12.99 brush. What was even more intriguing was the hairbrush that looks identical to a Mason Pearson brush - but instead of $140, it's $14.99.

Hello, Goodbuy indeed!

Check out the brushes at Target as soon as possible - I fear it's one of those items that will quickly morph from Goodbuy to Goodbye.

(image taken courtesy of www.target.com)