Saturday, February 27, 2010

The Brush Guard


Mail time has come once again! I finally received my brush guards yesterday. I ordered this in early January but the first parcel Diane sent got lost in the mail, so she sent me another one.

So what exactly are Brush Guards? 
Brush Guards are stretchable mesh tubes which will help protect our precious brushes from dirt, dust and deforming. It is also useful in drying brushes after washing or cleaning, it helps the bristles stay in shape. 

Which makes me wonder, how do you dry your brushes? I personally like to lay them flat in a table with the bristles hanging out so that they don't get flat, especially the rounded ones (got this tip from Bobbi Brown's Beauty Evolution). But now that I have Brush Guards, I can just wash my brushes, put the Brush Guards on and dry them bristles down in a cup. Just as stated in the instructions. Not only will the brushes dry nicely, the ferrule will also be protected from water. 

I got 2 Variety Packs ($5.50 inc. tax) which contains 6 pieces of Brush Guards per pack
1 extra small BG for an eye liner brush
2 small BGs for blush brush
2 medium BGs for foundation brush
1 large BG for a kabuki or powder brush

My happy brushes :)
now I can safely store them in a brush roll. yay! :)

NOTE: It is important to read instructions as these Brush Guards are not meant to be pulled towards the handle, it might destroy your brush. ALWAYS slide Brush Guards from the handles towards the bristles.

Happy weekend everyone! ^.^

♡ coffretgorge


16 comments:

  1. Michelle Phan had a video of these brush guards! I'm really tempted to buy these!

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  2. They seem really good..It always reminds me of those polystyrene foam mesh you get around Chinese pears, and liquor bottles when you buy them at the airport!!

    I also dry my brushes on the side of tables.. xD

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  3. Your brush collection looks soooo cute :). I like your blog, I followed you too ;)

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  4. Nice set of brushes and thanks for the tips. :)

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  5. I have seen a few reviews of these guards already and it looks awesome~
    hehehe too bad I only have one brush, so I guess it just gives me more excuses to buy more brushes. :P

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  6. those seem very useful! now i want some too :)

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  7. oh...I saw this at youtube....a lot of gurus has been recommending this....by the way, what brand of brush is that pink one???

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  8. i've seen reviews and stuff regarding these didn't know they ship worldwide. i'm glad you like yours. the idea is pretty smart

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  9. I've been reading about these. I'm really tempted too! =D

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  10. these look very useful! i'm debating whether i should get some too :D

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  11. thank you for your kind message in my previous post! Awesome blog here! It's a shame they dont sell brush guards here! Btw i have use the Sana hair serum before, it's pretty good!

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  12. I'd like to purchase this too, but I haven't seen it anywhere here in Austria yet. :/

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  13. Hey Georgina, thanks for the kind comments and following! :) I actually bought some brush guards recently too, but they didnt work out for me very well.. my brushes remained wet for one week because they weren't able to be aired out in the cup. Do you have any suggestions for using them?

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  14. This has been on my shopping list FOREVER haha. I wonder when I will actually go and just buy the already!!!

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  15. Hey I got these too! They're pretty useful for travel and cleaning. I think I got them after seeing Michelle Phan's video on them XD what an enabler! lol

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  16. what an innovative thing! brush guard..reminds me or imported fruits wrapped in netting kakaka

    if i see these cuties around i'll buy themn too!

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