You Furry Thing

This Too Faced Powder Pouf brush has been on my wishlist forever, but the hefty price tag always put me off. It currently retails for $47.95 at Kit, which I think is actually a reduced price as I remember it being more expensive in the middle of last year. The thought that I could buy two Real Techniques brush sets over this single brush made me question whether it was really value for money. Even if it is overpriced for what it is, something about the girly and adorable design and luxuriously soft bristles proved irresistible. After months of contemplation and hesitation, I finally caved.

I don't know whether it's possible to feel affection for a makeup brush, but I do for the Powder Pouf. I almost don't want to use it for fear of tainting its pristine state. The pastel pink, the tiny removable black bow, the smooth, rounded handle, the fluffy, touchably soft "Teddy Bear Hair" bristles. It's just too precious. It might not live up to the brilliantly functional Real Techniques Buffing Brush, which I use almost every day and is still the best brush ever, but it's a delight to simply have in my collection and look at. The bristles are longer and not as dense as the Buffing Brush, making it better suited for loose or compact powders rather than blending any creams or liquids. The dark tips helpfully let you to see just how much product you have on your brush. I bought mine for just under $35 from Beauty Bay.