What happens when a luxurious vegan and cruelty-free brand like LARUCE Beauty collaborates
with the uber-talented Freelance Makeup Artist, Janice Daoud? A makeup brush
set worth writing about! Janice Daoud has
worked with some of the top celebrities of the moment, including Miley Cyrus
and Rihanna. Her work has graced the
pages of Vogue, Cosmopolitan, and Rolling Stone and her Runway and client work
are all names easily recognizable. I
first learned about the LARUCE X Janice Daoud Brush Set ($100 retail) on
Instagram.
The Makeup Brush Set – Why You’ll Want to Buy!
When I ordered the LARUCE X Janice Daoud Brush Set, I
was taking a gamble. I did not know anyone who owned the set, but the Instagram advertisements
intrigued me. After watching Janice Daoud’s video on the LARUCE Beauty
Instagram page where she details who this set was designed for (Everyone!),
what was included and why she decided to collaborate with LARUCE I placed my
order. The video I watched, was her first look at the retail set as she had been
using the prototypes previously. I could
tell that she put a lot of thought into every single aspect of these
brushes. Even the brush numbers were
created using numbers that were meaningful to her. The microfiber towel (included with set) is
intended to mimic her backstage setup.
All makeup artists I know put down some sort of a towel before laying
out their tools. Since Janice is known
for her skin work, I was personally eager to get my hands on her sculpt and
contour brush (which did not disappoint). Her decision to include a microfiber pouch for easy
carrying of the brushes also made this purchase a no brainer.
If you are new to my site – Welcome! – I should let
you know that I own quite a comprehensive brush collection. I own hundreds of makeup brushes from brands
all over the world. When I first get a
new brush or brush set, I look for similar brushes in my existing collection to
compare it to. I was very excited to see that this set most closely resembled my
Rae Morris brushes. Rae Morris is a world-renowned Makeup Artist and designed
the Rae Morris Magnetic Brush Range. While the LARUCE X Janice Daoud Brush Set is
not magnetic, I am happy to report that the brushes are shaped perfectly and
will change your makeup application. While I respect Rae Morris as an artist
and enjoy her brushes in my humble opinion they are overpriced. On a positive note, this set from LARUCE is
an absolute steal! If you were considering buying the Rae Morris brushes, I
highly suggest you consider the LARUCE X Janice Daoud Brush Set instead.
For Comparison:
1.
The Jishaku #2: Mini Kabuki from Rae Morris
retails for $95 on her site
2.
Number 10 Powder Brush: LARUCE X Janice Daoud
Brush Set (includes brush number two below, plus ten other brushes pictured -below,
right – microfiber towel and microfiber carry bag)
How does the LARUCE X Janice Daoud Brush Set Perform?
I have been testing this set since I received it on December
29th, using a variety of mediums and techniques. This set truly holds its own against many of
my higher-priced Japanese made brushes. If
you own a traditional brush set from a brand like Sigma or MAC, I think you
will find this set offers some truly unique shapes that would complement a
traditional set nicely. Standouts for me
include the #18 Lip Brush, #27 Precision Contour Brush and #31 Shadow
Brush. The #18 Lip Brush is a truly unique shape in my
collection. The way it hugs the cupid’s
bow makes applying lip color truly effortless. The #27 Precision Contour
Brush is another unique shape and is great for so many things including
contouring the nose and under the lips. The #31 Shadow Brush is a
standard shaped eye brush, but I think the size of it makes it a great choice
as an all-in-one eye brush. You can
easily apply color to the lid with one swipe using this brush helping you
create all your favorite looks.
When I started this site years ago, finding professional
quality makeup brushes that were also cruelty-free wasn’t easy. Many brands didn’t even list the bristle type
(some still don’t) making it impossible to make an informed decision easily. Today
the options may seem overwhelming. I can
confidently recommend this set for both makeup lovers and Makeup Artists.
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