Wilko Makeup Brush Review

Who'd have thought it? Wilko doing decent makeup brushes? I know I was surprised.

I find myself perusing Wilko's aisles more and more recently what with the new store designs and more appealing stock. I'd been on the hunt for quite some time for a new powder brush seeing as I wear powder foundation frequently and can't keep applying it with my blusher brush. I'm not going to lie, whilst I love Boots and their No7 vouchers that come out every few months, I just am not prepared to spend £17 on a No7 powder brush. Whilst I didn't want a bottom of the range scratchy one, I wanted something that was good value and ended up looking elsewhere for a brush (sorrynotsorry, Boots).

Wilko Powder Brush

This brought me to Wilko where I was apprehensive whilst looking at their range of brushes. Most of mine are e.l.f brushes so I'm used to spending under £5 without compromising on great quality. My main worry was buying it and being disappointed if it didn't pick up product or was horribly rough. I decided to go for it and I have to say I'm really happy about my little leap of faith! It is so incredibly dense and soft that I would liken it to a kabuki brush. One of my biggest gripes with kabukis though are the impractical short handles so this is almost an improved version. It buffs powder makeup effortlessly and quickly thanks to its size. Much better than using my blusher brush!

I think the packaging is great because the zip lock bag is useful for travelling with it and also for housing and protecting other small brushes. It also came with a plastic brush guard (not pictured) which can always come in handy.

Wilko Powder Brush

Doesn't this brush remind you of any other brush brands *cough* Real Techniques? It certainly lives up to the quality. None of my Real Techniques brushes have ever shed and neither has this one. It is also able to stand up on a table but the aesthetics aren't quite on Real Technique's level. For £4 though? I love it and will definitely be trying more brushes in the range.