Hey guys, guess who's back to blogging! I really did miss it. I have been absolutely swamped with tonnes of makeovers on a daily basis that blogging has been on the bottom of my to-do list, but now that Debs season has come and gone, I feel it's time to start bringing you guys some great product reviews on a regular basis to get you through the winter months. So sit back with a cuppa' and enjoy!
NIMA Brush are an Irish makeup brush company dedicated to Makeup Artists and lovers alike, aiming to bring you top quality products at affordable prices. And who better than to bring out a brush company than a Makeup Artist herself? Niamh Martin founded NIMA after working in the industry for over 10 years!
Okay, so let's get started. Firstly, how beautiful are these brushes? It's very rare that the word 'beautiful' would come to mind when faced with a makeup brush, but the colours of the NIMA brushes are what make their appearance so unique and girly. The copper handles are from 'The Elite Collection' whereas their duck-egg blue brushes are from their new exclusive 'The Artistic Collection' - even the name is swanky! . Another thing unique to NIMA is that none of the newer brushes are numbered, but named after girls! Already, I'm loving them!
The Elite Collection
Round Head Kabuki (left)I absolutely love these brushes for blending flawless foundation onto my clients skin. What's great about the round, subtle edges is that you're not left with any marks or lines on the skin, as a typical flat foundation brush would leave you. Therefore, minimal time, minimal effort.
Retails at €18.00
Flat Head Kabuki (right)
Whenever you hear the name 'Kabuki brush' this is what they're typically best known as - a flat head with an outter cone shape. A lot of my clients prefer the flat head, whereas I'm used to the rounded one. It's all about preference. This brush has a slightly bigger face compared to the round one, so will cover more surface area faster.
Retails at €18.00
I love Duo Fibre brushes. It does exactly what it says on the tin. They're made from multiple fibres to create the best and softest finish possible. Another thing I love about them is that they're usually great for multi-purpose use. I would personally best use NIMA's Small Duo Fibre brush for highlighting the cheekbones, tips of the nose, cupids bow, etc. Another great use would be for concealing the under eyes, or eyeshadow blending; once all of your product has been applied upon the eye, you could blend with your small duo fibre really lightly for a flawless finish on that smokey eye! I tested this out on my Debs clients today and they almost all say "That brush is so soft!" Success!
Retails at €12.00
The Artistic Collection
The Erin
I own a few of these babies in my kit, and more than once I've been asked by clients 'What is that brush for?' and unless you're a Makeup Artist, it can be unlikely that you're in the know. This fan brush is also multi-purpose. When I was studying in college, we were told it was to remove any excess brush hairs from the face after the makeup application - which is great. I always hate finishing a makeover, looking back at my photos and realizing that I've left my client with a hairy face! Oops! Even worse is trying to pick it off with a cotton bud or something teeny tiny. A simple swoop of the 'Erin; brush will remove any brushes without causing the client or yourself discomfort. 
Although that's what we initially learned in college, I've recently found that these fan brushes are typically used for applying highlighter. Simply dab the 'Erin' into your highlighter and gently glide it along the areas of the face you wish to highlight. A lot of my clients ask me what brushes they'd use for highlighter, I'd recommend investing in one of these. It goes on a treat!Retails at €12.00
The Tara
This is a must have in any makeup kit. Whether you prefer to use it for contour or blush is completely up to you. I personally use a round brush for blush and stick to this fluffy angled one for contour. To use it as a contour brush, place the brush upon your cheekbones and tilt it to the side, having the longer side towards your ear. Gradually buff it down upon the cheekbones, towards your nose, adding a little product in every swoop if necessary.
If you'd prefer to use it for blush, place it upon the apples of your cheeks, with the long side towards your nose, while gradually and gently working the product upon your cheekbones towards your ear. As I say, this is a must-have in any makeup lovers kit.
Retails at €16.00
The Nichola
If there's anything I'm a sucker for, it's blending brushes. For some reason, I never seem to have enough. They are a staple to have as a Makeup Artist and I couldn't do my job without them. This type of blending brush is exactly up my alley. It's extremely soft and feels amazing blending upon your lid, yet it's also a little bit firm so you still have a certain level of control when applying your eyeshadow. If anybody is looking to slowly build on their brush collection, and are after a new blender - this bad boy is for you.Retails at €12.00
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| Makeup I did using the NIMA 'Nichola' brush to blend out the eyeshadow |
That's it guys! I hope my review has enticed you a little to check out this great affordable brand. You can order your brushes and browse the collection here, and don't forget to like them on Facebook here too. It means so much to me to hear feedback on my reviews. Please feel free to comment beneath this post to let me know what you think, or let me know on Facebook here!
