Luxury Vs. Budget: I Swapped My $450 Hourglass Brushes For This $40 Amazon Set

(Marie-Pier Lessard)

The right tools change everything. Imagine a carpenter working with a fork or a surgeon using a hairbrush instead of a scalpel. High-quality brushes guarantee a much more precise application, leaving you with a flawless, professional finish that looks completely natural.

This text is a translation from Noovo Moi.

However, most pro-level brushes are expensive, and it can be hard to justify investing in every single one needed for a flawless look. Among my absolute favourite brushes is an Hourglass set that costs a pretty penny. Hourglass is an amazing brand for beauty lovers, and their products are always of incredible quality. Personally, I am completely hooked on their concealer brush.

When I stumbled across some dupes on Amazon, I just had to test them out.

The complete Hourglass set retails for no less than $450, while the MAANGE set goes for $40. Are they truly comparable? Here is my honest review!

The verdict?

Honestly, I was blown away by how similar the two brands are.

While the handle of the Hourglass brush feels heavier, the softness and density of the bristles offer an identical application. Of course, the specific brushes and sizes aren’t the same, but it is absolutely possible to get similar results with the budget-friendly alternatives.

Is this dupe worth it? Absolutely!