With over 2.39 million YouTube subscribers and nearly 1 million Instagram followers, Michelle Dy is one of the biggest online local personalities around. I figured it was only a matter of time before she released her own beauty product, so I wasn’t surprised when she announced her makeup brush collaboration with Beauty Sensation!

Beauty Sensations x Michelle Dy Basics features two brush sets in pastel-colored pouches bearing Michelle’s embossed signature as well as a duo of makeup blending sponges. The kits are available in Watsons, and online via Lazada and Shopee.

Beauty Sensations x Michelle Dy Basics Face Brush Set (P999)

The Face Brush Set comes with five synthetic duo-fibre lightweight face brushes and a roomy mint makeup pouch.

The Angled Contour Brush is a bit smaller than your average contour brush. I noticed that some bristles were out longer than the rest and worried that they may feel scratchy, but I was surprised by how soft this brush is! The brush is not as dense as I’d like it to be and it makes picking up product a bit challenging. I’m forced to “dig” into my contour powder to get in on the brush, and I would need to do several passes to build up to the intensity I want.

The Highlighter Brush is a small dome shaped brush which is also a bit smaller than what I normally use. Although the bristles are also loosely packed, I find that this allows for applying my highlighter easily without disrupting my base makeup.

The Flat Foundation Brush is the densest brush in this collection. I personally don’t use brushes for applying foundation (I prefer makeup sponges) so I used this to apply powder instead. It worked well for that purpose, though I had to dip and buff multiple times because the small brush head only allows me to work in small areas. It does a great job of blending everything together to make my makeup look more seamless.

The Blush Brush is another dome shaped brush, but with a tapered tip. Apart from blush application, I enjoyed using this to apply powder to the crevices of my face, such as the inner corner of the eyes. The brush is also more fluffy than dense, so it’s good for applying a thin layer of powder if you want to control coverage or pigmentation.

The Fluffy Angled Brush is a larger and denser version of the Angled Contour Brush. I do like using this more for applying contour though, as it picks up product faster and requires less effort to blend.

Beauty Sensations x Michelle Dy Basics Eye Brush Set (P999)

The Eye Brush Set features six synthetic duo fibre brush in the same roomy pouch, but in pink! I must say that both pouches are really nice, as they are sturdy and offer a lot of space for storing your makeup essentials. The tassel details are cute, too.

The Fluffy Blending Brush creates a slight fan shape as the bristles splay towards the tip. I was planning to use this for applying light brown lid shades so I was surprised that this brush doesn’t pick up any pigment. The loose bristles seem to make blending my eyeshadow colors better, though.

The Buff and Blend Brush is almost bullet shaped but with a dull tip. I like using this for single eyeshadow looks as it deposits pigment well and blends it easily.

The Bullet Brush is one of the brushes I was most excited to try because I love creating smoky but precise looks with definition. I like how it has a nice sharp tip to lay down the shadow, and that the length of the bristles have enough give to blend well.

The Flat Concealer Brush is an odd ball for me as I feel like this should have been a part of the face set. The brush seems too wide for spot concealing, but is just right for under-eye concealing. I like how this brush didn’t cause my concealer to streak while I was applying it, and I was able to be able to place a thin and even layer of concealer.

At first, the Angled Blending Brush seemed too loose and flimsy but I actually enjoyed using this! This is my new go-to for more precise contouring such as on the nose, chin, and eyelids. It picks up product well and deposits it easily.

The Eyebrow Brush and Spooly (yes, spelled with y!) is a regular eyebrow and spoolie brush. Honestly, I don’t see anything special about it. The brush side is a bit softer than my liking but it does great at making feathery blended brows as opposed to an uber clean on-fleek brows. The spoolie blends well and doesn’t feel too stiff nor too scratchy.

Apart from the brush kits, Michelle also made the Beauty Sensations x Michelle Dy Basics Duo Makeup Blender (P499 for the set of two sponges). Both blenders are latex-free but differ in the material used. The pink Edgeless Makeup Sponge is microfiber, while the mint Multi-Functional Makeup Sponge is a basic makeup sponge. The latter reminds me of the Real Techniques Makeup Sponge because of the similar shape: a wide, flattened bottom with a pointed tip.

When dry, the mint sponge feels harder than the pink sponge, but the reverse is true once both are dampened. Both sponges expand when wet, and I’m happy to note that they don’t “eat up” too much foundation.

Both sponges apply foundation super easily but with one major difference: even when using the same foundation, the sponges created different finishes. The mint sponge made my skin look dewier, while the pink sponge made it look matte. I also find it easier to apply foundation with the mint sponge for some reason. Blending my base is super easy with these sponges - I literally just dab and go!

I washed all the brushes and sponges with a regular foaming cleanser like I normally do and did not see any shedding or staining. I think that’s a good sign that these brushes will be usable for a decent number of years. The blenders also cleaned up easily, which I really appreciate because I don’t like seeing foundation stains on my sponges.

As the name suggests, these brushes are basic sets designed for beginner use. The brush selection is useful, and the large pouch is convenient for storing your first makeup collection. If you’ve had a lot of experience with other makeup brushes though and are looking to further improve your techniques, you may find these brushes lacking and frankly quite pricey for the quality you get. The handles are made of lightweight plastic, which can make the brushes feel quite flimsy.

I really enjoy using the blenders though, and would highly recommend them! Before trying these blenders, I used cheap disposable sponge wedges. I’ll be sticking to these blenders from now on, and will happily repurchase once they need to be replaced in a few months.

Any thoughts about this Michelle Dy release?