Today I am reviewing the real techniques core collection brush set and blush brush. These were some of my first real techniques purchases and some within the collection have remained my ultimate faves!
Firstly, all the brushes within the collection have lasted me such a long time! I have taken them abroad many times, washed them monthly (if not more) and used a few in the collection throughout the day, everyday and NEVER have the brushes shed, lost shape or gone tacky. They all remain super soft and do their job beautifully (you can tell I'm a real fan).
The blush brush remains one of my favourites, and has for a few years now. I find the shape of the brush picks up enough product and allows an easy, even application even in a rush. The brush is soft, with a slightly rounded pointed tip, giving you the perfect angles to apply product directly on your cheek bones and a light dusting over the rest of your face if necessary. I find either over smiling or pouting when applying blush really helps to zone in on the areas I need to apply to achieve a flawless glow. I especially love using the brush with Sleek blush, so anyone looking for a new product to compliment the brush should give my last post a view! I only use this brush with powdered blush, so any gels or creams can be applied by hand or with a stippling brush.
Real Techniques core collection (another staple set within my make up range) includes four brushes that I feel form the basis of your make up needs. The buffing brush (the holy grail of brushes) is a dream for applying any foundation or powder. I love to apply my foundation and then gradually blend in concealer with this brush, giving a flawless full coverage look. Alternatively, blotting powder onto problem areas, buffing and reapplying product throughout the day, smoothing product and reducing creased, cakey looking product are only a handful of wonders this brush can do, maybe because the brush is so dense (or maybe because it's magic). I honestly love this brush, and if I could only have one brush for the rest of my life, this would win every time.
Love affair over, the collection also includes a pointed foundation brush, detailer brush and contour brush. I use the contour brush with powdered highlighter and sometimes a bronzer for my cheekbone area. I find this brush to be a mini version of the blush brush, so ideal for focusing on smaller areas and targeting prime highlighter areas.
The detailer brush again is durable and has many uses. Sometimes I apply my lipstick with this brush, to give a subtle colour and shine to the lips when I want a more natural look, alternatively applying concealer closely around the brows, under the eyes and in the creases of nose is another handy trick made easy. I also intend to maybe use it for when I purchase the Anastasia Beverly Hills dipbrow, the latest addition to my ever expanding wish list.
Finally the pointed foundation brush, with one obvious use being foundation application. The small brush allows you to build an even coverage, and the tip allows you to reach under the eye and in creases in the skin easily.
Overall I can safely say I LOVE my brushes. I haven't yet mustered the courage to invest in the real techniques bold metals collection but I'm sure when my brushes fall apart (which seems a long way away) I will be forced into an investment.
Real techniques core collection - Boots, £21.99
Real techniques blush brush - Boots, £9.99
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