I already have a couple of Real Techniques brushes which I bought myself a year or two ago when the big blogger fad occurred (I bought the standard foundation brush & stippling brush) and I also have a mixture of Sephora powder brushes, Clinique & Bobbi Brown Bronzer brushes and Bobbi Brown eyeshadow brushes, but decided to add to my collection after browsing the beauty isle in Boots a few weeks ago and coming across the new limited edition brush set from RT which offered a set of three duo fibre brushes, all of which were perfect for my needs.
The set includes a powder brush, a contour brush and an eye brush. I’ve been using all three daily and have really noticed a significant step up in how my makeup looks and finishes. The powder brush is great for giving real coverage but with a more natural finish (no cakey finish, I noticed the brush really helps the product settle into your natural skin texture well), I use mine daily for my transparent powder to set my tinted moisturiser & again for my bronzer. The contour brush is actually one of my favourites and has significantly improved my contouring, which previously was almost non existent, the brush makes contouring absolutely effortless and even a real novice like me can create a strong contour without any real effort or knowledge. The brush (again) helps create a more natural looking contour line avoiding that heavy smudge of bronzer which some brushes can create. The brush is very light on application and the layered fibre hairs help create a far more evenly applied contour. The final brush is the eyeshadow brush, as I use eyeshadow daily (usually a nude or slightly shimmered nude colour) I was keen to see how the brush differed to my usual Bobbi Brown or Chanel brushes which come with the palettes I use. This brush i’ve noticed the least difference with, but I believe that’s more due to my lack of knowledge on colour blending and application than the brush itself. When it comes to shadow, I really don’t do anything technically amazing – more a simple shimmer to create some contrast under my subtle cat flick eyeliner. This brush is going to be my test brush, to try out some blending techniques as I think this is what its made for.
The set was a fab deal at about £23, which is great for three brushes, and more importantly three brushes that I actually wanted to use. Often when you buy a set you find there’s a couple of pointless brushes and one or two you really want, but within this set I wanted all three equally.
I haven’t done any before and after mug shots, as i’m no beauty blogger and truly cannot pose for such pictures, but if you check out my outfit posts you may be able to spot a more defined cheek bone here or there ;)
Have you tried Real Techniques or Duo Fibre brushes? Which are your preferred beauty brush brands?
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6 responses to “THE PROFESSIONAL”
I already have quite a few real techniques brushes but these just look so lush! I am going to have to make a trip to the shops for them… I don’t blame you for treating yourself! x
That’s is a good deal….always one for a good deal….;)
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I’ve really got into using great brushes and while RT are firm favorites, my latest discovery from MOXI is even better :o) Xx
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I’ve just bought these, really excited to use them! I’m going to gradually start building up a library of brushes, maybe buying one a month, just so I always have a clean set!
Real Techniques is probably my favourite brush brand. They’re great quality brushes and incredibly affordable. I haven’t been able to track down this set yet but I definitely hope to purchase it when I do get a chance to. xx
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At 15, I was slathering on too much black khol and orange panstick! These brushes look amazing and I really should use proper brushes more.
Emily x
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