As an advocate of drugstore beauty, I have tested my share of high street offerings and discovered a fair few steals along the way. This is the start of a series dedicated to the makeup tools that I think are top of the drugstore. For anyone who wishes for their makeup to apply smoother, but aren’t prepared to invest the pretty price of high-end brushes, there are great options to be found on the high street. Todays post is dedicated to the first brand of makeup brushes that I ever tried; Real Techniques.
I am sure that few are a stranger to this brush line; the brand child of makeup artists, sisters, youtubers and overall beauty gurus, Sam and Nic Chapman. They are truly passionate about their craft and produce chatty, easy to follow makeup tutorials that I am constantly inspired by. The first ever brush I invested in was by Real Techniques and, despite my collection growing vastly since, the brand has remained a firm favourite. This is due to their high performance, high quality and surprisingly affordable price.
1. Stippling Brush - £11.99
Starting with the first I ever added to my collection, I love the versatility and finish that the Stippling Brush creates. It is perfect for using to apply foundation on the days when I want a light ‘second skin’ coverage. It picks up only a small amount of product and disperses it evenly around my face for a natural-looking finish. I also find that this is the perfect tool for applying cream blushes and I use it regularly to add a a dewy flush to the apples of my cheeks.
2. Powder Brush - £12.99
The Powder Brush is also one that graces my daily makeup routine. It is the perfect size for dusting on a setting powder to lock your foundation in place and matte out your t-zone. I also love it for using a light bronzer over my whole face to subtly warm up my complexion. Lastly, it is ideal for blending in any harsh lines when you may have accidentally been a tad too heavy handed with your contouring, simply sweep it over to blend the colour seamlessly into you skin.
3. Blush Brush - £9.99
The Real Techniques Blush Brush is a true multi-tasker and it is without a doubt my favourite brush for adding colour to my cheeks. The tapered ends mean that it distributes product evenly for a natural finish. This makes it perfect for using with a contour shade to chisel out your cheekbones, with a blusher to add a flush of colour or with a face powder to add extra coverage to the precise areas where it's needed. The possibilities of this brush are endless and it is definitely a worthwhile investment.
4. Expert Face Brush - £9.99
The Expert Face Brush is the tool I reach for on the days when I want a full coverage and seamless finish. The densely packed bristles allow you to receive the maximum coverage your foundation offers without looking unnatural. This is because the brush allows you to buff the foundation into your skin for a streak free, expertly blended finish. All signs of fatigue, skin pigmentation and blemishes are skilfully camouflaged and I am never left with a cakey complexion.
That is my Real Techniques collection so far although I am sure that it won’t be long before another addition is added to my dressing table. At the moment I can not wait to finally get my hands on the set of eyebrushes, setting brush and I desperately wish for the contour kit to be in my possession! I would love to hear your thoughts on this new series and the Real Techniques line down below, what are your favourite drugstore brushes?
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