Real Techniques, the brushes from Sam Chapman (pro makeup artist and one half of Pixiwoo), launched in Boots last month and I've been dying to get my hands on them ever since.
I passed up buying these at IMATS because only the sets were available, and I didn't want to enter into something without trying one first. Cue instant regret.
I passed up buying these at IMATS because only the sets were available, and I didn't want to enter into something without trying one first. Cue instant regret.
I originally picked up the Stippling brush last week, after searching every Boots in Central London and finally finding them in the Carnaby St. store (although I have seen them in other stores since). I was so excited to get one at long last! I can confirm that it's beautiful, so much lighter than the Sigma F80 that I used to use for foundation. In fact, I used the F80 today as my RT Stippling brush was wet and I couldn't believe how heavy and hard it is!
The difference is quite a lot to get used to, especially as the Stippling brush is quite a lot smaller so it seems like it does take longer to buff in foundation, but it's much more efficient and the results are so much more flawless.
I have since found myself with the Travel Kit, the Starter Set and the Kabuki Brush. I only had a chance to photo these this morning so I've not had a proper play with all the brushes.
The Kabuki brush is the best powder brush I've used, it's so soft and really does leave my makeup looking flawless. The brush also opens in half which means it'll be so easy to clean!
The difference is quite a lot to get used to, especially as the Stippling brush is quite a lot smaller so it seems like it does take longer to buff in foundation, but it's much more efficient and the results are so much more flawless.
I have since found myself with the Travel Kit, the Starter Set and the Kabuki Brush. I only had a chance to photo these this morning so I've not had a proper play with all the brushes.
The Kabuki brush is the best powder brush I've used, it's so soft and really does leave my makeup looking flawless. The brush also opens in half which means it'll be so easy to clean!
Overall, I'm incredibly pleased with these brushes. I'm always slightly hesitant when a celebrity releases something with their name on it, but I know Sam is a professional makeup artist primarily - with more than 15 years of experience in the industry, so it's great that she's put her expertise into something which really works, and has an affordable price tag! To pay just over £20 for a good set of brushes is incredible, especially since the likes of MAC etc. have brushes which alone cost over £30.
I honestly think these are excellent quality and do their job brilliantly, and really give higher end brushes a run for their money.
Has anyone tried Real Techniques brushes? And yes, the Core brushes are definitely next on my list!
