Hi readers! It’s almost Friday again. This week kind of flew by right?
A little over a month ago I asked you guys which blush brush (a bit of a tongue twister there) you recommended and Real Techniques received the majority of votes. So, I went out to purchase it and here are my thoughts.
Described as : “The final step is a perfect finish. Contour and define cheeks for flawlessly blended, high-definition results with this blush brush by Real Techniques; ultra-plush, synthetic taklon bristles are hand-cut and 100% cruelty-free; self-standing for easy storage; extended aluminum handle is light and easy to use.”
Pros
Affordable price $8.99
As of now, it hasn’t shed
Soft bristles
Self-standing
Works for blush, bronzer and powder
Blends most powder formulas easily
Cons
Takes a few passes to build up color
Sometimes matte formulas apply uneven/patchy
Not as travel friendly as my small MAC blush brush
Bottom Line: Aside from the few cons, I absolutely love this brush. It took me a while to get used to how light and fluffy the brush is compared to the denser bristles from my MAC one but I learned what works best for me. For bronzer and blush, I have to hold the base of the brush to get a better color concentration and for powder, gripping the top of the brush allows for a light dusting to set makeup. As long as the colors aren’t too matte, I find this brush blends powder formulas easily and doesn’t tug the skin. Storing it is also easy as it is not dependent on a brush holder; it can stand on top of a vanity, table, etc.
Thanks for stopping by and make sure to tune in tomorrow for my weekly skin tip!
Best,
Stephanie
Zlatka Kramaric says
Great review! 🙂
stephieestie says
Thank you! 🙂
thepinkimpact says
Real Techniques brush for the win! 🙂
stephieestie says
Overwhelmingly, lol. How could I not with all the love it received. 🙂
Nicole Ashley Fashion Blog says
I love that brush. It is my favorite brush for applying bronzer on.
stephieestie says
Agreed! I love it for bronzer too! 🙂
Karen Rees says
Brill review lovely – I adore the RT brushes, they are so good for the money!!! I have the Nics Picks set and love it sooo much 🙂 Karen xo
stephieestie says
Thanks you Karen. You just can’t beat the price. I need to check out more brushes. 🙂
Karen Rees says
Me too Stephie, I really need to build on my collection 🙂 X
plus+beauty27 says
Very nice review! I am so glad to hear that this brush is working out for you. I have yet to try RT brushes but I hope to soon. That’s so neat that it stands up by itself though. I had never noticed that lol.
stephieestie says
Thanks Katie! It is a great brush and yeah, it actually comes a bit in handy when it stands up by itself. 🙂 Definitely worth looking into.
plus+beauty27 says
Yeah I know I want to look into it. Sounds great! 🙂
Colleen says
I have this brush too! I usually use it for setting powders, and it does a pretty good job!
stephieestie says
It’s pretty fluffy so it’s perfect for that. 🙂
theworldofcos says
Great review! Glad you are liking it!
stephieestie says
Thanks for the suggestion! 🙂
theworldofcos says
Don’t think I suggested it. But I enjoy this brush too! Hope you are having a lovely weekend!
stephieestie says
I thought you did, lol. Have a good one Cos! 🙂
janandjot says
Yay happy you love it! Great review 🙂 xoxo Janet
Beauty by Brooke LeAnne says
That does sound like a nice brush!!! I really need to get new brushes I think this will be my next one! Lovely review Stephanie! =D ♡
stephieestie says
Thanks Brooke! I’m sure you will love this brush and for the price, you just can’t beat that. 🙂