REAL TECHNIQUES - SCULPTING SET

It has been many, many years since I updated my brush collection so I've decided that the next twelve months is going to be all about purchasing new brushes to replace my oldies and update my collection. It's amazing how many foundation brushes you can accumulate, and yet there's never a fan brush in sight.

I've had really positive experiences with Real Techniques brushes in the past, with RT brushes making up the bulk of my collection. Aside from one very sad stripping brush that started to loose its bristles and eventually it's head, I've really enjoyed using Real Techniques's brushes and do so everyday. 

I wanted to see what the girls behind Real Techniques, Sam & Nic, had come up with since I had last looked and I ended up finding this amazing Sculpting Set. Mind you, I had been after a fan brush and a angled contour brush for a while but I had never gone through with a sale. But with a pretty pink metallic handle, how was I to say no? I swear the girls at Real Techniques marketed this one directly at me!

From L - R: Sculpting Brush, Fan Brush, & Setting Brush.

This particular collection includes a sculpting brush, a fan brush which is exclusive to the set, and a setting brush. The sculpting brush has a large wide angled head which has been designed specifically for contouring. The fan brush has a delicate amount of bristles which have been distributed out into a fan shape and is perfect for highlighting or sweeping on products or whisking away any excess product. And lastly, the setting brush is a small rounded brush which allows for controlled distribution of products, such as powders and highlighters, and can also be used for whisking away excess product.

'Accentuate favourite features, create defined contours for added depth, or simple enhance your natural bone structure with our Collector's Edition Sculpting Set'.

User Friendly

These brushes are very lightweight in your hand and easy to manipulate. I found the contour brush in particular to be very dense and smooth, which works great for contouring. Anyone from a beauty beginner to a MUA could use these brushes and achieve a flawless look.

'With the use of light and dark makeup shades, this set gives  you the flexibility to transform your look'.

Accolades

Real Techniques pride themselves on using Takion bristles for all of their brushes, and are 100% cruelty free.

Affordability & Retailers

This set of three amazing brushes currently retails for $49.99 AUD. Because this is a Collector Edition it is currently only being sold directly through Real Techniques. You can place your order here.

'Each brush is a  special design: a sleek, high-shine pink instead of the classic matte'.

Final Verdict

I'm absolutely in love with these brushes. That contour brush has changed my life and upped my contouring game. If you're looking for a set of beautiful and affordable brushes, then Real Techniques is a brand that you cannot pass up.

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REAL TECHNIQUES - BOLD METALS BRUSHES

Elegance is the word that comes to mind when I think of the Real Techniques Bold Metals brush collection. I've had these brushes since their initial release and I am a huge fan. Not only are they visually appealing, they are so brilliant to use to apply product that I feel that they make me look more visually appealing!

From L - R: 300 Tapered Blush Brush, 301 Flat Contour Brush, 200 Oval Shadow Brush, 202 Angled Liner Brush, 201 Pointed Crease Brush & 101 Triangle Foundation Brush

In my collection I have the following Bold Metals brushes:

- 101 Triangle Foundation Brush: the flat edge allows you to cover large areas, while the angled edges allow for seamless contouring around eyes and nose.

- 200 Oval Shadow Brush:  allows for all over lid application and flawless blending

- 201 Pointed Crease Brush: densely packed bristles allow for eye shadow application and the creation of endless smokey eyed looks.

- 202 Angled Liner Brush:  for close and smooth application of eyeliner

- 300 Tapered Blush Brush: for highlighting and sculpting across the cheeks

- 301 Flat Contour Brush: for creating brilliant highlights and shadows 

'Achieve a pixel perfect look and add some luxury to any makeup bag'.

User Friendly

Ladies take note, these brushes are weighted. Unlike other Real Techniques brushes, the Bold Metals brushes are light at the end and heavier towards the head of the brush which allows for greater control with application. It can take a little getting used to if you've never used weighted makeup brushes before.

What I really like about Real Techniques is that their brushes are all colour coded (e.g. gold for face, rose gold for definition, silver for eyes) which makes mastering the basics and the function of each brush a lot easier for newbies.

I find that the contour an blush brush live in my everyday kit! And I much prefer the eyeshadow brushes from this collection to any other Real Techniques eye shadow brushes. As for the triangle foundation brush, lets just say that I wouldn't miss it if something were to happen to it. I think I used it once and then never again. I'm just not big on using foundation brushes to apply foundation. Give me a buffing or a strippling brush any day! 

Accolades

Real Techniques pride their products on being 100% cruelty free, as brushes use synthetic bristles made from Takion.

Affordability & Retailers

You can purchase your own Bold Metals collection brushes from Real Techniques, Priceline or iHerb. Brush prices may vary depending on specific brushes and retailers so expect to pay anywhere betweeen $15.00 AUD to $60.00 AUD per brush. If that sounds a bit rich, never fear! Priceline generally have awesome 3 for 2 or twenty percent off sales, so keep a look out!

Final Verdict

I absolutely adore these brushes! I hope that Real Techniques will continue to expand their Bold Metal's range

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