Saturday, 11 August 2012

Real Techniques brushes in Australia

When I was in Priceline the other day, I stumbled by chance across a surprise display...

A whole shelf full of Real Techniques brushes by Sam Chapman (aka of pixiwoo Youtube fame). I had no idea they were available in Australia! So many of my favourite Youtubers (like Tanya Burr) use these brushes and I’ve always wanted to try them.





I purchased the Stippling Brush for $22.95. I’ve wanted it for a while so it was perfect that it was there so I didn’t have to order it online. I wanted this brush in particular because of how it buffs foundation into your skin and leaves a flawless finish.



It has a flat head and is comprised of ‘dual fibres’, with a sturdy half metallic, half velvety matte rubber handle that can stand up on its own. I tried it this morning and I was really impressed with the finish of my foundation after using it. I use this foundation a lot and this was the best it had ever looked. My skin looked so natural and flawless, and the foundation sat on my skin better than it ever has done. I usually use a flat foundation brush to apply my foundation, but this stippling brush has a far better finish than that and doesn’t leave the streaks that a flat brush can.

Verdict: Soft, well designed brush, attractive self standing handle, ability to buff foundation to a flawless finish is excellent.
A+

What other brushes from this range have you tried? What should I go back and purchase? What's your can't live without makeup brush?

12 comments:

  1. I really want one of these brushes, I have heard so much about them! Love your blog!x

    Please check out my blog:
    http://zsummerton.blogspot.co.uk/

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  2. Definitely go get some, especially the stippling brush! Completely changes the effect of foundation. Thanks for commenting :)

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  3. I have the blush brush and powder brush and love them to bits!! I am going to get the stippling brush next :)

    x

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    1. Yeah definitely think I'm going to be making many trips back to buy more! The store is so close to my office so it's going to be tempting me every day, too hard to resist! x

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  4. I have the eye brush set :) love love love love love them :) I need to get some of the face ones just havent gone back to Ulta to get some. I really love the price point too :)

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    1. I know it's really well priced compared to other brands, and I really like seeing one of my favourite Youtubers becoming so successful and supporting her! Is there a bigger range than is shown on the shelf in the photo? x

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  5. The buffing brush is so good!

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    1. I want to buy them all!! They are so soft and I'm already in love with my stippling brush :P

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  6. i bought them all online, they were so much cheaper than in princeline... I think that brush was $8 or $9 online!

    here is my quick post about what I got
    http://kitschsnitch.blogspot.com.au/2012/08/real-techniques-brushes.html

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    1. Yeah I bet they were cheaper online haha, how terrible is the pricing in Australia!? I was just too excited and had to purchase the one I wanted then and there! But yes in the future it would make sense to purchase these online! About to head over and look at your post now :) x

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  7. I love Real Techniques brushes :3
    Amazing blog :)
    Followed, Would you check mine? (:

    http://wonderlandfelines.blogspot.pt/

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    1. I do too, I really need to expand my collection! Thanks so much for the lovely comments, love your blog too! xx

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