Real Techniques Core Collection by Real Techniques, Makeup Tools Review

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Lovely and Affordable

I bought the Core Collection mainly for the buffing brush. I had heard wonderful things about Real Techniques and the buffing brush in particular. Despite being drawn to the buffing brush, I actually have found a use for every single brush in this set. I use the buffing brush for my loose mineral powder foundation and it is perfect for this. It picks up and distributes the product effectively ...read moreand is so easy to clean. I use the contour brush for bronzer mainly, but it is also great for highlighter. Since these are synthetic, they work well with cream or powder products. The small foundation brush I like for cream highlighter or to help blend under eye concealer. It is personally way too small for me to use as a foundation brush. The small lip brush is the worst in the set. It's not great for lip products because the shape and size seem wrong. However, I have found a use for this in my nail kit. I use this for cleaning up the edges of my nail polish by dipping it into a cap of nail polish remover and working it around the sides of my nails. This set of four brushes comes with a little travel brush roll and only costs $18. Such a bargain for the quality and versatility you receive! I personally don't like the look of the Real Techniques brushes because they come off as cheap. I'd much prefer the handles to be completely black and more slim. Still, for what you pay these are great. Since they are so lightweight, they are great for traveling too.

HeathRene | 285 reviews

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10

Essential for creating a flawless complexion

After discovering the Pixiwoos and finding out Samantha Chapman had her own brush line that's very affordable, I was glad to hear that they are now being offered at ULTA. I purchased this set along with the Travel Essentials. First off, the hairs are super soft and synthetic taklon so it's cruelty-free. No shedding at all! Brushes are light-weight. This has what you need to blend in your found...read moreation/concealer. The Contour brush is great for applying powder and highlighter for a perfect finish. The Pointed Foundation Brush is great to get those hard to reach places for blending foundation and/or concealer. The Detailer brush is good for concealing but I could also use this for eyeliner. The Buffing brush is amazing to buff in foundation (powder/cream/liquid). It reminds me alot of the Face Expert brush, which will be my next purchase. All brushes are great for blending in your makeup for a natural look. The case is too awesome. It can fold over to protect your brushes. It can be folded back and held by this adjustable string resembling a shoe lace, that can make it stand up as in the picture. Plus the part of the case where it folds over has an elastic band where you can fit 2-3 more brushes. I intend to buy the whole set to retire my aging brushes that I've had for over 10 years. I absolutely love these brushes.

darkangel81 | 302 reviews

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9

Soft brushes

This is a really great set and very affordable. Dont confuse affordable with lack of quality. These are really nice and soft and blend seamlessly. They are synthetic so you can use them with a variety of products. The only one brush that i dont like as much is the small precision brush. Its supposed to be used for concealer or lipstick but i find its too small for concealer and too big for lipstick. The rest are all thumbs up-again a great set.

gaej19 | 147 reviews

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