*REVIEW* Real Techniques Core Collection Brushes

Hi!

 

After I went to pick up my GCSE results last Thursday (which I was very happy with!) I decided to celebrate by treating myself to a spot of online shopping...

 

And then this happened.

 

 

I told myself I wasn't going to get this after seeing it in Boots the other day for around £20..I told myself that I had enough makeup brushes and that I didn't need them.

Then I saw them on Amazon for £4 cheaper and I caved because I'm lacking in any sort of robust moral fibre. :)

 

 

Unfortunately I don't have a picture of everything as it came because in my childish, eager excitement I ripped open the box as soon as I saw what it was.

 

This is the "your base/flawless core collection" which promises "high definition results."

 

It comes with four brushes and a case which doubles as a display stand too.

 

 

On the back there is information about the brushes and also suggests how to use each brush.

 

 

The little case/stand is actually quite cute and has 7 little slots for makeup brushes but you could easily fit two brushes in certain slots. I'd definitely might end up taking this with me next time I travel to keep my brushes clean and organised.

I'm not really sure how it works as a stand but I don't really need to use it as one anyway!

 

So here's a run down of the brushes!

 

 

 

Buffing Brush:

 

"Ideal for full coverage application of powder and mineral foundation".

 

I find that I wouldn't just use this for powder foundation but also for buffing in liquid foundation too!

I love the way this buffs product in to the skin and it makes it look flawless. The bristles are soft, and dense and the brush is just the right size.

This is probably my favourite brush!

 

 

 

Contour Brush:

 

" Delicately applies highlighter to contour or creates sheer, soft-focus finish"

 

I really like the softness again of this brush and I used it today to apply bronzer. I don't usually wear bronzer because it looks harsh on my pale skin but this really blended it out well and I'm very happy with the results!

I can also see myself using this for applying highlighter and blush too.

 

 

Pointed Foundation Brush:

 

"Use with liquid foundation to build custom coverage"

 

I feel that this brush is a little small for foundation and although it's great for getting in all the nooks and crannies I'd like it to be just a touch bigger. I also prefer using something to buff in my liquid foundation as I find these types of brushes blend them in but don't completely work the product into the skin.

In saying that it's still a great brush and I actually used it to apply liquid concealer underneath my eyes and because it was so small it worked great for that.

 

 

Detailer Brush:

 

"Precision cut to effortlessly conceal problem areas; or, use with lipstick for long lasting shape and definition"

 

although I like this brush and it does apply concealer well, I'm not sure it's anything particularly unique as I have several other brushes that do the same thing. I used this to apply concealer earlier and it did work well, it just wasn't anything special. I haven't tried this to apply lipstick as I don't wear it that often.

It's a good brush, just not anything unique.

 

So all in all I'm really pleased I got these brushes and so happy with them!

They are a little pricy but when you add up the cost of each brush individually it is actually not a bad deal for four brushes plus the case to use for travel.

 

Which are your favourite Real Techniques brushes?

Thanks so much for reading!

 Libby x

 

Also...just thought I'd share a photo with you...We've taken our puppy for walks in some really pretty places recently and I feel so grateful that I live in such a beautiful part of the world.

 

 

 

*REVIEW* Real Techniques Stippling Brush

Hi!

 

I don't normally focus on reviews for makeup brushes much (yet...my obsession with makeup brushes is slowly building) but I thought I'd buck that trend today and review a brush that I was so excited to pick up the other day in my recent haul...

 

After having had a few opportunities to try it out I was so excited to give you a review!

 

 

I got this for £10.99 in Superdrug...initially I was a bit wary of buying just one brush for that much but I've heard such great things about these brushes that I just had to give it a go!

 

On the packaging it says:

 

"look pixel perfect even in harsh light"

"high definition results"

Ultra plush taklon bristles"

 

 

I just LOVE the bright pink handle of this and the shape of this brush just fits perfectly in my hand..it also feels good quality even when you're holding it...(a must for me if you're paying nearly a tenner for one brush!)

 

 

One thing I love about this brush is that the bristles are dense and closely packed which I find really great.

I do wish this brush was just a smidge bigger as it takes a while to cover the whole face with foundation and tends to make my arm ache a bit...but I cant complain about that too much! And the small size makes this brush good for getting in all the nooks and crannies :)

 

So how did this brush work out in the end?

I really loved the look this gave my skin when I used it for foundation...

I found that I could either use stippling movements to get the foundation in or use the brush to buff in the product and either way it produced great results. I now use a combination of the two and it gives a really great "HD" look to the skin...my foundation just looks so beautifully blended!

 

 

So although this is a little pricey for just one brush I totally feel that this is worth it for the results it gives and I definitely plan to buy some more Real Techniques brushes...(I've got my eye on the core collection kit...)

 

If you're interested in brushes I have a post here on my top 3 favourite eye brushes if you're interested :)

 

 

Have you tried any of the Real Techniques brushes yet?

Thanks for reading!

Libby x

 

General Skincare/Haircare/Makeup Haul!

Hi!

 

Today I just have a quick haul of a few products I picked up recently, most of them are skincare or hair care with a few extras :)
This was actually two separate shopping trips so that's why the photos are separate!

 

 

 

 

1) Boots Tea Tree & Witchhazel Cleansing And Toning Lotion

 

I got this because my local boots was out of the Simple toner that I normally use...but I've generally liked the Tea Tree & Witch Hazel products before from Boots so I thought I'd try this out...

Generally liking it so far although it has a strong smell...

This was around £4 which is slightly more expensive than my normal one but I do like it so far.

 

2) Simple Kind To Skin Cleansing Facial Wipes

 

I got these for cleansing in the morning because I'm famous for not having enough time to properly wash with a facial wash and so I end up just not doing it...hopefully at least I'll remember to use these!

I like these wipes, I've used them before and although I only got one pack I plan on getting some more to stock up!

These are about £3.85

 

3) Sure Clear Pure Crystal Deodorant

 

I got the pink one of these as this has one of my favourite scents and I was running out so this was just a boring general basic item that I needed to get! :)

 

4) Clairol Nice n Easy Hair Dye (104)

 

Despite being naturally blonde my shade of blonde is quite dark especially at the roots so I dye my hair a slightly lighter blonde than my natural colour.

I hadn't used this brand before (usually I use the Belle Colour one) but my boots didn't have them so I got this one instead...used it today and really pleased with the finished result!

It looks like a pretty warm coloured blonde but that's ok because generally the slightly "carroty" colour goes when you dry your hair after dying and then it fades even more as you wash it.

This was I think £5.99.

 

5) Boots Double Sided Cotton Pads

 

I get these pads because I love the double sides; there is a smooth side for things like facial toner and then a slightly rough side which is great for removing nail varnish.

These are only around £1.89 and I always get these!

 

 And then today I went out again and got a few things...mainly makeup based!

 

 

6) Real Techniques Stippling Brush

 

I REALLY wanted to try some of the brushes from Real Techniques and I was tempted to get a set but decided it seemed a lot for brushes that I might not use as much so I got a stippling brush that I really needed! :)

This was £10.99 and so far I really like it; it's densely packed and small enough to get into all the nooks and crannies of my face!

 

7) Rimmel London Match Perfection 2-in-1 Concealer & Highlighter

 

This is a favourite for me, and this is my third tube of it!

I'm running out of my current one so I decided to pick up another, this just highlights my under eye area so beautifully.

My shade is Ivory and I got this for only £5.99.

 

8) Garnier Simply Essentials Facial Cleansing Wipes

 

These were on 3 for £5 so I got loads of these!

Boots was out of my usual Cumber Face Wipes so I got these instead to try out.

I used one a minute ago and while I like it I found it very slightly drying but that's not much of a problem because a spot of moisturiser fixed it straight away.

 

9) Benefit Erase Paste

 

This was kind of a splurge for me...Basically I have this already but in a shade that is too dark so I got this in the lightest shade and I'm looking forward to using it!

I love the formula of the Erase Paste so hopefully this will be better for me than the sample size I originally that is a too dark shade.

 

10) Sleek Ultra Mattes V1 Palette (Brights)

 

I originally wanted the Acid palette (And I still do) but my Superdrug doesn't have it :( I'll have to order it online or something.

But to satisfy my need for some bright matte shades I got this palette instead which looks pretty good!

I'm looking forward to trying this out!

 

 

Well that's it!

Thanks for reading, I'll have reviews of some of these products coming soon!

Libby x