Real Techniques -
Expert Face Brush
When Samantha Chapman released her Real Techniques
brushes I have to say I jumped on the wagon straight away. I think it took
me about a week to decided the Stippling Brush had to be mine, mainly because
it was unlike any other make up brush around at that time, and also because
there was that much praise about it...I sort of felt left out! HOWEVER, now its
looking a little sorry for itself, and lets face it...everyone needs a new
foundation brush, and due to my Urban Decay one being a nightmare to
wash, I wanted a special one for special occasions, when I wanted
my make up to look flawless. Therefore, after some serious googling I
came across a lot of talk about this Expert Face Brush, I know everyone
loves the Blending Brush from Real Techniques, however its
only available within the Core Set...and I wouldn't get any
use out of any of the other brushes, therefore I cant justify it. Anyway due
to having some trusty Boots points saved up I thought I would get one and try
it.
The Boots website describes this brush as 'a wider,
ultra firm face brush and a must-have beauty makeup accessory that will help to
create a flawless base on your skin. The more time you spend on this first step
of makeup application, the better the results at the end.' Where as the
Real Techniques Website states 'ultra firm and broad for application and
blending of cream or liquid foundation, look pixel-perfect even in harsh light,
ultra-plush, synthetic taklon bristles are hand cut and 100% cruelty-free'.
The bristles are soft and feel so gentle and luxurious
on your face. The brush is ultra film and broad, allowing smooth application
and making it easy to blend your foundation. I've got to admit the first
few times I used this brush with my various liquid foundations I was a
little disappointed as it seemed to create a lower coverage and a less air
brushed finish than my stippling brush. However, I now know that's because I
was trying to use it as if it was the buffing brush in big circular
buffing motions, but in fact they are totally different brushes very different
in shape and created for different purposes. Once I realised this I tried using
it more like you would a regular foundation brush, by dipping it into product
on my hand and applying it with small paint brush style strokes blending as I
went and now I absolutely love it! Using it this way made
foundation application so quick and easy and left my face looking more flawless
and airbrushed in no time.
Also, even though you don't use buffing motions with
this brush, the dense and broad brush head seems to really get the
foundation to sink into my skin instead of just leaving the product sitting on
top, which the stippling brush had a tendency of doing.
So have you tried RT Expert Brush, if so what are your thoughts on it?
When Samantha Chapman released her Real Techniques
brushes I have to say I jumped on the wagon straight away. I think it took
me about a week to decided the Stippling Brush had to be mine, mainly because
it was unlike any other make up brush around at that time, and also because
there was that much praise about it...I sort of felt left out! HOWEVER, now its
looking a little sorry for itself, and lets face it...everyone needs a new
foundation brush, and due to my Urban Decay one being a nightmare to
wash, I wanted a special one for special occasions, when I wanted
my make up to look flawless. Therefore, after some serious googling I
came across a lot of talk about this Expert Face Brush, I know everyone
loves the Blending Brush from Real Techniques, however its
only available within the Core Set...and I wouldn't get any
use out of any of the other brushes, therefore I cant justify it. Anyway due
to having some trusty Boots points saved up I thought I would get one and try
it.
The Boots website describes this brush as 'a wider,
ultra firm face brush and a must-have beauty makeup accessory that will help to
create a flawless base on your skin. The more time you spend on this first step
of makeup application, the better the results at the end.' Where as the
Real Techniques Website states 'ultra firm and broad for application and
blending of cream or liquid foundation, look pixel-perfect even in harsh light,
ultra-plush, synthetic taklon bristles are hand cut and 100% cruelty-free'.
The bristles are soft and feel so gentle and luxurious
on your face. The brush is ultra film and broad, allowing smooth application
and making it easy to blend your foundation. I've got to admit the first
few times I used this brush with my various liquid foundations I was a
little disappointed as it seemed to create a lower coverage and a less air
brushed finish than my stippling brush. However, I now know that's because I
was trying to use it as if it was the buffing brush in big circular
buffing motions, but in fact they are totally different brushes very different
in shape and created for different purposes. Once I realised this I tried using
it more like you would a regular foundation brush, by dipping it into product
on my hand and applying it with small paint brush style strokes blending as I
went and now I absolutely love it! Using it this way made
foundation application so quick and easy and left my face looking more flawless
and airbrushed in no time.
Also, even though you don't use buffing motions with
this brush, the dense and broad brush head seems to really get the
foundation to sink into my skin instead of just leaving the product sitting on
top, which the stippling brush had a tendency of doing.
So yes this has replaced my beloved stippling brush in
my foundation routine at the moment (although I do still love and recommend the
good old stipple) and in my opinion it's another resounding triumph
from the lovely Samantha Chapman! Has it completely got rid of my need to try
the buffing brush? I would be lying if I said I still didn't want to see what
all the fuss was about, but now I'm so happy with this one I'm pretty sure I
don't actually need it!
So have you tried RT Expert Brush, if so what are your thoughts on it?
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