Review: Real Techniques Brushes (Core Collection, Travel Essentials, Blush Brush, Powder Brush, Foundation Brush, Setting Brush, Expert Face Brush, & Starter Eye Kit)



I'm really excited to show you guys all of the Real Techniques brushes that I currently own at the moment!
It took a lot of time to take pictures and describe each brush but it will be so worth it since I am sharing with you guys one of my favorite brand of brushes.


All of the sets come with a panoramic case which is pretty handy for traveling. It’s very sturdy and I like how it can stand up so I can store my brushes that way! The brushes are made out of a lightweight aluminum handle which is color coated as the following:

Pink Handles – Finishing Brushes
Gold Handles – Base/Face Brushes
Purple Handles – Eye Brushes


The Core Collection ($18):


Contour Brush:
Delicately applies highlighter or contour or create sheer, soft-focus finish.

It’s perfect for either highlighting or contouring. But, I personally like to contour with this brush (even though I don’t do it all that much).


Pointed Foundation Brush:
Use with liquid foundation to build custom coverage.

I don’t really like using a flat foundation brush so I use this to apply my concealer! It does the job quick so I really like it. I have 2 of these since my sister didn’t want hers.



Detailer Brush:
Precision cut to effortlessly conceal problem areas or use with lipstick for long-lasting shape and definition.

You can use this brush to do so many things like highlighting, concealing small areas, and using this brush to apply your lipstick. For this brush I use it as a lip brush and I think that it works wonders for it! I really like how it is shaped and it works great to apply my lipsticks since it makes the application so precise.


Buffing Brush:
Ideal for full coverage application of powder and mineral foundation.

I use this for liquid products since I already have the big fluffy powder brush but you can use it however you want to use it! The brush gives a flawless finish which everyone is always looking for. You can build your coverage however you like but I like my coverage light and this is just the perfect brush for it.


The Travel Essentials ($18):


Essential Foundation Brush:
Build Flawless Custom Coverage with liquid foundation or concealer.

This brush is bigger than the pointed foundation brush in the Core Collection but I still don’t use it as a foundation brush. Like I mentioned above, I don’t like to use a flat brush so I use this brush as a concealer brush.


Domed Shadow Brush:
Tapered design smoothly shapes and defines eyes.

It is indeed an eye shadow brush and I love how it just isn’t flat. It has a rounded tapered shape to it and it’s perfect for applying any eye shadow on to my lids.


Multi Task Brush:
For effortless application of powder, blush and bronzer.

I use this brush for multiple things but mainly for blending bronzer or blush. I really love this and this is my favorite brush from this set. Absolutely wonderfully since it is so fluffy and it is also the perfect size for me.


The Blush Brush ($9):
To contour and define cheeks for flawlessly blended, high definition results.

This is a big blush brush but I apply it very lightly into the blush shade that I want to use (since it picks up a lot of product) and then I apply lightly to both of my cheeks and then blend blend blend with the same brush.


The Powder Brush ($10):
Evenly applies powders and mineral foundations for smooth, high definition results.

This brush is HUGE and it has to be on my list of favorite brushes. It is absolutely FLUFFY and dense with minimal shedding. It feels so good on my face and I absolutely love love love it. It does take a long time to dry if you wash it but hey, this brush is freakin’ AMAZING.


The ‘Angled’ Foundation Brush ($8):
Lets you build coverage you need for airbrushed, high definition results.

This brush is awesome to get around the corners of your nose and underneath the eye but I don’t grab this as much as I would like to. It does a great job with applying foundation since it is more dense than the other foundation brushes mentioned above.


The ‘Micro’ Setting Brush ($8):
The key to complete any look with controlled dusting of powder or highlighter.

I use this for highlighter since I use the powder brush for… well powdering my whole face. It’s great to apply highlighter or simply using it as a bronzer. It doesn’t matter what I use it for but hey it works for something.


The Expert Face Brush ($9):
Is ultra firm and broad for application and blending of cream or liquid foundation.

I use this to blend out my concealer and foundation. This would definitely have to top my favorite brushes list with their powder brush. It blends like a dream and it leaves no traces of streaks behind.


You can check out my review on the Starter Eye Kit ($18) if you click on this link right here.



Original Value: $80 (ALL of the brushes listed above)
How Much I Paid: $38.42 (including shipping, handling, + tax)


Overall, I would definitely give Real Techniques TWO thumbs up! I love how light the brushes are yet they are sturdy (because the handles are made out of aluminum) and are perfect to hold in my hands. All of the brushes are also made out of synthetic taklon bristles which are great for people who don’t like using natural bristles (which are from animals). Some of the brushes can stand by itself it they have a wide bottom base (which can be great for some and a pain to others if they are trying to store it in a container). The font on the brushes does rub off over time but I don’t mind too much about it since the brushes are inexpensive yet high quality. I love how there is minimal shedding and it holds its shape up pretty well even after using them for a long time now. I recommend these brushes to anyone who has a tight budget or whoever is looking for more brushes to throw into their collection!

I did have the stippling brush but I gave it to my friend a while back since she was in search for one and she was looking at MAC’s and Sigma’s but I said, “No way girl.. Try this one!”… ever since then she fell in love with it!

I still want to get their Stippling brush and extras of the Expert Face Brush and Powder Brush!

Do you own any Real Techniques’s brushes?

I will be doing a similar post with my Sigma brushes and then my other random brushes that I own!

Thank you so much for reading! I really do hope that you guys enjoy this post a lot ;]

42 comments:

  1. wow the price you paid was phenomenal for so many different brushes! how did you get that deal??

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    1. Hi Emily! Thanks for always commenting on my posts =] It really means a lot to me.. I got the deal when Real Techniques was on this website called SNEAKPEEQ.. but to be honest I don't think that they will EVER be on it again because it was just a complete mess.. my orders took over a month (almost 2 MONTHS) to be processed and then shipped to me.. it really was not GOOD at all.. but I did get them for a great price so I was really happy with that =)

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  2. No to minimal shedding is such an important thing for me when I use makeup brushes. I keep seeing such great things about these brushes. I might just have to try them out!

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    1. i RARELY have trouble with shedding but it is very important.. =) these brushes are awesome! you should try them if you really want to! ;D

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  3. Wow, great post, Vicky! Thanks for the great infos!

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  4. Thanks for the loooooooong overview. I've been lusting over these brushes since the end of time! :)

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    1. haha thanks for reading! its always fun blogging :] you should get them since they are inexpensive!

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  5. I finally picked up the stippling brush, so I'm excited to test it out! It's my first RT brush. I like to hear that they don't shed, but that's usually the case with synthetic bristles. Natural ones shed more because the hairs break easier. As long as a brush is soft though, I don't care what they're made of. Every time I go to pick up some individual brushes at Ulta with a coupon, they're out of the ones I want. I just wish their face brushes were'nt SOOO big!

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    1. i have yet to get my hands on the stippling brush again.. =) i really do hope that you enjoy it.. their face brushes are big but it gets the job done quickly ;)

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  6. I've got couple of these brushes and I swear by them ^_^
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  7. This is such a great post. I love the time and detail you put into it with all the photos. I love the stippling an expert face brush so much. I couldn't go without them!! I plan to have every brush though...they are that good! :)

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    1. thanks Carly for reading and noticing how much work I put into all of my posts! it really means a lot to me ;) i still need to get the stippling brush again but the expert face brush is amaaazing!

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  8. Thanks for the helpful overview of these brushes! They've been on my wishlist for quite sometime, especially the buffing, stippling and blush brush! Can't wait until I officially own these hyped up affordable brushes <3

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    1. any time! :D thank you so much for reading.. i can't wait until you finally try these amazing brushes.

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  9. I really like the brushes from the core collection. Thanks for letting me know the site you ordered from. It was free shipping to Canada when I bought it! I love the quality as it's super soft and applies products evenly. And the design of the handle is super cute~~I think I'm going to try the stippling brush next.
    Thanks for the review!

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    1. the brushes in the core collection are pretty awesome! i would recommend that set in a heart beat :) i never used sneakpeeq after that so I'm unsure haha the quality is high and i definitely love the handles too! thank you so so so much for reading!

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  10. Thanks for the review on most of the Real Techniques brushes! I recently ordered Core collection and Travel essential, and am already in love with them. I guess there will be no regret if I order starter set and some more :D

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    1. you're welcome.. thank you for reading! i hope that you enjoy it a lot :) there shouldn't be any regrets.. if you don't like it then you can return it.. =)

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  11. I love your review! Makes me want to buy the other Real Techniques brushes! :) Oh, and thank you for dropping by my blog. :*

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    1. thank you so much! :) i looove real techniques brushes... so I just wanted to spread the word around more ;D

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  12. I'm always looking for some new brilliant brushes to replace me older ones now and these might just be the ticket! Thank you for such a detailed and wonderfully helpful post :) x

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    1. thank you so much for reading :) it means a lot to me. i hope that you do pick up some RT brushes!

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  13. I recently bought a lot of Sigma's brushes but I also want to get these. Do you think it would be worth having both? Great post!
    -Amber

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    1. hello there! i have Sigma's Essential Kit & their new synthetic essential kit (10 brushes) so I think that it is worth getting both! RT's brushes aren't that expensive so it wouldn't hurt to get more :)

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  14. Great Review! These brushes look amazing! think I need to invest in some :) x

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    1. thanks! the brushes are amazing.. hopefully you will love them as much as i do :D

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  15. So fabulous!! I love these brushes, but I majorly need the contouring brush it looks amazing x x

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    1. get the core collection :) you won't regret it!

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  16. I love the buffing brush! Love the fact it blends everything in so quickly! I now really want to try the domed shadow brush, great review :)

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    1. their buffing brush is awesome! :) i hope that you will get the domed shadow brush.. thank you so much for reading! <3

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  17. wich one do you prefer? sigma o real techniques brushes? where I can buy them, Im in Argentina!!

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    1. honestly I love them both a lot.. but I would have to say my SIGMAX brushes ;D

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  18. Hi Vicky, I love real techniques brushes...but here in Oman, its not available...i wish these beauties to be available here...weapon of a make-up artist though..heheh

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  19. Real Techniques <3 Your review makes me want to get em all the more! These have been in my wish list since forever! I have told a friend of mine who is coming from Singapore, to get me the core kit! I want the all the brushes but I can't be too greedy can I? :P

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  20. do you know where to buy them online?

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  21. Review: Real Techniques Brushes (Core Collection, Travel Essentials, Blush Brush, Powder Brush, Foundation Brush, Setting Brush, Expert ... expertfacebrush.blogspot.de

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  22. Great review, they look really nice and soft. I'm sure that these products are made in a good quality materials. Thanks for sharing!!

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