Real Techniques Core Collection

Real Techniques Core Collection

I don't really know what make me decide I needed some make-up brushes after years of using mainly my fingers to apply foundation etc. but now I don't know how I was ever without them! If you haven't seen/heard about these brushes already then a) where on earth have you been? and b) you really need to know about them! 

The Core Collection consists of 4 different brushes, the buffing brush, contour brush, pointed foundation brush and the detailer brush. They all come in a case which you can turn into a stand for the brushes, which personally I don't really use but it's handy to have.

My favourite brush is the buffing brush. I have tried various brushes to apply foundation before and I always feel like I'm painting my face.. Not the look I am going for! It wasn't until I started seeing buffing brushes being used in make-up tutorials that I even knew they existed. I much prefer this type of brush to what is usually called a 'foundation brush' as I feel it gives a much more even coverage even with the smallest amount of foundation. I also feel that using a brush to apply foundation rather than my fingers is a lot more hygienic - which is arguable as I would always wash my hands before doing my make-up anyway and brushes can in-fact be really quite unhygienic if not cleaned regularly and properly. 

I also really like the contour brush, it is the perfect shape and size for getting into the hollows of your cheeks. Contouring in general was never really something I had bothered with before but now I can see the benefit of mimicking some sort of structure on my chubby cheeks!

I've not really found much use for the pointed foundation brush. As I mentioned I've never really been a fan of this style of brush although I am pretty sure I am probably using it in the wrong way. I'm yet to properly research how this brush should be used but to be honest I find it quite unnecessary. Maybe I should try it to apply concealer or something?

The detailer brush is perfect for use with eye shadow. It's teenie-tiny which is perfect for getting right into the corner of the eye. Like all the other brushes it is super-soft which makes it really nice to use. I resume this would also work well on the lips but I wouldn't want to get it all clogged up with gooey lip products!

Overall I think this is a great little set for someone, like me, who is new to the make-up brush world and doesn't really know where to start! This retails for £21.99 which works out about £5.50 a brush which I think is really good, especially for the buffing brush and the contour brush which I feel are both genius little things that I couldn't live without. 

Note - Victoria at VIPXO recently posted about an offer she had found on Real Techniques brushes. It involves getting this Core Collection, the Starter Set and also the Powder Brush for around £25. This is an amazing deal considered the Core Collection alone usually costs £22! Check it out here.