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Bit late on the Bandwagon...

January 13, 2013
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January 13, 2013
Well it's better late than never, I suppose! It's been a while since I did a beauty post, so here is my first beauty post of 2013!

Recently, I got the Real Techniques core collection make-up brushes and I can not rave about them enough. I got them from Boots for £21.99 and they are worth every penny and more. On the blogesphere, these brushes are like the affordable holy grail and are so hyped up, so I didn't know if I should buy into the hype. But since I've bought them I haven't looked back.

The set consists of 4 brushes: detailer brush (use for concealer), pointed foundation brush (liquid foundation), buffing brush (powder foundation) and then a contour brush (blusher, highlighter...). They all come in a handy panoramic case.


           


Detailer brush

A thin, long brush perfect for both powder concealer and liquid. It's firm and soft, so it isn't too hard, but holds quite a lot of product, so you get as much out of your product as possible. It leaves a flawless result and really blends product into the skin.

Pointed Foundation brush

A firm, thick brush used for creamy and liquid foundations. Using this bush leaves a flawless base without looking caked and again spreads the product evenly and softly all over your face.

Buffing Brush


This is the thickest brush and the one I use to apply my powder foundation over my liquid base. It also would be perfect for applying translucent or setting powders. It buffs the product softly into your face, leaving a natural finish.

Contour Brush


This is probably the brush I would use least as I don't wear blusher a lot, but I'm hoping to be a regular highlighter wearer soon, so it will probably be getting a lot more outings  This brush is perfect for using just above your cheekbones to apply powder and mineral blushers and highlighters, blending them into your base so it doesn't look unnatural or over done.

Overall, as you can tell I love these brushes and for the price I can't recommend them enough.

What do you think of Real Techniques brushes? What are your favourite brushes?

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122 comments:

  1. Andini Ria13 January 2013 at 08:08

    Ooh I definitely need to try these! I've seen these brushes used a lot but hadn't read a full review yet so this is really helpful! x

    http://andini-ria.blogspot.com

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  2. Valérie13 January 2013 at 08:09

    I've never heard of them but I think they must be great! I really want to try them :)
    xx

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    1. Ellen Grace 13 January 2013 at 09:19

      They are definitely the best brushes I've ever tried :) xx

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  3. angelzhng13 January 2013 at 08:19

    So many of my favorite youtubers love these brushes, I've been wanting to get them for so long, but they don't have them in canada ): hoping i get a chance to order these online soon !
    are you planning to get the eye brushes too?

    q-uintessentiall.blogspot.com

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    1. Ellen Grace 13 January 2013 at 09:19

      I love eye makeup, so definitely they will be the next set on my list, can't get enough of them! Try and order them online because they are amazing :) xx

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  4. Anonymous13 January 2013 at 08:56

    i have the real techniques powder brush which is just amazing so i'll definitely be investing in the other brushes after reading this!

    http://therawrdrobe.blogspot.co.uk/

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  5. Lana Lee13 January 2013 at 11:05

    again a very cool post ;) follow you now, maybe we can give each other tips with our pale skin! :D one has to help the other, right? :)
    Lana :)

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    1. Ellen Grace 14 January 2013 at 05:34

      Thanks :) Definitely haha, I love your blog :) xx

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  6. Unknown13 January 2013 at 11:28

    these brushes look lovely darling. i have never tried real technique brushes out but it is great that they are affordable. i do not know if we have real techniques in berlin but i always get my brush sets at sephora when i am in the US. i wonder if they have real techniques in the US ... thanks for the review.

    http://www.lovefromberlin.net/
    xx rae

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    1. Ellen Grace 14 January 2013 at 05:35

      They do and they're actually cheaper than they are in the UK! You should check them out :) xx

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  7. Unknown13 January 2013 at 12:23

    I need new brushes and this price is amazing!

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  8. Tia13 January 2013 at 12:43

    It looks like a lovely set to own, I ought to buy a decent set of brushes but I never seem to get round to it xxx

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    1. Ellen Grace 14 January 2013 at 05:37

      I made it my mission to get these, they're great! :) xxx

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  9. Bella B.13 January 2013 at 12:51

    Heey I love your style soo much :)
    Would you like to follow each other?

    xx BBella
    justyled.blogspot.com

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  10. Blog13 January 2013 at 13:20

    I dream about these brushes! gonna have to buy it finally :D

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  11. Unknown13 January 2013 at 13:33

    Haha better late than never! These brushes are absolutely amazing! Great review lovely :) xxx

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  12. Caroline13 January 2013 at 14:41

    i would have some if they would sell some near me! i'm thinking about buying them online!

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  13. Elizabeth Daisy.13 January 2013 at 14:42

    I'm desperate for a new brush set and having been looking at these brushes for a while - thanks for sharing lovely

    Eda ♥

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  14. Unknown13 January 2013 at 14:56

    I LOVE these brushes, best I've ever tried. xx

    Julie
    www.rainingcake.com

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  15. Natsie_x13 January 2013 at 15:33

    I have these too, I use them everyday :)

    eyelashwishes-x.blogspot.co.uk

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  16. Kati13 January 2013 at 16:02

    I only heard the best things about these brushes!
    -Kati

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  17. Unknown13 January 2013 at 16:13

    I have absolutely no idea about beauty brushes but I think you wrote a nice review about them, even for people like me :)

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  18. Zulayka13 January 2013 at 16:33

    I really need make-up brushes but being the skint girl that I am, I've refrained from buying 'em. May buy these those if they're as good as you say they are. :)

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    1. Ellen Grace 14 January 2013 at 05:40

      They really are, couldn't recommend them enough :) x

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  19. Annabelle13 January 2013 at 17:03

    I need this sooooo much!! :( I love all of the Real Techniques brushes I own and I'm sure this one is no exception! <3
    Lots of love from
    Annabelle
    TheCurleyGirl
    xoxoxoxoxoxoxox

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    1. Ellen Grace 14 January 2013 at 05:40

      I need more real techniques in my life! :) xxxx

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  20. Ellen Atlanta13 January 2013 at 18:38

    I've always wanted to try out proper make-up brushes - the foundation brush I have leaves streak marks all over my face instead of a flawless finish! These look amazing though <3

    Ellen xx

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    1. Ellen Grace 14 January 2013 at 05:42

      Aww you really need to pick these up, for the price they are incredible! :) xx

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  21. The Style Rawr13 January 2013 at 19:43

    This sound really good, I only have MAC ones but they're so darn pricey!

    Tara
    The Style Rawr!
    xoxo

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    1. Ellen Grace 14 January 2013 at 05:40

      I'd love to try the MAC brushes, you should pick up a real techniques one :) xxxx

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  22. RosyChicc13 January 2013 at 20:10

    I love Real Technique brushes so much! They're always lovely quality and not that pricey! :))

    XO,
    http://rosychicc.blogspot.com/

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  23. Unknown13 January 2013 at 21:32

    I use the foundation brush, it's so good and feel like my make up goes on so much smoother with it!

    www.studdedkisses.com

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  24. Lauren Dimesky13 January 2013 at 22:11

    Hi Doll!

    I'm your 200th follower and I'm so happy to have found your luscious blog! I agree with you that good brushes are as necessary as the make-up part! LOL! xx

    Love,
    -Lauren at adorn la femme
    http://adornlafemme.blogspot.com

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  25. Unknown13 January 2013 at 22:24

    Aww thank you so much for the lovely comment you left on my blog.. I would love to follow each other, I mean I'm following you already :D.
    You are super cute, I love your style!

    Here's my blog:

    antaltimea.blogspot.ro

    Can't wait to hear from you!
    xo

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  26. Rose Keats14 January 2013 at 00:23

    I really love these brushes and think the deserve all the hype they get (for once!) though I've lost my contour brush and though I didn't use it every day I feel like my set looks empty without if :(

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    1. Ellen Grace 14 January 2013 at 05:43

      Awww that's awful :( I can't put them down, I really love them :) x

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  27. Unknown14 January 2013 at 01:14

    beautiful set!!! i dream for it :D

    http://glamourdrama.blogspot.it/2013/01/new-in-haul-saldi-parte-ii.html

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  28. Unknown14 January 2013 at 01:32

    I really need to buy some of those. :)

    Kisses, Lucy :)
    stylewithoutlimits.blogspot.cz

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  29. Stilettos Diary14 January 2013 at 03:57

    Hearing a lot about real techniques.. need to check it out..

    megha
    http://meghafashionista.blogspot.com

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  30. Unknown14 January 2013 at 09:33


    Great Post!

    I enjoyed reading your first review.

    I need new brushes so I will look at this brand online L:)

    Can;t wait to see your new post :)

    Love,

    Jen

    www.the-fashion-milkshake.blogspot.nl

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    1. Ellen Grace 16 January 2013 at 06:44

      I've actually done more reviews, but thanks :) x

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  31. Melaniemarvels14 January 2013 at 12:20

    Definitely will be taking a trip to boots after reading this! I use Bare Minerals brushes at the moment, but there looking a bit drabby!

    Mel xx

    http://melonistaa.blogspot.co.uk/

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    1. Ellen Grace 16 January 2013 at 06:45

      Oh I love bare minerals brushes as well, they are perfect for powder! x

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  32. Forever Miss Vanity14 January 2013 at 13:58

    Those brushes look beautiful, I really need to invest in more makeup tools.

    xxx

    www.forevermissvanity.com

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  33. Imogen14 January 2013 at 15:05

    This is great. I bought myself a set of makeup brushes last year but I still haven't got around to using them because I always forget that I have them!

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    1. Ellen Grace 16 January 2013 at 06:46

      I hate using new brushes, always feel like I'm wrecking them haha x

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  34. Kati14 January 2013 at 16:13

    Thank you so much for your sweet comment, it means the world!

    -Kati

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  35. Lorraine Stagno14 January 2013 at 17:12

    I have yet to buy any real techniques brushes but i'm saving for them!
    x

    http://lolalovessparkles.blogspot.com/

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  36. Natalie14 January 2013 at 19:09

    I LOVE Real Techniques brushes! I have the powder brush which is so soft and fluffy for lightly setting my foundation. I also have the stippling brush which I used to use for foundation and really liked, but swapped for the sigma flat kabuki (which is beyond amazing), so now I use it for concealer under my eyes and absolutely works a treat! It's amazing how much difference a set of good brushes makes :) x

    just-a-thought-natalie.blogspot.co.uk/

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    1. Ellen Grace 16 January 2013 at 06:48

      I really want the stippling brush, it's next on my list! I really want to get the sigma brushes, they look great too! Yeah thats so true :) x

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  37. Theadorabletwo14 January 2013 at 19:32

    Thanks for sharing! These Brushes look so cool!

    Love Storm

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  38. amie k14 January 2013 at 20:19

    I like the look of these brushes! I always use a foundation brush I think you get a much better coverage that way.
    XO Amie

    www.creditcrunchchic.com

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  39. lauraclaire8814 January 2013 at 20:32

    Amazing post.. just what I was after. I've been in desperate need on some new make up brushes and these look just the trick! :) xxx LC

    Luckypretty.blogspot.co.uk

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  40. Northern Style Exposure14 January 2013 at 20:46

    Those brushes love amazing

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  41. Gemma Talbot14 January 2013 at 21:46

    Amazomg brushes and your right better late than never xx

    http://whatisinherwardrobe.blogspot.co.uk

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  42. Hanz, Fashionista Era Design14 January 2013 at 22:09

    hey girl nice set!! thanks for sharing!!
    New post abt my new LV bag is up! :D
    CHICNOVA JEWELRY GIVEAWAY - 3 lucky winners to be chosen on my blog.
    www.fashionistaera.blogspot.com

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  43. Selena14 January 2013 at 22:34

    i have these and love them

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  44. daniella-r14 January 2013 at 22:56

    I got this set for Christmas and I've been loving it, the one I use least is probably the detailer brush as I prefer using an angled brush. But I love the others :)
    Daniella x

    http://daniella-r.blogspot.co.uk

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    1. Ellen Grace 16 January 2013 at 06:50

      I haven't tried the detailer brush yet! :) x

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  45. Sandra14 January 2013 at 23:30

    I can't wait to get these! I've ordered them a few days ago. :)

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  46. Bunnie14 January 2013 at 23:53

    My favorite brushes are Sonia Kasuk (sp) from Target I love them! These look great too, when I need to buy more I might check these out. One day I want to buy some Sigma brushes, but they're an investment

    xo
    Haylee
    http://www.dolledupdaily.com/

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    1. Ellen Grace 16 January 2013 at 06:51

      Oh wish I could try them, I want Sigma too, but they're so expensive!! xx

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  47. Cmichellestyles15 January 2013 at 00:54

    I want to try these brushes! I will now after the review!
    *Besos*
    http://www.cmichellestyles.com

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  48. Juneli15 January 2013 at 01:50

    I'm not so much a make up person and this post hence is really informative to me. Good to know about the different type of make up brushes and their uses!
    Love
    Juneli from Fashionably Yours

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  49. Gittemary15 January 2013 at 14:22

    I really have to try out those some day!

    I have this super great give away going on where you can win a super nice gift voucher!
    Huge hugs http://www.gittemary.com/
    https://www.facebook.com/ThePictureOfMary
    http://www.youtube.com/Gittemary

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  50. Anonymous15 January 2013 at 17:43

    Great brushes! I need to get some new ones, thanks for sharing :)

    www.inspirationlush.com
    http://www.facebook.com/InspirationLush

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  51. clairemae15 January 2013 at 18:32

    Thanks for stopping by my blog :), I got this core set for christmas, love it the buffing brush is my favourite.

    clairemae.blogspot.com

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  52. Kate15 January 2013 at 19:52

    if they real are the affordable holy grail I think I need to check them out:)
    xx Kate

    The Style Department

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  53. NaNa16 January 2013 at 05:28

    yes definitely need a brush set for the new year, thanks for your insight on them =)

    love from the NANA girls xoxo

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  54. Laura | Style and Sushi16 January 2013 at 19:51

    Absolutely love these brushes! I can't wait to get some more! :) x Laura

    http://styleandsushi.blogspot.com

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  55. who the fuck is N.?16 January 2013 at 20:23

    want them so bad! :D ♥
    x N. from CG’s Diary of Love ♥

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  56. Unknown16 January 2013 at 21:23

    I love your post. I want that Urban Decay primer potion, payday can't come soon enough. xx

    moyespace.blogspot.co.uk

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  57. Lili Matic19 January 2013 at 03:44

    love your make up ;) cool post :)

    Feel free to check out my new post ;)

    RUNWAY JUICE

    XXX

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  58. Unknown19 January 2013 at 09:48

    I love my RT brushes too :)

    Tanesha x
    www.tanesha-marie.blogspot.co.uk

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  59. BurningBlonde19 January 2013 at 20:24

    I need this set in my life, heard so many goods about it. Congrats on reaching 200 followers. xo

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  60. Unknown24 January 2013 at 21:51

    I love Real Techniques brushes!! The stippling brush is my fave. Great post!

    Now following xx

    CandyxCosmetics.blogspot.co.uk

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  61. Anonymous24 January 2013 at 23:21

    I have just found your blog and am catching up on past posts :) I have just bought these brushes too and absolutely love them, in fact I was planning on writing a post about them in the next few days. Do you mind if I link this post in?

    My blog is thebeautystopmk.blogspot.com

    Thanks from a new follower x

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  62. Anonymous25 January 2013 at 22:36

    I'm not sure what I would of done if these hasn't come out! So much better than the raved sigma brushes before and couldn't even imagine buying any mac brushes now! Just had to buy the stilling brush for highlighter and the travel essential kit :)

    Ellenahill.blogspot.com xx

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  63. Karla Do More5 February 2013 at 18:59

    I bought this same set and I love them. I have two other powder brushes which I love as well. I love the buffing brush for foundation and to apply cream blush. I don't really use the foundation or detailer brush though. I wasn't really a fan of those. I do use the detailer brush as a lip brush sometimes though and it seems to work great for that. :)

    www.MySerendipitousLife.com

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  64. Anonymous5 February 2013 at 20:22

    These brushes are my holy grail of brushes! Love them! Hope you are well. www.gilbsy.blogspot.co.uk

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  65. Unknown7 February 2013 at 21:09

    I have been so tempted to get these for so long now! I have so many brushes that I just haven't got round to it. Each time I go have a look I get closer and closer to clicking add to basket! I'm sure its going to happen soon!

    Emma xx

    http://uglybugbeautyblog.blogspot.co.uk/

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I love getting your messages, it still amazes me people actually take the time to read my ramblings! They're always read and appreciated so thank you :) xxx

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