Before I started getting
addicted to the blogging and youtube world I was always pretty basic with my
makeup. I'd just use Natural Collection silver eyeshadow with little eyeshadow
applicators, and rub my foundation on with my fingers, and apply the occasional
dodgy lipstick. However since reading more into makeup and reviews, I've grown
to realise theres a whole world out there dedicated to helping you get the most out of your makeup experience, making it look the best it can be and getting the best results for the money. So I thought I'd put together a list of what Real Technique brushes I use
for what. Of course everyone is different, but I always love reading into blog
posts like this! Let's get started...
THE FACE
The Foundation Brush
Most bloggers tend to use the Buffing Brush to
apply their foundation. But I tend to prefer using the bog standard Foundation
Brush as I feel it gives me better, fuller coverage requiring less product to
be used compared to if I were to try and achieve this with a Buffing
Brush.
The Multitask Brush
I tend to use the multitask brush for applying
powder, and sometimes blush depending on what look I am trying to achieve. I
prefer using the multitask brush to apply my powder than the powder brush
because that way I don't get powder all over my eyelashes (never ideal
really!)
The Duo-fiber Collection
I tend to use all the brushes in this
collection. I thought I'd put them all on one category because as far as I'm
aware, you can only buy them as the 3 pack linked above. I tend to use the
Duo-fiber Face Brush to apply bronzer, as it gives me a great cheek bone
illusion without looking too over defined and fake. I use the Duo-fiber Contour
Brush to apply blush or highlight, as I feel it is really precise, and gets the
job done without looking too caked on. I tend to use the Duo-fiber eye brush
for blending my eyeshadows, it works great!
The Contour Brush and The Stippling Brush
I tend to use both The Contour Brush and The
Stippling Brush for my concealer. I use The Contour Brush to blend my concealer
where I need to get in all the nooks and crannies (e.g. under the eye or
nose/chin area). I then use the stippling brush to blend generic spots and
blemishes around my face. Neither of these brushes are essential, I do blend in
my concealer with my fingers a lot of the time really. I find it blends better,
maybe because of the heat of your finger? I'm not overly sure.
THE EYES
I tend to use a variety
of brushes for my eyeshadow, from different collections (mostly from The
Starter Set though). When I'm opting for a more advanced eye look, I use all of
the brushes below.
Base Shadow Brush
I use The Base Shadow Brush to apply a basic,
even wash of colour which not only secures my eyeshadow primer but also gives a
good setting stone for the rest of my eyeshadow(s) being applied on top to
create the look I'm going for.
Detailer Brush
I now use The Detailer Brush to apply my
eyeshadow going from my crease to the middle of my eye in a triangular way. I
find this gives a good substantial amount of eyeshadow without too much
hassle.
Deluxe Crease Brush
At this point, I often (not always) apply
another colour to my crease. Honestly, I cannot emphasise how much easier this
makes applying my eyeshadow. The domed shape of the brush gives a great
illusion making my eye look 10x bigger than before without the hassle of having
to wash off with a facial wipe again and start all over again (yeah I did have
to do that before, amateur alert)
Deluxe Dome Brush
Before I use this brush, I tend to use the
Duo-fiber Eye Brush as mentioned earlier. I then now go and highlight under my
eyebrow down to where my eyeshadow starts on my eye. For this I use the domed
shadow brush. I'm not overly sure why I nominated this brush for this job, but
ever since I've had my brush collection it's tended to stay under that job
role, and it works I guess.
The Accent Brush
As a finishing touch, I often grab my Accent
Brush and dip in a green or brown colour and apply a thin line of eyeshadow
just under my water line. I find this brush is great for that, as it allows you
to be precise and not look like you've got panda eyes by the end of it. It also
works great to apply a bold lipstick!
I hope that helped you out guys. If you are new
to Real Techniques, I reccommend you have a good hunt on Ebay as I got a great
deal on all my eyeshadows I got. They had to be sent from America, but the
shipping didn't cost a fortune or take forever to get here so it's well worth
it!
Be sure
to tell me any funny makeup distaster stories or funny throw backs at how you
used to apply your makeup!!! Always love hearing from you guys!
