The Best Of: Real Techniques

It’s no surprise to you of what a fan I am of the Real Techniques brushes. They are such good quality, easy to wash, quick to dry, multipurpose... I could go on.

I thought I would do a round up, if you will, of the best of the Real Techniques brush range; the ones I love and use the most, as so to speak.

BUFFING BRUSH 

Boots.com | £21.99 (part of the core collection)
The buffing brush is my go-to foundation brush as it applies and blends liquid, cream or powder foundation perfectly, leaving a gorgeous, flawless finish.

EXPERT FACE BRUSH

Boots.com | £9.99
Before using the buffing brush, the expert face brush used to be my go-to, but I use this when I'm using a thicker foundation as it's fibres are a lot denser so it makes it so much easier.

CONTOUR BRUSH 

Boots.com | £21.99 (part of the core collection)
I use the contour brush from the core collection for contouring (obviously...) and for applying setting powder, highlighter and blusher. It's shape makes it perfect for setting concealer under the eyes as well as for getting in the hollows of the cheeks for contouring and the perfect size for applying blush to the apples of the cheeks.

DELUXE CREASE BRUSH 

Boots.com | £21.99 (part of the starter set)
The actual function of this brush is for blending eyeshadow through the crease, however I actually use it for applying and blending concealer, as it is the perfect size and shape to fit underneath the eye area, around the nose and to push onto blemishes.

DUO FIBRE FACE BRUSH 

Boots.com | £23.99 (part of the limited edition duo fibre set)
The duo fibre face brush is perfect for those who over powder, as the fibres don't pick up too much product, so an over-powdered face is now a no-go.

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The Perfect Base | Beauty Combo #1

The perfect base is essential for any makeup look, and I feel that I achieve this with two wonderful cult products from Illamasqua, their Hydra Veil primer and Skin Base Foundation.

Illamasqua’s Hydra Veil primer is probably the weirdest texture of product; in the packaging it is quite thick  and jelly-like, and it comes with a little scoop to make it easier to get the product out (otherwise it is basically impossible to get out!). A little bit goes a long way, and I apply this all over my face after serum and moisturiser, but before foundation, as a primer and moisture boost to the skin. It leaves almost a sticky feeling to the skin, great for the foundation to stick to, and creates a barrier to stop the foundation sinking into the skin.

It’s perfect match is the Skin Base Foundation, also from Illamasqua. I think I’ve spoken about this before, but I was never really that in love with this when I first got it, as it is quite tough to blend into the skin, however using a denser foundation brush to apply it with really helps! (I use the Real Techniques Expert Face Brush). It leaves a gorgeous, natural finish but still with good coverage - only the smallest amount of concealer is needed!

I think this duo is absolutely perfect if you are wearing an intense eye look, like a smokey eye, or if you are being photographed because it photographs beautifully!

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Facial Cleansers: The Roundup

Cleansers for so long were something that I didn’t really get the point of and never used, however recently I’ve been using these three and absolutely loving them! Here are a roundup, as so to speak, of some of the best cleansers I have tried.

CLINIQUE TAKE THE DAY OFF CLEANSING BALM

boots.com | £22

A little bit pricey, but it lasts for so long. Apply to a dry face, working it into the skin, and buff off using a wet flannel - it removes all your makeup so easily (even that stubborn waterproof mascara).

PHILOSOPHY PURITY 3-IN-1 CLEANSER

boots.com | £8-£28.50

I use my Purity Cleanser if I’m being lazy and can’t be bothered with using the Clinique Cleansing Balm. I apply a bit of this onto a cotton pad and it takes off my makeup without any real effort - however it does have quite a lot of fragrance to it, and can sting if you get it in your eyes!

No7 BEAUTIFUL SKIN HOT CLOTH CLEANSER

boots.com | £9.50

I like to use this when I’ve already taken my makeup off, or just to remove my face makeup, as it leaves my skin feeling so lovely and soft. I apply this all over a dry face, then buff off with a muslin cloth.

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