Thursday 25 April 2013

Real Techniques Brushes


Real Techniques brushes have been raved about so much, and although some would say they are affordable, I didn't want to pay around the £10 mark because I'm used to paying ELF's £3.75. Last month, I was very close to purchasing some from iherb.com because they worked out a lot cheaper than buying them from the likes of Boots. However, I reluctantly closed the page because I didn't need any more brushes. However, a couple of weeks ago I found them discounted on Amazon, and couldn't resist (they've gone up in price now). I paid £7.99 for the Stippling brush instead of £11.99, and £8.66 for the Powder brush instead of £12.99. Although many would say these were bargains, I still paid more than double what I normally pay for a brush. So, do I like them? Yes. They're soft, dense, don't shed, and wash well. However, I don't think they're that much better than my ELF Studio ones. They are different in shape to the ELF Studio Stipple and Complexion comparisons, though. The Stippling brush is more dense, and the Powder brush is much bigger. I also like how these stand up on their own because I have no room left in my brush pots!


So, these get a big thumbs up from me, but if you don't want to spend £8+ on a brush, ELF's Studio range is a great alternative, in my opinion.

5 comments:

  1. I've been after these for a while, and I tried out a friend's stippling brush the other day, I just have to get them now! I will have a look on amazon, thanks for the recommendation :)
    Carrie xxx
    Carrie:Brighton

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  2. Thanks for the great post! I love love love RT brushes!!! Can't wait to try the new duo-fiber set.
    They are 20% on iherb.com at the moment (plus extra discount with Coupon code NJR342)

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  3. I too am not sure if I can justify spending that on a brush! xo

    Hannah xo | Glitter And Sparkle

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  4. To be honest I love my Real Techniques brushes quite a lot, I also purchased some off Amazon the other week when they were on offer :)

    I like the fact that they stand up too!

    Amy xx
    A Little Boat Sailing

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  5. i need to get my hands on these brushes x

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