Friday, June 20, 2014

Does This Thing Really Work? Real Techniques Silicone Liner Brush Review


This odd little alien of an eye liner brush is all around the internet lately. Some love it, some hate it, where did PrettyPandaMakeup fall on the love/hate spectrum with the Real Techniques Silicone Liner Brush ($5.99).

Real Techniques Silicone Liner Brush review

All this is is a tiny pointed silicone tip attached to a brush handle. Gimmicky? Maybe...but the premise is interesting. It is supposed to provide tug-free application of liner.

Real Techniques Silicone Liner Brush review

The tip is decently long and is very very flexible. 

Real Techniques Silicone Liner Brush review

I decided to test it with the IT Cosmetics Liner Love liner, and here is the silicone brush loaded up with liner.

Real Techniques Silicone Liner Brush review

These liner swatches show the bendy-ness of the brush, but also show that application on the flat surface of the back of my hand is a little patchy. At this point, I was concerned about how it would fare on my eyes.

Real Techniques Silicone Liner Brush review

I was able to get a dense, thick line that was relatively smooth by using this brush. However, thin lines are a no-go here. Because the brush holds so much product and doesn't soak any of it up, this is a tool better suited for thicker cat eyes or more dramatic looks. I did find the fine point useful in making the little eye-liner flick, and I like that it is very easy to clean, but I still prefer a traditional eyeliner brush.

Have you tried this weird, new beauty tool? Thoughts?

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12 comments:

  1. I have never seen an eyeliner brush like this before!!! I usually do a pretty thick cat eye everyday, so I might like this! But I'm kind of scared to try it LOL

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    1. It was a bit scary, but it is really kind of comfy, it just needs a ton of product to really function well, and for me, that results in thick lines.

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  2. I've never tried a brush like that. It does seem useful for certain lines.

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    1. It is for a nice smooth arch, definitely! I wonder if it would work well for lip lining...hmmm..

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  3. I hate this brush LOL hahahaha as you know! Good on you for getting it to work. :D

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    1. Haha yes I know! I am only slightly annoyed with it, but it still is definitely the neglected brush on my counter already.

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  4. Interesting eyeliner brush. Not sure if I could make it work... I only very rarely wear eyeliner anyway. And when I do I use a very simple angled brush from e.l.f.

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    1. I agree, it is interesting, but regular brushes do the same thing!

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  5. great post! i havent tryed this one...

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  6. Thank you for this review! I was actually looking into buying this and I think I'm going to purchase one of these ;D I love how you have showed a picture where you have used the brush :)

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    1. I think you will like it! If you need an eye brush anyway, this is a good option!

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