Real Techniques Powder and Blush Brushes

Is anyone else completely obsessed with realTechniques brushes? I know I am...that is why I am labeling these two my HG brushes right now. I love them...they definitely are my favorite! 

 The realTechniques line by Samantha Chapman is both affordable and high quality. You can find them at Ulta, or online, and the blush brush runs $9 and the big powder blush runs $10. You can build a collection easily on a budget. The handles are color coded per part of you face (foundation/blush/eyeshadow) and are thick and easy to grip. 

  What I love about these brushes is that they are synthetic and cruelty-free but handle powders, creams, and liquids like much more expensive brushes. The powder brush is huge and dense and the blush brush is tapered so you can really enhance your cheekbones. I am loving it! Both are very big and can even stand up by themselves which comes in handy sometimes.  

 

Look! Its so fluffy!!!!

 

I have had these brushes for a few weeks now. They wash well and keep their shape and I haven't lost a hair yet. So far, REALLY impressed.

 

Do you have a favorite realTechniques brush I must pick up? Do tell!

  

Real Techniques Powder and Blush Brushes

Is anyone else completely obsessed with realTechniques brushes?   I know I am...that is why I am labeling these two my HG brushes right now. I love them...they definitely are my favorite!  

  The realTechniques line by Samantha Chapman is both affordable and high quality. You can find them at Ulta, or online, and the blush brush runs $9 and the big powder blush runs $10. You can build a collection easily on a budget.   The handles are color coded per part of you face (foundation/blush/eyeshadow) and are thick and easy to grip.  

   What I love about these brushes is that they are synthetic and cruelty-free but handle powders, creams, and liquids like much more expensive brushes. The powder brush is huge and dense and the blush brush is tapered so you can really enhance your cheekbones. I am loving it! Both are very big and can even stand up by themselves which comes in handy sometimes.   

 

Look! Its so fluffy!!!!

 

I have had these brushes for a few weeks now. They wash well and keep their shape and I haven't lost a hair yet. So far, REALLY impressed.

 

Do you have a favorite realTechniques brush I must pick up? Do tell!

   

IT Cosmetics Heavenly Lux Brush Set

Hello Pandas!

The foundation for all good makeup application is good makeup brushes. It is a known fact, but still, beauty mavens often scrimp because brushes just aren't as appealing as a new blush or lipstick. Or maybe it is just me. In the past year or so I have treated myself to middle-range brushes including Sonia Kashuk, Ecotools, and RealTechniques, all of which I love and highly recommend. But recently, I received the IT Cosmetics Heavenly Lux Brush set, and now I am thoroughly spoiled.

 

 

IT Cosmetics Heavenly Lux Brush set is a set of 6 essential brushes housed in a travel, black stand-up case for $45. They are made from 100% cruelty free fibers as the company claims. IT Cosmetics has all of the proper cruelty-free labels and stamps on their website and it is amazing how these look and feel like real hair. I am SO happy these are eco-friendly too.

The brushes you get, from left to right: A foundation brush (large, flat and tapered), a powder/blush brush (so soft, perfectly round), a small eye shadow brush, a crease/blender, an eyebrow/eyeliner brush with a spoolie on the other end, and a concealer brush.

I would recommend this for anyone looking for a good quality travel set of brushes. The handles are beautiful and have little jewels at the bottom and the brushes do not shed and hold their shape as well as apply makeup flawlessly. If you are willing to shell out the little extra, this really is a great value.

 

This is a close up of the foundation brush. It is so pretty and sturdy and the bristles are packed so tightly!

Close up of blush/powder brush.

The black case closes shut with a velcro tab at the bottom and can be flipped open to stand on a sink or vanity whilst getting ready.

I love this brush set. Good quality, all the essential brushes, and cruelty-free!

 

Panda Approved!

 

Have you tried anything from IT Cosmetics?

 

IT Cosmetics Heavenly Lux Brush Set

Hello Pandas!

The foundation for all good makeup application is good makeup brushes. It is a known fact, but still, beauty mavens often scrimp because brushes just aren't as appealing as a new blush or lipstick. Or maybe it is just me. In the past year or so I have treated myself to middle-range brushes including Sonia Kashuk, Ecotools, and RealTechniques, all of which I love and highly recommend. But recently, I received the IT Cosmetics Heavenly Lux Brush set, and now I am thoroughly spoiled.

 

 

IT Cosmetics Heavenly Lux Brush set is a set of 6 essential brushes housed in a travel, black stand-up case for $45. They are made from 100% cruelty free fibers as the company claims. IT Cosmetics has all of the proper cruelty-free labels and stamps on their website and it is amazing how these look and feel like real hair. I am SO happy these are eco-friendly too.

The brushes you get, from left to right: A foundation brush (large, flat and tapered), a powder/blush brush (so soft, perfectly round), a small eye shadow brush, a crease/blender, an eyebrow/eyeliner brush with a spoolie on the other end, and a concealer brush.

I would recommend this for anyone looking for a good quality travel set of brushes. The handles are beautiful and have little jewels at the bottom and the brushes do not shed and hold their shape as well as apply makeup flawlessly. If you are willing to shell out the little extra, this really is a great value.

 

This is a close up of the foundation brush. It is so pretty and sturdy and the bristles are packed so tightly!

Close up of blush/powder brush.

The black case closes shut with a velcro tab at the bottom and can be flipped open to stand on a sink or vanity whilst getting ready.

I love this brush set. Good quality, all the essential brushes, and cruelty-free!

 

Panda Approved!

 

Have you tried anything from IT Cosmetics?

 

Real Techniques Brushes

Tools are essential to flawless make-up application, right Pandas?

These are Real Techniques brushes by beauty blogger/make-up artist Samantha Chapman.

Both of these brushes were $7 each. The one on the left is a shading brush, the other is a fine liner brush. Both are soft with sturdy purple handles.

These have Taklon bristles. Taklon is synthetic and is dyed and baked to make it softer. I am glad these don't use reall animal hair.

These are of good quality, especially when compared to higher end brands (Sigma, Japonesque). A great entry into the brush world by a girl who knows her make-up!

Final Thoughts: In the market for brushes? Check these out!

Price: 10/10
Packaging: 10/10
Quality/Branding: 10/10

30/30 = A+ = Pandamonium!

What types of brushes do you prefer? Have you tried Real Techniques before?

xo PrettyPanda

Real Techniques Brushes

Tools are essential to flawless make-up application, right Pandas?

These are Real Techniques brushes by beauty blogger/make-up artist Samantha Chapman.

Both of these brushes were $7 each. The one on the left is a shading brush, the other is a fine liner brush. Both are soft with sturdy purple handles.

These have Taklon bristles. Taklon is synthetic and is dyed and baked to make it softer. I am glad these don't use reall animal hair.

These are of good quality, especially when compared to higher end brands (Sigma, Japonesque). A great entry into the brush world by a girl who knows her make-up!

Final Thoughts: In the market for brushes? Check these out!

Price: 10/10
Packaging: 10/10
Quality/Branding: 10/10

30/30 = A+ = Pandamonium!

What types of brushes do you prefer? Have you tried Real Techniques before?

xo PrettyPanda

In a Brush Bind? Check These Out!

Hey my fellow Pretty Pandas!

I have plenty of eyeshadow brushes, but lately I am finding that they are a little too big for precise blending. My crease is tiny and and I have been looking for something to remedy that.

I had no idea that Essence made brushes, but they do and at $2 a pop, I couldn't pass them up!

I picked up the Smokey Eyes brush and the regular Eyeshadow brush. Simple enough.

The smokey eyes brush is small and tapered. And I mean, VERY small, which is perfect if you have a small crease like I do. Score. The handles on these are matte and black and the bristles are purple. They tint the water a bit when washed, but I personally don't mind it. They also do not smell funky in any way, which is a plus.

The regular eyeshadow brush is slightly curved but flat. Great for blending! This is a multi-use brush and I find myself reaching for this all the time now. I find that these do not shed.

Overall Thoughts:

Price: 10/10
Staying Power: N/A
Packaging: 8/10
Color Wearability: N/A
Quality/Branding: 10/10

Total: 28/30 = A+ = Pandamonium!

Do you guys have any suggestions for cheap-ish brushes? I know there are some good ones at Target too!

xoxo PrettyPanda

In a Brush Bind? Check These Out!

Hey my fellow Pretty Pandas!

I have plenty of eyeshadow brushes, but lately I am finding that they are a little too big for precise blending. My crease is tiny and and I have been looking for something to remedy that.

I had no idea that Essence made brushes, but they do and at $2 a pop, I couldn't pass them up!

I picked up the Smokey Eyes brush and the regular Eyeshadow brush. Simple enough.

The smokey eyes brush is small and tapered. And I mean, VERY small, which is perfect if you have a small crease like I do. Score. The handles on these are matte and black and the bristles are purple. They tint the water a bit when washed, but I personally don't mind it. They also do not smell funky in any way, which is a plus.

The regular eyeshadow brush is slightly curved but flat. Great for blending! This is a multi-use brush and I find myself reaching for this all the time now. I find that these do not shed.

Overall Thoughts:

Price: 10/10
Staying Power: N/A
Packaging: 8/10
Color Wearability: N/A
Quality/Branding: 10/10

Total: 28/30 = A+ = Pandamonium!

Do you guys have any suggestions for cheap-ish brushes? I know there are some good ones at Target too!

xoxo PrettyPanda