I previously wrote about the Multi-Task Brush from Real Techniques and have been continuously using it for liquid and cream foundation application. That brush is already a huge success in my books and today, I will be singing praises of yet another Real Techniques brush.
The Blush Brush is a large, rounded brush that comes in an extended bright pink aluminium ferrule. The bristles are fairly cushy and are made with handcut taklon. The head is very densely packed, which makes the brush really fluffy and lovely to use.
The bristles at the tip are gently tapered and you can use it for more precise contouring or highlighting purposes. I have used this brush with highlighters, bronzers and of course, blushes and it pairs well with every product. As the bristles are synthetic, this brush can also work with cream based products. In fact, I’ve just used it with a liquid foundation today and it provides a nice soft-focus finish. I may well use this with more foundation products going forward.
No doubt it looks like a ridiculously large blush brush but I’m telling ya, it works! I just dip the bristles into my blush and lightly buff the colour across my cheeks, and it usually deposits the right amount.
* photo to illustrate how I use the brush, please ignore the pink velcro on my head *
I have washed the brush a few times and it dries fairly quick, which is a little surprising because most of the synthetic hair brushes take forever and a day to dry. I have not experienced any shedding, and that’s a good thing because I’m sure we all detest picking stray brush hairs off our faces.
With the wider flat bottom, you can stand the brush up on its own if you choose to. It may seem like a bulky brush to take along when travelling but I think it’s worth while because it is multi-purpose and you can use it with a variety of products. Overall, I am really pleased with the Blush Brush and whilst it may not replace my other blush brushes, it is nonetheless a good addition to my collection.
The Real Techniques Blush Brush is sold at Shins for RM78. It retails for £9.99 in the UK but when you factor in the cost of shipping, the brush may actually be a bit more expensive to purchase online.
Have you tried anything from Real Techniques before and what would you recommend from the brand? So far, I have had pretty good results with their brushes and love the fact that they are quite versatile too.
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looks good! one could never have enough of blush/face brushes :p *pops this into wishlist*
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It is pretty good! I tested it as a liquid foundation brush today and it works really well too
Am so happy that it’s such a versatile brush.
Thanks to your recommendation, i got myself the travel set.
i love the domed shadow brush. Excellent for eyeshadow or to powder the under eye are.
Now I’m thinking bout the eye brushes set ….
I think that domed brush is another big hit with me too! I have been using it almost daily and it’s now one of the essentials I turn to
Real Techniques are affordable and of great quality aren’t they?
I love the Buffing Brush – highly recommend for applying foundation, be it cream, liquid or powder!!
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Agreed! I’m not surprised you love the buffing brush and like you said, it’s multi-purpose as well. I’ve actually used it with a bronzer before and it works quite nicely too.
I absolutely love their stippling brush! The foundation brush isn’t too bad either. The shape somehow makes it more ergonomic to use
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Aha! Another Real Techniques fan! I don’t have the stippling brush but it does sound pretty nifty
I’ve been to quite a few Shins’s boutique but none of them seemed to carry RT brushes. Which Shins boutique carries RT? Thanks!
Hi Lingzy, I found Real Technique brushes at Shins in Subang Parade. I was informed that they carry these brushes at larger Shins stores. I know the one in Sunway Pyramid does not carry them though.
now you are making me to want this brush, i need another powder brush..
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I’ve been impressed with a number of their brushes and this blush brush is a pretty good option. I’m sure it can double up as a face powder brush too.
did you get this from shins in Sunway pyramid? I absolutely love the pixwoo sisters and i am saving up to get both brush sets i am more excited about the deluxe crease brush. I hope you can check out my blog.
I don’t believe the Sunway Pyramid branch carries Real Techniques but you can try Subang Parade, which is where I got mine. Hope this helps.
I love this brush and while I don’t use it that often, I’m really glad to own it. It is just so soft and I really love the way it’s tapered. It’s great that it works for you though it does have a fairly large brush head.
I highly recommend the contour brush from the Core Collection. It is a smaller than your blush brush and slightly tapered. It is my go-to brush for applying blush. I haven’t tried using it for contouring yet. I read somewhere recently that it’s similar in size and shape to the limited edition MAC 165.
I have that contour brush too and it is a nice little piece! I admit it doesn’t get much use because I tend to use it mostly for buffing concealer (it works a treat!) but I don’t usually wear concealer. In general, I find their brushes to be very versatile.
I have the core collection and the kabuki brush that can open up to be used as wide contour brush for bronzer. Absolutely love it. I also find that amazon us website is cheaper than amazon uk or real technique stockist website. Weird isnt it consideing that this brand is supposed to be from the UK. And if you have a friend coming back from the states, ou know what to do.
Yep, it’s really strange that it’s cheaper in the US than UK. I have the Core Collection as well and it’s not bad. These Real Techniques brushes are working out very nicely. I am very impressed with the quality of the Multi-Task Brush and the Blush Brush.