Real Techniques Expert Face Brush

Real Techniques Expert Face Brush
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Recently I purchased the Real Techniques Expert Face Brush which is a new brush that has recently launched to the Real Techniques range. I love Real Technique brushes and the Buffing Brush from the Core Collection (which I have reviewed here) is my new go to foundation brush and the Blush Brush (review here) is now my contouring best friend. I got this brush from Beauty Chamber for £9.99 + £2.95 P+P.

I wanted to get this brush to replace my MAC 129 powder/blush brush. My MAC brush has turned into a shedding nightmare and ever since getting my first RT brushes I find the bristles to be really coarse. Also the MAC brush is a whopping £26 compared to RT’s £9.99!

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From stock photos I thought that the brushes are a similar size and it would be a simple switch over. That sadly was not the case. The RT brush is really dense and when I used it with my Laura Mercier Peach Whisper Blush it packed on far too much colour. Even when I tried to blend out the colour it still didn’t really work. Considering that Peach Whisper is a lovely soft, peach colour it turned into a very vibrant orange on my cheeks! I have heard that people use the Expert Face Brush for foundation but I already have my beloved Buffing Brush for that. I did spot a few people using it with the Laura Mercier Mineral Powder (but then that would require another purchase on my part :P). At the moment sadly my Expert Face Brush is sitting slightly unloved at the moment. Would love to know what you use it for to hopefully give it more of a purpose!

  • http://www.blogger.com/profile/15283702759057174292 Shannon

    RT is amazing, although I think I managed to ruin my stippling brush :( I’ll need to get a new one.
    The whole range is such good quality for the price. x

    • http://www.blogger.com/profile/13533032918118650221 A Girl and a Beauty Blog

      Oh no how?! They are some of the best brushes I have tried xx

  • http://www.blogger.com/profile/13426420261653221585 Laura

    I use my Expert face brush for either foundation or my Chanel Bronze Universal xx

    • http://www.blogger.com/profile/13533032918118650221 A Girl and a Beauty Blog

      I use the blush brush with my Chanel Bronze Universal. I will find a use for it! Haha xx

  • http://www.blogger.com/profile/10102582672124273408 Dewaaaaaaaaaaaa

    I’ve only recently bought the RT stippling brush on recommendation from a friend and I’m in love with it! It makes my BB cream/liquid foundation go on like a dream, from reading this post I’ll probably buy the buffing brush for my powder :)

    Alice

    http://SecretsOfAWannabeCharlotte.blogspot.co.uk

    • http://www.blogger.com/profile/13533032918118650221 A Girl and a Beauty Blog

      I love the buffing brush I find the stippling brush a bit small for foundation. They also have a powder brush but some people recommend the expert Face brush for powders =) xx

  • http://www.blogger.com/profile/15527710261247437447 TheOtherSideofCool

    Oh no I hope you find a use for this! I have the core collection and their enormous powder brush and I love pretty much all of them. I prefer my Sigma F80 for foundation but the buffing brush is my contour.

    You’ll have to update if you find another use for this! I’d probably use it for my setting powder xxx

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    • http://www.blogger.com/profile/13533032918118650221 A Girl and a Beauty Blog

      I will do – I am determined to find a use for it!xx

  • http://www.blogger.com/profile/10780087420061017957 Tattooed Tealady

    I love Real Techniques and I can’t wait to add this brush to my collection xo

    • http://www.blogger.com/profile/13533032918118650221 A Girl and a Beauty Blog

      They are really great brushes =) xx

  • http://www.blogger.com/profile/10396769709691027428 FrancesCassandra♥

    I really need to go out and buy some Real Techniques brushes, I still haven’t jumped on the bandwagon! I really want to try the buffing brush as I haven’t found my ideal brush for foundation yet!

    Frances xx

    http://francescassandra.blogspot.co.uk

    • http://www.blogger.com/profile/13533032918118650221 A Girl and a Beauty Blog

      You do! Jump on board! The buffing brush is ah-mazing for foundation!xx

  • http://www.blogger.com/profile/05659766185988987655 Shen

    Oh I’m so glad I didn’t buy this! i wanted a powder brush to replace my mac one too! My mac one sheds like crazy too!
    xx

    • http://www.blogger.com/profile/13533032918118650221 A Girl and a Beauty Blog

      I’ve found a different RT brush thats perfect for powder blush. Will be reviewing it soon =) xx

  • http://www.blogger.com/profile/17521399226595306624 Abi Amber

    I have just found your blog after searching google for real techniques brush reviews. Now I have read this I’m definatly going to buy one!
    Nice review
    xx

    • http://www.blogger.com/profile/13533032918118650221 A Girl and a Beauty Blog

      Aw thanks! Go forth and buy you will love it!xx

  • http://www.blogger.com/profile/16191335140080930133 Charlie

    I love the RT brushes, haven’t tried this one though. Hope you find a good use for it!

    • http://www.blogger.com/profile/13533032918118650221 A Girl and a Beauty Blog

      Me too =) xx

  • http://www.blogger.com/profile/02006255364358399130 Hannah Lane

    I use this brush for my foundation and I find it works really well especially with cream foundation :) xx

    • http://www.blogger.com/profile/13533032918118650221 A Girl and a Beauty Blog

      If only I didn’t use my RT buffing brush for that! I will find a use I’m determined :P xx