Real Techniques Duo-Fiber Collection Review

Real Techniques Duo-Fiber Collection Review

Compared with all the other Real Technique brushes, these are just as soft and fluffy and less dense, meaning you can build up the colour of different products from light to dense. If you are using pigmented products or can be quite heavy handed, I recommend this set as they provide a lighter application. These brushes are perfect multi-tasking tools and they work with a whole range of textures, so ideal for use with cream, liquid or powder. 

The idea with all three of these brushes is that they create soft yet buildable layers. They are good to use for 'finishing' and still create a natural airbrushed look.

Face brush
I think this is a good size powder brush for lightweight application and also blending of face/setting powder or pigments. This is a good size for applying bronzer on the whole face.

Contour brush
For controlled contouring and sculpting. I always reach for this brush when applying highlighter as it is the perfect size for using on the top of the cheekbones and under the browbones. I use it for contour too as it fits in the hollows of the cheeks!

Eye brush
For adding finishing touches to the eyes. I found this brush to be slightly scratchy when blending eye shadow in the crease. I think it is best used at an angle with a highlighter for under the browbone.  

£23.99

Guerlain Météorites Perles Du Paradis

Illuminating Sparkling Powder

I have had these Météorites since last year as they are from the Guerlain Spring Collection 2013. There are six different pastel and skintone shades which come in a larger than average size cardboard pot (53g) which sit pretty on your dressing table. These pretty pearls are highly scented of violets and add a subtle glow that is not overly sparkly. The pink pearls brighten dull areas and the silver reflect light.

You can apply these pearls lightly all over the face but I like to add a slight shimmer over my blush to add the glow. I find you have to use this product with a large powder/blush brush as the pearls are large and to make sure you don't lose any from the pot. Although the pot is expensive (£43) the actual product itself will last a long time and it's not something I use everyday. 

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ELF Make Up

A few products from ELF

Studio Makeup Mist & Set



60ml - £3.75

I am quite sceptical about this product as it claims to keep your makeup staying in place all day. It contains aloe, green tea, cucumber and vitamins A, C and E.

I did wonder whether it would just add shine to my foundation, but once it soaked in it just felt smooth and soft. Even if it doesn’t keep your makeup on all day, I think it is a refreshing spray.

I also liked the small bottle – handy to keep in your bag to use throughout the day.

Studio Tinted Moisturiser SPF 20 in

Nude - for fair to light with a neutral

balance of yellow and pink



20ml - £3.75

I wanted to try this lightweight tinted moisturiser as it is SPF 20. It provided light coverage, which I think is perfect for summer. This wasn't the correct colour for me, as it was too dark. 

Nail Polish in Smoky Brown

10ml - £2.50

I love this nail colour!
It’s actually very similar to OPI ‘You Don’t Know Jacques!’

It was easy to apply and the brush is actually pretty good for a cheaper nail polish. A reasonable size t00 - 10ml.

The only negative is that it can chip easily so apply a top coat!

Cutex 2 in 1 Base Coat  with Pro-Vitamin B5
Cutex Quick Dry Top Coat  Rapid Colour Lock  

OPI ‘You Don’t Know Jacques!’

All Over Colour Stick in Rosy Beige



4g - £1.50

I thought this was a very blendable, quite creamy concealer. It smoothed and camouflaged. It also has active natural ingredients.

All Over Colour Stick in Pink Lemonade



4g - £1.50

This can be used for your eyes, lips or face. I use it as a blusher. It's good because you can apply as much or as little to use as a blusher.

Free Gift - Studio Shimmer Sheets in colour Bronze

20 sheets - £3.75

I would never normally pick something like this but it’s nice to try something you wouldn’t usually buy. The idea is that they are quick to use for applying colour instantly and they are about the same size as blotting paper.

I found the bronze colour too dark for my skin tone. I also thought they were quite difficult to use because the sheets are quite big. However, they definitely added subtle shimmer.

There are 4 different colours available; pearl, pink, golden and bronze.

             

Real Techniques Brushes

The brushes are colour coded and correspond to the key steps of the make up application; gold to create a flawless base, purple to enhance eyes and pink for a perfect finish.

Since the brushes are synthetic and are taklon bristles, they are ultra-soft and smooth.  Taklon brushes are also more hygienic than real hair brushes because they do not trap dead skin cells or bacteria. Taklon hair makes them easier to clean. They also have aluminum handles which make them extra light too.

I bought two sets and also three individual standing brushes.

Stippling brush – my favourite brush! A dual fiber brush which creates an airbrushed look. I use in circular motions as if I am buffing in.

Foundation brush – probably the brush I use the least. I prefer to use the stippling brush as it is more flexible.

Blush brush – a dense brush designed to contour and define cheeks, it does exactly that!

  

http://www.boots.com/en/Real-Techniques-Stippling-Brush_1253416/

http://www.boots.com/en/Real-Techniques-Foundation-Brush-1402_1252042/

http://www.boots.com/en/Real-Techniques-Blush-Brush-1407_1252046/

Core Collection

The core collection includes 4 full sized brushes;



Contour brush, pointed foundation brush, detailer brush & buffing brush

http://www.boots.com/en/Real-Techniques-Core-Collection-1403_1252038/



1)              Detailer brush - precision cut to conceal problem areas.

2)            Pointed foundation brush – this is perfect for applying under eye concealer.

3)            Buffing brush – perfect for powders and mineral powders to really work into the skin.

4)           Contour brush – the perfect size and shape to contour  your face with a highlighting product.

Starter Set

An essential set to create eye definition;

Deluxe crease brush, base shadow brush, accent brush, pixel-point eyeliner brush & brow brush

 http://www.boots.com/en/Real-Techniques-Starter-Set-1406_1252040/

1)             Base shadow brush - applies a smooth, flawless foundation of colour.

2)            Deluxe crease brush - an oversized brush designed for effortless contouring.

3)            Accent brush – a small brush designed for precision detailing, highlighting, and smudging.

4)           Pixel-point eyeliner brush – I found this brush to be too soft and not pointed enough, although there is a new fine liner brush which would be much better for applying liquid or cream eyeliner.

5)           Brow brush – easy to use to define your eyebrows.

If you are after affordable, quality brushes, then these are for you. They are easily washed and I haven't had any problem of shedding. I like the fact that most brushes are multi-purpose, easy to use and to put it simply, do their job!

ModelCo Fibre Lash

Brush on False Lashes

 

This product was a present I received from Boots. Retailing at £35 it is quite a pricey product. The instructions are on the back of the box and it is a simple and straightforward process to apply both the mascara and the fibres.

I found the mascara to be quite ‘wet’ when applying and although the brush is curved, I didn’t really like the shape of the wand. It would be better if it were tapered.

After applying the first coat of mascara I then applied the nylon lash fibres which adhere to your lash follicles.

I would describe it as applying dry cotton wool! It is quite weird; however I saw a difference. I could see that my lashes were longer and thicker. It's at this point I started to notice it was slighty clumpy unfortunately.

After I applied the first coat of mascara and then the fibres, my lashes become quite dry and this was where it began to clump.
To finish I then applied a second coat of mascara and I waited about 30 seconds to apply this.

I also applied just the mascara to my bottom lashes and it made both my top and bottom lashes stick together a little. I wouldn't recommend doing this (use your normal mascara).

There are tips written on the back of the box such as:

1.      Look downwards when applying lash fibres to ensure that no fibers fall into your eyes.

2.     For best results wait 30 seconds after application of lash fibres before applying second coat of mascara.

I was actually really pleased overall. It made my lashes thicker and longer. I would recommend using a eyelash comb to prevent your eyelashes becoming clumpy or even a heated eyelasher curler.
This product should last about 30+ applications and I also found it was easy to remove as it flaked off.

The results:

First coat of mascara

The lash fibres

Second coat of mascara



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Everyday Simple Make Up

Everyday Simple Make Up

L’Oreal True Match Foundation

L’Oreal True Match Powder

Paul and Joe Blush

DiorShow Powder Blush

e.l.f Cream Eyeliner

No 7 Extreme Length Mascara



Dior Addict Lipstick