I know I'm late to the game, but I'm finally reviewing the new Bold Metals Collection from Real Techniques.
Now let's get the negatives out of the way first off with the 301 flat contour brush. This was not my favorite at all. I used it twice and didn't like the way the brush applied a significant amount of product to one area and then didn't help blend the contour shade in the hollows of my cheeks. This brush is not pictured here because it was an addition after my main haul of these five brushes.
The 101 triangle foundation brush is my least favorite brush of all time. It feels like a moth or other bug was slipping and sliding all over my face. It's a sloppy application and the finish is streaky and far from flawless. I actually found this brush despicable. If you've had a different experience, let me know because I could be using the brush incorrectly.
The 202 angled liner brush is fantastic. This is the brush I raved about in my favorites just a few months ago. It applies gel liner very well and makes it easy to apply liner regularly, which is amazing since liner can be the biggest pain in the ass.
Now the 201 pointed crease brush is perfect for the crease and building in the shade. It's a thin brush so you can really blend, blend blend!
Quite possibly my absolute favorite is the 200 oval shadow brush. This brush is all you need for a perfect eye look. You can use this brush for everything. The lid, the crease and all of your blending needs. It's an all-in-one brush!
The 100 arched powder brush is the perfect size for applying a no-shine powder or setting everything on the face with your favorite powder. It sweeps the powder evenly so you don't over apply that powder and look like a caked on doll.
Lastly the 300 tapered blush brush is also one of my favorites. I love using this for blush (go figure;) At first, I didn't use this brush properly and was frustrated with it because it packed the product and made me over-apply the blush to one specific area. What is best is if you gently dab the brush in the product, and then gently move the brush up and down the apples of your cheeks. This brush is also not pictured because it was purchased post my main haul.
I love love love the pointed crease brush and the oval shadow brush! Saving up my pennies to try the eyeliner brush - they are so expenisve!
ReplyDeleteLove this review and all of the details! Thanks so much for helping this girl who is terrible at all things beauty! XO
ReplyDeleteAnna
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What beautiful brushes! Thank you for the thorough review!
ReplyDeletexo, Christina
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Great info! I need to try a couple of these for sure, always looking for new beauty products!
ReplyDeleteLove the moth/bug reference! Haha! :)
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Carrie
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AWESOME review... I was laughing at the bug slipping over your face! ahhh! No bueno! Thanks for sharing these makeup brushes! :) www.GlamKaren.com
ReplyDeletethe angled liner brush is my fave too! It's one of the only things I "know" about makeup, haha. These are so pretty as well. Thanks for sharing :)
ReplyDeleteElle Spann
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Great info! I need to try a couple of these for sure, always looking for new beauty products!
ReplyDeleteLove the moth/bug reference! Haha! :)
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Carrie
www.csgemsjewelry.com
Thanks so much for giving a legit review and not sugar coating it! I'm terrible at makeup so I hate spending money on things that really don't work!
ReplyDeleteGreat post! I love the gold brushes! I need them now!
ReplyDeleteI would like to try these brushes!
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Nikoleta, xoxo.
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You're not late to the game at all! Still haven't got my hands on one of the normal Real Techniques brushes :P
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Makeup brushes are such a game changer! Good brushes seriously make a world of a difference when it comes to applying makeup, I will have to try these out, except not the foundation one! Haha
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Emily
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These are gorgeous brushes and I love how you reviewed each brush! Now to get my hands on these!
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Brooke | www.kbstyled.com
I have major love for real techniques brushes.
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I love how honest you are in your reviews! It makes them so genuine! I use 1 brush... for everything... oops
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The Miller Affect
Ada, I LOVE your post. I always laugh so hard. I love the fact that you found a brush despicable. Thank you so much for the honesty! I love it!! You are my makeup GURU.
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Brenda
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I love the Real Techniques brushes, but I haven't bit the bullet on these yet. Your review was so helpful in letting me know which are worth it and which aren't!
ReplyDeleteNice and honest review, I like it! I have the angled liner brush but I haven't been able to test it out yet. My friend raves about these brushes, so I should probably try more of them.
ReplyDeleteJessica Doll
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I have not tried these yet! I use the normal real techniques and have never really felt like it was worth the extra money just for a cooler brush haha!
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I think the triangle brush looks a little funny, no wonder why you didn't like it. If I could get one of these, I'd pick the Oval Shadow brush or the Tapered Blush brush, or both! :)
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