Review : Real Techniques Blush Brush

Let me introuduce you to my other very favorite brush :

REAL TECHNIQUES BLUSH BRUSH!

At first though, i don't think i would ever like it. Oh please, it has weird shape (too fluffy, looks like bunny's tail!) and too big. Really?

 

 Real Techniques Blush Brush

Currently unavailable in Indonesian Store. Online shop is your best bet to get it :)

Came in pink handle, means it supposed to be use in finishing step. The bottom is flat so it can stand by it's own. My only complain for it's appearance is rubbery bottom that's going to melt in several months. I don't know, maybe it's the weather or what, but mine is slightly melt just like Nars's packaging.

Considering the price, i think i need some back up. Well, in my opinion, Real Techniques isn't cheap (compared to local made brush) but it has good quality and still cheaper than Sigma.

back box

Uh-Oh.

I definately not agree with it. The shape and the size wouldn't work for contouring in my face. I usually use it as blush brush for ultra pigmented blush (think of the balm instains and sleek blush by 3) and for finishing powder (work amazing for Guerlain Meteorites Pearls).

The latest function i found through Paris B's Blog (the exact post is HERE). I was struggling to find a good brush for Guerlain but won't to spend a lot (Meteorites itself is a high investation) so this blush brush is a lovely answer!

the bunny tail ^_____^

 Sure the size is big, but by using the brush slightly more flat, you can easily control blush movement while it help to blend the ultra-pigmented blush.

While using it as finishing powder brush, it's no brainer. Right amount picked and it feels so soft..

 

This brush is a staple in my make up land, in fact, i brought it while travelling and use for both blush and powder. Easy ~

If you have any suggestion for using this little bunny tail for another make up related function, let me know!

 

A Short Comparison Post : Real Technique & Ecotools Retractable Kabuki Brush

*both products are purchased by me*

After a post about Real Techniques Retractable Kabuki Brush, i will continue with a short comparison with the one from Ecotools. Both share a same name : retractable kabuki brush.

 

There's the size comparison both brushes and my own hand.

Both are handy but RT is slightly heavier than Ecotools. It's understand-able since RT's is longer than Ecotools.

Ecotools using Aluminium cap, while RT using clear plastic cap.

 

 Left : RT brush is 12 cm length

Right : Ecotools is 9.5cm length

both hairs are approximately 3.5cm length

Both handle are made from Aluminium. They also work in the exact same way.

As you could see, RT use 2 colored hair (mostly associated with stippling brush or Sigma's F series) but as far as i know (and correct me if i'm wrong), both black & white colored hair are synthetic.

Ecotools also use synthetic hair and it's slightly more dense than RT's.

I already owned Ecotools Retractable Kabuki Brush and find it's very handy. The one from Real Technique does a lovely job too.

Ecotools with it's usual dense & dome shaped hair works better for pressed & loose powder and powder foundation.

RT with angled brush could also work for blush & bronzer.

In my opinion, they're not a rival but a companion ^_____^

Now i carry both of them in my travel bag.. Maybe i should get a new, bronzey retractable kabuki brush from Ecotools hehehe..

ps. my ecotools retractable kabuki brush is the old version, so it's come in silver handle.

pps. i know my pictures in this post has different lightning, but it's un-important since it's only for tools not a swatch post :)

Thanks for reading :)

 

My First Impression for Real Techniques Retractable Kabuki Brush

*purchased by me, non sponsored review*

Today i'm here for another tools review. After eyelash curler and wallet review, now it's for a make up brush.

I found it's very admirable to find a kabuki brush in my make up bag. Really helpful for a quick touch up while it's keep dust-free. The one that really helpful for me is Ecotools Retractable Kabuki Brush (which i haven't write about, yeah). I bought another one from Real Techniques for spare.

I believe you've heard about Real Techniques somewhere, but if it's not, i would make a quick explanation for you, dear friend :)
Real Techniques is designed by two well-known Youtube Guru, Nic and Samantha Chapman (both are from pixiwoo.com). RT brushes are made from synthetic bristle so they're cruelty-free. Most of their brushes are able to stand by it's own (but sometimes it's just hard) because they has a flat-bottom. They also make coded the brushes by color (
purple for eyes, orange for base and pink for finishing).

 According to realtechniques.com :

retractable kabuki brush

• Go mobile with our new retractable design.
  • An essential on-the-go tool that evenly applies powders, bronzers or blush.
• For perfect cheekbones:
  • Use with bronzer or highlighter to define and contour the hollows of the cheeks.
  • Use with blush to fill out the apples of the cheeks

Please keep remind that this is just my first impression of it. I only use it like 3-4 days and i won't judge it by that.

 

Hello there, this is the brush i talked in the whole beginning =)

It's PINK, means it's for finishing purpose.. Powder, Blush and Bronzer.

 And that's how it looks like with the cap on.

The cap is clear-pink and made from plastic.

 

The name is printed on a side.

The brand is printed in another side (but unpictured).

If you're curious how this retractable thing work, hopefully my explanation could help :

 

After a condition in picture [1] aka cover picture aka how it's look like when you use it, now pull the pink metalic part under the brush head. And it would look like that in picture.

Yes the pink retractable part is printed with brand name, i found it cute. 

Then with the metalic part pulled, put the closure on.

 

Last part, push them down.

Voila! It's closed already!

 

Last pict, it's how it looks like from above.

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I was tried it several times :

• for my beloved Tarte Provocateur Mineral Pressed Powder (review here), it won't work. Hard to pick up and hard to blend. Maybe i need to try with another powder later.
• for Too Faced Chocolate Soleil bronzer, works perfectly.
• for Illamasqua powder blush (review here), hard to blend.

No judging here, but that's what happened to me in 3-4 days of trial.

I would continue using it though :)

 

 

Shu Uemura Eyelash Curler

Warning :
This is non-professional review, i'm not an expert especially about eyelash curler.
And it's non sponsored :)

Description taken from shuuemura-usa.com :

The iconic, best-selling and award-winning shu uemura eyelash curler featuring enhanced design and upgraded features for ultimate precision that delivers the perfect curl.

Upgraded silicone pad in a new "mushroom" shape provides a protective, stay-put edge for improved safety and optimum curl. Upgraded patented hinge with precise engineering applies perfect amount of pressure on eyelashes.
Curved angle suits all eye shapes. Calculated shape and size of frame length and ergonomic handles ensure stability and control.

Well, since i don't know much about eyelash curler, those definition makes me sold. An award winning eyelash curler! And everyone, seems like literally everyone rave about it. Plus, one of my friend has bought it and said it's amazing : her eyelashes stay curved for a whole day.

 

Mine is the "standard" eyelash curler from Shu Uemura.

It's silver, in standard size and standard shape.

Inside the box, there's the curler itself and an extra silicone pad.

 

Behind the box, there's simple direction of use. Thankfully, the picture explain much since i can't read Japanese.

 

Ugh, i don't get what they mean by "mushroom shape".. It seems like regular eyelash curler for me. Well, i'm not an expert so let's see the result on me. Forgive my eyebrow, i stopped trimming it for a reason.

do i even need to tell you that it's a before pict? haha

here it is, after 10 second with shu uemura's eye lash curler

I used to pay a very little attention for the result, really. I have it for about a year, and rarely use it. And yesterday i feel like i want to review about it, and after taking the after pic, i regret that i doesn't use it everyday!

I mean, look at my eyes in before pic! Droppy and -forgive me with this simple word-, unhappy.

After Shu's? It's getting bigger, brighter and happier :)

Final Word : LOVE it. I understand why it's being an award winner eyelash curler. And yes, it's stay curved for almost a whole day on me, without mascara.

ps. if you're stay in Indonesia and looking for mascara, i have some brand new items for sale here, take a look :)