Oh Finally Real Techniques Brushes – Core Collection
I finally decided to push this up on my priority of things to buy. The Real Techniques Core Collection Brush Set is by Samanthat Chapman of Pixiwoo (one of my favorite beauty guru). This has been raved over a lot online and rightly so because they are good brushes and the price is just right – it’s not too expensive nor too cheap.
The brushes are stored inside a nice panoramic brush case which turns into a stand when you tighten out the attached string. I don’t think I’m going to be using this feature a lot but I do appreciate that they provided us with that option. There are two extra brush holders on the other side of the case if you want to add your other brushes and the case is very compact and perfect for travel.
“It includes 4 full-size brushes :
detailer brush: precision cut to effortlessly conceal problem areas; or, use with lipstick for long-lasting shape and definition
pointed foundation brush: Use with liquid foundation to build custom coverage
buffing brush: ideal for full coverage application of powder and mineral foundation
contour brush: delicately applies highlighter to contour or create sheer, soft-focus finish”
The bristles of the brushes are extremely soft. They can also be multifunctional. The Contour Brush I’d use with my matte bronzer or highlighter, the Pointed Foundation Brush would usually be used to apply liquid foundation but I’d rather use it for my concealer, the Detailer Brush as a concealer or lipstick brush, and my favorite brush among them all, the Buffing Brush to apply foundation, setting powder, bronzer, or blush.
Unfortunately, I had a bad experience with one of my brushes. The brushes arrived in my house fine. There were no scratches or any defects aside from something that appeared to be a tiny clump of dirt on the brush handle. I gently rubbed it off and it turned out to not be dirt but was actually part of the handle covering that clumped up somehow. I ended up scraping off a line of the handle covering, which I am a little disappointed at. Anybody else who experienced the same thing? If you have these brushes just be careful with the handles because as you can see from the picture they are quite fragile.
Real Technique’s Core Collection Brush Set ★★★★☆
Price is around PHP1000.00 | Available on Philippine online stores only
I would have given it a full five star rating if it wasn’t for the clump on the handle. But aside from that, I actually really like it. For a good price you get four quality brushes and a two in one make up case that turns into a stand. It’s a very useful set if you are still starting on your make up kit, Samantha provides several videos that will teach you how to properly use them. I also like it that each brush is labeled on its handle according to its purpose. It is also good even if you already have brushes and you just want to add a few to your collection like me.
Real Techniques Core Collection Brush Set
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It is really disappointing to see defects in a brand new set. :( Nice brushes by the way.
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wow ganda naman nito Shayne! :) pasok ba to sa banga ng isang dukha na katulad ko?? hehe. :D they look expensive kasi.. kaso I need to practice my makeup skills first before buying these babies.. :D Thanks for sharing Shayne, I'm in the process of searching for brushes that will not hurt my wallet but are with good quality :) Take care :*
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They are great and stay in shape after several washes. Fav its contour.
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I'm saving up for a brush set, and now I'm not sure which one to get! There are so many good ones, including these RT brushes. Thanks for the review!
I feel bad abt the dirt in the handle , as when o buy something i expect it to be perfect … But u still liked them rit… I am planning to get these from so long, but dnt no why i dont…
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The eye brush set from Real Techniques has been on my 'To Buy' list for so long, but I was always unsure about whether I need them or if they were as good as I imagined. This review has definitely encouraged me to buy some as soon as I can, so thank you for writing about them! ^-^ x
Great review Shayne! I did not realize that brushes have names too, hehe. I only have one low-end brush that I bought from Watsons and I guess its a buffing brush. Haha :)
Wow, I have not really invested in makeup brushes, I only use generic ones from Watsons because I don't really use a lot of makeup. Maybe it's time for me to get a few good ones? xx
Love these! They're so soft!
I don't have these ones but I have the Eye set (http://www.priceline.com.au/cosmetics/cosmetic-gift-sets/cosmetic-gift-sets/your-eyesenhanced-starter-set-1.0-pack).
Naturally, I refused to pay $40 for them in Australia and got them from Iherb for $18. Lol. They're good, but not $40 good!
They're pretty much my go-to brushes now.
Ooh nice review! I have seen lots of bloggers and Youtubers raving about these! ^__^ That's too bad about the handle for one of the brushes! T^T Hopefully you have better luck with the rest of them.
Love these brushes :) very inexpensive
I've heard so much about this set. I can't wait to get it! Wonderful post; I loved it!xo
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This seems like a really lovely brush set, a pity about the handle, hope they can replace it for you.
Wow… All I can say is wow!!! I want to have the purple set hihihi
Oh I've been wanting to purchase those brushes but have been holding off until they have the buy one get one half off at the place where they sell them by my house. But maybe ill move it up on my list of things to buy! :)
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they are amazing. we haven't been able to bring ourselves to pay so much for brushes. But we're getting there, with your post among a long list of positive reviews we've read/heard about real techniques!
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I've been contemplating on getting this brush set not a very practical choice as of the moment since my goal is the wardrobe makeover but would love to try this out soon! :)
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Wow those look super soft =)
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Looking closer at those brushes felt like im using them right now. I mean, tipong you can see how soft they are. Haha :) And, btw im addicted to your blog :D not kiddin. I love everything! the photos and stuff. the whole blog :DD
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i've been wanting to get one of those! can't wait to order lots of them. and awww.. so unfortunate about the handle, i didn't know it's like that since everyone raves about those brushes and never experienced any problem with them. thanks for the helpful review Shayne! <3
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Aren't they just the best?! I treat them as a baby of my own haha. I think it's time i now invest on the blush brush, i've been eyeing it up for a while now!
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I wish I can also have set of brushes someday and really have time for make up :)) But I am a lazy one when it comes to vanity and such.
Oooh I'm envious! I am planning to get a set too (this or the eye ones) but I'm still accumulating money for them. :D
I absolutely love the Real Techniques brushes! My all time favourite brush is the buffing brush- it works wonderfully with liquid foundation :) The contouring brush is a dream to use too and I agree that it is quite multifunctional! I was underwhelmed with the foundation brush- it was much too small to use, but I like using it with concealer too. I quite like the detailer brush for applying lip products :P The powder and blush brushes are really good too!
true :( i was surprised that it turned out that way since i didn't see anyone mentioned any defect on the reviews i watched & read.
hehe ^^ its around PHP1000 for this set. another option would be eco brushes 24 pcs for PHP1300, my bestfriend is thinking of getting it. i haven't tried that brand but if you search online you will find nice reviews about it :D
thanks for the heads up jackie happy to know that :D
amen to that! :)
thanks aya! what are your options? :)
thats true i felt bad too, good thing the peeling was small and i can overlook it because the brushes are nice :)
btw i felt that way many days ago :D
im glad you find it useful emily , i havent tried the brush set yet but im thinking of getting that too someday. hope you can post a review on it :)
hehe, there are so many names that i get confused ^^ thanks for dropping by <3
hi shee :D i havent tried the ones in watsons, I dont know how good they are. but based on my experience good quality brushes is also a good investment. esp if the quality will make it last for many years. you dont have to keep replacing them as your make up collection grows :D
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thats a smart move :) there are also items here that i refuse to buy because the price is waay higher than the original price. i find it frustrating ^^
i hope so too, i feel like i have a bad luck with products. this happens to me not a lot but more than usual :D
i find it inexpensive for the quality and set :) thanks nikky!
thanks!
theres a big chance that they wont (the online store that i got it from) so i didnt bother asking. thanks sam :)
the purple set i believe is the eye brushes? a lot og girls commented on wanting it too :) when you get it i hope you can post a review :D
OH! thats a really nice sale :D do they have an online store maybe? :)
its so refreshing to see “we” when you girls comment. i dont see a lot of girls teaming up in one blog i think its unique and very interesting :)
gellie i feel you! :) the reason why i had to push it up on my wishlist bec i was aiming for a good wardrobe makeover too. i feel like i reached a point in my life that i need to change my style haha.
they are indeed :) thanks kelly!
haha thats good, parang may 3D effect yung isang pic for me din ^^ aww thanks roxy. thats very encouraging i appreciate it! <3
thats true, i never saw anyone mentioned similar defects on it. but the brushes are still good thats why im very forgiving about it :D
me too actually! :) for some reason i like using separate brushes for my blushes lol is that normal?
i will wish with you :D i agree, its nice to have little vanity things from time to time, pang pampering ^^
i hope you can get the eye set soon so i can read the review ^^
ou we sharing the same opinion on all them! :) the buffing brush is really really nice, i was hoping it would be a little bigger but still its nice with liquid foundation :) thanks karen! :)
I didn't have that defect/problem with my brushes, but I do find the foundation brush sheds…occasionally! But then again, I am a bit rough with cleaning my brushes, so heh ._.
But in general, I do love all the brushes in this set! + water really can't seep in and weaken the glue inside, so I def. love that!
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They are so soft, i love the detailer brush
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This was my first brush set and until now, I'm still hooked on them :) The buffing brush is my go-to talaga for anything liquid! I love how it leaves an airbrushed effect as compared to when you use normal foundation brush :) Super sulit ng Real Techniques! The eye brushes, I didnt quite like. Pero their face brushes – LOVE ♥
Oh I really want try this brushes because looks really ncie. Sweetie so bad the defect on your brush. Sweetie many thanks for the support to me in your last comment on my blog you´re really cute and God bless you!
Great post!:) I have this set as well and love the contour brush! I use the detailer brush instead as an eyeshadow brush and love it for that!
I love my Real Techniques Expert Face Brush, I will have to look into this set in the future.
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I've been lusting over these for so long! Most of the brushes I have are from Sonia Kashuk and Elf. They're not fantastic but they get the job done. Thank you so much for the review! XD
Still, not bad. I've been lusting for the gigantic powder brush and the expert face brush…
There is nothing better than good makeup brushes! So underrated and so worth the money!
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The brushes look soft! Pero sayang yung slight defect. The OC me would be disappointed too. :o
I feel you! I don't want this feeling too! Parang some shops will sponsor some of their products for the sake na ireview natin mga bloggers. Meron nga once from a giveaway parang gamit na. Nakakadepress sometimes! Pero those brushes looks good nmn! Siguro sensitive masyado :))
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Very nice post! ^^
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I love the buffing brush, its so fluffy and soft.
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Great Review! I actually bought these earlier this month. I do love how soft they are!! <3 :)
aww sayang about the chipped of part of the handle! but anyway, nice looking set! i'm intrigued with their contour brush! right now i'm using virginia olsen sculpting brush and it made contouring incredibly easy :D
I have heard a lot of great things about these brushes! But I am too cheap to buy a new set of brushes. heheh, but when I find I need a new set, I will definitely consider this! :)
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whoa the brushes look like a dream to use, thank you for sharing~ Looking forward to your upcoming posts!♡
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oh no, thanks for the heads up. i will be more gentle and careful on cleaning them then :)
they are soft indeed :) how do you use the detailer brush naaj?
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hi shari, so true! I know from the tutorial video, samatha suggested it for powder/compact foundations but it works really well with liquid too. what didn't you like about the eye brushes? :)
youre welcome sakuranko :) i hope she stopped copying you now :)
oh i havent tried the detailer brush as an eyeshadow brush. ill try it next time and see :)
is that the giant fluffy brush? :) thinking of getting the blush brush and the giant fluffy brush from them too :D
thanks for dropping by :) i have one elf brush that i like, its a lot cheaper and it works very well as an eye shadow brush :D
me too for the expert face brush <3 thanks rae!
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hehe i wa thinking nga buti nalang i was able to let go of it and its not very halata. else id be extremely disappointment ^^ thanks for dropping by helen :)
oh, this wasnt a sponsored post ^^ but i didnt know that those things happen pala :( nakaka turn off esp if its a make up product cause of hygiene reasons. thanks for sharing :)
thanks joao :)
“its so fluffy im gonna die!” – agnes (despicable me) :D
thank you for your kind words talisa :)
happy you have them too melissa! and thanks :)
this is the first time ive heard of that brand virginia olsen :) i just visited their site haha :D thanks for introducing me to this brand hazel :)
hi jenn what set are you using atm? i heard eco brushes and inexpensive and good. wish i could buy those just so i can review them but that would be a waste of money for me atm because i have a good set na ^^
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thanks for sharing your thoughts on the brushes! I really want to get my hands on them.
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its cheaper rather than buying from suesh which is a hell of alot expensive than that. Php 1000 for this set is not bad at all :)
Thanks for sharing Shayne! :)
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aww, too bad there's bit clump on the handles but no worries as long the hairs are soft, fine and dense that it wouldn't affect the makeup application ^_~
nice choice! you should get their expert face brush too. It is sold individually and has a gold handle too.
patricia is this you? :) i thought so too. although these brushes are mainly to apply foundations and blushes. you can buy the eye make up brushes separately for around PHP1000. Still is cheaper compared to these other expensive brands :)
welcome to the blogging community sophie :) will check yours in a while
thats actually a very nice reasoning :) makes me feel better thanks janet <3
will check it out :D maybe thats the big fluffy brush that's on my wishlist. i forgot its exact name :D
I have seen these brushes before and have wondered if they were worth it! Thanks so much for the review!
glad you find it useful :)