The kit includes four metallicy-lilac brushes, all of which were used in the above look.
The set comes with a lovely metallic pouch, which certainly comes in handy when you have a bazillion brushes! I’m trying to keep them in the pouch at the moment to stop them getting lost in the black hole that is my brush pot – there’s just too many in there. The thing about black holes though is they have a strong gravitational pull, so they will end up in there at some point!
Eyeliner Brush
Usually, for the top liner I tend to use a really thin pointy brush, but I’ve seen so many brushes labelled ‘Eyeliner Brush’ that look similar to this one with the flat, angled pointy edge, I thought I’d give this one a shot at what it’s designed for and was surprised at just how well it worked. I applied a gel liner with it, and that worked like a dream. I liked it so much, I also used it to create the lines on my crease and to wing it out. As you can see, the finish looks pretty much flawless.
Precision Liner Brush
I’d usually pick a brush of this style to apply eyeliner, but the Eyeliner Brush stole it’s thunder this time. This super-duper thin brush reminds me of a bullet or one of those diamond-cutter devices that super-villains have in the movies (I really can’t explain that one!). I made use of it’s fine, pointyness by applying the finer liner you can see on the inner corners.
Smudge Brush
You may as well call this the Ronseal Brush – it does exactly what it says on the… packaging. It’s perfect for smudging your eyeshadows to give the smoked-out effect. I lined the under-eyes with gel liner using the Pointed Liner brush (coming next!) before using the Smudge to apply MAC’s carbon underneath to smoke it out. I also found this one pretty handy for smudging out some of the harsher lines on the wings .
FACE
NARS Sheer Glow in Barcelona (see my list of foundation equivelenats)
Laura Mercier Mineral Powder in Classic Beige
EYEBROWS
Illamasqua Brow Cake in Thunder
CHEEKS
MAC Powder Blush in Gingerly
EYES
NYX Jumbo Eye Pencil in Milk (browbone highlight)
Sleek Celestial iDivine Palette
MAC e/s in Carbon
Illamasqua Precision Gel Liner in Infinity
L’Oreal Voluminous Mascara Carbon Black
actually I learned a thing or two whilst doing so. Previously when
creating my eye looks, I’d do the whole thing with just two brushes,
sometimes maybe even just one. But experimenting with these brushes
has shown me that each one has it’s own little niche, and that if I
use that, it makes applying my eyeliner a whole lot easier.
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madforbeauty
October 2, 2015WOW! This look is amazing!! Also I am obsessed with your eyebrows! You're jus gorgeous, great post!xx
Instant Milk
October 2, 2015Love this makeup!
xx
Unknown
October 2, 2015Love how easy you make it look when I find it soo hard lol,gorgeous as always xxxxx
Crissy
October 2, 2015Aghhh you are too good at doing liner!
Ania Katarzyna
October 4, 2015Your make up is amazing! Babe, I actually can't belive I come accross you blog on UK Bloggers, and we met in Manchester! Heyyy! 🙂 small world they say 😉
Unknown
October 4, 2015WOW! This is absolutely amazing. I don't think I'd ever be brave enough (or have a steady enough hand) to try this look, but loved loved loved seeing your take on it. Looks stunning.
Sarcasm and Style.
October 5, 2015I love how you experiment so much with makeup as I'm a proper bore! Also, jealous of how good you can do eyeliner! Xxx
Unknown
October 5, 2015I LOVE Real Techniques brushes – these are my go to brushes! Think I really need a pouch though…. Another fab look too 🙂
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Unknown
October 6, 2015I'm not much of a make up person… but i love for the real technique brushes… their blisher brush is everything x
Bogoosha
October 7, 2015I like it! Super proffessional !
Earth to Style
October 8, 2015Oh my gosh!! Your makeup tips are so amazing!
xo Lauren
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