Ho-ho-hooyah! The most important season for new beauty products is upon us. We consumers call this the holiday season. The beauty industry calls it the fourth quarter, the most important quarter for sales. That means loads of new makeup brushes and sets! We will keep a running tally of the best ones here, but keep […] Read more…
Archive of ‘Real Techniques’ category
What is the *Very* Best Foundation Brush?
Finding a good foundation brush should be so simple, right? But if you’ve ever had difficulty finding a foundation brush that works great for you, take comfort: you’re in good company, and there’s a legitimate, logical explanation for all the frustrating trial and error. First of all, there are tons of different types of foundation […] Read more…
Makeup Brush Hoarders Unite!
We have been fans of vlogger Laura (hapagurl8) for some time now, and we really enjoyed her review of her latest brush haul. In particular we feel a sisterly love with her take on brushes. Says Laura: “I love makeup brushes. They are my favorite things to buy. I love makeup brushes even more than […] Read more…
Real Techniques Gets Some Disco Metallic Brushes
Hi Ladies! The popular Real Techniques brand has launched a new metallic look — which feels very Abba Gold-disco — with a few new (and funky) toe shapes. Being sold exclusively at Ulta in the US and Boots in the UK, the new metallic Bold Metals Collection by Real Techniques is quite reminiscent of a […] Read more…
10 Best of the Best – Makeup Brush Sets
What is the very best makeup brush set on the market? To be honest, answering that question depends a bit on your budget. The most expensive brush set on this Best of the Best list is $650, with the most affordable full set coming in at $8.55 on eBay. And there are several brush collections […] Read more…
Brush Favs From A Regular New Zealand Gal
Carstina starts off by saying she’s “no expert on makeup brushes” — but we think she has just as much of a right to her opinion as the next beauty expert. After all, she has a pet bunny named Sesame! So here’s Carstina’s list of favorite brushes. It’s a solid list of affordable, synthetic brushes! […] Read more…
Woop-woop: Makeup Brushes Key to Cosmetic Company’s Growth
Ever heard of Paris Presents? Probably not. But we’ll bet you’ve heard of the affordable no-nonsense brushes they sell under the brands EcoTools and Real Techniques, in addition to other cosmetics products, like loofahs and shower gloves. But — woop-woop! — it’s the brushes that are key to lifting sales, and Real Techniques is its […] Read more…
OMG-to-the-WOW! – More Brush Videos We Love
We love All Things Tashia, who delivers an excellent and entertaining review of Real Techniques makeup brushes! In particular, she raves about the blush brush. You go, girl! Read more…
BRUSH WATCH! A Stippling Brush For You Skunky Pointillists
Applying makeup is very much like painting, and a stippling brush is useful for those who want to take their notes from the hip-for-their-time pointillists — such as pixelation experts Georges Seurat and Paul Signac. In its March issue, which features Victoria Beckham waxing oh-so-ironic about how she wants her privacy, while sitting for an […] Read more…
Watch Grown European Women Get Giddy About Makeup Brushes
In this episode of Brush-aholics Worldwide: Watch Dutch sisters Brigitte and Cornelia from babycake390 get giddy about their international makeup brush swap with redheadphd from the US! It’s fun with beauty and accents! Make sure to follow these ladies, as they are highly entertaining! Read more…