When it comes to beauty buff, the question on everybody’s lips is ‘what are the best budget friendly brushes?’ Well I’ve collated down my collection to bring you the low down on my budget friendly tools that get the job done perfectly whilst keeping pennies in your purse.
Real Techniques
The online hype for the Real Techniques brushes is intense, and take it from me… they’re just great. I’ve had in-depth experience of using high end makeup brushes and nothing compares to this collection, the quality, the range, the price is just on point. I bought all my brushes in the collection packs (core, travel and eyes) from Amazon, but Boots and Superdrug also sell these bad boy tools on the high-street. Without further ado, here are my favourite brushes from the collections;
The Buffing Brush
My everyday go-to brush of choice. The buffing brush is perfectly puffed out on the top to create a large base that buffs liquid foundation onto your skin so it looks virtually undetectable. It creates a beautiful ‘second skin’ effect but you can also use this to layer up your foundation of choice if you want to go for fuller coverage.
The Expert Face Brush
The expert face brush is amazing for rushed mornings! The densely packed, slightly shorter bristles are rounded off to fit the contours of the face, making rushed navigation a breeze. Just dab your foundation of choice on the end, wiggle it all around your face and you have something that resembles a seamless complexion at 7:00am!
The Pointed Foundation Brush
Billed as the pointed foundation brush this is actually my tool of choice for getting rid of dark circles in the morning. The flat shape fits perfectly under the eyes and the tapered end smooth’s and pats product evenly. Creamy concealer blends away dark circles in minutes with the aid of this peeper perfecter.
The Multi Task Brush
Doing just as the name suggests, this brush works amazingly with bronzer and face powder. The fat fluffy end sweeps on just the right amount of product to give your cheeks that hint of warmth without packing on too much colour.
The Contour Brush
I use this tapered brush to sweep on powder highlighter. The tunnelled end fits the contours of the face perfectly so cheekbones, brow bones, noses and cupids bow get a dusting of shimmer that looks natural and healthy.
The Base Shadow Brush
Flat, yet puffed out then tapered at the end, this diamond shaped brush is amazing at sweeping on cream shadows. Use the flat of the brush to glide over lids then twist onto it’s side and you have an amazing angle for crease work.
The Domed Shadow Brush and The Deluxe Crease Brush
Slightly similar in shape and size, though the deluxe crease brush is slightly fatter, I find this brush duo work best with face base products. Used for emergency blemish coverers, precise highlighting duties and for the occasional crease buff these brushes are back-up essentials.
The Pixel Point Eyeliner Brush
This thin, pointed tool is great for gel eyeliners, just point, flatten and sweep across the lid as close to the lash line as you can for a smooth, precise line. The brush works equally well with lip colours, use the pointed tip as a makeshift lip liner then glide on your colour for a perfect pout.
The Detailer Brush
Dubbed by me as ‘the brush of wonder’ this little, precise pointed brush works amazingly well with concealers, highlighters, eyeliners and lip colours. A makeup brush essential.
The Other Good Stuff
Other notable purse friendly brushes include;
The Body Shop Eye Shadow Brush
The body shop cream shadow brush is my tool of choice to pack pigmented powder and cream shadow bases onto lids. The dense, packed brushes provide the perfect leverage for strong eye colours and applies product smoothly and evenly across the lid. I also find the flat point of this brush is perfect to use as an inner corner highlight.
No 7 Eyeshadow Blend and Contour Brush
My go to brush for crease work is the no. 7 fluffy brush. The long fluffy end fits into sockets, contours and smokes out shadows impeccably. The tapered end is perfect for that crease work detail and also for sweeping shadow under the eyes for an extra soft and smokey effect. It’s a good dupe for a MAC 217 brush.
So there you have my low down on my budget friendly brushes! What would you recommend?
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