On my mission to find affordable but high quality make up brushes, I was recommended Real Techniques by several different bloggers.  After doing some research and seeing how highly praised they are, the Core Collection and Starter Set went straight on my birthday list, and I was lucky enough to receive both sets for my birthday (I’ll be reviewing these at a later date).  On top of this, the wonderful Lookfantastic were also kind enough to send me a Real Techniques Blush Brush, which I will be reviewing in this post.

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Real Techniques’ Blush Brush has everything I look for when choosing new make up brushes.  Firstly, it has a long handle which is made from light aluminium with a grippable base, so it is easy to use and gives you ultimate control.  It also has a widened, flat base so it can stand alone, which makes for simple storage.

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The bristles are cut by hand and are tapered, which is great for contouring, but the rounded bulk of the brush makes applying an even sweep of blusher easy.  I find that the brush picks up just the right amount of product too, so you’re left with a flawless, well blended finish.  Most importantly for me, the bristles are made from synthetic taklon so the brush is vegan and cruelty free, but unlike some synthetic bristles they’re also incredibly soft.  They feel amazingly plush and luxurious on the skin and don’t cause any irritation, which is always a bonus for those with sensitive skin like me.

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Though I’ve only used this brush for blusher so far, I think it could be quite a versatile brush.  I’ve seen other reviewers say they use it for bronzer too, as well as powder foundation, which I may put to the test.

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I really couldn’t be happier with this brush, and I can’t recommend it highly enough – it makes the whole process of applying blusher effortless, and it really lives up to (maybe even exceeds!) my expectations.  Real Techniques brushes are extremely high quality for the price and they’re now my go-to brand for brushes.  I have my eye on the Foundation Brush next!  This Blush Brush has an RRP of £12.89, but it is currently on sale on Lookfantastic.com for £9.99.  A serious bargain if you ask me.  If you’d like to see Lookfantastic’s full range of Real Techniques brushes, just click here.

What do you think of Real Techniques’ products?

Naomi x

*I was sent this Real Techniques Blush Brush by The Hut Group/Lookfantastic.com for review purposes.  All thoughts expressed are honest and based on my own experience.*