Much Raved : Real Techniques Sam's Exclusive Brushes!

Hey everyone!

2 days of 2014 is already gone...How has been the New Year till now? My parents are away for my Grand Pa's last rituals. Hope i don't get to loose my dear and near ones this year :) I have made some New Year resolutions, the post will be up by the end of day.Today I'll be reviewing my favorite and much raved brushes ~ Real Techniques from the PixiWoo Sisters. I had with me the newly launched Sam's Exclusive Brushes, which is a collection of Sam's favorite brushes. Price : $29.99 from iherb.com

Sam's Exclusive Brushes contains :

Multi ~ Task Brush : for effortless application of powder, blush and bronzer
Buffing Brush : ideal for full coverage application of powder and mineral foundation
Essential Crease Brush : soft, tapered design for effortless contouring
Setting Brush : complete and look with a controlled dusting of powder or highlighter
Pointed Foundation Brush : use with liquid foundation to build custom coverage
Fine Liner Brush : ultimate tool for precision application of liquid or cream eyeliner

Packaging
The Brushes are packed in a transparent plastic see-through packaging. The Brushes have colored body with rubberised back and tapered head. The brushes are sleek and sturdy and the colorful packaging makes the set more vibrant. At the back of the packaging you will find the details of each brushes listed. The brushes are embossed in a thermocol cut packaging, not at all travel friendly. Once opened very difficult to close unlike black casing which doubles up as stand in another sets.

Much Raved : Real Techniques Sam's Exclusive Brushes!

Multi ~ Task Brushsuper soft with tapered bristles, this brush is wide at the front with slimmer sides, allowing it to perform different functions depending on how you hold it. It worked beautifully with loose powders and bronzer, even for contour when held at an angle with slimmer edge slotted into the hollows of the cheekbones. This worked better with powder blushes, as it is loosely packed too much product is not lifted and quite subtle results are achieved. I even use the Multi - Task Brush with liquid and cream foundations, I just tap some product onto my face and then blend out with light, swirl motions. The foundations look flawless with this brush and it works better than my BH Cosmetics duo-fiber stippling brush. As the brush head is dense and soft, it blends everything like a dream.

Much Raved : Real Techniques Sam's Exclusive Brushes!

Buffing Brushnice soft, dense domed brush with a little fluffiness to it and because of this, it can be used for application and blending of products. I use it with liquid/powder foundation for a seamless, smooth, air-brushed finish. The bristles doesn't absorb too much foundation like most foundation brushes do. the brush handle is quite thick and feels nice in the hands. the entire set is worth the cash for this brush alone, though I really wish it was available as a single purchase.

Much Raved : Real Techniques Sam's Exclusive Brushes!

Essential Crease Brushsoft, dense dome tapered head allows precision and control blending of eyeshadow. This is the brush I am most excited to try, as it is new release included and exclusive to this set. Smaller than a standard crease brush, this is packed more densely for flawless blending. This can be also be used to smudge shadow along the lashline or blend powder over a gel liner for a softer effect. This brush will definitely help you with blending the eyeshadow on the crease line without any harsh edges. Samantha Chapman also compares this with the much raved MAC 217 brush. This brush is a set exclusive and would have been incredibly popular if it was released separately.

Real Techniques Sam's Exclusive Brushes!

Setting BrushSoft, tapered dome bristles. It looks like a larger version of Essential Crease Brush. I use this brush to set my under eye concealer, I simply swirl it around the pan of powder and dust the powder on my under eyes and anywhere I have used concealer. This brush can also be used to contour and highlight the side of the nose, brow bone and cupid's bow. The brush is light so that nothing cakes/smudges.

Real Techniques Sam's Exclusive Brushes!

Pointed Foundation BrushLong, flat, tapered paddle brush. This is too small for applying foundation. I found a much better use of this brush rather than applying foundation, I use it for applying and blending concealer. I use the tip of the brush to apply the concealer directly to my skin and then use the flat sides to blend the concealer with short and soft strokes for a seamless finish. It is soft yet firm so you can easily build up coverage in any areas you want.

Real Techniques Sam's Exclusive Brushes!

Fine Liner BrushSoft, firm, stiff bristles for precise application of gel/liquid liners. The stiffness of the bristles are very helpful for thicker and more dramatic line. The brush doesn't do winged liner very well. I generally use this brush to line my lid. can be also used to apply eyeshadow along the gel line to help set the liner.

Real Techniques Sam's Exclusive Brushes!

Final VerdictI absolutely adore this set of brushes, i like how the single one of the six brushes are brilliant in their own ways. This was my first purchase of the Samantha Chapman's Real Techniques brushes and I have fallen in love with first blend :p $29.99 is such a good deal for this set of brushes, importantly you are also getting the exclusive crease brush which is beyong imagination. I have heard some bloggers had to pay extra custom charges for ordering from iherb.com, but I didn't have to pay anything extra and further my order reaches me in 3 days (that's really fast) Highly Recommended!