The Core Collection from Real Techniques

It is a set of 4 brushes that are used for the face.

The contour brush - which is a small domed shape fluffy brush used for blush and to contour.
The detailer brush - which is a tiny brush that can be used for concealer or lipstick.
The buffing brush - which is a highly compact flat brush which can be used for mineral/power foundation.
The pointed foundation brush - which is made to be used with liquid foundation and/or concealer.

Firstly I wish the brushes that come in the collections were also sold separately because I didn't necessarily want to buy one or more brushes within the collection, but had to buy it for the brushes I did want.

• The detailer brush is meant to be used for concealer, when I use it, it doesn't apply the concealer in the same way that other concealer brushes do. Its so small that it takes such a long time to get a coverage, especially under the eyes. When I've used this brush for the lips, its alright but not defined enough at the ends for the edges of the lips.

• The contour brush, I solely use to contour my cheek bones and it perfectly fits in the hollows of my cheeks. This is one of my favourite brushes in the collection. It can also be used to apply a little blush onto the cheeks.

• The pointed foundation brush I have used about four times and have been really disappointed with it. Its too small and not compact enough for me to use as a foundation brush because it takes even longer to apply it and just feels cheaply made and as though its going to fall apart any minute. This is the most disappointing brush from the collection.

• The buffing brush which I use everyday to apply my liquid foundation is amazing! I would buy this collection just for this brush. It's so soft and buffs my foundation into the skin so well and I don't know how I survived without this brush before!

• The case they come in is quite useful. Its quite compact and ideal for travelling, there are also spaces for other makeup brushes. It can be used as a stand (which I haven't tried) but seems like a good idea if you didn't have anywhere to store your brushes. 

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• Link to previous post on The Stippling Brush & The Blush Brush from Real Techniques
• Link to previous post on The Powder Brush from Real Techniques
• You can buy the make-up brushes from Boots (if you're in the UK), or Real Techniques Website