This brush is a bristle-free,
silicone-tipped applicator by Real Techniques that is claimed to be the
ultimate tool for smooth, precise application of liquid or cream eyeliner.
This is the only brush I own by Real Techniques, I had previously relied
upon traditional synthetic bristle brushes for applying the gel eyeliner that I
wear on a daily basis. I often found that the bristles on these brushes felt
sharp against my eyelid. I would also find that the odd “stray hair” would
appear and cause a bit of a mess on my lid. I decided I needed to find a decent
brush and was willing to invest a bit of money for something that would do a
good job. However I then came across the Real Techniques brush in Boots for
just under £6.00. I thought it was worth a try even though I was sceptical that
it would just be another gimmicky purchase.
I now love this brush! I use
it virtually every day with my Maybelline gel eyeliner. I simply coat the tip
in a bit of the liner, being careful not to pick up too much as it’s easier to
just add more rather than end up with a big blob on my eyelid. Application is
indeed precise and smooth with no
dragging or irritating of the eyelid. I clean my brush after every use with a
baby wipe quickly and easily before the gel has time to dry out on the tip. I
have also used this brush the pick up loose eyeshadow to use as eyeliner and it’s
great for that too, causing much less fallout than I used to create using a
traditional brush.
It is worth noting that I do wear particularly thick eyeliner on my top
lid so although this brush is fantastic for my needs, anybody wishing for a
more subtle line may find this a little more tricky to achieve their desired
result.
Summary
Pros:
- Makes eyeliner application easy!
- Great value for money.
- Easy to clean.
- No dragging of the eyelid.
Cons:
- If I had to think of a negative I could only suggest that a lid for the brush would be great to protect the tip whilst in my make-up bag.
Cost: Around £6.00
Good value for money?: YES!
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