{"id":6624,"date":"2015-01-30T09:04:29","date_gmt":"2015-01-30T05:04:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bonniegarner.com\/en\/?p=6624"},"modified":"2015-09-19T06:38:34","modified_gmt":"2015-09-19T02:38:34","slug":"real-techniques-bold-metals-collection-brushes-review","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bonniegarner.com\/en\/2015\/01\/30\/real-techniques-bold-metals-collection-brushes-review\/","title":{"rendered":"Real Techniques Bold Metals Collection brushes, my review"},"content":{"rendered":"

I don’t really hold a grudge. The proof is that Real Techniques recently released a new range of premium makeup brushes called The Bold Metals Collection, and believe it or not, I was actually very curious to try them…<\/h2>\n

I had already talked about Real Techniques in my post Why I am not a fan of Real Techniques makeup brushes<\/a> and to summarize, I was rather disappointed with the overall quality of these brushes. In fact, I thought these brushes\u00a0were\u00a0quite good regarding the makeup application, but their durability was seriously disappointing: after a few washes, they had completely lost their shape and I even had several cases where half of the bristles dropped out of\u00a0the brush all of a sudden… mindblown-alt<\/span> <\/p>\n

So I was curious when I saw that the Chapman sisters (better known under the name of their YouTube channel, Pixiwoo<\/a>) had released some new \u00a0makeup brushes, but this time the brushes are positioned as\u00a0high end<\/strong>.
\nI was hoping that the quality had improved. And I really wanted to put them to the test! wink<\/span> <\/p>\n

My dear husband went to London for work a few weeks ago. So I sent the poor man for a very important Boots mission with a list of several products to get for me including those precious Real Techniques makeup brushes!<\/p>\n

Luckily, he managed to find them, so here is my review!<\/p>\n

Real Techniques Bold Metals Collection <\/a>makeup brushes, presentation:<\/h3>\n
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So earlier this year, Real Techniques went over to the ‘premium’ side of the force…<\/p>\n

So far, Real Techniques was mostly very cheap makeup brushes (5 to 8 dollars for a brush) with a rather questionable overall quality (for me anyway). But generally speaking, they were very well loved by the worldwide community of makeup addicts.<\/p>\n

Here, the design<\/strong> is completely different from the classic range<\/a> but clearly there was a clear desire from Real Techniques to really improve the quality<\/strong> of the brushes.<\/p>\n

The range is divided into 3 categories<\/strong>, each represented by a different metal (since this is the theme of this collection):
\n– the Base<\/strong> range (in gold<\/strong>) for the application of base products (foundation and powder)
\n– the Eyes<\/strong> range (in silver<\/strong>) for the application of eyes products (yes, it was kind of obvious, wasn’t it?)
\n– the Finish<\/strong> range \u00a0(in copper or should I say rose-gold<\/strong>?) for the “finishing” products like blush, highlighter or contouring.<\/p>\n

The brushes are made of metal<\/strong> and you can really feel it when you take one in your hand. They’re nicely weighted<\/strong>, which really gives a certain\u00a0impression of luxury. (don’t worry, they’re not that heavy, you’re not going to turn into a bodybuilder just by\u00a0doing your makeup!:) )<\/p>\n

The brush handle<\/strong> is rather thin and cut a bit like a diamond<\/strong>, with 4 facets. I think it’s very convenient as it will fit nicely in a pot with other makeup brushes without taking up much space. And another nice thing about the handle is that it doesn’t roll like other brushes with a round handle when it’s put on a flat surface. Very convenient!<\/p>\n

My favorite detail of the brush is clearly the ferrule<\/strong>, which is the metal part that fixes the bristles to the brush handle. This is pinched to secure the bristles and prevent them from coming off. This detail was missing in the classic range and I am sure it’s the reason why the bristles dropped out\u00a0so easily…
\nOn the ferrule, you can see the\u00a0brand\u00a0logo engraved (RT for Real Techniques). Tr\u00e8s chic<\/strong>!<\/p>\n

The bristles<\/strong> are synthetic and are certainly the softest I’ve ever tried… So soft<\/strong>!
\nThe base of the bristles is colored in a similar color as\u00a0the handle and it kind of fades into a white color, making a very trendy gradient\/’ombr\u00e9’ effect.<\/p>\n

Of course, all these nice details\u00a0and this quality necessarily have a cost. The Bold Metals Collection’s price range<\/strong> is between $15.99 and $25.99. So not really on the cheap side. So don’t be fooled by bloggers that may have received these, haven’t checked the prices\u00a0and describe them as ‘budget’ brushes.<\/p>\n

Real Techniques Bold Metals Collection makeup brushes, my review:<\/h3>\n
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I have tried 3 makeup brushes in the collection, one for the face, one for contouring and the last one for the eyes.<\/p>\n

– 100 Arched Powder:<\/h4>\n
\"Real<\/a><\/div>\n

The\u00a0101 Arched Powder\u00a0<\/strong>is for\u00a0applying some powder on the face (duh).<\/p>\n

It has an oval and quite flat shape<\/strong>. It’s not a very firm brush, so it’s perfect for blending or applying loose or compact powder very lightly. It’s not as fluffy or dense as most of my powder brushes. But I found it very convenient for a precise powder application (on my T-zone or to set my under eyes concealer, for example).<\/p>\n

And I also tried it with my bronzer<\/a> <\/strong>and I loved it! It’s so perfect to blend the product for a very natural finish.<\/p>\n

The 101 Arched Powder is available at Ulta.com<\/a> for $25.99.<\/p>\n

– 301 Flat Contour:<\/h4>\n
\"Real<\/a><\/div>\n

Why did I buy\u00a0a contouring brush<\/strong>, you may wonder, as I’ve always said that I hated them?
\nWell, I started to do a very soft contouring from time to time, to give the illusion that I have cheekbones, and I must say that I kind of like it now. (yes, I know who you are thinking of, and I too am weak and I don’t have any personality ;P)<\/p>\n

But the least I can say is that I seriously needed some equipment for the contouring… (yes, I did!)
\nSo, let’s just pretend that I basically needed<\/em> the\u00a0301 Flat Contour<\/strong>!<\/p>\n

This is\u00a0a relatively short and very dense<\/strong> brush allowing a very precise application of contouring product, cream or powder.<\/p>\n

When I used it for the first time, I was pretty scared that I would\u00a0end up with 2 strokes on my cheeks, like some sort of crazy war painting… But in reality, even if it is very dense, this makeup brush is great to perfectly blend the product out.
\nIt’s very soft<\/strong>, despite its short hairs because they’re quite flexible<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

I have a crush on\u00a0this brush, I think it’s my favorite of the 3 I own! smile<\/span> <\/p>\n

It’s available at\u00a0Ulta.com<\/a> for $25.99.<\/p>\n

– 200 Oval Shadow:<\/h4>\n
\"Real<\/a><\/div>\n

The 200 Oval Shadow<\/strong>\u00a0is an eyeshadow brush, which is not small.\u00a0Not small at all<\/em>.<\/p>\n

This is the perfect makeup brush to apply a single shadow all over the lid, like a quick wash of color<\/strong>, and to blend it very easily. It also works very well with cream eyeshadows<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Well, it’s not the most precise eyeshadow brush, but I don’t really mind to be honest because I love this kind of big brush. Most of the time I don’t have time to do\u00a0a super complicated smoky eye with 5 colors in the morning.
\nVery often, I go\u00a0for a matte flesh color all over the lid and one another color on the eyelid that I blend and that’s it! And this brush is perfect for this kind of use.<\/p>\n

The bristles are super soft<\/strong> and it’s fluffy<\/strong> and dense<\/strong>. In short, it’s a very good brush!<\/p>\n

The 200 Oval Shadow\u00a0is available in Ulta.com<\/a> for 15.99.<\/p>\n

So, in summary:<\/h3>\n

[wprs-pros][wprs-cons]<\/p>\n

As you can see, I’m quite a fan of these brushes, much more than the Real Techniques original collection.
\nOK, it’s a lot more\u00a0of an investment compared to the\u00a0original Real Techniques brushes, but I think it’s more interesting in the long run.<\/strong>\u00a0I would be very surprised if the Bold Metals Collection makeup brushes disintegrate\u00a0as fast as the others. Of course, I’ll keep you updated! wink<\/span> <\/p>\n

And you, are you tempted by Real Techniques Bold Collection Metals brushes? Which one do you want to try?<\/h5>\n

Photos credits: bonniegarner.com<\/p>\n

Cet article est aussi disponible en fran\u00e7ais:\u00a0Les pinceaux Real Techniques Bold Metals Collection, mon avis<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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