Real Techniques Blush Brush Review

Hi guys! 

Recently I made my first purchase from the Real Techniques brush line, designed by Samantha Chapman, also know as one half of the Pixiwoo girls on Youtube. I'm a huge fan of Pixiwoo's channel, and their tutorials always inspire me to experiment further with makeup! 

As a 16 year old girl, with no job, I can't really afford the most expensive makeup and tools all of the time, no matter how much I want them! Up until last week, I've been using the collection of 18 mac brushes I have, and haven't really experimented with any other brands. During my recent shopping trip to Boots I couldn't resist making my first purchase and I picked out my first ever Real Techniques brush!

As you can see, I chose the Blush Brush as blush is one of my favourite products to apply, yet I've been using a MAC 168 brush for the last few months and knew I needed a proper blush brush. I can't rate this brush highly enough. It's pretty large and covers my cheeks area in one sweep. It says on the back that it is made with 'Ultra plush taklon bristles' and believe me... They are so soft it's unbelievable. Is it weird to be slightly In love with a brush!? 

I personally found that the brush builds my blusher really well and doesn't apply it heavily at all. It blends great and I really cannot wait to see if the rest of the brushes in the collection match up to the quality of this one. 

I'm 16, and want my career to be in the makeup industry, it's all I've ever wanted to do, and in the future I will definitely invest in more of these brushes. I would recommend them to anyone who has a passion for makeup. They are available to buy from Boots, Superdrug, online and at many other retailers too. The cheapest brush is around £7 leading up to the sets which start from about £20.

XPinkMacX 

Storage Solutions

I don't know why I am so fussy about storing my makeup, maybe it's because I see all these perfects makeup tables, and I envy them so much!

Creating a accessible yet affordable makeup table can be fun to put together and arrange too! I'm always swapping mine about!

Here are some tips for creating your perfect makeup table!

1) Stackable Storage

Being able to put your makeup in to category's is great because it means you know where each item is when doing your makeup. Places such as Poundland, Wilkinson's and Asda's sell some great storage solutions, such as these two draw chests, which are stackable and can fit lipsticks, lip glosses, mascara and blushers is perfectly! I got mine from Poundland and they had the choice of Black or Silver. Also stacking your storage means that you have more work surface space!

2) Empty Containers

Using old see through plastic food containers is great as you can see what your storing inside of them, they also come in many shapes and sizes so you can use it for different things.

3) Brushes & Beads

Filling cups or mugs with beads gives you a great stand for makeup brushes to be stored in, not only would a glass and pretty coloured beads look pretty, but you could also use a pretty patterned mug to match your surroundings. If your unable to use beads then rice and sand are also alternatives.