Real Techniques Bold metals collection : essentials collection : first impressions

Real Techniques Bold Metals Essentials Collections With Clutch : £25 @ Boots

The bold metals collection dropped into stores last year, and I think its safe to say the brush game was changed forever. A sucker for anything rose gold or metallic, I knew I'd get my hands on some of these beauties eventually, however the price tag had really put me off seeing as my current brushes were doing me just fine. My other half brought me this set on my birthday and I think for three brushes £25 is fairly affordable. I've been a loyal user of Real Techniques ever since I brought my first foundation stippling brush from them.

This set came with a clutch but it wasn't to my taste so I've disposed of that (soz) this set came with the 200 oval shadow (silver brush) 300 tapered blush (rose gold brush) and exclusive103 angled powder brush (gold brush)

For anyone wanting to get to grips with real techniques I think this kit is a really good starting point, as you're covering all areas here. I've been using the 103 to set my face with powder and the quality of these brushes is second to none, thick and luxurious they pick up just the right amount of product. I was surprised to find they have a weighty quality about them too, adding the expensive feel of the brushes. I personally haven't stepped away from my urban decay naked eyeshadow brush for this offering as of yet, but it does make a sound alternative. The 300 also makes for some easy highlighting. Overall I'm really happy with this set and would recommend to rookies and makeup gurus alike!

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E.L.F Delivery!

Wednesday night i ordered some bits from E.L.F, And they've arrived already! Although I've read LOTS of reviews of E.L.F I've never actually been on there website and looked around, when I did on Wednesday night I was pleasantly suprised! I could'nt get over how cheap the products were! and some were even on sale, so i grabbed £11's worth. Heres my mini haul of products...

Nail Polish in 'Purple Pleaser' £1

Matte Finisher Clear Polish £1

Total Face Bronzing Brush £1.50

Over all Face Brush £1.50

Lipstick in 'Ripe Rose' £3.50

First thing i noticed was the high quality of the packaging - its sleek and professional and the black and white contrast almost reminds me of MAC products. I was in dire need of a new blusher brush as mine now malts all over my face ! my powder brush has also seen better days, I got some amazing MAC brushes from my boyfriend for Christmas, but the set I got did'nt come with a powder brush and the blusher brush is too taperd for my liking leaving with really defined highlight where as i like a more subtle glow. I'm going to review these products seperatley, I'm most excited about the Matte finisher, I've wanted one ever since the Chanel £18 one came out - and at an astonishing £1 its worth a go, however i won't be reviewing the polishes for abit as I have my surgery tuesday and I'm not allowed any nail varnish on!

What do you think of E.L.F? Are there any products you would recommend?