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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How much is your face worth?

This tag post has been doing the rounds for a while now, so I thought I'd have a go as my day to day make-up is nearly the same apart from lipstick and blush combos! I've linked the cosmetics and prices when possible..

Face

MAC Studio fix fluid foundation in 'NC15' £20.50 here 

Rimmel stay matte powder in 'translucent' £3.99 here 

Rimmel 'hide the blemish' concealer in 'translucent' £4.49 here 

Cheeks 

MAC powder blush in 'Springsheen' £17.50 here 

MUA mosaic bronzer £2.50 (Can't find online) 

Eyes 

Collection 2000 skyscraper mascara £3.99 here 

2 True liquid eyeliner £1.99 here 

White eyeliner (unknown brand and price) 

Lips 

Mac lipsticks at £14.00 a pop 

Considering my mix of high street and MAC I'm not suprised at this price, infact I think its quite reasonable!

How much is your face worth! 

MAC : 'Springsheen' Powder blush

MAC ‘Springsheen’ Blush - £17.50

Say hello to my new summer blusher! On Friday me and the boyfriend traveled to London to see Coldplay at the Emirates stadium (EEEEEEE!) - But more about that later. We ended up in Selfridges briefly and I was treated to some products! I've always liked the look of Nars - Orgasm, Infact I think its the only blusher I've only been interested in with a sparkle in it. I've wanted another MAC blusher since the success of my last purchase from the Hey! Sailor collection. When I saw 'Springsheen' I was dead set on getting it. Colour wise it is a peachy/coral colour with a golden pearl sheen - however I think the sheen shows up alot more in the pan then on the face. Its an easily build-able colour and works well with a pale skin colour such as mine - however I can imagine this looking fantastic with a tan, not too bright or shimmery with an equally bronze custom to it - if that makes sense!? Needless to say I am smitten. £17.50 is a hefty price tag but you ARE paying for quality and rest assured this stays fixed on my face through out the day, and just incase you were wondering I applied this product with my contoured E.L.F Bronzing brush. I couldn't be happier with the blusher and would whole heartily recommend it to anyone! Especially you girls who are gently edging toward trying MAC for the first time!

 Which MAC blushers have you fell in love with? Have a lovely Jubilee!