i used to buy brushes in set. at least they should have a powder brush, a blush brush, a contour brush and a highlighter brush. then for eyes at least they have a blending brush and a shade brush and maybe a bigger one for base color or concealer. but later i found that brush set doesn't always work for me. there would be a brush or two that i never get to use. that's why lately i've been trying to buy a set that works for me, or maybe individual brushes or smaller set so i can use every brush that i have. i've been buying real techniques brushes lately since i find their prices are good for their quality. actually i wanted to buy their everyday set, but i just like two brushes out of four, so i keep putting it in my list forever. but then i saw an instagrammer used this custom brushes from real techniques. the concept is interesting, but i was afraid it won't work. when i saw that it worked well, i immediately bought them all. especially when i read they can be used with powder or cream product.
the description from their website: customize your contour with a click. customize your makeup with a simple click. ultra plush synthetic bristles. cruelty free, easy to clean. 3-in-1 for custom coverage. custom contour provides your choice of sheer to full coverage at the ease of a click.
max - focused application for sculpting the hallows of the cheekbone.
mid - medium application for framing along the jawline and forehead.
min - sheer coverage for all over warm glow.
fully retractable for storage and on the go ease. use with cream, liquid or powder contour.
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| the packaging |
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| description at the back |
the packaging: it comes in a plastic box. there's description at the back in english. you can see the brush from the outside because it's transparent at front. as usual, they color-coded their brushes, pink for cheek, orange for face and purple for eyes. that goes with this one. you can see "cheek" pink label at the top as well as the handle is gradient pink-orange. inside there's a slider where they put the brush securely inside.
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| the brush inside the slider |
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| this is the mid setting |
the product: for a full size product, the size is similar to other full size brush in my collection. but since it's fully retractable, when you retract the whole bristles, of course it would be shorter. the handle is gradient of pink and orange and it's not cylindrical but a bit elliptical. there's a slider on the side with 3 options, min/mid/max. min means it would give minimal coverage, so all the bristle will be out completely. mid means it gives medium application, and max means focused application so only short bristles will appear. the bristles is duo-color but it doesn't mean that it's made of duo fibre. the bristles is very soft, just like the travel sizes one. for the contour brush, it's angled when it's fully out. there's no shedding with this brush. my slider comes out okay, but i read in the website that some of them received faulty one, where the slider won't work. i guess you can return it if you bought this in the US, but here.. i don't know the policy. i bought this from sociolla store, and i'm glad all of mine are okay.
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| min setting. look how fluffy the brush is |
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| the max setting |
the result: i only use this for my bronzer and i just use the min and max mode. for bronzing the perimeter of my face, i use the min mode. it gives subtle warmth to my face. no patchy or blotchy result. while for my nose, i use the max mode. it works really well for my nose. i've been trying to pinch my contour brush, but it wasn't the same. the max mode is way easier to use.
among three brushes, this one i like the most. it gives beautiful result with no fuss. i bet even beginner can appreciate this brush. i like how finally i can find a brush that i can use for contouring and bronzing at the same time. usually i need to pinch my brush to do so, but now i don't need to. price wise it would be more expensive than local brushes or any drugstore brush, but considering the quality, i have to say it's a good investment. plus, i sometimes notice several online stores have them in sales price, so i usually wait until they're on sale before purchasing.
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