Real Techniques Power Pigment Blush Makeup Brush

Most Helpful Positive Review

So excited for this new blush brush design!

I was excited when I saw a new blush brush design on the market and had to try this no matter what! I am a bit of a "makeup / makeup brush addict" and use all types of products but have always picked blush over bronzer and contouring if I had to choose one. This brush could look intimidating at firs...t if you're newer to using makeup and brushes in general but think of it like that big teddy bear of a person people are scared of until they see them break out every word to a Beyonce karaoke song! The brush does kind of look like a microphone too...just thought of that! So back to Power Pigment brush 453- the fibers are densely packed in a conical shape as you'll see in the photos which allows for maximum product pickup and almost precision like placement. Sounds odd but the engneering works here. I agree this is best used with a cream or liquid formula and there are two main methods of getting the best results: I was about to review and noticed those who did use product in photos applied it directly to the brush which is perfect. You would then grasp the handle steadily but not in a power grip, and kind of "stamp" the high points or areas you want to place your blush. I know many people have videos that say don't put blush on the apples of your cheeks or on other high points but I live at the beach and guess where the first places the sun shows up on your skin? Yep, the higher points. SO - you dont need a lot of product because (remember) the brush is designed to grab and hold enough. After the stamp or stippling motion take the brush and rotate a bit to blend and diffuse that blush outward (or inward) and smooth any harsh lines. The second method is almost the same but you can start by placing a few spots of product on your face then using the brush to do your work. I am a smaller person with shorter everything and the handle is longer butbwas eay to hold because it's ergonomically weighted to fit right in your hand or between the thumb and fingers. I want to add the fibers are packedtighter than some brushes - like the ones you want for powder products but these fibers are not stiff or "scratchy" as many reviewers often use the terms almost interchangeably when discussing synthetic fiber brushes like this- but every tool is different and regardless it's another pro in my opinion because no animals were harmed or killed for my beauty routine. This is a major issue for me and just one of many reasons I became a loyal Real Techniques / Ecotools brand consumer!