Real Techniques Snatch + Sculpt Contour Makeup Brush

Most Helpful Positive Review

This 261 Snatch + Sculpt Brush is a Game Changer!

I've been practicing with the Real Techniques 261 Snatch + Sculpt brush for a little over a week and it can be a game changer. I have always said I'd choose blush over bronzer if the choice had to be made but I think it was mostly because of familiarity and being told "Contouring is difficult and ta...kes lots of time..." So it can and it can be but it doesnt have to be with the right products. This brush has a design unlike any I've seen and it somehow allows for precise application and blending in one, to create a more lifted look; especially with the cheeks. The brush has a larger, oval shaped head than most in our collections which makes "precision" seem like an odd adjective but it is precise when applying product (cream, liquid or powder) using the flat top of the brush. The fibers are packed tightly but the vegan material is soft and flexible. The fibers will grab the product for you and in my experience, when I dipped the brush in product more than once per cheek it ended up being too much. The key is similar to the Power Blush brush in applying then slightly turning the brush to blend holding at an angle. The difference in the two (aside from shape, purpose etc) is I found a better, more natural look with the 261 brush when using a sweeping motion to apply bronzer just under my cheekbones instead of stamping or stippling it like I do using the blush brush. Blending is crucial but will be different for everyone's own preferences. The brush can be quickly cleaned with the spray style cleaner but since the design packs prduct along the fibers, I'd recommend fully cleaning it at least every other use.