Real Techniques Travel Essentials Makeup Brush Kit, Makeup Brushes, Perfect For On The Go, Multicolored, Vegan Synthetic Makeup Brush Bristles, 4 Piece Set

Over the past few months, I have discovered the benefits of investing in quality makeup brushes. I have been gradually adding to my collection and have found Real Techniques brushes to be very good and reasonably priced. I started with the Starter Set, followed by the Angled Foundation Brush, the Blush Brush, and now the Travel Essentials Set.This set would actually make the perfect starter set for somone new to makeup and/or brushes. The foundation brush works great. It really blends well and I feel like it actually works faster than my Shany foundation brush of the same style (I use L'Oreal True Match Liquid Foundation). The Multitask Brush can be used to apply blush, powder, etc. For me, I find it better suited as a blush brush but it really can be used for anything. I don't usually wear mineral powder foundation but I had some laying around (L'Oreal) and I tried applying it with the Multitask Brush and it looks great. This is the best I've been able to get it to look, so I may use it more in the future. The Domed Shadow Brush is sized between the Base Shadow Brush and the Deluxe Crease Brush from the Starter Set. It works well for applying shadow all over the lid, in the crease, and blending, which allows you to create a complete look with only one brush. I also use it to apply concealer.The brushes are well made. They all have a nice weight and feel good in my hands. The hairs are soft and easy to clean. I washed them immediately and a few times since with Johnson's Baby Shampoo (the Calming Lavender is amazing!) and they held up with no shedding. I also use brush cleaner after every use.Overall, I can't find fault with this set. Its versatilitly really does make this a perfect starter set. I feel like this should be renamed to the "Starter Set" or just the "Essential Set" because this set really does contain the essentials for every day use, not just for traveling. I definitely recommend this set for anyone new to makeup, anyone on a budget, or anyone who just wants to keep things simple. You can achieve a complete look (foundation, concealer, eyeshadow, blush, and powder) with just these threee brushes. I look forward to trying my next Real Techniques brush, the Expert Face Brush.I'd also like to point out that that Real Techniques has a YouTube channel where they post tutorials for all of their brushes plus lots of extra content. They're informative and fun to watch.

Anyone who has ever used Real Techniques brushes know that this brand is simply incredible! The quality of what you get, and the great price of the brushes makes it a staple in anyone's makeup bag and a repeat purchase!I have every brush in the RT collection and finally decided to get the Travel Essentials set to add to my RT collection. Of course, I knew these brushes would be no different from my other beloved RT brushes. They are all so great.The bristles are soft, making it great for my sensitive skin. The bristles hold powder/cream/liquids like a dream! The application is smooth and the brush just seems to glide across your skin setting makeup in place.My favorite brush in this pack is the Multi-use brush (the fluffy pink one). It's great for applying my powders all over my face to set my foundations. I can also use the same brush to apply my blushes, powders or creams!The foundation brush in this set is bigger than the foundation brush in the Core set, making this one more likely to use. The smaller one I only use for concealer. The bigger bristle head on this brush does make applying cream or liquid foundations a little easier than the Core set Foundation brush.I really enjoy that they have put an eye brush in this set too. It truly is a travel set. You get your foundation brush, your multi-tasker, and an eye brush.You can do a complete look from home or on the road for travel with this one kit. The packaging is cute, and you still get that great brush holder to carry your brushes with you wherever you go. This ensures your brushes stay in place and don't get messed up like they would in your cosmetic bag.RT has done it again and made my loyalty to their brand even greater!If you are a first time purchaser of Real Techniques, I would highly recommend this Travel set AND the Core set and I promise you won't be disappointed! Both sets are great and you'll get a great idea of how RT brushes work. You'll be so pleased and want to start collecting them all.