Spectrum Flawless Finish | Brush Review

Popular for their beautiful & edgy designs, Spectrum is a brand that has received a lot of attention from beauty lovers. Since I first spotted these on an Instagram post some time ago, I knew this was a brand that I needed within my beauty collection. 

So after what felt like hours of staring longingly at all the different brushes on offer, the first to make its way into my collection was the C03 "flawless finish" brush, designed to give flawless precision of both powder & cream products.

Whilst I know it's not right to judge a book by it's cover, the thing that first stood out to me here had to be the stunning design. There's just no denying that the combination of baby pink, blue & purple instantly set this brush aside from other simple (aka slightly boring) designs. I mean, who wouldn't love to look at this on their dressing table?! 

However - don't be fooled! There is a lot more to this brush than simply looking beautiful.. another great design point of the C03 is the gorgeously soft synthetic hairs (which are both vegan & animal friendly - yay!). This - combined with the tapered & medium sized design -  creates an effortless application for blush, bronzer & highlighters alike. 

Retailing at £8.99 I'd highly recommend the Spectrum C03 if you're looking for a brush to help add the finishing touches to any look, whilst still looking gorgeous within your brush collection. 

Have you tried this or any other brushes from the Spectrum range?
What are your thoughts?

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Wooden Handled Foundation Brush* | Born Pretty

As much as I love trying out new make-up brushes, they can be a little on the pricey-side. So when Born Pretty contacted me to ask if I'd be interested in sampling their budget friendly range, I jumped at the chance.

After browsing the collection for at least an hour - there were so many brushes to chose from! - I finally made the decision to try out the Wooden Handled Foundation Brush* which currently retails for £2.60.

As someone who's never tried any budget friendly brushes before, I'll admit that I wasn't too sure what to expect. However I'm happy to say that as soon as I tested this brush I was pleasantly surprised. I've found that this is perfect for applying both foundation & concealer as both the soft bristles & tapered end make it perfect for those harder to reach areas including around the nose and under the eye.

If you're on the look out for some new make-up brushes - but are looking for more budget friendly option - I'd definitely recommend checking out Born Pretty.

Plus any of my lovely readers that feel like treating themselves can also get an extra 10% off any full priced item by using the code SMMH10. Either click the link above or use the banner in the side bar!

Have you every used any budget friendly brushes? 

What are your thoughts? 

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Review - Real Techniques Stippling Brush

Earlier this week I decided to treat myself to a new foundation brush. After browsing around the internet and reading a few reviews I decided on the Real Techniques Stippling Brush which retails on feel unique for £10.99. 

The brush is described as:

"This dual-fibre brush is the trade secret for creating airbrushed, high-definition results with all types of make-up:

- look pixel-perfect even in harsh light
- ultra-plush, synthetic taklon bristles are hand-cut and 100% cruelty-free
- self-standing for easy storage
- extended aluminium handle is light and easy to use"

As soon as this arrived this morning I was so excited and, as I hadn't done my make-up yet, decided to try it out straight away. 

I found there were many advantages of using this brush. These include the white tips to the bristles, which makes it easier to know when they're clean; the super soft feeling of the brush, which felt lovely against my skin; the flat base which makes it possible to stand up (no more messy foundation on your dressing table - yay) and the lovely pink colour of the handle. 

According to the Real Techniques website when using the brush instead of sweeping on foundation like you would normally, you buff it on in circular motions. This eliminates any streaks and ensures the make-up is properly blended. I usually use a  Beauty Blender to apply foundation but definitely think this provides much better results. 

Overall I would definitely recommend this make-up brush. I was so happy with the results and I've been looking to purchase the Retractable Kabuki Brush for bronzer and contouring. 

If you're interested in purchasing the Real Techniques you can get it from the Feel unique website or by clicking here. 

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