I have pretty much quit using foundation brushes as I much prefer applying my base with either a sponge or fingers. I was a little hesitant testing 301 Foundation Brush* as some foundation brushes cause my skin to dry and flake but this has such soft bristles that it avoided that. I find it blends all cream and liquid products equally well with the exception of Make Up For Ever Water Blend foundation which is extremely watery. It doesn’t cause my skincare to ball up, doesn’t cause any patchiness and leaves the most beautiful and smooth canvas for the rest of my makeup. Highly recommend this brush!
And the praises continue with 302 Blush Brush*, I adore this so much as it fits perfectly on to the apples of my cheek and the contour of my face. It’s beautiful with liquid and cream bronzer or blush and I have been reaching for it almost everyday. The fluffy soft bristles guarantee a soft focus finish to the skin and leaves the skin looking naturally healthy from within. It buffs away harsh lines so the finished makeup looks very natural. No clown cheeks, no muddy bronzer or contour as everything is blended seamlessly.
The only dud for me is 305 Shadow Brush*, I find the bristles to be too soft, flimsy and fluffy for powder eyeshadows. Don’t get me wrong, it’s great as a final step where I soften and blend an eye look but other than that, I don’t get much use out of it. I couldn’t use it with concealer as it doesn’t blend cream/liquid products well.
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Cosmic Sponge Duo* is, unfortunately, another disappointment. It’s cute and pretty to look at but I much prefer my usual Miracle Complexion Sponge and its mini version. I find this sponge to be too spongy (feels too light and almost hollow if that makes any sense) for my liking and it also seems to lift up products instead of blending them. I also feel like it’s absorbing most of the product which is a huge no-no for me. The shape itself is not user-friendly, I lost count how many times this sponge decided to kamikaze off my hand and started bouncing all over the bathroom floor. Oh, and the dye runs a little whenever I wet the sponge. In short, these sponges are just no, no and no for me.
If you are interested in getting something from this collection then I highly recommend the face brushes, you really can’t go wrong with any of them. I suggest skipping the sponges and eye brush because you will have better luck with the normal Real Techniques brushes.
What are your thoughts on this collection? Are you a fan of the intergalactic theme?
*Products marked with * were received for free but my thoughts and opinions are 100% unbiased, honest and my own. There is no place for any sort of BS here.