Real Techniques Bold Metals Collection: Yea or Nay?

First, can I say what up, Kohl's Cash? You can spend that stuff in their makeup section, and that is the bomb dot com.

Unfortunately, I have to admit that I really don't know what to make of this brush from the Real Techniques Bold Metals Collection. I certainly love many of the Real Techniques brushes I've tried, so their (pricier) new range seemed worth trying. This is the 201 Pointed Crease Brush, which you can get for $16. Now, I do like the long handle, and it's comfortable to hold and has a nice weight to it. It was just a little...stabby, when I tried to use it in my crease. The synthetic bristles are very densely packed and evenly trimmed, so they did a good job picking up color, I just felt as if it was a little difficult to apply it to my eyelid given the stiffness of the brush.

I'm not willing to fully give up on it, I'm going to put it to the test again after I give it a good wash. Look for an update here when I reach a final verdict. Have any of you experimented with this line? Leave your thoughts in the comments below!

I'm in Love with My beautyblender

I am jumping on the bandwagon here. I got a beautyblender for Christmas, and after more than half a year of using it, I assure you, it is my favorite makeup applicator of all time. If you like a lightweight feel to your makeup while still achieving excellent coverage, this is your new best friend. It definitely takes a little more time than your average foundation brush, but it blends my makeup in such a way that it's almost impossible to tell I'm wearing any.

To use it, you just get it wet and squeeze out all the excess moisture, then bounce it around your face until your makeup looks perfect. I like to apply my foundation to the center of my face with my fingers first, then use this to even everything out. Quick tip: use the pointy end to really get your undereye coverage exactly how you need it.

beautyblender is available from Sephora for $20.