Sleek Matte Palettes Swatches And First Impressions!

Hi everyone!

So me controlling my urges and trying to restrain from buying these palettes lasted approximately 2 days. I was holding out to but a Yaby palette.....but then I went to Superdrug and stumbled into a mix and match 3 for 2 across the store (which is still going on, run!) and the self control went out the window! I clearly just needed any excuse. So here are some pics of the stunning palettes, which contain only matte colours (obvious I guess) and some swatches. 

Taken with no flash

 Brights palette

 Taken with no flash

Taken with flash

All the shades are soft, smooth and pigmented , the only one I think could get messy is the dark green as this was powdery. The two colours which weren't as pigmented as the rest were the purple and yellow. But with a little work these shades can still work. Matte coloured eyeshadows are generally known for being hard to work with and not as pigmented as shimmery eyeshadow. Don't let this put you off though, this palette is stunning with a great selection of colours and matte eyeshadows have their own beauty the colours can look deeper and more intense.

 No flash Darks palette

 No flash

The colours in the Darks palette transfer easier and all the shades are pigmented, smooth and soft. The colours are more neutral in this palette. These are just initial thoughts from me I'm excited to use them as I haven't yet. They are available in Superdrug and on the Sleek website so if you're tempted I'd go for it, they're great value and stunning, and don't forget 3for2 in Superdrug so you could get another one of their great palettes for free, I got the Original palette. I may do an in-depth review later when I've had a chance to play with them but for now that's all from me.

Colourful arm

Shabs x

My review: You may call it the Real Techniques Buffing Brush I call it a magic wand!

Hi everyone,

So today, I am reviewing as promised the Real Techniques Buffing Brush. I had heard many good things about this brush on YouTube and eventually when the brushes became available at Boots I decided to go pick up the core collection set this brush comes in. My opinion on the brush was formed instantly from the first time I used it I could see why it was becoming so popular so quickly. The foundation I first used it with was the Chanel Vitalumiere Aqua. The application was effortless and so quick. All I had to do was move the brush around my face and my foundation was flawless, well blended and done in no time. I think the reason it takes next to know time is that the brush is so dense that as soon as you apply your foundation and move the brush it has blended the product for you already. It also really helps the foundation and your skin marry rather than having product sit on the skin. The look you get is reminiscent of airbrushed foundation in how it is very even and perfected.

I was impressed and I wanted to try it out with my other foundations to see if it was just as good. I used my Bobbi Brown Skin foundation one day to test the results and just as expected, it gave the same flawless look to the foundation. I have also used it in conjunction with my Chantacaille Just Skin tinted moisturiser and my Bare Minerals foundation. With the Just Skin, it gave a similar effect as the foundations although I do quite like applying this with my fingers too. With the Bare Minerals, it also worked surprisingly well but the look was similar to when I apply this with a Bare Minerals brush.  

All the brushes from the line are made with synthetic bristles. They are super soft and feel feather like on the skin. I would say however that you really notice if the brush is not freshly washed when you use it. Brushes, which are made with real hair, soak up product which I find means you can use them a few different times without washing and they still work well. With the Real Techniques brushes, the bristles just seem to hold the product in between the bristles and so they need to be washed more often to get that sought after application. This is not at all a negative though it is a lot better for you skin to be in the habit of keeping brushes squeaky clean.

This brush is incomparable to any others I have and the effect it has on the foundations I have used it with is unique. It really is signature to the brush. I used to love applying my foundation with a stippling brush but this is a million percent better, so if like me you like to stipple on your foundation I’d go out and get yourself this little beauty because you will be addicted by the magical effect it has on any liquid foundations.

Thanks for reading!

Shabs

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