Tools of the trade

If you’ve gone looking for new makeup brushes recently, you’ve no doubt had a vast array of brush heads staring back at you.

However, help is at hand thanks to Real Techniques which has shared the 5 essentials you need to achieve complexion perfection in an instant. Featuring a mix of innovative staples, trusted favourites and a new release, these five standout, vegan and cruelty-free application heroes will help you achieve a flawless, camera-ready complexion with ease.

The new Glow Round Base Brush (RRP €16.99) features ultra-soft and densely packed bristles to deliver a smooth and radiant finish each and every time. Perfect for liquid and cream foundations, the Glow Round Base Brush ensures your complexion makeup is seamlessly blended for an airbrushed look. The Brightening Concealer Makeup Brush (RRP €13.49) dubbed the Kitten Paw is designed for precise application. It features soft bristles in a kitten-paw shape to effortlessly apply makeup.

A true multitasker, the Real Techniques Setting Brush (RRP €10.99) is your go-to for applying setting powder, highlighter, and finishing products to lock in your look. Its tapered shape and soft, fluffy bristles allow for precise placement, ensuring long-lasting makeup with a professional finish, naturally blending both liquid and cream makeup perfectly.

A handbag essential, the versatile Miracle 2-In-1 Powder Puff (RRP €12.99) is an innovative, multi-purpose, dual-textured tool designed to work with any powder, liquid or cream for a soft, set base.

The Miracle Complexion Sponge and Case (RRP €10.99) has long been a staple in makeup bags far and wide. Its unique shape allows for detailed and broad applications, ensuring a perfect blend every time. The addition of the perfect-fit protective case makes it easier than ever to maintain and transport. See realtechniques.com.Niamh Áine Ryan

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