New! Real Techniques Multitask Limited Edition Set, 3 Brushes + Case #crueltyfree

I wanted to share this deal with you all asap, as I know I'd be upset if I missed out on it. I know many of my readers love makeup and beauty products like I do, and who doesn't love a deal.

I've been using Real Techniques brushes for years and love all the ones I have, so I had to jump on this deal for this LE set while it's on sale! I ordered this set on Thursday and received it today!

This Real Techniques 4 piece set is limited edition and includes 3 brushes and a carrying case. I saw this set listed on Walmart.ca for around $35. It's on sale right now on iHerb.com for $10.99 USD. This price is good until Wednesday, March 29th, 10am PST. After that, I believe it will still be on sale for approximately $12.21 USD but right now they are offering an additional 10% off, making it only $10.99 USD. The regular price on iHerb is $19.99 USD.

Actually, ALL of the Real Techniques products are an extra 10% off until l March 29, 2017, 10am PST.

What's included:

This limited edition multitask set simplifies your makeup routine. 
The collection has 3 brand new, exclusive brushes with unique cuts and sizes, 
to make you a multitasking pro. These versatile brushes are ideal for liquids, powders, or creams.

1. exclusive multitask face brush: angled cut can be used to set powder, 
apply bronzer and contour face
2. exclusive multitask cheek brush: extreme tapered cut can be used to apply color to apples 
of the cheeks, highlight the cheekbone and contour
3. exclusive multitask eye brush: soft tapered cut can be used to apply color to the crease, 
highlight the brow bone and softly smudge along lash line
4. exclusive design panoramic case: dual carrier and stand keeps brushes organized 
on your counter or on the go

When you order from iHerb, you will receive a 5% credit of your order total towards a future purchase. I had a $2.50 credit from my last order, so that brought my total down as well.

If you want to get this set you can click here to order. 

I'm really looking forward to using this set. I will probably review this set in an upcoming post.

Have a fabulous week!

ps. Real Techniques is cruelty-free!

*Not sponsored. Product(s) purchased by me. Referral links in this post, thank you if you choose to use them!

Real Techniques Blush Brush Dupe For $2.39 (USD)??

Hi everyone,

Today I wanted to share with you a dupe? that I found for Real Technique's blush brush, I love the Real Techniques blush brush and when I saw something similar on eBay for only $2.39 usd, I had to check it out.

As you can see by the pictures below, the brushes basically look the same; they are the same length, have the same type of handle, similar bristles and similar shaped head.  Can you tell which one is which?

As you can see by the picture one has a brush head that is slightly wider than the other and one has a darker handle.

Here is a picture from the top, again one seems a little wider than the other. The base of the brush handles are the same and both stand up well.

Here is a closer picture of the brush heads so you can compare:

Drum roll please....... in case you could not tell which one is which, the Real Techniques brush is on the left or the one in the pictures with the lighter pink handle.

The Comparison: They both feel equally soft, the one I purchased from eBay is almost too soft.   Neither of them shed any hair and I put them to the test by pulling a little while washing and drying them.  The Real Techniques one is slightly denser (you really notice this difference during use) and they are both cut in the same tapered style.  I will say that when I was washing the eBay one, the black end of the handle did come loose, but it's nothing a little dollar store super glue wont hold, I just shoved it back into place and it's fine.

The Test: To put them to the test, I used the RT brush on one side of my face and the eBay brush on the other side of my face. I used them to apply my powder and blush. They both picked up the product equally well but I preferred how the RT one felt and how it applied the product; the eBay one was just a little too soft and flimsy, and that density that the Real Techniques one has really makes a difference in the feeling of control during application. Also, the RT brush seemed to deposit more colour when I compared the two sides of my face. 

The Verdict: Just by looking at the two brushes and feeling them, you don't notice much of a difference. It isn't until you use them that you really notice the difference. I really love my RT blush brush, it's very versatile and I use it for powder, blush and bronzer. It's especially great for a soft-effect with your blush because it is so soft and has a large brush head so it blends beautifully, Although the eBay one did the job and it could also be used for powder, blush and bronzer, I found the RT brush to be superior. That extra density in the Real Techniques when you apply your makeup gives you more control! Both are budget friendly in the world of cosmetics in this day and age.

I would say the two brushes are very similar in many ways but definitely not an exact dupe. I will probably end up using the eBay brush for powder because it lacks that control that the RT brush has for applying blush or bronzer.  In this case, I would say, you really do get what you pay for.

ps. Real Techniques is a Cruelty-free company! Thumbs up for that!

Price: 

• I purchased my Real Techniques blush brush on Iherb.com  for $8.99 usd. Iherb has low  shipping rates even for international shipping (You can get $5-$10 off your first order with discount code AGU725)
• I purchased the eBay one here ebay blush brush for $2.39 and that includes shipping!

Sometimes Iherb has 20% off of Real Techniques so you may want to keep your eye out for that.

Have you found any good dupes or great deals lately?

xo Amy