Review | Zoeva Complete Eye Set

After what seems like forever coveting Zoeva brushes I finally asked for a set for Christmas. Knowing full well that I had too many face brushes I opted for the Complete Eye Set. Firstly it came beautifully wrapped up in tissue paper, because of this my mum didn't even bother wrapping it up and just popped it in my stocking. When I opened it I didn't expect to find both a dust bag AND a cute little makeup bag considering the price of it, it definitely exceeded expectations. All the brushes also had little guards over the bristles to protect them. The set contains 12 luxurious brushes, all specifically designed for a designated job. I believe it is a perfect set for beginners as it contains all the brushes you need to create multiple eye looks, as well as a concealer and eyebrow brush which help to perfect a look.  

226 Smudger

This brush is a first for me as I've never even had one similar and I have to say it makes applying eyeshadow under your eye so much easier! Before it I was using much bigger brushes which were either applying far too much product or making the line far too thick so it looked like I had a black eye. 

224 Luxe Defined Crease

Definitely one of my favourites, it blends out shadow in the crease well and makes it look flawless. Even if you apply way too much product this brush helps to blend it away. 

322 Brow Line

I have many brow brushes and each one I use with a specific product, this one is now officially my DipBrow brush as it is dense and long, making it easier to draw in lines. 

230 Luxe Pencil

This brush helps to apply shadow to a specific area -whether that's the crease or the outer V- and gives you the freedom to choose how much product you want to apply. 












228 Crease

If you want an unkept smoky eye then this is the brush for you, it blends out shadow well but not into a specific area like the Luxe Defined Crease. It also allows you to blend the inner and outer colours together so it doesn't look too harsh. 












142 Concealer Buffer

Another one of my favourites, as I have blemish prone skin I like to use a heavy duty concealer like Mac Studio Finish and a dense brush to cover my spots as well as I can. 

231 Luxe Petit Crease

Another blending brush, but it can also be used to apply product to the crease. Always useful to have multiple blending brushes and the white bristles show if any product is left over on it.













317 Wing Liner

I've never been good at applying wing liner, my eyes lids are hooded so it makes it 10 times harder to create a nice flick. This brush is good for getting a precise line across the lash line but I still find it hard to do a flick with it. 

237 Detail Shader

I haven't really used this brush yet as I haven't had the opportunity to but the website says it is:

-Small and dense eyeshadow brush with natural hair
-Perfect for detailed work and accentuating the eyes
-Makeup with love of detail

234 Luxe Smoky Shader

As the bristles are nice and dense this brush is perfect for applying shadow to the inner corner and brow-bone. Spraying it with some Fix+ also helps the shadow to stick to the bristles easier. 

227 Luxe Soft Definer

Very similar to the Mac 217 blending brush but at a fraction of the price. This brush blends out shadow in the crease and outer V and allows you to build up how dramatic you want your eye look to be. 












315 Fine Liner

Another brush that I haven't got any similar to. The bent end makes it easier to see where you're applying the liner and the the short and dense bristles help to apply a thin  line. It took a while to perfect the wing using this brush but I've got to say that now it's very easy. 

Overall I absolutely love this set and I couldn't see myself doing my eye makeup without it ever again, all the brushes make the job so much easier. 

The set is available here for approximately £45.

Will you be purchasing any Zoeva brushes any time soon? 

With Love 

Robyn xo

Review | Real Techniques Bold Metals 301 Flat Contour Brush

As soon as I saw the Bold Metals collection featured on Real Technique's Instagram I knew I had to have them, more specifically the Flat Contour Brush but at £22 it's not the cheapest brush on the market. The Rose Gold handle and unusual design definitely attracted it to me at first as it's so aesthetically pleasing but the brush design was definitely what sealed the deal. Before the release of this brush I had only ever seen one other contour brush similar from Zoeva but that one seemed to be more square in comparison. The Real Techniques one has rounded edges, almost like a much denser and smaller version of the Expert Face Brush. Because of this I think it could also be used with a light to medium coverage foundation like Chanel Vitalumiere Aqua to help build the coverage up. Design wise the handle is pointed to avoid it rolling off a flat surface and weighted to help create a precise contour. Also the synthetic hairs are even softer than the other collections available from Real Techniques, which is saying something! 

I used my 301 with my Nars Laguna Bronzer from my Virtual Domination Palette as I find powders are easier to apply and look more natural. I found that whilst applying I was able to get a more defined contour than with my contour brush from the Core Collection as the 301 is much denser. It also perfectly fit into the hollows of my cheekbones, helping me map out where I needed to contour. There was also no need to tap off excess product as the brush picks up exactly the right amount. 

Overall I think the brush was an excellent purchase and I am sure I will get lots of use out of it. Also it will look stunning sitting among my other brushes on my dressing table. 

With Love 

Robyn xo