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The Best Drugstore Makeup Brushes

March 19, 2015 by Casey 42 Comments

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I don’t know if I’ve ever explained my serious makeup brush addiction to you so just in case I haven’t let me go ahead and introduce myself:

Hi, my name is Casey, and I’m a serious makeup brush addict.

I firmly believe that you can never have too many and I’m always finding myself on the hunt for the next greatest thing. You know what this obsession turns into, though? It becomes an insanely expensive habit so you better believe that I’m ALL about finding some affordable options at my local Walmart. I mean, they have everything, right?

BEST DRUGSTORE MAKEUP BRUSHES

eco tools brush review drugstore

Can we just talk about how the Eco Tools Complexion Mattifying Finish Makeup Brush is my FIRST Eco Tools brush, ever? I KNOW. Now that I’ve tried this bad boy, though, I don’t know what I was waiting for because it is seriously insane. It’s SO soft and while I didn’t particularly notice any additional mattifying or oil control (I don’t have oily skin) I can tell you that it applied my MAC Mineralized Skin Finish like a dream and my skin looked amazing!

REAL TECHNIQUES CONTOUR BRUSH REVIEW DRUGSTORE ULTA

I’ve always known that Real Techniques brushes are known for their quality but for some reason, until this post, I only had one other brush from the brand in my collection. Again, what was I thinking? This Real Techniques Sculpting Brush makes contouring and ease and never leaves my skin looking streaky or like it needs to be overly blended. The bristles are super soft and buff my bronzer and contour colors into my skin with almost little to no effort.

ESSENTIAL TOOLS MAKEUP BRUSH REVIEW DRUGSTORE

Now I’ll be honest with you… eye brushes is where I tend to be pickiest so when I had a chance to try this 3 piece Everyday Eye Makeup Brush Set from Essential Tools I was kind of like “eehhhhhhhhhhh. Ok. Let’s see how this goes.” But you know what? It went great! This trio rings in at a whopping $5.98 at Walmart and to say that I was blown away by the quality is an understatement. The bristles aren’t scratchy in the slightest and the easy grip handles make my life so much easier when I’m trying to do an intricate eye look. Color me shocked!

I’ve always felt like makeup brushes were an area where drugstore beauty was lacking but you know what, those days are gone because these brushes just go to prove that you don’t need to spend an arm and a leg on high quality tools. Would you believe me if I told you that each of these brushes (including the eye trio) cost less than $10 each? Crazy, right?

Have you ever tried any of these products? Comment below and let me know!

Until next time ๐Ÿ™‚

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Filed Under: Makeup Tagged With: eco tools, essential tools, Makeup Brushes, real techniques, Review

Comments

  1. Colleen Boudreau says

    March 19, 2015 at 3:50 am

    I’d love to try the Real Techniques Sculpting Brush!

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  2. Mandy O'Brien says

    March 19, 2015 at 5:37 am

    I would love to try the Everyday Eye…since mostly I buy a great eye brush then lose it then end up using a crappy one until I buy another one I love and the cycle continues!!

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  3. Christi Pike says

    March 19, 2015 at 7:25 am

    I would love to try the Eco Tools Complexion Mattifying Finish brush! I am just starting to play with makeup and I buy one brush at a time as I have the money. Thanks for the post on the affordable brushes!

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  4. Katherine Thul says

    March 19, 2015 at 8:56 am

    I’d love to try the Real Techniques Sculpting Brush!

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  5. Diane J says

    March 19, 2015 at 10:45 am

    The Real Techniques Sculpting Brush looks great. I haven’t tried Real Techniques brushes.

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  6. Heather G says

    March 19, 2015 at 11:05 am

    I have quite a few Ecotools and Real Techniques brushes, I’ve got to say Ecotools are still a long running favorite of mine, they never shed, wash veryyy well and they last forever!

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  7. Heather G says

    March 19, 2015 at 11:07 am

    I’d like to try the Real Techniques Sculpting Brush being as contouring seems to be all the rage atm lol.

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  8. Ashley Bree Perez says

    March 19, 2015 at 12:24 pm

    The Real Techniques Sculpting Brush is exactly what I need for conturing! ๐Ÿ˜€

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  9. Kay says

    March 19, 2015 at 6:31 pm

    I own a few brushes brands and my favourite has to be Sigma!

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  10. Sarah Johnson says

    March 19, 2015 at 8:30 pm

    I would love to try the Everyday Eye Makeup Brush Set from Essential Tools! Always looking for great brushes.

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  11. Amy says

    March 19, 2015 at 8:38 pm

    I’d be curious to try out the angled liner brush. I’m dilute Id need a lot of practice!

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  12. palma says

    March 19, 2015 at 9:15 pm

    I would love to try the Real Techniques sculpting brush as every other brush so far does not deposit or blend out contour/bronzer well…thanks for the opportunity to participate.

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  13. Lisa Brown says

    March 20, 2015 at 11:54 am

    I would like to try the Real Techniques Sculpting Brush; looks soft and versatile.
    jslbrown2009(at)aol(dot)com

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  14. Erin Ortiz says

    March 20, 2015 at 6:00 pm

    I think the Real Techniques Sculpting brush looks amazing, I can’t find a good brush for contouring!

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  15. Natalie Brown says

    March 21, 2015 at 11:27 am

    I would certainly like to try the Essential Tools Step 2 Eyes Everyday Eye Makeup Brush Set. Especially the blender brush. I can’t believe the price on these! Thank-you for this generous chance. ๐Ÿ™‚

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  16. Kaci Anderson says

    March 21, 2015 at 7:47 pm

    I would love to try the real techniques sculpting brush and the 3 piece Everyday Eye Makeup Brush Set from Essential Tools. Like you, I am SUPER DUPER picky when it comes to any of my brushes. My everyday routine consists of lots of contouring to get that “perfect face” and I am always looking for the next best brush. Thanks!!

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  17. Kiersten Boyer says

    March 22, 2015 at 5:43 pm

    The Real Techniques Sculpting Brush looks amazing and I would love to use it for contouring!

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  18. Regina says

    March 22, 2015 at 6:00 pm

    I’m all about brushes, too, but they can be expensive! I’d love to try out some of the ones you listed above!!! Thanks for the chance!!!

    Reply
  19. Vanessa says

    March 22, 2015 at 11:08 pm

    the set! ๐Ÿ™‚ Particularly the blending brush. Thank you for the chance to win!

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  20. Amy Orvin says

    March 23, 2015 at 12:53 am

    I’d like to try the Real Techniques Sculpting Brush.

    Reply
  21. Amanda says

    March 23, 2015 at 10:13 am

    I don’t have a single decent makeup brush haha the Eco Tools Complexion Mattifying Finish Makeup Brush looks cool! Thanks for the chance, this would be awesome!

    Reply
  22. LOYDA says

    March 23, 2015 at 2:25 pm

    I would love to try the eco tools brush!!

    Reply
  23. Melissa L. says

    March 23, 2015 at 5:02 pm

    I would love to try the Real Techniques sculpting brush as I’ve heard a lot of good things about the brand. Thanks for the great giveaway! DamianMom at yahoo dot com

    Reply
  24. Deborah G says

    March 24, 2015 at 12:02 am

    I would love to try the angled eyeliner brush!

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  25. Pam A says

    March 24, 2015 at 12:03 am

    I would like to try the Eco tools brush

    Reply
  26. Denise Konkel says

    March 24, 2015 at 2:10 am

    I would love to try the Real Techniques angled eyeliner brush! Thanks!

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  27. Nicki Joseph says

    March 24, 2015 at 2:40 am

    I want to try the real techniques sculpting brush the most!!

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  28. Emily Smith says

    March 24, 2015 at 4:33 am

    I’ve never tried any of them, the eye brush set looks awesome! Thanks for the chance to win. ๐Ÿ™‚
    turtleemiwee(at)hotmail(dot)com

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  29. Mercedes says

    March 24, 2015 at 10:18 am

    The Eco Brushes look like winners to me ๐Ÿ™‚ I have one good brush but definitely could add to that!

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  30. Suzanne DeVaux says

    March 24, 2015 at 2:25 pm

    The real techniques sculpting brush..need that one for sure!

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  31. Madeline says

    March 24, 2015 at 9:08 pm

    I’d love to try the Everyday Eye Makeup Brush Set from Essential Tools, especially the small one. I’m always looking for great brushes!

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  32. Dianne Hall says

    March 25, 2015 at 12:38 am

    The eco brushes look great! Thanks for the chance!

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  33. Cheryl says

    March 25, 2015 at 2:30 am

    I haven’t tried any of these products, but I would love to.

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  34. Marie says

    March 25, 2015 at 10:58 am

    I have never tried any of the above products and would definitely love to!

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  35. Kenny Hall says

    March 25, 2015 at 2:15 pm

    I haven’t tried any Real Technique brushes but would love the Sculpting brush!!

    Reply
  36. Julie says

    March 25, 2015 at 3:16 pm

    I haven’t tried them but sure would love to!

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  37. Islara says

    March 25, 2015 at 4:25 pm

    I would LOVE to try the Real Techniques Sculpting Brush! It is just what I need to put on my bronzer. The brush I have not doesn’t blend very well.

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  38. Kassie says

    March 25, 2015 at 5:01 pm

    Great post! The Real Techniques Sculpting Brush looks amazing!

    Reply
  39. Cindy A. says

    March 25, 2015 at 7:05 pm

    The Eco Tools Complexion Mattifying Finish Makeup Brush is definitely my choice! I have a few Eco Tools brushes and they are all wonderful. Thank you so much for the giveaway!

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  40. Prasert says

    March 26, 2015 at 9:37 am

    I definitely would love this and have never tried it before.

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  41. Donna says

    March 28, 2015 at 1:27 am

    I have tried ecotools before and loved it!

    Reply
  42. Linda says

    March 29, 2015 at 12:28 am

    I have not tried them before

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