The art of a flawless base lies with the tools but with a vast array available choosing can often seem like a daunting task – worry no more as Real Techniques share the 5 essentials you need to achieve complexion perfection in an instant. 

A staple in makeup bags globally and the go-to for artists and novices alike, Real Techniques are at the forefront of game-changing, affordable and high-quality makeup brushes developed with cutting-edge design and technology that simplifies application.

Featuring a mix of innovative staples, trusted favourites and a BRAND NEW release, these 5 standout, vegan and cruelty-free application heroes will help you achieve a flawless, camera-ready complexion with ease.

Glow Round Base Brush (NEW) – RRP €16.99 

Meet your new base BFF. The Glow Round Base Brush features ultra-soft and densely packed bristles to deliver a smooth and radiant finish each and every time. With maximum pickup, precision application, and targeted shapes – this triple-threat design will level up your daily routine. Perfect for liquid and cream foundations, the Glow Round Base Brush ensures your complexion makeup is seamlessly blended for an airbrushed look.

Brightening Concealer Makeup Brush (TikTok Viral Kitten Paw) – RRP €13.49  

Taking social media by storm, the Brightening Concealer Makeup Brushdubbed the “Kitten Paw” is designed for precise application. Featuring soft, flexible UltraPlush™ synthetic bristles in a unique kitten-paw shape to effortlessly apply makeup for radiant, glowing skin, easily targeting blemishes, under-eyes, and other tricky areas, providing sensational coverage and a flawless blend.

Setting Brush – RRP €10.99

A true multitasker, the Real Techniques Setting Brush 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.

Miracle 2-In-1 Powder Puff Duo- RRP €12.99 

A handbag essential, the versatile Miracle 2-In-1 Powder Puff is an innovative, multi-purpose, dual-textured tool designed to work with any powder, liquid or cream for a soft, set base. Now available in a duo set so you’ll always have one on hand, this wonder Puff features the OG sponge – the #1 best-selling Miracle Complexion Sponge® material, to effortlessly blend concealer and cream formulas. On the reverse side, an all-new pink side features plush puff fibres that perfectly pick up and place the right amount of powder. Ideal to use for both application as well as on-the-go touch-ups.

Miracle Complexion Sponge + Case – RRP €10.99 

The OG of base makeup. The globally beloved and award-winning Miracle Complexion Sponge has long been a staple in makeup bags far and wide. A multi-functional sponge perfect for liquids, creams, and powders, this mini marvel provides a dewy, flawless base in seconds, expertly blending complexion products for a seamless finish from the first bounce. 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.

Beloved by a host of well-known names and homegrown talent from Makeup Artists Sue Brophy, Jade Mullett, Robert Reilly and Laura Ward to well-known influencers including brand ambassador Rebekah O’Leary, Rosie Connolly, Ciara Ryan, Eabha O’Donoghue, Lauren Whelan, Sian Walton, Katie Jackson, Katja Mia, Paul Ryder, Shanice Griffin, Ashlee Coburn, Jodie Dodrill, Leah Morgan and Zara Paolozzi to name but a few.

Not just beloved on the Emerald Isle, Real Techniques is also the chosen tool for the Hollywood elite and social media megastars, including Alix Earle, Mikayla Nogueira, Selena Gomez, Sofia Richie, Hailey Bieber, Kylie Jenner, Kourtney Kardashian Barker, Charli D’Amelio , Meredith Duxbury, none other than David Beckham and Molly Mae Hague, who famously said she “can’t live without” Real Techniques in her makeup bag and raved about the brands affordability and high quality, so it’s no surprise they have cemented themselves as the ultimate go-to and the best in makeup application.

Prices start from RRP €7.49 and are available at a variety of retailers and pharmacies throughout the country, including Chemist Warehouse, McCauley Pharmacy, Lloyds Pharmacy, McCabes Pharmacy, Allcare Pharmacy, Mulligans Pharmacy, Dunnes Beauty, Hickey’s Pharmacy, Shaws Department Store, CH Tralee, and many more.