The "If I Could Only Choose One" Makeup Brush Edit

So if you haven't guessed by the picture above...I lied. I couldn't only choose one, instead I chose five. Still a small enough selection to take on holiday without needing to sacrifice valuable luggage space. The majority of the below are Real Techniques brushes, available from Boots and are great for travelling as they wash and dry quickly for optical multitasking purposes. (Yes that is the theme of the week!)

I use this Real Techniques big Duo Fibre Face Brush mainly for bronzer. I find that the long bristles get in and around the cheek bones with ease and due to the duo fibre they blend seamlessly with minimal effort. This one is a winner. 

This Cosmopolitan Smokey Eyes Angled Brush I have had for years and find it great for eyebrows or adding an eyeshadow as a liner across the upper lash line. Its nothing fancy but it does the job.

The Real Techniques Contour Brush is great for both creme and powder products. I like to use this for creme blushers and highlights on holiday but it is not adverse to being used for a little translucent powder under the eyes either. Another great brush that blends everything easily for a very natural look.

And then, probably my most favourite Real Techniques brush, the Buffing Brush. I liked it so much I have two. I use this brush for applying and blending foundation, applying a little of the product directly to the end of the brush...no messy fingers here. It keeps the skin looking natural and helps work the product into the face so that it lasts a little longer. I find this brush great for both dewey finishes (e.g. Chanel Vitalumier Aqua) and more matt/satin looking finishes (Chanel Perfection Lumier Velvet). A great all rounder.

And then finally, the Multitask Brush by Real Techniques.  I could possibly miss this one out however I think it is a useful brush and at the moment I use it to powder lightly around my T Section. This could also be done using the duo fibre face brush or even the contour brush so I would perhaps instead switch this one out for a MAC 217 or other tapered blending brush for eye shadow.  Personally however I don't wear a lot of powder products on holidays so don't find myself missing a blending brush oh so much.