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@thecleanbeautycode reviewing Real Techniques Makeup Setting Brush at 05:47 in a YouTube Shorts videoMakeup Setting Brush"They're incredible. And it reminds me really similarly. You can see just they're very similar."$18.99kayla.ryan1 mentioning Real Techniques Sun-Kisser Blush Brush at 07:59 in their YouTube videoSunkisser Blush Brush"This is by far my favorite blush brush ever."$7.99Cloudtopia Highlight & Detail Brush"Paired with the Real Techniques 460 brush, it's a beautiful combo."$25.49@drugstoremaven reviewing Real Techniques 204 Buffing Brush at 01:05 in a YouTube Shorts video204 Buffing Brush"This is a Real Techniques 204 brush and now you can only buy it in a set."-@andreamatillano reviewing Real Techniques Crease Brush at 21:59 in a YouTube Shorts videoCrease Brush"I always use this like dense Real Techniques brush for this."-Extra Big Stippling Brush$10.39Tapered Cheek Makeup Brush$7.99Ultimate Multi-Tasker Brush"This is a great dupe for the Makeup by Mario F4 brush."$15.00

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Makeup Setting Brush
4.9Makeup Setting Brush
  • “They're incredible. And it reminds me really similarly. You can see just they're very similar”5:13–5:21
  • “And they're both just as soft as each other and they just I love I love this brush”
  • “If you need a powder brush, but you want something more pinpointed, you don't like how bigger ones kind of get too much powder all over your face, a brush like this in a makeup kit just having is game changing”
  • “Sometimes I'll use it like to blend out my eyeshadow. I use this. It's such a multi-purpose product. It's incredible”5:47–5:53
  • Source: Top 10 makeup brushes that make any makeup look better plus dupes - Apr 21, 2026
The Clean Beauty CodeThe Clean Beauty Code15K subscribers
Sunkisser Blush Brush
Cloudtopia Highlight & Detail Brush
204 Buffing Brush
4.8204 Buffing Brush
  • “This is a Real Techniques 204 brush and now you can only buy it in a set”0:52–1:04
  • “It comes with this one and another brush that's just kind of a throwaway brush, but this one is the 206 and for the two of them I think they're both incredible brushes, but specifically this one is the best foundation buffing brush”1:05–1:18
  • “This is just like the It Cosmetics brush everyone raves about, but for a quarter of the price”1:18–1:22
  • “It is so slept on and is still one of my primary brushes in my rotation”1:22–1:26
  • Source: 4 Irreplaceable Drugstore Products - Apr 28, 2026
Taylor MargaretTaylor Margaret123K subscribers
Crease Brush
Ultimate Multi-Tasker Brush
Brand note

Affordable, soft makeup brushes that do the job without the markup.

Real Techniques is a brush brand that creators consistently describe as soft, versatile, and a smart alternative to pricier options. The Makeup Setting Brush gets called out most often for its pinpoint powder application and multi-use ability, but the line as a whole earns repeat mentions for being gentle on skin and easy to work with across creams and powders. If you want brushes that perform well without the luxury price tag, this is a solid bet.

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