Boots has cut the price of the Real Techniques Gift Of Glam Brush & Bag 11 Piece Set from £60 to £29.50 as part of its weekly rotating Star Gifts deal, bringing it to better than half price ahead of Black Friday.
The set contains 11 items, including essential face and eye brushes, an eyelash curler and a makeup bag, meaning each product works out to cost £2.68 apiece. That is cheaper than buying each of the brushes individually at Boots.
What’s inside the set
Housed in a purple makeup bag, the set includes everything needed for base makeup, eye looks and finishing touches, plus an eyelash curler for defined, lifted lashes. The brushes included are the RT260 Bubble Blending Brush, RT402 Setting Brush, RT454 Angled Fan Finishing Brush, RT368 All-Over Base Brush, RT370 Angled Liner Brush, RT242 Kitten Paw Concealer Brush, RT455 Cat Paw Blush Brush, RT462 Precision Blush Brush, RT369 Blending Crease Brush and the Miracle Eyelash Curler.
The set has received two reviews so far. One reads: “Lovely gift. I got this for my friend for her birthday and she loves it.” Another says: “Excellent product and price. Easy to order and free shipping is a bonus.”
Alternatives and considerations
Elsewhere, Morphe’s Ready, Set, Pro 16-Piece Face & Eye Brush Set, worth £181, costs £85 at LookFantastic. The brushes are designed to resist fraying and shedding, with bristles infused with silver ions to help maintain freshness and remain gentle against the skin. The set comes in a travel-ready carry case with compartments for tools and products.
The Sephora Collection 5 Face & Eye Brush Set costs £39.99 but is worth £65, and is designed to create a complete makeup look from face to brows. Its vegan fibres offer soft, precise application.
Things to bear in mind
While the Boots gift set works as a Christmas present, shoppers should note that it relies purely on brushes for base application. Real Techniques is known for its Miracle Complexion Sponge, available for £7, but that is sold separately. The set also includes multiple brushes with similar purposes, such as two blush brushes and two heavy base or blending brushes, meaning buyers with a streamlined routine may be paying for brushes they will not use.
