We compared two makeup brush sets: the Real Techniques Everyday Essentials + Sponge Kit and the BEAKEY Makeup Brush Set.
What we looked at
Number of pieces, bristle type, handles, and price.
The verdict
If you want a small, focused kit from a well-known brush brand, Real Techniques Everyday Essentials is the pick at £10.45. If you would rather save £2.86 and get 10 brushes plus 2 sponges, the BEAKEY is the alternative, at £7.59.
A £10.45 5-piece set of face and eye brushes with a complexion sponge.
A £7.59 set of 10 brushes and 2 sponges.
Real Techniques Everyday Essentials + Makeup Sponge Kit (5 Piece) — Best Brand Pick
Intended for: Marketed as a 5-piece set for face, cheeks and eyes containing a blush brush, miracle complexion sponge, deluxe crease brush, setting brush and expert face brush, with UltraPlush synthetic, cruelty-free bristles and colour-coded extended aluminium ferrules. Carries 4.7 stars from 55.7K ratings on this listing.
What we liked
- Highest star rating of the pair on these listings (4.7)
- UltraPlush synthetic, cruelty-free bristles
- Includes a miracle complexion sponge
- Colour-coded, lightweight aluminium ferrules
Worth knowing
- Costs £2.86 more than the BEAKEY on these listings
- Only 5 pieces vs the BEAKEY's 12
Best for
- Buyers who want a compact, focused kit
- Anyone who wants a well-known brush brand
- Those who want colour-coded brushes
Not ideal for
- Budget-conscious buyers
- Anyone who wants the most brushes in one set
BEAKEY Makeup Brush Set, 10 Brushes and 2 Sponges — Most Pieces
Intended for: Marketed as a set of 10 brushes and 2 teardrop-shaped non-latex sponges for face and eyes, with soft synthetic, no-shedding, cruelty-free bristles, vegan birch handles and silver ferrules, for liquid, cream and powder products. Carries 4.5 stars from 82K ratings on this listing.
What we liked
- Cheaper than Real Techniques on these listings, at £7.59
- 10 brushes plus 2 sponges in one set
- Vegan, cruelty-free synthetic bristles
- Very large review history (82K ratings)
Worth knowing
- Listing advises not to soak the handles in water
- Slightly lower star rating than Real Techniques (4.5 vs 4.7)
Best for
- Buyers who want the most pieces for the money
- Anyone who wants the lower price
- Those who want vegan, cruelty-free brushes
Not ideal for
- Buyers who want a small, minimal kit
- Anyone who wants the highest star rating
