Two of my favorite contouring brushes come from Real Techniques and I wanted to do a blog post comparing the two of them.
The Real Techniques Flat Contour Brush is a part of their Bold Metals collection. With its rose gold handle and pristine white bristles, this brush is a beauty. Its more humble cousin is the Real Techniques Sculpting Brush; part of the regular Real Techniques range, sold separately as well as in their Sculpting Set.


Let's get straight to the comparisons:

1)Real Techniques Sculpting Brush:

Pros:

Economically priced.

Synthetic bristles that work with liquids and powders alike.

Easy to clean.

Soft bristles.

Slanted tip: gets product right into the hollows of the cheeks.

Cons:
If you're a sucker for pretty packaging, you won't like this brush as much as the Flat Contour Brush.

2) Flat Contour Brush:
Pros:
Rose gold body, weighted handle and white bristles make this brush a work of art.

Flat tip makes it really easy to define and contour cheeks and jawline.

Synthetic bristles: can be used with liquid and powder alike.

Makes contouring very easy.

Soft bristles.

Easy to clean.

Cons:
Expensive.

Brush takes time to dry after cleaning.

If you are after a contouring brush, I'd suggest the Flat Contour Brush, it makes the job very, VERY easy. But, if you are looking for a budget option, try the Sculpting Brush.

I personally prefer the Flat Contour Brush. It makes it so easy to fake chiseled cheekbones!

Have you used either (or both) of these brushes? How was your experience?