Royal & Langnickel have been one of the biggest sponsors of IMATS year after year, and this time in Toronto back in November, they put on a really cool little “lounge” area for press to check out their products, relax and chat with Emmy award-winning makeup artist Kevin James Benett who has been hard at work creating neat how-to tutorials for each brush! We were given one of these brush kits to take home and try out…so here are my thoughts!

The Brand

Royal & Langnickel is a brand that I haven’t tried in the past, but have heard a lot about (mostly from my lovely friend Stacey Brennan who is a huge fan of theirs). They are a professional make brand and they are known for putting on huge sales and discounts at IMATS shows around the world!

Royal & Langnickel Silk Green Line Brush Kit

The Brushes

I received the Royal & Langnickel SILK Green Line Brush Kit, which includes 12 full-size brushes all tucked away in a cute cork case. Here are the ones that come in the kit:

• GL-1 Powder Brush – This is one of the softest powder brushes I’ve ever felt! It was also the biggest ‘change’ because I’m so used to these brushes being made with natural bristles. I loved the silky feel and it applied my powder very nicely.
• GL-2 Blush Brush - This puts on blush very nicely, somehow I find the extra-silky fibers help to disperse the product more evenly and thinly so you can build your blush color as you want it.
• GL-3 Eyeshadow Brush - A standard eyeshadow brush, great for packing on color.  I found it a bit hard to hold onto the eyeshadow itself, so just go in light layers instead of all at once.
• GL-4 Smudger Brush - A phenomenal brush for blending out eyeliner and smudging eyeshadow- this pencil brush is precise and maintains its shape when washed, plus it stays soft so no scratching near your eyes!
• GL-5 Liner Brush - Way too big to be an eyeliner brush, unless you’re going for a smudged, thick line. I actually really love this brush for concealer though- its super precise so you can really cover those blemishes and scars perfectly.
• GL-6 Eye Fluff Brush - I’ve never been a huge fan of angled blending brushes, but this one does a good job for what it is. I’d prefer a MAC 224-style blending brush in this kit instead.
• GL-7 Foundation Brush - A fantastic foundation brush- not a whole lot of a change here though, as these brushes are usually synthetic. I do love the pointed center though!
• GL-8 Eyeliner/Brow Brush - An amazing brush for creating super razor-sharp lines- you’ll be able to make hair-like strokes for your brows that look totally natural!
• GL-9 Flat Liner Brush - I like this brush for brows and lining my lower lash line….it’s stiff so it’s great for lining!
• GL-10 Brow/Lash Brush - I’ve never had a metal lash comb before, and it is a bit terrifying, but it does work a LOT better than its plastic counterparts.  The spoolie is also a great tool to have for shaping unruly brows.
• GL-11 Concealer Brush - Meant for concealer, but I love using it to foil on pigments and mineral eyeshadows because its nice and dense and small!
• GL-12 Lip Brush - Great for lips or precise concealing or eyeshadow- the best multi-functional brush!

Royal & Langnickel Silk Green Line Brush Kit Cork Case

Royal & Langnickel GL-1 Powder Brush

Royal & Langnickel GL-2 Blush Brush

Royal & Langnickel GL-3 Eyeshadow Brush

Royal & Langnickel GL-4 Smudger Brush

Royal & Langnickel GL-5 Liner Brush

Royal & Langnickel GL-6 Eye Fluff Brush

Royal & Langnickel GL-7 Foundation Brush

Royal & Langnickel GL-8 Eyeliner/Brow Brush

Royal & Langnickel GL-9 Flat Liner Brush

Royal & Langnickel GL-10 Brow/Lash Brush

Royal & Langnickel GL-10 Brow/Lash Brush

Royal & Langnickel GL-11 Concealer Brush

Royal & Langnickel GL-12 Lip Brush

Giveaway

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Summary

• Price: $119.99 USD (Was sold at IMATS for $50)
• Availability: Royal & Langnickel
• Overall:  An incredible all-synthetic makeup brush kit for beginners, makeup lovers or professionals. The brushes are of superb quality and maintain their softness and shape without shedding. Highly recommended.
• Rating: A+