Real Techniques by Sam & Nic
Samantha and Nicola Chapman grew up surrounded by makeup. Their aunt was a top makeup artist in London, working with clients like David Bowie and Princess Diana. Their mum was makeup-involved too, always trying out the latest trends and being creative with her looks. As young girls, they experimented on one another, and of course Nic was the test subject, since Sam was the older sister. When it came time to choose their career path, it was clear that makeup artistry was the way to go. They were talented, creative, and keen to follow in the footsteps of their successful aunt. But, most importantly — they were passionate about beauty.
After two years of attending school for professional makeup artistry, Sam moved to London to work on counters and begin her career as a freelance artist. She had the opportunity to work with the likes of MAC, Estee Lauder, and Chanel doing everything from fashion weeks, to editorial. Nic was not far behind, following a similar path, but in her own right. Over time, they both had built a reputation in the industry as respected makeup artists.
In 2008, Sam uploaded her first video to a website called YouTube. She was pregnant at the time, and had moved to her hometown of Norwich to raise her daughters and focus on her new career as a mother. When a friend asked how to get a smoky eye, the first Pixiwoo® video was created. There was no hype around YouTube at that time, but immediately, people everywhere began to find Sam’s video and request more. Soon, Sam and Nic began to collaborate, and the Pixiwoo® channel began to take off. The girls were the perfect team, each bringing something different to the table. Sam would use her expertise to recreate runway looks, and Nic would have fun focusing on the latest celebrity look. They were able to pioneer a new platform of makeup artistry… without even realizing that they were on the cusp.
In 2010, when the Pixiwoo® channel had reached around 30,000 subscribers, the idea behind Real Techniques began to formulate. One of the most important things behind makeup artistry is using the right tools, and for many women, they’re not quite sure where to start. The majority have grown up using triangle wedges, eye applicators, powder puffs, and even their fingers to apply makeup. Now that YouTube was coming alive as a way to learn the pro secrets, brushes seemed like the perfect fit. Plus, social media now makes it easier than ever to hear exactly what women are looking for, and to create products that are tailored just for them.
In 2011, the Real Techniques brush collection was launched. Unbelievable brush quality was paired with professional, interesting, fun education from Sam and Nic. The launch day was memorable, as women from around the world started pouring to the website to learn more about this new brand. Fairly quickly, a global community of women who loved makeup began to form. Not only do they have a strong connection to Sam & Nic, but they also connect with one another — piping in on social media to answer questions and give input.
Today, the brand has taken off in the US, UK, and around the world. Sam and Nic continue to grow as top makeup artists, writing columns for national magazines and newspapers, appearing on major network television as beauty experts, and editing their own digital magazine. Through Real Techniques, women everywhere are transforming their makeup routines, and themselves, with the approachable expertise, friendship, and tools from Sam & Nic.
Brand’s Products
Miracle Complexion Sponge
This is my go-to beauty sponge for a long time. An amazing dupe for the Beauty Blender and it is also affordable. Even after many times of washing, it does...
Miracle Complexion Sponge
This is my go-to beauty sponge for a long time. An amazing dupe for the Beauty Blender and it is also affordable. Even after many times of washing, it does...
Miracle Complexion Sponge
This is a great affordable alternative to a Beauty Blender. I usually buy the 4 pack version. The sponge blends my foundation and concealer flawlessly. Usi...
Miracle Complexion Sponge
This is a great affordable alternative to a Beauty Blender. I usually buy the 4 pack version. The sponge blends my foundation and concealer flawlessly. Usi...
Miracle Complexion Sponge
I love this little sponge! Perfect for applying concealer and super easy to clean. So much better than the original orange one which I used to like but has...
Miracle Complexion Sponge
I love this little sponge! Perfect for applying concealer and super easy to clean. So much better than the original orange one which I used to like but has...
Miracle Complexion Sponge
I really love the texture, soft and water absorbent. When I was using it with my liquid foundation, it glides smoothly on my skin, and reall give a good co...
Miracle Complexion Sponge
I really love the texture, soft and water absorbent. When I was using it with my liquid foundation, it glides smoothly on my skin, and reall give a good co...
Miracle Complexion Sponge
I love how this sponge blends my foundation very well and evenly. The sponge is very soft on my skin. It is best used with a damp sponge.
Miracle Complexion Sponge
I love how this sponge blends my foundation very well and evenly. The sponge is very soft on my skin. It is best used with a damp sponge.
Miracle Complexion Sponge
This sponge is so useful.Before makeup I soaked with water (you can use primer water if you have) .It makes sponge bigger and hopped less foundation.I used...
Miracle Complexion Sponge
This sponge is so useful.Before makeup I soaked with water (you can use primer water if you have) .It makes sponge bigger and hopped less foundation.I used...
Miracle Complexion Sponge
This makeup sponge makes applying my foundation and concealer so easy! :) I love how smooth and glowy my face looks whenever i use this because it blends s...
Miracle Complexion Sponge
This makeup sponge makes applying my foundation and concealer so easy! :) I love how smooth and glowy my face looks whenever i use this because it blends s...
Miracle Complexion Sponge
It’s a good make up tool, however it is very easy to tear no matter how you handle or take good care of it, you can use dry or wet with ease.
Miracle Complexion Sponge
It’s a good make up tool, however it is very easy to tear no matter how you handle or take good care of it, you can use dry or wet with ease.
2 Miracle Mini Eraser Sponges
Love this for under-eye and spot concealing, which is all i usually do on a daily basis. Super soft and squishy, great price as well, especially when bough...
2 Miracle Mini Eraser Sponges
Love this for under-eye and spot concealing, which is all i usually do on a daily basis. Super soft and squishy, great price as well, especially when bough...
Miracle Complexion Sponge
this works wonderful compared to BB .. love how it has a flat surface and a pointy end which you can cover all of your face ..love this one
Miracle Complexion Sponge
this works wonderful compared to BB .. love how it has a flat surface and a pointy end which you can cover all of your face ..love this one
Miracle Complexion Sponge
*Love this sponge help me to make the foundation perfectly on my face. *It's soft and nice material in this prize.
Miracle Complexion Sponge
*Love this sponge help me to make the foundation perfectly on my face. *It's soft and nice material in this prize.
Miracle Complexion Sponge
alternative to beauty blender sponges, it blends my foundation easily..
Miracle Complexion Sponge
alternative to beauty blender sponges, it blends my foundation easily..
Miracle Complexion Sponge
I love these sponges! They give me the most blended,natural looking foundation!
Miracle Complexion Sponge
I love these sponges! They give me the most blended,natural looking foundation!
2 Miracle Mini Eraser Sponges
A very useful sponge to be used under the eyes and useful for blending and bluffing
2 Miracle Mini Eraser Sponges
A very useful sponge to be used under the eyes and useful for blending and bluffing
Miracle Complexion Sponge
Sponge is soft and really does a great job blending my foundation and concealer. I bought a few of these thus far.
Miracle Complexion Sponge
Sponge is soft and really does a great job blending my foundation and concealer. I bought a few of these thus far.
Miracle Complexion Sponge
This product is amazing. I use this for everything, dabbing my foundation, blending my concealer and cream contour, picking up loose powder to bake my face...
Miracle Complexion Sponge
This product is amazing. I use this for everything, dabbing my foundation, blending my concealer and cream contour, picking up loose powder to bake my face...
Miracle Complexion Sponge
I've just recently started trying out this beauty sponge and I really am in love Hehe. Blends out my foundation, contour and concealer effortlessly. Doesn...
Miracle Complexion Sponge
I've just recently started trying out this beauty sponge and I really am in love Hehe. Blends out my foundation, contour and concealer effortlessly. Doesn...
Miracle Complexion Sponge
This is my go-to beauty sponge for a long time. An amazing dupe for the Beauty Blender and it is also affordable. Even after many times of washing, it does...
Miracle Complexion Sponge
This is my go-to beauty sponge for a long time. An amazing dupe for the Beauty Blender and it is also affordable. Even after many times of washing, it does...
Miracle Complexion Sponge
I love this little sponge! Perfect for applying concealer and super easy to clean. So much better than the original orange one which I used to like but has...
Miracle Complexion Sponge
I love this little sponge! Perfect for applying concealer and super easy to clean. So much better than the original orange one which I used to like but has...
Miracle Complexion Sponge
I really love the texture, soft and water absorbent. When I was using it with my liquid foundation, it glides smoothly on my skin, and reall give a good co...
Miracle Complexion Sponge
I really love the texture, soft and water absorbent. When I was using it with my liquid foundation, it glides smoothly on my skin, and reall give a good co...
Miracle Complexion Sponge
I love how this sponge blends my foundation very well and evenly. The sponge is very soft on my skin. It is best used with a damp sponge.
Miracle Complexion Sponge
I love how this sponge blends my foundation very well and evenly. The sponge is very soft on my skin. It is best used with a damp sponge.
Miracle Complexion Sponge
This sponge is so useful.Before makeup I soaked with water (you can use primer water if you have) .It makes sponge bigger and hopped less foundation.I used...
Miracle Complexion Sponge
This sponge is so useful.Before makeup I soaked with water (you can use primer water if you have) .It makes sponge bigger and hopped less foundation.I used...
Miracle Complexion Sponge
This makeup sponge makes applying my foundation and concealer so easy! :) I love how smooth and glowy my face looks whenever i use this because it blends s...
Miracle Complexion Sponge
This makeup sponge makes applying my foundation and concealer so easy! :) I love how smooth and glowy my face looks whenever i use this because it blends s...
Miracle Complexion Sponge
It’s a good make up tool, however it is very easy to tear no matter how you handle or take good care of it, you can use dry or wet with ease.
Miracle Complexion Sponge
It’s a good make up tool, however it is very easy to tear no matter how you handle or take good care of it, you can use dry or wet with ease.
Miracle Complexion Sponge
this works wonderful compared to BB .. love how it has a flat surface and a pointy end which you can cover all of your face ..love this one
Miracle Complexion Sponge
this works wonderful compared to BB .. love how it has a flat surface and a pointy end which you can cover all of your face ..love this one
Miracle Complexion Sponge
*Love this sponge help me to make the foundation perfectly on my face. *It's soft and nice material in this prize.
Miracle Complexion Sponge
*Love this sponge help me to make the foundation perfectly on my face. *It's soft and nice material in this prize.
Miracle Complexion Sponge
alternative to beauty blender sponges, it blends my foundation easily..
Miracle Complexion Sponge
alternative to beauty blender sponges, it blends my foundation easily..
Miracle Complexion Sponge
I love these sponges! They give me the most blended,natural looking foundation!
Miracle Complexion Sponge
I love these sponges! They give me the most blended,natural looking foundation!
2 Miracle Mini Eraser Sponges
A very useful sponge to be used under the eyes and useful for blending and bluffing
2 Miracle Mini Eraser Sponges
A very useful sponge to be used under the eyes and useful for blending and bluffing
Miracle Complexion Sponge
Sponge is soft and really does a great job blending my foundation and concealer. I bought a few of these thus far.
Miracle Complexion Sponge
Sponge is soft and really does a great job blending my foundation and concealer. I bought a few of these thus far.
Miracle Complexion Sponge
This product is amazing. I use this for everything, dabbing my foundation, blending my concealer and cream contour, picking up loose powder to bake my face...
Miracle Complexion Sponge
This product is amazing. I use this for everything, dabbing my foundation, blending my concealer and cream contour, picking up loose powder to bake my face...
Miracle Complexion Sponge
I've just recently started trying out this beauty sponge and I really am in love Hehe. Blends out my foundation, contour and concealer effortlessly. Doesn...
Miracle Complexion Sponge
I've just recently started trying out this beauty sponge and I really am in love Hehe. Blends out my foundation, contour and concealer effortlessly. Doesn...
Miracle Complexion Sponge
Really soft sponge that expands when it’s damp.<br />Feels comfortable on my skin when I apply foundation, and it doesn’t absorb a lot of product. Blends m...
Miracle Complexion Sponge
Really soft sponge that expands when it’s damp.<br />Feels comfortable on my skin when I apply foundation, and it doesn’t absorb a lot of product. Blends m...
Miracle Complexion Sponge
It’s a great beauty blender works wonders for my skin. I have been using from past 7-8 months. I have ditched my buffing brush and other beauty blender sin...
Miracle Complexion Sponge
It’s a great beauty blender works wonders for my skin. I have been using from past 7-8 months. I have ditched my buffing brush and other beauty blender sin...
Miracle Complexion Sponge
it feels so soft and expands when its wet ! perfect dupe for a beauty blender :)
Miracle Complexion Sponge
it feels so soft and expands when its wet ! perfect dupe for a beauty blender :)
Miracle Complexion Sponge
Had one to use before, extremely great to use! able to use soft or wet but blends well regardless to help you achieve that flawless finish. Only downside t...
Miracle Complexion Sponge
Had one to use before, extremely great to use! able to use soft or wet but blends well regardless to help you achieve that flawless finish. Only downside t...
Miracle Complexion Sponge
This is a great affordable alternative to a Beauty Blender. I usually buy the 4 pack version. The sponge blends my foundation and concealer flawlessly. Usi...
Miracle Complexion Sponge
This is a great affordable alternative to a Beauty Blender. I usually buy the 4 pack version. The sponge blends my foundation and concealer flawlessly. Usi...
Miracle Complexion Sponge
Pointed tip is great for foundation and concealer application as it is able to get into the inner parts of the lower under eye. The flat part is great for ...
Miracle Complexion Sponge
Pointed tip is great for foundation and concealer application as it is able to get into the inner parts of the lower under eye. The flat part is great for ...
Miracle Complexion Sponge
More affordable than the other pink sponge blender (which name I shall not name) and it does basically the same thing. I like that there's a flat side for ...
Miracle Complexion Sponge
More affordable than the other pink sponge blender (which name I shall not name) and it does basically the same thing. I like that there's a flat side for ...
2 Miracle Mini Eraser Sponges
Love this for under-eye and spot concealing, which is all i usually do on a daily basis. Super soft and squishy, great price as well, especially when bough...
2 Miracle Mini Eraser Sponges
Love this for under-eye and spot concealing, which is all i usually do on a daily basis. Super soft and squishy, great price as well, especially when bough...
Miracle Complexion Sponge
This is my go-to beauty sponge for a long time. An amazing dupe for the Beauty Blender and it is also affordable. Even after many times of washing, it does...
Miracle Complexion Sponge
This is my go-to beauty sponge for a long time. An amazing dupe for the Beauty Blender and it is also affordable. Even after many times of washing, it does...
Miracle Complexion Sponge
I love this little sponge! Perfect for applying concealer and super easy to clean. So much better than the original orange one which I used to like but has...
Miracle Complexion Sponge
I love this little sponge! Perfect for applying concealer and super easy to clean. So much better than the original orange one which I used to like but has...
Miracle Complexion Sponge
I really love the texture, soft and water absorbent. When I was using it with my liquid foundation, it glides smoothly on my skin, and reall give a good co...
Miracle Complexion Sponge
I really love the texture, soft and water absorbent. When I was using it with my liquid foundation, it glides smoothly on my skin, and reall give a good co...
Miracle Complexion Sponge
I love how this sponge blends my foundation very well and evenly. The sponge is very soft on my skin. It is best used with a damp sponge.
Miracle Complexion Sponge
I love how this sponge blends my foundation very well and evenly. The sponge is very soft on my skin. It is best used with a damp sponge.
Miracle Complexion Sponge
This sponge is so useful.Before makeup I soaked with water (you can use primer water if you have) .It makes sponge bigger and hopped less foundation.I used...
Miracle Complexion Sponge
This sponge is so useful.Before makeup I soaked with water (you can use primer water if you have) .It makes sponge bigger and hopped less foundation.I used...
Miracle Complexion Sponge
This makeup sponge makes applying my foundation and concealer so easy! :) I love how smooth and glowy my face looks whenever i use this because it blends s...
Miracle Complexion Sponge
This makeup sponge makes applying my foundation and concealer so easy! :) I love how smooth and glowy my face looks whenever i use this because it blends s...
Miracle Complexion Sponge
It’s a good make up tool, however it is very easy to tear no matter how you handle or take good care of it, you can use dry or wet with ease.
Miracle Complexion Sponge
It’s a good make up tool, however it is very easy to tear no matter how you handle or take good care of it, you can use dry or wet with ease.
Miracle Complexion Sponge
this works wonderful compared to BB .. love how it has a flat surface and a pointy end which you can cover all of your face ..love this one
Miracle Complexion Sponge
this works wonderful compared to BB .. love how it has a flat surface and a pointy end which you can cover all of your face ..love this one
Miracle Complexion Sponge
*Love this sponge help me to make the foundation perfectly on my face. *It's soft and nice material in this prize.
Miracle Complexion Sponge
*Love this sponge help me to make the foundation perfectly on my face. *It's soft and nice material in this prize.
Miracle Complexion Sponge
alternative to beauty blender sponges, it blends my foundation easily..
Miracle Complexion Sponge
alternative to beauty blender sponges, it blends my foundation easily..
Miracle Complexion Sponge
I love these sponges! They give me the most blended,natural looking foundation!
Miracle Complexion Sponge
I love these sponges! They give me the most blended,natural looking foundation!
2 Miracle Mini Eraser Sponges
A very useful sponge to be used under the eyes and useful for blending and bluffing
2 Miracle Mini Eraser Sponges
A very useful sponge to be used under the eyes and useful for blending and bluffing