Makeup brushes are essential in achieving flawless makeup application.The right brush however has to be used to give precise outline… there are different types of brushes for the eyes, cheeks and overall face.. it is therefore very easy to get confused and overwhelmed with all the different types… To help with this, we decided to bring you the essential basis brushes needed in your makeup bag to gain that perfect look.
Blusher Brush–
Nowadays most women avoid using blusher(only 44% of women use it now compared to 66% in the 1940’s). It is not the easiest makeup to appy and if done wrongly can make you look like a clown…hence why a good blusher brush is essential. A good blusher brush will give you a healthy-looking glow and help create flattering contours…For the best result, select a large brush with soft, natural bristles as this will accentuate the apples of the cheeks and help to enhance the face’s natural structure.
Barry M Blusher Brush- The softness of the brush allows you to achieve a smooth, even application without streaking or blotchiness.
Clinique Blusher Brush-softly tapered to deposit the right amount of powder blush on apples of cheeks and/or cheekbones. Highlights temples, bridge of nose and chin. Unique antibacterial technology.
Foundation Brush-
They work well with all types of foundation, including creams, liquids and even solids…They create a more flawless finish by allowing the makeup to cover each area of the face equally…They make spot application and total coverage easy because of their unique flat, tapered..and shape…They are easy to maintain and will last a number of years if you take care of them….and according to make up artist Debra Macki.it is best to use synthetic brush for foundation as it wouldnt aborb product andyou would use less.
Topshop foundation brush with soft synthetic hair..for perfect application of foundation
Benefit foundation brush..This essential brush has rounded, synthetic bristles to flawlessly smooth on foundation for a natural-looking, streak-free finish.
Large Powder Brush-
This is good for achieving the perfect finish and a flawless look..It delivers a smooth even coat of powder with a few strokes…A good powder brush will have a full head of bristles shaped into a round dome..
Mac Large 134 brush..with its soft natural fibre, this brush provides a flawless application of powder to face or body.
Bodyshop face and body brush..Large and fluffy to give you even coverage with just a few strokes. Perfect for the Face neck and decolletage.
Eyeshadow Blending brush
A blending brush is used to get rid of harsh lines when applying multiple eye colour ..you can also use it to apply a highlight shade to the browbone while overlapping a darker crease shade to further blend the line..A good one will be Wide and have a rounded head..this allows for easy blending of eye colors and for creating contours and adding depth.
The Body Shop Eyeshadow Blender Brush- Great for blending colours, espcially for the crease line.
Avon Ergonomic Rounded Eyeshadow Brush-It's erogonomically designed to fit comfortably in your hand...and it even stands up for easy storage.
Concealer Brush-
concealer brushes are excellent for applying concealer to dark undereye circles, and any discolored areas on skin. They are important as the give your face a flawless, even look.. It is best to go for one with a stiff hair as it gives good control and blends the concealer into skin more easily.
Revlon Concealer Brush- brush features a narrow, flat brush head design for precise application to the under-eye area and spot coverage where needed. Downside is ibers are exceptionally soft and work well with liquids...on the upside..its nice and cheap..
MAC - 195 Concealer Brush.. its made with synthetic fibre and is flat and fairly wide so it transfers the product to skin effortlessly. It also has a slight pointed tip for precision application and blending of all concealer
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