Brush Up, A Guide to Makeup Brushes
Makeup is an amazing and creative side of women’s beauty that we are passionate about, but have you ever thought about the long list of brushes and decipher which one to use next? Fear none, we have organized a simple guide to tell you how to identify the different types of makeup brushes and thrive in creating any makeup look.
Concealer Brush
This is a small flat brush very similar to a paintbrush but denser that helps to have a precise application and blend the concealer properly.
Stippling Brush
This type of brush combines short and long bristles, which are great for applying different types of foundation formulas and creating a natural, feathery look and feel.
Foundation Brush
A flat brush with straight and dense bristles to blend liquid foundation and achieve a smooth and even application. For a better result, apply the foundation center of your face and blend outwards with sweeping motions of the brush.
Powder Brush
An easy to identify with large, soft, and fluffy bristles that are used to distribute powder in an even proportion all over your face. For a better result setting makeup, swirl the brush in your powder and use sweep motions towards your face.
Drop Brush
Lately everyone’s favourite since the highlighter trend. Easy to identify with thin, feathery bristles and a flat shape. It is ideal for applying highlighter and bronzer to a flawless makeup look. Apply highlighter from your cheekbones to brow bones with back-and-forth movements.
Blush Brush
This type is soft and fluffy similar to the powder one but smaller for better distribution and blending in your makeup.
Angled Cheek Brush
The angle and dense bristles of this brush are what make the perfect contour giving precision to all angles on your face such as cheekbones and jawline.
Lip Brush
These are small, firm brushes with thin bristles that make a more precise application than the lipstick itself.
Eyeshadow Brushes
- Main Flat: flat, small, and dense, this is used for applying the base color of your eyeshadow look.
- Crease Brush: small brush with dense bristles and an angle to help create a precise sometimes advanced look on the eyelid.
- Blending Brush: it is fluffy and small to blend the colors into a seamless effect.
Eyeliner Brush
The smallest of all, with bristles short and dense, and a slightly angled tip to give the sharp precision that the perfect eyeliner needs. It makes gel or cream eyeliners easier to apply.
Eyebrow Brush
You may find it two-sided with a comb and a spoolie on each side, plus specially angled to help groom, shape, and define your eyebrows. Ideal to apply texture such as strokes to enhance your look.
Now you have a better idea of how each brush type can help you when creating makeup looks and don’t worry if the first go is challenging to use, expertise takes time, and adapting through practice is the way to go.
One more thing! Remember taking care of your brushes will impact directly the health of your skin and the outcome of your looks, so regular cleaning is the best practice we can share.
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