When it comes to choosing brushes, it is easy to get overwhelmed. There are a lot of brushes out there to choose from. They are all designed for a specific technique or application in mind. Learning how to utilise them properly can be challenging; however, YOU CAN DO IT.
1- Foundation Brush: For a finish that is seamless, apply the foundation to the centre of the face. Then sweep it out towards the hairline. It can be used to smooth out cream and liquid foundation to leave it streak free. Also, it can be used to pat on concealer under the eyes.
2- Kabuki Brush:
This is a big brush and that makes it great for applying powders and bronzer softly and evenly spreading it over the face. In the shape of a three, sweep the bronzer first along the temple, down the hairline, across the cheekbone, and then finally along the jawline. Twirl the brush in your hand and it can buff out the harsh lines.
3- Powder Brush:
Use the bristles to dust the face evenly. It will diffuse the loose powders to give colour that is less concentrated. It won’t smudge the foundation. It can also work great for blush. Sweep it along the line from the apples of the cheeks to the cheekbones.
4- Angled Blush Brush:
With the blush, twirl the bristles on apples of cheeks. Hold at an angle, then glide along the cheekbones. The bristles are slanted and that makes it perfect for this application. You can also apply a contour powder below your cheekbones in a shade that is darker than your skin tone to emphasise your contours.
5- Concealer Brush:
Pat the concealer on blemishes and the circles under the eyes. The rounded edges of the brush can reach the areas around the nose and eyes. It can also be used to fix up lipstick edges that are messy.
6- All-Over Eyeshadow Brush:
In a motion like a windscreen wiper, smooth the eye shadow back and forth over the eyelid to intensify the colour. It will apply it evenly. Use it to dab on some shadow under the lash line to make the eyes smokier.
7- Blending Brush:
Grab the handle’s tip and twirl it around in a circle motion in the crease of the eyes for a blended, soft look. It can also be used to blend a highlighter on the cheekbones, Cupid’s bow, or brow bones.
8- Smudge Brush:
Use a kohl liner to line the lashes and then sweep this brush lightly from side to side. It will give you a sultry, smoky look. It can also work when you want to apply an intense pigment to the outer and inner corners of the brow bone or target the areas around the eye.
9- Angled Eyeliner Brush:
Dip this brush in shadow, gel liner, or cream. Then hold it at an angle flush with the lash line. Drag from the inner corner of the eye, all the way along the lash line. Or use it with brow powder to define or fill in brows that look sparse.
10- Lash Brush:
The comb is used to separate lashes that are clumpy, remove the excess mascara, and smooth brows that are messy. Use the brush to tame thick, messy brows by brushing up and out. Diffuse brow lines that have been filled in harshly. You can also use the brush to smudge the eyeliner a bit.
11- Fan Brush:
Use to brush eye shadow that has fallen under the eyes. Stroke the face with highlighter, bronzer, blush, and powder. It will create a sheer and precise application. Another great use is to create the look of no makeup by dipping the ends in the mascara and then painting it on the lashes. It works well for hiding eyelash glue by applying a gel liner.
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