To use, apply the contour to the hollows of your cheeks, and then use a stippling motion to work it into the skin. As the product starts to blend, switch to a circular motion, being careful to keep the product in the appropriate location. Many people choose to apply contour to their temples, the sides of their nose, or their jawline for a sleek look.
Bronzer is one of the best ways to get a sunkissed, glowy look — without actually spending time in the sun, which can be harmful to your skin. A bronzer brush is similar in shape to a powder brush or a blush brush.
However, it is very wide and even more fluffy than either of them. This is because bronzer needs to be dispersed very evenly on the skin in order to look natural. Be sure to really buff it out so there are no harsh lines left over. This technique creates a natural look because it places bronzer on the points of the face where the sun would naturally hit.
Highlight brushes look very different from most other types of makeup brushes. They are shaped like a fan and have very thin bristles. This fan shape allows you to apply the glowy product evenly to the tops of your cheekbones — without looking like a disco ball. The highlighter is very trendy at the moment, so this is a great brush to add to your collection. To use, gently pick up a small amount of product with the brush and sweep it back and forth over the tops of your cheekbones, moving side to side.
These brushes are much smaller and denser than the face brushes previously mentioned in this article. The first one of these eyeshadow brushes is the lid brush. This is used to apply eyeshadow to the top of your lids, as the name suggests. This brush is very compact and is shaped like a foundation brush, but the bristles are much denser. For the best results, use the brush to pat the shadow onto your lids, applying multiple layers if necessary.
This brush is used for applying eyeshadow to the crease of your eyelids. It is very dense and has either an angled or pointed composition for the most precise application possible. It is very important that you apply crease colour with as much control as possible to create your desired look, particularly if you are aiming for a smokey eye or other intricate styles. Start by putting a small amount of your desired crease colour in the creases of your eyelids, focusing more towards the outside of the eye.
Run the colour back and forth to create a defined line, and then slowly start to blend the colour in with your lid colour. This is the most versatile of all the eyeshadow brushes.
An eyeshadow blending brush can be used in many different ways to create a flawless eye look. Start by going over your lid and crease colours to blend them together, and to blend out your crease colour so that you remove any harsh lines. You can also use your blending brush to apply a highlight shade to your browbone for a little bit of extra glimmer.
Out of all the different types of makeup brushes, one of the most essential is a good sharp liner brush. An eyeliner brush works well with gel or liquid liners. It is very, very small with a line of short, dense bristles, and is slightly angled for the sharpest wing. You may want to map out a rough idea of where the wings will go with a light coloured eye pencil.
The wing should follow the curve of your eye instead of sticking straight out. Then, using as much control as you can, apply the liner in a wing shape. Afterwards, fill in the liner on top of the eye, connecting it to the wing. You may also want to apply liner to your bottom lashes using the brush if you are creating a very intense eye look.
You should use the brush to connect the bottom liner to the top wing, this will make everything look more cohesive. A good mascara wand features a spoolie shape, with small bristles sticking out from the wand in all directions. This brush is small and is shaped like a pencil tip. This brush is crucial for creating a smooth base for any eyeshadow application.
You are looking for dense, firm bristles and a bit of a thicker brush. I prefer natural bristles for the best application. These are fairly cheap and I like to have a couple around. They generally also come on the other end of your brow pencil. I share my technique for this on Instagram and it is easy to do and will change your life, if you have been using a pencil. However, it does come in handy when you are wearing a bold lip and is also a great way to take an extra application of lipstick in your travel bag.
Just pack lip color onto bristles and put on the cover. Ready to go! Again, there are lots of different versions of this brush and a lot of it depends on what type of foundation you are using. Not all foundations work well with a brush, so it really depends on your foundation type here. I rarely use a brush and prefer my fingers or a damp beauty blender, but I do occasionally love to use a brush, especially for events or special occasions. It can be used to apply foundation, blush, bronzer, powder, and highlighters.
It also is very effective for applying liquid and cream products. There are duo-fibre bristles at the top of the brush, which make for a light, gentle application that looks very natural. These brush ends have a very light and feathery feel. One good brush will do all of these things for you. I have listed some of my favorites below. Now that we have the complete list of makeup brushes brushes and their uses, you may wonder, which ones you actually need.
I have alluded to this above, but would like to get into a bit more detail below. I am sharing the only brushes you need for a full face of makeup. It is not as many as you would think. However, once you are beyond the beginner level there are a few more brushes that come in useful and will complete your set.
I have listed them below. A few come close, but there are always a few that are unnecessary, in my opinion. You can create your own set by assessing your needs and compiling a list of exactly what brushes you need and will use. Then head to Sephora or Target and pick them out.
My one rule about makeup brushes is this: buy the best you can afford. You can make inexpensive makeup look fantastic with good brushes. In turn, the most expensive makeup will look awful, if it is applied with bad quality brushes and tools. If you are starting out and need all new brushes, I suggest you buy a budget set I recommend below. This will give you a good starting point. Brushes have come a very long way since i started in this industry so it is certainly possible to get good brushes on a budget.
Once you are comfortable with them and they start to show some wear and tear, you can replace them, one by one, with better versions.
Also, you will find which brushes you use most often and then you can replace those with better quality versions. If you favorite thing in the world is blush, then you may want to go ahead an invest in a great blush brush. With proper care, good brushes will last a lifetime. The purpose of this brush is to apply a base layer of eyeshadow in a neutral shade from your lid to your brow bone.
Really press the shadow into your shadow primer to create a smooth, even, and long lasting base on your lid. I personally fluctuate between powders and pencil and I am currently using a brow pencil, but I like both and use the same application technique.
It is also essential for blending shadow, so I recommend you have at least a couple of these. One to apply shadow and a clean one to blend. Rather than dragging it across your eye, use the flat tip to press the shadow into the base of your lashes, moving along your lash line as you go. Start on the outside and move to the inside. It creates a much softer and more flattering look than a pencil. I recommend a smaller, tipped brush for applying concealer on blemishes. Also, it works great as a concealer brush for covering blemishes.
Apply powder sparingly through the T zone to keep shine at bay and set your makeup. Bronzer goes onto the high plains of your face in a backward 3 motion. Lastly, pop blush on apples of cheeks and then blend upward and outward. Make sure to keep your brushes clean. I like to use this spray in between applications to keep them sanitized. I give them a good cleaning about once a week.
If you use your brushes daily, deep cleaning them once a week is a good guideline. Not cleaning your brushes can lead to breakouts, shorten the lifespan of your brushes and is just gross in general. Proper care can make brushes last a lifetime. I have had some of mine for over 20 years. If a brush starts shedding, it is time for a new one. Since I am in the business, I have had the opportunity t try a bunch of different brushes in various price points. There are quite a few types of eyeliner brushes smudgers, flat brushes, angled brushes , but a slim, super-fine brush like this one is handy for creating thin, precise lines.
The bent side of this dual-ended tool is ergonomically-designed and specifically intended for winged liner-challenged folks while the straight side is best for precision work and crisper lines. Pencil brushes are like the forgotten child of makeup brushes—they're underrated but you can't help but love them.
You can use them for popping on a highlighter on the inner corners of the eyes, smoking out your lower lash line with shadow, adding definition along the edges of the eyes, or buffing out pencil liner.
Phillips says you can also use this tool to get a crazy good cut crease. An angled brow brush is ultra handy for applying all kinds of brow products, like pomades, powders, and waxes. The spoolie is essential for grooming your brows and ensuring a polished finish. As an added bonus, you can also use it to create a cut crease. You may think you won't have a use for such a tool, but you'll wish you had one on hand the next time your mascara decides to clump on you.
Not only do mascara wands help with separating and defining your lashes, you can also use them to scrape off any accidental mascara smudges you get while applying after they've dried, of course. A thin lip brush is so very useful for applying lip color flawlessly, especially when it comes to dark shades where precision is required.
By applying with a brush, instead of straight from the tube, you can be far more accurate with outlining and filling in your lips. Plus, you can also use a lip brush to build color, which is much harder to do when you apply a lipstick directly.
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