The Importance of Makeup Brushes
One of the secrets in makeup application is using quality makeup brushes. No professional makeup artist would object to the magic makeup brushes bring in their creation of beauty. Although most makeup already has brushes or applicators in it, wise beauty experts would still advise for women to invest in real good and high quality makeup brushes designed to perfectly apply makeup in your face. But before you pour a significant part of your household budget on these beauty magic wands, try to get to know first its different types and decide what you really need for now and stop wasting money on brushes you don't need.
Actually, there are many types of makeup brushes you can choose from the market and cosmetic industry even continues to spawn new ones. One, however, might basically need a foundation brush, concealer brush, powder brush, eye shadow brushes, blush brush, and a lip brush. If it is your first time to invest on makeup brushes, better start getting the basic ones first.
Foundation Brush
Although most women are used to with sponges in applying foundation, makeup experts are now suggesting using foundation brush. It has long bristles and flat shape that allows your foundation makeup to be applied evenly and blended flawlessly on your face.
Concealer Brush
Fingers are usually used to apply concealer on parts of the face where there are blemishes you want to hide or on under-eye area that you want to lighten up. A concealer brush, however, can do the trick better and make concealer appear as if it's not there.
Powder Brush
One of the most useful, a powder brush does not only help you apply loose powder to cover shiny areas missed by your makeup but it also helps in setting out excess powdery form of your makeup. Thus, a powder brush is essential in making sure that you have a neat and smudge-free makeup finish.
Eye Shadow Brushes
Ideally, one must have three kinds of eye shadow brushes namely a medium-sized brush for the lid, a small brush to line the socket of the eye, and a large brush to serve as highlighter to the eye area near or just below the brow. If you're using liquid eye shadow, get the brushes especially designed for it.
Blush Brush
One of the largest makeup brushes, the blush brush has soft bristles that smoothly apply and blend blush color on your cheeks.
Lip Brush
If you want more accurate lipstick coverage on your lips, better use a lip brush. It is less time-consuming and even makes lipstick color stay longer on your lips.
Once you have all these, make sure to always keep it clean and dry so your beauty magic wands would not lose its magic.
