Makeup Brushes
Your makeup brushes are a product that you should avoid spending too little on. You will use them daily and they can make or break the look of your makeup. To create the right makeup look you will require a variety of different brushes for application.
The first main brush that you will need is for applying powder. It should be large and have long bristles. If you use a department store powder we suggest throwing out the sponge it comes with and using a makeup brush instead. Applying pressed powder with a puff can create a cakey look. By using a foundation stippling brush you can get even and full coverage that blends beautifully into the skin. Sephora has a great Pro Stippling Brush from their own collection that applies any kind of foundation easily. It retails online for under $45. Using a foundation brush can also help you choose how much coverage you are getting by allowing you to blend and remove excess powder through blotting the brush prior to application.
A bronzer brush is also a great tool for giving you a pretty glow all year round. It looks very similar to a foundation brush but may have even more bristles packed in to give you a flawless finish. EcoTools Bamboo Bronzer Brush retails for under $10 online. You can also use this brush to add highlighting and contouring to your neck, cleavage and shoulders for a luminous finish. A blush brush is also a very important tool in creating definition with a pop of color. A blush brush can be straight or have angled bristles. It should have feathery and soft bristles that allow you to blend color seamlessly. Look online at stores like Amazon.com to spend less on your makeup brushes while still getting quality products. When applying blush use an angled brush for contouring by smiling which will show you the apples of your cheeks - where you apply color.
A flat stiff brush is great for applying color to the eyelids. This brush is generally quite small and will have fairly short bristles. You can really customize the amount of color you apply with broad strokes or subdued shading. You can also use this brush for creating the perfect smoky eye by blending colors deep into the crease and lash line. Laura Mercier Flat Eye Liner Brush allows for precision and accuracy during your application. An eyebrow brush is perfect for blending in pencils and shadows while creating a fierce brow. You can also use this brush to tame your eyebrows by using a little bit of misted hairspray to keep them in place. For applying a gel eyeliner you may want to use a bent liner brush. This brush has a bent head that can reach the corners of the eye easily while delivering the perfect lined look. It can also prevent you from tugging at the corners of your eyes, avoiding unnecessary wear around the eyes. An eyelash brush is similar to a wand that comes with your mascara but it can be much more targeted. It can allow you to fix the clumps and stuck together lashes in a flash.
The right lip brush can help keep your lip color in the right place all day. A lip brush is generally small and has fewer bristles which allows you to get the targeted precision you need when applying your color. ELF has many great inexpensive makeup brushes and brush sets that provide effortless coverage. Make sure to rinse out your lip brushes every time after use, making them ready for your next application.
Using the right makeup brushes will make your look appear natural and seamless.