As a non-makeup brushes user since teenage, It was so surprising to instantly become a makeup brush user for even a no-makeup look. And all the credit goes to my best friend as she was the one I got influenced by. I do used to use makeup sponges for the blending purpose but that too was just for the concealer, or highly textured products so here comes the day when I finally got my hand on high quality makeup brushes that actually saved me a lot of time and blessed me with flawless makeup finish and high defined everything. One great thing about makeup brushes that is enough to convince someone to step into the makeup brushes trends is that they make your makeup stay in place and make those conceal features, and blushes just where they should be.
If different types of makeup brushes confuse you, don’t be, I got you covered with that! While there are alot of makeup brushes and their uses, here I have created a complete and helpful guide for everyone out there who is planning to start using makeup brushes and getting the most out of it. A real quick overview is there are foundation brushes which helps you achieve a flawless and well-blended base, a concealer brush which helps in perfectly blending the concealer while giving a natural finish, a contour brush that make sure all the sculptural features you want to give to your makeup look is there, a blush brush which make sure your cheeks look flushed, a lip brush which helps you achieve high defined lip liners, an eyeliner brush which gives you crisp and sharp cut crease eyeliner looks, and an eyeshadow brush to achieve all your pinterest-inspired eyeshadow looks, so scroll now and have a deep look into all of these.
A Guide On Makeup Brushes And Their Uses
As I have used and utilized every type of makeup brush and found out that my investment was worth it, here’s everything you need to know about makeup brushes and their uses and these tips are for both beginners and regular makeup brush users. So, let's get right into it!
Foundation Brush
Foundation brushes are the cornerstone of any makeup routine as without creating a perfectly absorbed base how will you achieve flawless makeup? This Hourglass foundation brush has a bristle of vegan fiber while its shape is like fingertips so it makes it easy for both liquid and cream foundation to give a flawless and natural finish. While foundation brushes come in various shapes, including flat, rounded, and angled, and are designed to seamlessly apply liquid, cream, or powder foundation for a flawless finish. The flat brushes are perfect for full coverage, while angled brushes make it easy to reach tricky areas like the corners of the nose.
Powder Brush
Powder brushes are essential for setting makeup with loose or pressed powder. These brushes are typically large and fluffy, allowing for an even application of powder to achieve a smooth and airbrushed look. The soft bristles prevent an overly heavy application, ensuring a natural finish. Also the great thing about these are they are real easy to maintain as you can quickly wash them every now and then with just a pinch of your favorite shampoo in your hand and rubbing it on the brush, keeping it for few minutes then rinse it off with lukewarm water and ta-da clean and clear powder brush is here!
Blush Brush
If you want perfectly flushed cheeks every time you apply blush, blush brushes are a great way to add a healthy flush to your cheekbones. This blush brush from Bobbi Brown has a soft yet dense bristle which helps in easy blush blending and applying process. The best thing about soft bristles is their cute shaped angle helps applying the right amount of blush on the apple of your cheek. While there are many blush brushes available in the market, there are two types and they are specifically for something as an angled blush brush is perfect for defining cheekbones, while a fluffy round brush provides a softer, more diffused application.
Contour Brush
Contour brushes are the secret ingredient for sculpting and defining facial features that every woman dreams off when she thinks of contouring. These brushes have a narrow, angled shape that allows for precise application of contour products, helping to accentuate the natural shadows and highlights of the face. And this contour brush specifically has tapered bristles which helps in achieving perfectly blended and soft finish of the contour while still making the contour look sharp and standout, what else do we dream of makeup ladies?
Eyeshadow Brush
A flawless eyeshadow texture is only achievable if you use the right tools and that is: an eyeshadow brush! While eyeshadow brushes come in a variety of sizes, shapes, cuts, and for different creases. A flat shader brush is perfect for packing color onto the lid, while a blending brush helps soften harsh lines and create a seamless transition between eyeshadow shades. Well, this eyeshadow brush is a perfect option for both beginners and professionals as it provides an easy application and makes the eyeshadow looks well blended and gives it just the right amount of pop.
Eyeliner Brush
Eyeliners comes in various types like there are liquid liners, cream liners, powder liners and gel liners, and that’s where we spoil our eyeliner looks when it gets out of our hand, eyeliner brush is something that saves us from smudging perfect mascara and spoiling our overall makeup. There are two types of eyeliner brushes, so you will be able to select from two types of eyeliner brushes, one is a highly defined tip like the one above, and the other one will be with a little wide bristle and a highly defined cut that helps create a sharp or smudgy eyeliner look.
Lip Brush
Lip brushes are a great option for someone who wants to achieve the flawless lined lip look, it’s actually great for everyone who is looking for a polished application for their lip liners and other lip products they use for makeup. From a high defined 90s inspired lips to a bold red filled lip to make a bold statement this NARS lip brush will definitely make you think your investment was worth it for a lip brush. This lip makeup brush has a small and sharp tip that helps you achieve your desired lip looks with minimal effort and gives you highly polished and well-blended looks for sure.
Conclusion
As I have been doing my makeup with fingertips for so long, and when I once saw my best friend effortlessly using makeup brushes and being ready before me even after using all the technique for the makeup application, It instantly grabbed my attention and since that day I just cannot go back to the fingertips method for everything. Investing in high quality makeup brushes will make your money worth spending as all you will get is flawless finishes for your makeup looks whether it's the sculpted contour you want, a flawless base for foundation, a highly defined lip liner, or a sharp and cut crease eyeliner, you will be getting all this, so it's totally worth it.
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