How to Recognize Good Makeup Brushes

Posted: Jan 25, 2010 |Comments: 0 | Views: 144 |

Professional quality brushes and applicators are easy to find in most department stores. Buy a set or you can purchase individual brushes as you can afford them. Packaged as a set brushes are usually less expensive than buying each separately.

The following are some basic brushes you need to know;

Under-eye Brush

An under-eye brush is like a thin, flat paintbrush about ¼ inches (5mm) wide, and is used to apply concealer or coverstick to dark under-eye circles or lines around the mouth. It is also wonderful for highlighting cheek bones. I like to have two of these brushes so I can use the second one to ‘smudge’ eyeliner and soften its effect. Ideally, this brush should be made of natural, resilient sable.

Eye Contour Brush

This angle brush is very useful because it gives you so much control in the placement of your shadow. Your ‘angle’ brush looks like an under-eye brush that has been sliced diagonally. The shape of the brush is great for fanning shadow along the orbital bone. Here, sable is best, to give the brush substance.

Brow and Lash brush

One side of this handy tool looks like a thin, stiff toothbrush, the other like a tiny comb. Use the brush to groom and shape your eyebrows, and use the comb to gently separate your lashes after applying mascara.

Lipstick Brush

You will become an expert painter when you use this flat, narrow brush to line your lips and apply lipstick. No lopsided lips for you. Sable is essential  for your lipstick brush because it is still enough to spread the colour and hold its shape for maximum control. I find it is compact, retractable type because you can carry it in your handbag for touch ups.

Contour Brush

The contour brush looks like a blusher brush that has been cute straight across the top. The flat, stubby shape is great for removing excess blusher, blending the edges of your blusher or eyeshadow, or for contouring.

Fan Brush

You will have fun with this thin, soft, fan-shaped brush. Because of the softness of its hair it provides a light application of any powder product. It is ideal for gently removing excess loose powder, for applying iridescent powder at night, or for applying a touch of bright blusher when you want the application to be very light. Turned sideways, it can be used to ‘hollow’ your cheekbones with a contour powder.

Remember to wash your brushes periodically in mild detergent then remove excess water with a towel. Do not soak them or the wooden handles will crack. Smooth and shape the hairs on the brushes and lay your damp brushes flat on a towel to dry.

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