Hello Ladies,
I have been asked about what makeup brushes do I need, how do I use this brush, do I need alot of brushes, do they cost much? So I decided for those of you who are looking to invest or know someone that would like their first makeup brushes weather its for your daughter or younger sister starting out in makeup or your mother wanting to try new things, then this guide will help you out.
So starting with a Primer, you can use your fingers for this or use whatever brushes I will include for your foundation.
So speaking of Foundation, there are 4 different options when applying foundation, besides your fingers.....
1. Stippling Foundation Brush: This brush is usually made out of synthetic fibers, so allows you to pick up enough product to build up coverage and gives a lovely flawless look.
Some Examples of this brush are:
Crown Brush C406 Large Duo Fibre Face Brush €11.61
Blank Canvas Cosmetics F03 Medium Duo Fibre Stippling Brush €13.99
Real Techniques Stippling Brush €15.99
2. Flat Painters Foundation Brush: These I think are what people think of when they first buy foundation brushes. This will give a lovely flawless look and if you want a more of a full coverage, this brush picks up more product. But it does take more time to blend with, if you dont give the time you may be left with streaks and unblended foundation, but still a lovely finish with this brush.
Some Examples are:
Crown Brush IB123 Oval Foundation Brush €7.61
Blank Canvas Cosmetics F02 Double Ended Painter foundation/concealer brush €9.99
Real Techniques Foundation Brush €12.99
3. Buffing Brush: These again are usually synthetic. It also you to build up your foundation, but buffs your foundation into your skin, less time needed to blend as it blend everything seamlessly. Gives again flawless results.
Examples are:
Real Techniques Expert Face Brush €13.29
Blank Canvas Cosmetics F20 Flat Top Buffer Brush €13.99
(comes in hot pink handle aswell)
Zoeva 102 Silk Finish Brush €10.50
4. Sponge/ Beauty Blender: You can wet these and get a dewy/light coverage foundation, and build up the coverage. Or leave them dry and get a medium/full coverage. All you have to do it press and roll into the skin. Really gives an airbrushed look.
Examples:
Real Techniques Miracle Complexion Sponge €5.89
Blank Canvas Cosmetics Airbrush Blending Sponge (3 colours available) €6.99
Beauty Blender Original €20
Can be got in Makeup Forever Dublin
So next you will want brushes for other applications of the face, such as contouring(optional), blusher and powder.
Powder: Depending on what size you want, you can go for the BIG powder brushes or a small and neat brush for setting certain areas of the face or just a medium size brush which are normally universal and can be used for blush and contour aswell.
Examples:
Real Techniques Powder Brush €16.99
Blank Canvas Cosmetics G25 Large Powder/Bronzer Brush €13.99
Contour: You will want to use this brush to contour your face and sculpt your face with either a cream or powder. Examples are:
Blank Canvas Cosmetics G26 Cheek/Foundation Brush €13.99
Crown Brush Bk04 Angles Blush Brush €7.24
Blush: You will want a brush that will blend out your blush on the apples of your cheeks and pick up the pigment well. Either using creams or powders.
Examples:
Real Techniques Blush Brush €12.99
Crown Brush BK03 Chisel Blush Brush €12.86
Blank Canvas Cosmetics F14 Round Top Cheek Brush €13.99
Your next set of brushes are about the eyes and lips. You will need the basic amount to help create a flawless smokey eye and allow for seamless blending. Also for a lipbrush you want to create that flawless red or coloured lip. A lip brush is a great one to have.
Flat Shadow Brush: You will generally use this to apply your main eye colour, pat on pigments and smudge out shadows. Examples:
Blank Canvas Cosmetics E24 Flat Shader €6.99
Real Techniques Shading Brush €10.49
Angled Brush: Perfect to create your winger liner & fill in your brows...
Examples:
MAC 266 Angles Brush €21.00
Zoeva 317 wing liner brush €5.80
Crease: Your gunna want one of these to blend shadows together and blend out shadows and create that smokey eye...
Examples:
MAC 217 Crease Brush €24.00
Crown Brush C441 Pro Blending Crease €4.99
Blank Canvas Cosmetics E26 Blending Brush €6.99
Lip Brush: For creating that RED lip or Coloured lip, a lipbrush gives a more controlled, structured and flawless finish. Examples:
Blank Canvas Cosmetics L29 Lip/Winged liner brush €6.99
Crown Brush C323 Lip Brush €2.74
If you would like more details or info on these brushes and how to use them. Comment Below, Email me: nataliekeanemua@gmail.com , Tweet Me or Facebook Me ..
Till Next Time
Natalie
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