We use 'em to apply
foundation, concealer, powders and blush.
Foundation Brush:
Used to apply foundation to the face and
typically made from synthetic fibers. Most foundation brushes have a small,
rounded brush head shaped like a tiny spatula.
Concealer Brush:
Concealer brushes look like mini
foundation brushes. Being smaller than foundation brushes makes them better
suited for covering blemishes or for applying liquid concealers in hard to
reach places like the corners of the eyes.
Powder Brush:
With a large, fluffy brush heads and
soft bristles, powder brushes are ideal for applying loose powder to the face.
Blush Brush:
They resemble smallish powder brushes with either a sloped
or rounded tip. Great for applying blush or bronzer to cheeks.
Eye Brushes
There are lots of eye
brushes to choose from. Start your collection with the
essentials.
Eyebrow Brush:
Eyebrow brushes have firm, angled brush
heads like the tip of a marker. Use them to apply powders, creams or waxes to
brows.
Eye shadow Brush:
Not as stiff as an eyebrow brush,
eyeshadow brushes have square heads used to evenly apply both powder and cream
shadows to eyelids. Expect to use these a lot.
Blending Brush:
Like the name implies, blending brushes
are used to blend different colored products and to wipe out harsh lines. They
come in a variety of shapes and sizes. Not as firm as eye shadow brush heads,
the heads of blending brushes are usually tapered. This will be your second
staple brush (behind your eyeshadow brush).
Crease Brush:
Fluffy and soft, crease brush heads come
in several different shapes, from thin and tapered to round and fluffy. The
shape you choose will depend more on personal preference than anything else.
Look for a brush head that feels soft against your eyelid and fits into the
hollow of your eye.
Lip Brushes:
At one time or another, most of us have
applied lipstick straight from the tube. As much as I love my brushes, I have
to confess: I do this all the time! Let's face it, applying lipstick straight
from the tube is much easier than reaching for a lip brush, and sometimes you
just don't have the time. However, when you feel like rocking a deep, dark
scarlet or a bright matte fuschia, a lip brush is the only way to go. It
provides more control and precise lipstick application than a tube. Like
concealer brushes, lip brushes have a firm, thin tip.