Types of Make up Brushes and their Purposes

Ok most of my friends always keep on saying me that they often get confuse when they are shopping for Makeup Brushes! No joke but i have seen few girls actually using the same brush for everything!! Some are lazy to shop and some think one brush can do everything! Lemme tell you something here that is so WRONG! The brush can actually give control of the color flow on the look you wanna actually have! Its so funny to see them do this and then end up being confused as in why isn't their makeup looking good! Don't worry no one is perfect. Since i was asked so many times i thought of writing about it in my Site so that you have a clue about the various Brushes available in the market. The kind of Brushes am gona highlight are the basic ones. The day you understand how to have control over the brushes you can go ahead and try all the funky brushes in the market for fun style etc. Before i start i wanna say Brushes should be soft and full, and should feel comfortable in your hand. Run your hand through the bristles. It is a bad sign if they come out readily (shed) and feel coarse on your skin.

P.S These are MAC Brushes which i personally use coz they are long lasting, easy to clean and give total control. Choose your brands wisely. I will recommend MAC.

1. Eye brow Brush

Bristles are quite firm and are clipped at an angle to allow for clean, even application of shadow or brow powder to the brows’ coarse hairs.

MAC 208 Angled Brow brush gives this sharp to soft Eyebrow touch. Its totally controlled!

2. Eye Shadow Brush:

The eye area is delicate so the shadow brush should be made with natural hair such as squirrel. The shadow brush is used for a clean sweep of color.

MAC 213 Fluff Brush and MAC 212 Flat Definer Brush are two brushes which Lines and define the eye with color. Firmly bristled, flat of shape; applies color in a stroke to provide instant definition. Use with powder, liquid etc. For controlled application of eye shadow. Good for applying highlighters and eyelids. This is multipurpose Brush as it can be used for applying Concealers (powder) around the nose and eyebrow area, lip corners and any thing you wanna hide by applying Concealer. For those who like to mix water with certain eyeshadow for long lasting makeups this brush type is Perfect!

3. Eye Liner Brush:

An extra-fine tipped synthetic fiber brush that delivers a precise, firm, even stroke with which to line the eyes. Use with liquid or cream products.

MAC 209 Eye liner Brush is the one for Soft fine-tipped point is ideal for creating a thin, controlled line Works beautifully for upper and lower lash lines.

4. Lip Liner Brush:

Lip brushes allow you to use less lipstick but it also can be used to soften the line of your lip liner. With the brush, you can blend it right into the lipstick so that it is not visible.

MAC 311 Lip Liner Brush gives me full controlled lipstick or eye liner application and comes with a metal cover. This brush has small, flat, firm fibers and a tapered tip.

5. Foundation Brushes:

For foundation users, a flat, firm foundation brush (synthetic bristles such as taklon are preferable here) is best for blending and mixing colors. It is essential to use the foundation brush
to blend your foundation close to your jaw line for a smooth finish

MAC 150 Large Powder Brush and Everyday Minerals Kabuki Brush are the ones i use for application of my MAC Studio Fix or Everyday Minerals Foundation. Kabuki Brush is the one I got with Everyday Minerals makeup kit. Both give good application of the foundation and cover the area properly giving a flawless and radiant look! Kabuki Brushes are very much in Fashion coz of its really silky and very very smooth Bristles. No doubt the most important and my most Favorite brushes!! cheers!

These can be also used for the application of "Finishing Powders".

6. Concealer Brush:

A narrow, firm brush works best (synthetic bristles are preferable here). It should be tapered to a flat head. When you are trying to hide something, it should not stand out and draw attention. Whether you are dabbing on a liquid concealer or using a concealer stick, blending it in is the key to using concealer the right way. If you use your fingers, make sure you dab the concealer on gently. Rubbing it will remove what you have just applied. If you use a sponge, chances are the concealer will just spread thinly on your skin, and will not conceal the imperfections you are trying to cover up in the first place. This is where the concealer brush comes in. Preferably made with synthetic bristles like Taklon, a good concealer brush will blend concealer evenly to cover up imperfections, without stripping the layer away or spreading it too thin. And since concealer brushes aren't nearly as expensive as a powder brush or a blush brush, you should not hesitate to buy a well made one.

MAC 196 Concealer Brush is firm having strong bristles and gives you satisfying results!


7. Cheek/Blush Brush:

A medium-full brush. Using a good blush brush is paramount to achieving a flawlessly finished makeup. Bad blush brushes are the reason so many women go around wearing unattractive stripes of blush across their faces. Like the powder brush, a good blush brush should be made with natural hair like pony or squirrel. It is important to have pure natural hair for a blush brush because it will pick up and deposit just the right amount of color on your skin, so even if you tend to be heavy handed with your blush, you will not look like a clown. Having a good blush brush made of natural hair is a foolproof way to do your makeup and is highly recommended for all women, whether they are professional makeup artists or not.

MAC 129SH Brush does it all for me.

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These are the basic Brushes you can use for a perfect Long lasting makeup! :)

For the ladies who don't have any time and in emergency you can just apply foundation with the brush and concealer (if needed) and apply blush and with fingertips smudge some blush or lipstick on the eyelids! Wont give long lasting effect but for the time being it will work ;) Later when you get some time for yourself you can always correct it! :D

Hope this has helped you in selecting the basic brushes! Buying MAC is not imp but i can recommend you since i use it myself. If you like any other brand then go for it but make sure you don't go for any ordinary rough brushes!

Enjoying Making over! ;)

Stay Beautiful ;)
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