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Jul. 29, 2024

Essential Crease Blending Brush

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THE COMPLETE LIST OF MAKEUP BRUSHES AND ...

What are makeup brushes used for? How many makeup brushes do do I need? What are the best makeup brushes to buy? Which makeup brush do I use where? Knowing what makeup brushes you need and how to use them can be utterly confusing and completely overwhelming. Today, I will help you clear of all of this confusion, with the complete list of makeup brushes and their uses. There are so many choices and price ranges, it is crazy! Even if you are an expert like me, the choices can be overwhelming, especially if you are just a normal person trying to figure it all out.

THE COMPLETE LIST OF MAKEUP BRUSHES AND THEIR USES

So, let&#;s break it down, shall we? First, I will share a complete list of different makeup brushes and their uses. The reason I created this chart, is so you are able to walk into a store and know what you are looking at. Keep in mind, there are lots of variations on the same brush and you do not them all! For example, there are small blush brushes, tapered blush brushes, angled blush brushes, I could go on and on. You only need 1 blush brush!!! This holds true for many other types of brushes, but here is the breakdown of some common types of brushes and what they are used for.

CONCEALER BRUSH |Typically shaped like a paintbrush but is slightly denser with firm bristles and is usually made of synthetic fibers. I use this type of brush for concealer under the eyes, as well as cream eye shadow.

BROW BRUSH | Similar to the concealer brush, you are looking for dense, firm bristles. This brush can be used to define and fill in brows, as well as for gel eyeliner application. This brush is usually fairly inexpensive.

BLENDING BRUSH | I call this the &#;windshield wiper brush&#; and it is my favorite type of brush to apply eyeshadow in your crease. Generally, the rounder and bigger the tip, the softer and more blended the application will be, This is a great brush for beginners and also a great brush for blending out shadow, hence the name &#;blending brush&#;.

CREASE BRUSH | Another version of the crease brush, or blending brush, this one is angled, instead of round. Personally, I prefer the round version, but they both do the same thing. It is simply preference. This type of brush is a bit more precise and placement can be easier if you are unsure about your crease color.

PENCIL BRUSH | If you like a soft and smokey shadow look and you like wearing liner and eyeshadow on the bottom of your lashes, this brush is crucial for creating those looks. It creates much softer and more flattering look than a pencil. This brush is small and is shaped like a pencil tip.

FLAT EYESHADOW BRUSH | In my opinion, this brush is ESSENTIAL for a great eye makeup application and one of the few brushes you actually NEED. This brush is crucial for creating a smooth base for any eyeshadow application. You are looking for dense, firm bristles and a bit of a thicker brush. I prefer natural bristles for the best application.

LASH & BROW SPOOLIE BRUSH| This handy little spoolie brush is great for taming brows and declumping your mascara after application. These are fairly cheap and I like to have a couple around. They generally also come on the other end of your brow pencil.

FLAT EYELINER BRUSH | My all time favorite brush for applying eyeliner that is flawless and lasts all day. I share my technique for this on Instagram and it is easy to do and will change your life, if you have been using a pencil.

LIP BRUSH | This is by no means a must have, especially if you are more of a gloss girl like myself. However, it does come in handy when you are wearing a bold lip and is also a great way to take an extra application of lipstick in your travel bag. Just pack lip color onto bristles and put on the cover. Ready to go!

FOUNDATION BRUSH | A foundation brush is great for achieving a flawless, airbrushed finish. Again, there are lots of different versions of this brush and a lot of it depends on what type of foundation you are using. Not all foundations work well with a brush, so it really depends on your foundation type here. I rarely use a brush and prefer my fingers or a damp beauty blender, but I do occasionally love to use a brush, especially for events or special occasions.

STIPPLING BRUSH | This type of brush creates a flawless, airbrushed base with high definition results. It can be used to apply foundation, blush, bronzer, powder, and highlighters. It also is very effective for applying liquid and cream products. There are duo-fibre bristles at the top of the brush, which make for a light, gentle application that looks very natural. These brush ends have a very light and feathery feel.

POWDER BRONZER, BLUSH CONTOUR HIGHLIGHT BRUSHES | This is where people get screwed out of so much money, in my opinion. It is certainly nice to have all of these lovely brushes, don&#;t get me wrong, but you just don&#;t need a separate brush for all of these things. One good brush will do all of these things for you. So, this is the place to spend a bit more money on ONE REALLY GOOD brush that lays on color beautifully and does it all. I have listed some of my favorites below.

WHAT BRUSHES DO I REALLY NEED?

Now that we have the complete list of makeup brushes brushes and their uses, you may wonder, which ones you actually need. I have alluded to this above, but would like to get into a bit more detail below. I am sharing the only brushes you need for a full face of makeup. It is not as many as you would think. You truly only need a 3-4 brushes if you are a beginner &#; a flat eyeshadow brush, a crease brush, eyeliner brush and a blush/powder bronzer brush. That&#;s it!!! However, once you are beyond the beginner level there are a few more brushes that come in useful and will complete your set. I have listed them below. I have yet to find a complete and comprehensive brush set that contains everything you need and nothing you don&#;t, but I have not found it. A few come close, but there are always a few that are unnecessary, in my opinion. You can create your own set by assessing your needs and compiling a list of exactly what brushes you need and will use. Then head to Sephora or Target and pick them out.

PRO TIPS FOR BUYING BRUSHES

My one rule about makeup brushes is this: buy the best you can afford. You can make inexpensive makeup look fantastic with good brushes. In turn, the most expensive makeup will look awful, if it is applied with bad quality brushes and tools. (i.e. those little applicators that come with your eyeshadows. THROW THOSE AWAY!!!) If you are starting out and need all new brushes, I suggest you buy a budget set I recommend below. This will give you a good starting point. Brushes have come a very long way since i started in this industry so it is certainly possible to get good brushes on a budget. Once you are comfortable with them and they start to show some wear and tear, you can replace them, one by one, with better versions. Also, you will find which brushes you use most often and then you can replace those with better quality versions. If you favorite thing in the world is blush, then you may want to go ahead an invest in a great blush brush. With proper care, good brushes will last a lifetime.

THE ONLY MAKEUP BRUSHES YOU REALLY NEED

1.FLAT ALL OVER SHADOW BRUSH | This brush should be shorter, and firmer and be be made of natural bristles. The purpose of this brush is to apply a base layer of eyeshadow in a neutral shade from your lid to your brow bone. Really press the shadow into your shadow primer to create a smooth, even, and long lasting base on your lid.

2.EYEBROW BRUSH | Use this angled brush to apply brow powder to define your brows in short, even strokes to mimic small hairs. I personally fluctuate between powders and pencil and I am currently using a brow pencil, but I like both and use the same application technique.

3.CREASE BRUSH | A crease brush is for applying a darker shade into your crease, or to layer a wash of color onto your lid over your base eye shadow. It is also essential for blending shadow, so I recommend you have at least a couple of these. One to apply shadow and a clean one to blend.

4. FLAT EYELINER BRUSH | This is my favorite brush and technique for applying eyeliner that is flattering and lasts all day. Rather than dragging it across your eye, use the flat tip to press the shadow into the base of your lashes, moving along your lash line as you go. Start on the outside and move to the inside

5.PENCIL BRUSH | If you like a soft and smokey shadow look and you like wearing eyeliner and eyeshadow on the bottom of your lashes, this brush is crucial for creating those looks. It creates a much softer and more flattering look than a pencil. This brush is small and is shaped like a pencil tip.

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6. CONCEALER BRUSH | Use this brush to apply concealer under the eye area, as well as cream eyeshadow. I recommend a smaller, tipped brush for applying concealer on blemishes.

7.LIP BRUSH | This is by no means a must have, especially if you are more of a gloss girl like myself. However, it does come in handy when you are wearing a bold lip and is also a great way to take an extra application of lipstick in your travel bag. Just pack lip color onto bristles and put on the cover. Ready to go! Also, it works great as a concealer brush for covering blemishes.

8. BLUSH, POWDER, BRONZER BRUSH | You need only 1 brush for powder, blush and bronzer. Apply powder sparingly through the T zone to keep shine at bay and set your makeup. Bronzer goes onto the high plains of your face in a backward 3 motion. Lastly, pop blush on apples of cheeks and then blend upward and outward.

ANOTHER PRO TIP FOR MAKING BRUSHES LAST

Make sure to keep your brushes clean. I like to use this spray in between applications to keep them sanitized. I give them a good cleaning about once a week. If you use your brushes daily, deep cleaning them once a week is a good guideline. Not cleaning your brushes can lead to breakouts, shorten the lifespan of your brushes and is just gross in general. Proper care can make brushes last a lifetime. I have had some of mine for over 20 years. If a brush starts shedding, it is time for a new one.

A FEW OF MY FAVORITE BRUSHES

Since I am in the business, I have had the opportunity t try a bunch of different brushes in various price points. I have listed a few of my favorites here in a variety of price ranges. I love them all for different reasons and I have explained here why. I would say that my all time favorite brush brand, if money were no objects is between Trish McEvoy brushes, Laura Mercier and Bobbi Brown. My favorite drugstore brands are Sonia Kashuk at Target and Real Techniques. Ok, here are my personal favorites in no particular order:

BOBBI BROWN BLENDING BRUSH | I initially bought this brush to apply my shimmer brick, and quickly started using it for everything else, including powder, bronzer and blush. It lays color on beautifully and is a great all around brush for beginners. It is pricey, but it will last forever with proper care and you have one really good quality brush for all of your powder products.