Different Types Of Makeup Brushes

For the past couple of weeks I have entered into the wonderful world of makeup. I know I’m late but hey better late then never right. If your like me and have left it till your in your 20s to discover makeup; you will soon come to realize there are specific brushes for each part of your face. I’m here to help you break down each makeup brush and what they do.

The Face

Powder Brush

When buying the powder brush it is important that the brush is fluffy, soft and has a full head. With the powder brush you are applying loose powder and dusting it all over your face; setting the makeup and giving you an ultimate shine. If the brush is too hard, then you’re in risk of your makeup looking patchy. The powder brush can be used as a blusher brush if need to be, but be careful if the brush is to large you might get big rose cheeks like a clown. 

Blush Brush

The blush brush is for applying blush to your cheeks and a small amount to your T zone to give an even look. When buying the blush brush, make sure it has a dome shape; you want the blush to sit in the centre of the brush.

Dab the brush into the blush and tap off the extra powder (otherwise you’ll have to much) look into the mirror and smile to yourself; find the apple area on your cheek and apply lightly using short, upwards and downwards vertical stroke. If you have any mini brush that come with your blusher pallets, do yourself a massive favor and throw them away. The brush is to narrow and you’ll end up with a strip on your cheek.

Foundation Brush

The foundation is for applying liquid foundation on your face and neck. This particular brush should become your best friend (it’s certainly mine) the foundation brush will give you a flawless finish and perfect blend. The brush has a flat surface and long bristles which mean it will cover each area of your face equally unlike the sponge or your fingers.  

Fan brush

The fan brush is a very handy brush to have; it has multiple purposes to give you an amazing affect on your face. The fan brush has soft bristles which spaces out like a fan and is extremely good for cleaning up stray eye showed dust which has fallen onto the cheek. Thanks to the rounded tip of the brush it is ideal for blending, to give you a softer look. The fan brush is also useful for applying blusher. Dip the brush into some loose power, start in the middle of the cheek and sweep the bush upwards towards the ear.

  

The Eye


Eye shadow brush

At least every women (or guy if you go that way) should own an eye shadow brush. This is the most basic but simple eye makeup brush to define your eyes. The bush is rounded with mid length bristles to pick up the eye shadow for you to sweep across your eye lid to give you a great effect.

Smudged eye Brush

The smudge brush has a unique design; the body is rounded with short hair and is flat. This brush is ideal for adding depth and definition to the eye lid; blending two different colures to create a rich smoky eye effect.

Angled Brush

The angled brush is slanted which makes it easier to define the lash line, the brows and the crease; because of the angle on the brush it’s much easier to do the flick at the side of the eye also the corner of the eyelid and around the lashes.

Eyeliner Brush

This brush is perfect for anyone who regularly applies liner. The thin brush is shaped to give a clean application and is appropriate for gel and liquid liner

The lip

Lipstick Brush

Even though the lipstick is designed to be applied directly from the case, some women (including me) prefer to use a lipstick brush. The brush will provide an even and accurate coverage plus help define the lip line.