The best makeup brushes and
how to use them
I remember wanting to try out the best makeup brushes, and blindly visiting the local cosmetics counter to see what they were all about. The sales clerk would give me a complex explanation of each brush, without a demonstration, then convinced me that those brushes were "must haves". Out of excitement, I purchased every brush, then went home to try them out. Boy, was my heart pounding!
I practiced a couple of times, and received terrible results, but I kept telling myself, "Hey, I'm new at this". After numerous practice sessions, I finally gave up and was forced to admit to myself that I had no idea how to use those fancy makeup brushes wrapped in that pretty package. Furthermore, because they were all used, there was no way I could return them. Have you ever been in that situation? Of course you have.
Well lucky for you (and me), not only am I a freelance makeup artist, but I freelance for one of the most popular retail cosmetics lines around. I have firsthand information about makeup brushes and how to use them. Now I'm going to share this valuable information with you . . . Looking for the best makeup brushes? Click here!
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 Large Powder Brush: An oversized, fluffy brush that is used to dust on loose powder to set foundation, or to dust on bronzing powder. Use it to brush off excess powder too!
 Powder/Blush Brush: A smaller version of the Large Powder Brush that is used to apply blush, sheer powder or bronzing powder. This is one of the best makeup brushes you'll ever own!
 Contour Brush: This brush has a rounded-angle shape, but it’s essential for defining cheeks.
 Wedge Sponges: Used for applying and blending all types of foundation. Great for those hard-to-reach areas, such as around the nose, under the eyes, and around the mouth. Can be used dry for a matte look, or wet for a dewy look.
 Foundation Brush: Used for applying and blending cream foundation. Feel free to use it to apply liquid foundation as well. An advantage to using this brush is that it does not absorb foundation.
 Cheek/Face Brush: A little smaller than the Foundation Brush, but is ideal in applying concealer over large areas of the face. Also, is you’re a fan of cream or gel blushes, this makeup brush is a must-have for blending those products onto the cheek.
 Large Application Brush: Usually made of synthetic fibers, and are firm and tapered at the end. Use this to apply concealer to larger areas of the face, or a cream base to the eyelid.
 Small Application Brush: Same as the Large Application Brush, but used to apply product to smaller areas of the face and eyes.
 Blending Brush: A long, fluffy brush that is tapered at the end. Use in the crease area to apply and blend eyeshadow. Excellent in smoothing out the contour. This is one of the best makeup brushes I have to date!
 Angle Brush: This makeup brush has firm bristles that are clipped at an angle. Use this brush to fill in sparse areas of the eyebrow, and trace an exact line along the lashes. Don’t overdo it, or you will create very animated brows!
 Shadow Brush: A fine brush used to sweep color all over the eyelid, accentuate the crease, or highlight the browbone.
 Smudge Brush: Very small brush that is used to achieve a soft or smoky-eye look. Trace it back and forth along eyeliner, giving it a blur effect. I highly recommend this brush for use in lining the bottom lid because it gives the eye a much softer look.
 Lip Brush: A tiny brush, but wonderful for controlled application of lip products.
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