How to Use Makeup Brushes for Beginners

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On Jun 4, 2018
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The word makeup is much big in itself, especially when you are going to start with. Beside different makeup products which are made in a way to ensure an easy usage but still there are so many brushes to go with them. All of them are distinct and used for different purposes. In order to make use of a proper brush, you must have a knowledge of it that which to pick from makeup boxes and how to use it. Best makeup application depends much on the brush you use. Right tools can produce significant results and make it more efficient to put the makeup on your face with a better finish. 

Anyone who is starting with the makeup must know that it is worth investing in brushes and but the one with good quality so that they can last longer. In reality, there is a many options for numerous types of brushes. It can be overwhelming at the start, so we have narrow down it. Below are some of the basic type of brushes for the beginners along with the tip that how to use them. Once you get started with implementing it on daily base you will feed much comfortable and realize that how easy it is to blend, conceal, etc. using the brushes. 

1)   Foundation Brush

As the name suggests, the foundation brush is used to apply liquid foundation. It has closely packed bristles in different lengths to get the smooth and non-streaky finish. Way to use it is to first apply the liquid foundation on face and use brush afterward to blend it. Or another way is to get the foundation on the brush and then apply it on the face, starting from the nose and moving the other way. Best tip is to apply the foundation to your face center and sweep it outwards to your hairline to get a seamless finish. 

2)   Powder Brush

The powder brush is one of the largest and used for a wide range of purposes. It is very soft, full and round to make powdered products pick up easily. It can be used on neck, face, etc. simply pay the brush with the product, dust off the excess content, and apply it in circular sweeping motion.

3)   Concealer Brush

The concealer brush is little, but if it is used correctly, it can make a great impact. Use it to pat on your concealer gently. Use it for your dark circles, spots or other discolorations to get flawless coverage. Use the rounded edge of the concealer brush to reach nooks around your nose and eyes. This brush is perfect to get control over all imperfections.

4)   Blusher Brush

As the name indicates, this type of brush is used to apply the blush. Blusher brush is designed with fine and gentle fibers with a soft round head. Best way to use it is to apply the blush on the apple of your cheeks and keep on blending it along the cheekbone. You can smile to locate it better.

5)   Contour Brush

Contour brush can make you achieve the best contouring especially for the beginners who are not expert in using other contouring techniques. Its slanted bristles Well this is the brush that can help you achieve it. The slanted bristles are designed to mimic the angles of cheekbones. It is perfect for shading, highlighting and blending using an illuminating powder.

6)   Eye Base Brush and Angle Eye-Shadow Brush

There are various brushes used for eye makeup, but these two are the most frequently used. The eye base brush can be used to apply the color on the full eyelid. You need not pull the eyelid as it is comparatively short, flat and wide with a beveled edge which ensures a smooth application. As the base gets applied, the angle eye shadow brush is used to layer the colors, just move it on a way you want to create hard lines along the crease of the eyelid. In order to get an intense color, smoothly move the brush across the eyelids in a windshield-wiper motion.

7)   Smudger Brush

Sometimes it is found on the other side of an eye pencil, and it is used to soften the hard lines and create a smoldering look. Its dome-shaped bristles are made to fit into the crease of the eye. To use it first line your eyelashes with a liner and sweep the brush from side to side lightly over the liner for a smokey and sultry look.

8)   Lip Brush

A lip brush is the best way to make a perfect lip line. By using its sculpted tip, a precise application can be made at the lip lining while the short bristles give overall flawless color filling inside. It is also a hygienic way to use lip color when to want to share it with your friends as well.

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