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Makeup brushes: how to choose a beauty weapon. Video review
A flawless visage is unthinkable without experience, high-quality cosmetics and properly selected brushes. The latter play an almost decisive role in creating the perfect makeup. Brushes allow you to apply cosmetics to your face accurately and accurately.
How to choose makeup brushes
What are the best makeup brushes
Brushes of the best quality – with natural bristles, sable is considered the most “luxury”. However, they are not very practical. Synthetic-bristled brushes not only cost less but also last longer. In addition, they are easy to clean and do not absorb cosmetics as intensely as natural brushes. The latter are best used only for applying dry products – eyeshadows, powder and blush. Synthetics are ideal for both liquid-textured products and mineral cosmetics.
To assess the quality of the brush, you should run your hand over its pile at least 15-20 times, while sharply lowering it. A good brush shouldn’t lose a single hair
Brush handles can be made of ceramic, plastic or wood. The latter option is preferable, since the tree is more pleasant to hold in your hands, it looks beautiful. Among other things, this material is environmentally friendly.
Pile stuffing can be weak or dense. Quality brushes usually have a very dense padding, while the hairs do not stick out on the sides and have an even cut.
Makeup brushes: what for what
The foundation brush is usually medium in size and flat at the base. It is simple to use: the product must be applied in a circular motion from the center of the face to the hairline.
The powder brush has an impressive size. It is round at the base and fairly densely packed. The length of its pile is approximately three centimeters. It will allow you to evenly distribute the loose powder over your face. To do this, you need to dip the brush into the powder, lightly shake off the excess by tapping on the edge of the tube with the product, and then apply it to the skin with hammering movements. Do not smear the powder over your face, hammering in will provide a more even application.
Applying a foundation with a brush, you will significantly reduce its consumption in comparison with the “finger” method of application
The blush brush looks like a powder brush. However, it is smaller in diameter, and its shape resembles a dome. It can also be used when applying bronzer. It is not difficult to use it: it is enough to dip the brush in a cosmetic product and slide it over the apples of the cheeks.
The contouring brush is flat and has a slightly beveled bristle. It serves to correct the oval of the face. With this brush, you can apply blush, bronzer to the hairline on the forehead, the protruding part of the cheekbones and the wings of the nose. This should be done with stroke-like movements.
The lip brush is small and has a pointed tip. It is used for better application of lipstick or gloss: it paints over even the smallest cracks on the lips. Moreover, the brush will allow you to use your lipstick more economically.
The fan brush outwardly fully justifies its name. It is designed for brushing off particles of makeup from the face. The brush will easily allow you to brush away the crumbling shadows without smearing them.
The kabuki brush resembles a shaving brush in its appearance. It has a wide, short handle and a barrel-shaped shape. It will be the perfect companion for applying mineral powder. Kabuki blends it perfectly.
Eyeshadow brushes are thin and flat at the base, with hairs varying in length. These brushes will allow you to evenly apply eyeshadow to the eyelid, blend the border of application and add color accents in the right place. Their pile should not be too thick and long, otherwise the shadows may crumble during application.
These brushes are a good breeding ground for germs. That is why they should be washed at least once a week. You can give them a “headwash” more often, but without fanaticism, otherwise they may prematurely “go bald”
For direct blending of shadows, there is a special brush. It has a more rounded shape and an elongated pile. Of course, you can shade the shadows with the same brush that you applied them with, or with your finger, but if you just try to do it with a special brush once, you will not be able to refuse it.
Shaping the brows is the finishing touch to a flawless make-up. There is also a special brush for this. It is very thin, with a beveled pile and a very sharp tip. In addition to shaping the eyebrows, this brush is quite convenient to draw arrows using shadows.
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