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Makeup Brushes Buying Guide

There are so many different types of makeup brushes  out there that choosing the right one can be a bit daunting. First and foremost, be sure to consider how the brush will fit your needs and what you are willing to spend. Keep in mind that brushes will vary based on the quality and type of hair  used on the bristles, which can be synthetic  or natural.  Before purchasing your brush, pick it up and run it along your skin to make sure it has a soft and not brittle feel.

Types of Brushes: 

Brush Types

Blush Brushes : A large, rounded brush is a good choice to ensure the brush will evenly deposit colour to your cheeks.

Concealer brushes : These are flatter and smaller than the foundation brush; they enable you to cover up under-eye circles and keep blending the makeup you already applied.

Eye Brushes  :  For eye-shadow brushes   and eyebrow brushes,  use a small, narrow tool that will enable you to line lids and fill in brows. These brushes can also be helpful with blending and smudging eye makeup.

Foundation Brushes : These can be used with liquid or powder foundations.  A larger brush should be purchased since it needs to cover more surface area.

Lip Brushes : Use a small, finely-tipped brush to blend lip liner into lipstick and create a fuller or slimmer look, depending on your preference.

Top Brush Brands

Brush Maintenance

  • Brushes should be cleaned every couple of months to get rid of bacteria. This can be done using soap and water, a vinegar-water mixture, or a conditioning brush cleanser. 
  • Remember not to wet the handle when cleaning brushes, otherwise it will get damaged and wear down quickly.
  • Wipe any excess make-up off your brush after each use
  • After wetting brushes, always allow them to air dry.
  • Remember: Makeup brushes are similar to artist brushes  in terms of care. They should be handled delicately and cleaned frequently.

Makeup Tips

Tips
  • Putting foundation  on eyelids before other make-up will help eye-shadow to spread smoothly and have lasting power.
  • Using more than one colour on eyelids will add depth.
  • When using an eyelash curler for definition, make sure to use the tool before applying mascara.
  • Stila Talking Eye Palettes  are helpful as they not only come with four different shades of eyeshadow, but there are also instructions on how to apply it correctly.
  • Eyebrow tweezing  or waxing  will help to give your eyes a cleaner, neater look. Eyebrow combs  can also help with this.
  • Consider which eye shadows and liners go best with your eye colour before choosing.
  • A good eye shadow will spread over your eyes easily, last all night, and not require tons of application to get the desired colour. 
  • Blush can darken with body heat, so make sure not to over-apply.
  • When picking out lip pencils, make sure they are not too much darker than your lipstick  and can easily be blended.
  • Testing eye or lip pencils out on skin before purchasing is a good way to figure out quality and how each brand will react with your skin type.

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