Let us ask you this; how many makeup brushes do you have? Do you know which makeup brush to use and when? Well, goodbye confusion. We're going to share with you the ultimate guide on makeup brushes and show you 12 different types of makeup brushes and their uses.
1. Angled Makeup Brush
This makeup brush is used for filling in your eyebrows. It's angled in a way to make it easy for you to fill in the empty spaces. The angled makeup brush can also be used to apply eyeliner to your inner water lines.
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2. Powder Makeup Brush
This brush comes in small and large sizes and should definitely be part of your makeup brush set. The large powder makeup brush is used to dust some loose or compact powder after your foundation to give your face that special satin touch. The powder makeup brush can also be used on the body. The small powder makeup brush is used for applying blush to your cheeks, nose, and neck.
3. Foundation Makeup Brush
This makeup brush is used for applying liquid foundation to your face. It is the perfect way to apply liquid foundation evenly as it gives you that airbrushed finish. You can spread the foundation on your entire face using the brush then you can use a beauty sponge to blend everything out.
4. Eyeshadow Makeup Brush
This flat with thin bristles makeup brush is used for applying eyeshadows and eyeshadow primers. Pack the eyeshadow color on the brush and pad it on your eyelids.
5. Smudge Makeup Brush
So, what is the use of this makeup brush? Well, if you are wondering how to get the perfect smokey eye, you will need a smudge makeup brush. It will naturally smudge your eyeshadow to be able to shape it the way you like. With this brush, you'll be able to blend the eyeshadow perfectly for a flawless eye look.
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6. Blending Makeup Brush
This makeup brush resembles the sponge beauty blender, but it's smaller and attached to a stick. It helps blend in the eyeshadow to the lid professionally, making it look subtle and natural or at least not over done.
Tip: You can use the blending brush to blend in your foundation at the hair line.
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7. Contour Makeup Brush
As you can tell from the name, this makeup brush is perfect for contouring your face. It's flat and angled, making it easy for you to paint/color your face. Another great use for this makeup brush is when you're applying bronzer, especially for the neck and shoulders.
8. Angled Cheek Makeup Brush
This makeup brush is ideal for applying bronzer to your face. The brush resembles the powder brush but it's slanted, making it perfect for applying bronzer, especially to your cheek bones.
9. Eyeliner Makeup Brush
This makeup brush is perfect to use when applying liquid eyeliner. It has a very fine tip for precision and controlling the thickness of the liner. Some eyeliner brushes come with a tipped angle to help you make your eyeliner look sharp and on fleek.
10. Lip Brush
This makeup brush is used for applying lipstick. A lip brush is especially necessary for people with thin lips as it reduces chances of smudging and also helps line your lips before applying lipstick.
11. Brow Brush
This makeup brush consists of a brow brush and comb and is used to smooth out your brows and comb them in whatever direction you prefer. You can also use the brow comb to get rid of any mascara clumps in your eyelashes.
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