Uses of MAKEUP BRUSHES for FACE makeup

Uses of MAKEUP BRUSHES for FACE makeup


My last post was about how to use makeup brushes for Eye makeup.Here s my new post on the uses of different makeup brushes for Facr makeup.


1.Foundation Brush:

This brushes are mainly used to apply liquid foundation.The brush is flat on both sides.This is how the brush looks :

How to use :

-Pour a small amount of foundation on the hand.
-Dip the brush the tip in the foundation.
-Make some dots of foundation on face.
-Now use the side of the brush to blend the foundation.
-Use broad, downward strokes to sweep and blend the makeup onto the nose, forehead, cheeks and chin.

This picture might help :

2.Concealer brush:

This brush is used to apply the concealer,helps to hide fine lines around eyes or anywhere on the face.The imperfect areas of face can be corrected by using this brush.

Heres how the brush looks :

This is how it is used to blend the concealer.

this is how it is used :

3.Bronzer Brush :

It is used to dust Bronzer on face to enhance the skin complexion & glow.

This is how the brush looks :

You can use this brush for applying bronzer in the right way.Heres the post for how to apply bronzer.

http://makeup-hookers.blogspot.com/2011/12/how-to-apply-bronzer.html

4.Blush Brush :

Heres 2 types of brushes are used widely.

One is almost like the bronzer brush :

another type is angled blush brush.I feel this brush is more helpful to apply blush on cheeks.

5.Lip brush :

This brush has a small & sharp tip.We all know about this brushes.Heres the view 

6.Highlighter Brush :

This type of brushes has many uses like - applying a small amount of blush to the cheeks,highlighting the top of the cheekbones,also used for applying bronzer & blush as well.

This is how the brush looks :

7.Kabuki Brush :

This brush has a short tail.The fibre are made really soft.This brush exactly looks like bronzer brush .It is used for applying blush,highlighting,bronzing etc.I use it for dusting off excess powder.It s also useful for applying mineral makeup.

This is how the brush looks :

These are the main types of makeup brushes.There are also other varieties.Suit yourself with your favourite ones.

The proper use of brushes makes your makeup looks more perfect & natural.Celebrity Makeup artist like LAURA

Mercier also suggests for using makeup brushes for makeup, not hands.

Uses of different MAKEUP BRUSHES for EYE MAKEUP

Uses of different MAKEUP BRUSHES for EYE MAKEUP



Before seeing the brushes,you should check this post to know the names of eye areas.
http://makeup-hookers.blogspot.com/2011/12/map-of-eye-for-eyemakeup.html

1.Eye shadow sponge applicator:

This is the most common makeup tool.Comes with the eyeshadow pallettes.Also available in different shapes.This sponge is used to apply the shadow just the upper lid.Its very difficult to shape up the ey shadow by this sponge applicator.


2.Eye shadow brush:

These brushes are also famous for eye shadow application.The brushes are useful to apply the eye shadow in a smooth manner on the upper lids.These types of brushes gives smoother eye look than the sponge applicator i mentioned before.

3.Eyeshadow Crease/Pencil Brush :

These brushes are used to apply eye shadow in your creas ( area above your upper lid).See the following picture,pencil brush is used to apply the darker shade on the crease area.

These brushes give a precise & sharp application of shadows on the eye.If you use the sponge or eyeshadow brushes you might have undefined look on the lids.These brushes are domed shaped and tapered so that the brush can  fit into crease.


4.Eyeshadow Blending Brush :

Some expert do not use it.But these brushes are really helpful when you are applying different shades on eye.These brushes are used to blend the matchlines of 2 different eye shadows on the lid or brow bone.It also removes the harsh lines of eye areas.This type of brushes are not firm like eye shadow & pencil brushes.These brushes are made of soft hair.Some eye shadow pallettes supply 2 sided brush ,one side is the sponge applicator & the other side is the blending brush.

This is how it is used to blend the colours.

5. Smudge Brush :

Smudge brushes are typically flat and made of short hairs. These brushes are ideal for the following uses:

• -Creating a rich, smoky eye.
• -Lining and contouring the eye.
• -Adding definition and depth to the eyelid
• -Adding color and blending in the crease.

So the main use of this type of brushes are to create a natural look.See the picture a smudge brush is using for a smokey eye look

6. Angled Eyeshadow Shader  Brush :

This is a great tool to use for the soft line of eye shadow colour on the lower lashline. They are also ideal for adding eyeshadow to the outer-v .

7.Eyeliner Brush :

This brush har sharp soft tip which ensures precise, clean application of eye liner.This type of brushes are excellent for applying liquid or gel eye liner.

8.Mascara Fan Brush :

This type of brush provides clump-free, precise mascara application to the upper and lower lashes.