Instead of bristles: This make-up brush will surprise you (available from Douglas)

Eye shadow can be applied precisely with the silicone brush from Luvia.Credit:Luvia

With this make-up brush you can apply concealer, blush, etc. precisely and with intense color. What's special: The brush head is made of silicone, which is also super easy to clean.

Now let’s be honest: How often do you clean your makeup brushes? Or the tools you use to apply make-up? By this I don't just mean all types of brushes, but also sponges and blenders.

If you now have to think about the last time you gave your little beauty helpers a basic cleaning, that's a bad sign. You should actually clean brushes etc. once a week to remove bacteria, make-up residue, dead skin and dust.

It's annoying, I know. But it has to be. Otherwise you risk that your tools become a breeding ground for bacteria, which can lead to skin irritations, pimples or other skin imperfections.

You can approach the whole topic of cleaning in a more relaxed manner if you use silicone brushes. For example from the cosmetics brand Luvia. This„Silk Brushes“* Not only can they be cleaned quickly and easily, but you can also use them to apply your make-up products - whether eye shadow, lipstick or concealer - precisely and opaquely.

That's what's special about Luvia's silicone brushes

First of all: what makes one different?Silicone brush from Luvia* from a “normal” makeup brush? The most serious difference is noticeable at first glance. The Luvia model has a slightly slanted, soft silicone head (there are currently two sizes). Conventional brush heads, on the other hand, are made of natural bristles or synthetic fibers that differ in shape and size.

Silk Brush Duo from Luvia, 19.99 euros at DouglasCredit:Douglas/gofeminin

Visually, the models are clearly differentiated from each other. And not only that. Brushes with silicone heads also have advantageous properties that make them impressive:

  • Easy cleaning:Since no product residue can get stuck in the bristles of silicone brushes, they can be cleaned quickly and easily. After use, simply rinse them with lukewarm water and pat them dry with a lint-free cloth. Complete. Thanks to the cap, the brush head remains clean and protected even after use.
  • High coverage:Thanks to the smooth surface of the silicone head, the cosmetic brush does not absorb any product, but rather releases the absorbed color pigments completely into the skin. This ensures high coverage and a color-intensive result.
  • Precise application:No matter whether concealer, eye shadow, lipstick, bronzer, highlighter or blush - with the silicone head (available in two sizes) you can apply your products precisely and reach even hard-to-reach areas.

Good to know:The silicone brush can be used to easily apply powdery, creamy or liquid textures.

We tested the brushes:

Visually, the brushes look very nice. And they also fit perfectly in the hand. They are actually very light. The silicone head feels super soft. If you press your head on the skin, the material gives way, but still exerts enough pressure to gently apply or pat in any textures.

Application goes smoothly. For comparison, we applied a liquid concealer and a creamy blush stick to the skin once with the silicone brush from Luvia and once with our fingers.

The result amazed me: In a direct comparison, you can see that both concealer and blush appear more color-intensive and opaque when you use the brush. So the textures really end up where they're supposed to and don't stick somewhere else.

As promised, cleaning is also very easy. After use, I simply rinsed the silicone head with lukewarm water and dried it with a lint-free cloth.

Here you will find a selection of makeup brushes:

Something important at the end:Which beauty tools you use to apply make-up is your personal decision. While some people get along better with a brush, others swear by Beauty Blender. Everyone has their own personal preferences and that's a good thing. Test which products best suit your beauty routine to achieve the best possible results.

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