Whether blush, foundation, concealer or lipstick, every product must be applied correctly to achieve the desired effect. Without suitable make-up brushes it won't work. Makeup brushes come in numerous sizes and shapes and each one is intended for a specific use. You often ask yourself: Which brush is suitable for what and how to use it correctly to achieve the perfect look? In this article we will give you a brief overview of brushes, which 12 brushes are part of the basic equipment and how to use and clean them correctly.
Whether fordaily make-upMake-up brushes are used every day or to try out new beauty products. The high-quality versions usually cost a small fortune, so you have to be able to use them correctly and also maintain and clean them regularly. Often you don't actually know what each make-up brush is intended for and what requirements it should meet. First and foremost, a brush should be soft so that the beauty product can be easily distributed over the skin. You can choose between real and synthetic hair. A long handle is a good prerequisite.
Makeup brush for powder
Loose powder is applied flawlessly with a large, soft brush with a rounded shape and long hair. With the powder brush you work with a light hand and stroke it very gently over the face. It is important not to apply too much product at once, so it is recommended to tap the brush briefly beforehand.
Kabuki Brush
The Kabuki brush originally comes from Japanese theater art and is used by actors to evenly apply heavy make-up. Today, this large brush with a short handle and a rounded shape is most commonly used for applying mineral makeup and any type of powder. Due to its shape and size, the Kabuki brush achieves even coverage and therefore a natural look.
Applying and blending blush
This soft cone-shaped brush is ideal forApplying and blending blush, bronzer and highlighter below or above the cheekbones. It is very similar to the powder brush, but slightly smaller and has a slightly slanted or pointed end.
Stippling Pinsel
A stippling brush, also known as a duo-fiber brush, has two different lengths of hair. The longer hairs are thinner and the shorter ones are very dense. It can be used in many ways, but primarily for applying mineral make-up. Even a liquid product such as foundation can be distributed very well and evenly on the face.
Foundation brush for liquid makeup
A foundation brush is best for liquid makeup. He should have hair that is not too long and not tied loosely, otherwise he will swallow too much product. For a natural appearance, you can apply the product in circular movements from the inside out and then blend well. For a perfect finish, you can also use a beauty blender afterwards and spread the foundation perfectly onto your face.
Makeup brush for eyeshadow
The eyeshadow brushes vary in shape and hair density and length, depending on the desired effect. To blend eyeshadow, use a soft brush with relatively long hair. For expressive eye make-up with intense colors, work with an eye shadow brush that is slightly firmer and has relatively short hairs. For eyeliner, there is another small brush that is very thin and slanted and allows for precise application of the product.
For concealer
A concealer brush has relatively short, compact and densely set hairs. This means that the concealer is applied very precisely, especially in the eye and eyelash area, and distributed evenly without smudging the make-up. It is recommended to work the product into the skin using dabbing movements.
Fan brush
The flat brush with a fan look is particularly suitable for easily brushing away excess products such as eye shadow or powder. This means you can apply highlighter really precisely and place it where you want it. However, the brush doesn't have to be too big.
Lippenpinsel
The lip brush is an indispensable helper for perfect lip make-up. This allows you to mix different colors of lipstick or apply a lip gloss for the perfect finish. The lip brush is flat, firm and slightly pointed. For precise edging and lip contours, use a smaller version and for flat application of lipstick use a slightly larger brush with the same shape.
For brows: eyebrow brush and a fine brush
For the brows you actually need two tools: a brush for shaping and a brush for precise design. First, the eyebrows are combed with a fine brush and the stuck-on hairs are separated. Then you take the eyebrow brush, which is slanted and very firm, and use it to apply the selected product - brow powder or brow gel.
Beauty blender
The Blender is a soft sponge characterized by its cone shape and soft structure. It is particularly suitable for blurring gradients and transitions between colors when applying make-up. It can also be used to evenly distribute foundation. Its functional shape allows you to work on both very small and slightly larger areas - simply turn the blender over. You can smudge eyeshadow or eyeliner or prime an entire area of your face.
Makeup brush for contouring
Contouring is a popular topic in make-up art. The brushes for contouring are usually available as a whole set. This contains small and large brushes that are a bit reminiscent of baby hair breasts. Her hair is relatively short, rather flat and not too soft or tied too tightly. With the contour brushes, hard lines are first defined in the desired areas on the face in a dark tone and then blended well. However, contouring takes some practice.
Clean makeup brushes
Make-up brushes should be cleaned regularly to not only extend their lifespan, but also to prevent possible skin blemishes. A mild soap or a baby shampoo is simply wonderful for this. After washing, rinse under running water and pat gently with a towel. Cleansing sprays are ideal for on the go. It is recommended to clean the make-up brushes at least once a week. Foundation, concealer and lipstick brushes should be cleaned after each use. This is the best way to apply make-up. It is also advisable to store the make-up brushes and accessories dust-free.
