Did you know the brush that deposits your mascara onto those lush lashes of yours actually has a name? Well, the stand-alone version of that brush is called a spoolie brush, and it's an important piece of any makeup brush collection. Learn all about it when you keep reading.
A fan brush is one of the most practical makeup tool essentials around. It's often used to apply a setting powder for a soft-focus, weightless kind of finish, but that's not the only reason this multitasking makeup brush is so great. See five other reasons you might want to become a fan of the fan brush, just keep reading.
The problem with many concealer-highlighter hybrids is that one seems to overpower the other. But with Maybelline's new Dream Lumi Touch Highlighting Concealer ($8), the pairing is more complementary than competitive. The gel-based formula glides on like a light concealer, but still provides a medium-range coverage. And instead of an ultraflat appearance products of this sort often leave behind, it has just a touch of luminosity for a subtly satiny finish. Each shade intonation has a lot of leeway as well, so you're not looking too ashy or too orange — as long as you stay within a level or two of your skin tone. So lighten up, sans the chalky, ghostly effects. Available in: Ivory, Radiant, Buff, Nude, Beige, and Honey.
When you care enough to gift the very best, sometimes going back to the basics is all it takes. From shampoo and conditioner to the always appreciated makeup brush set, here are five gift options that any beauty aficionado in your life will love.
Today is Left-Handers' Day, the official celebration for those among us who are sinistra, but not sinister. Two members of Team Bella are proud southpaws ourselves, so in honor of all our lovely lefties, we've put together a few fun beauty facts to help the right-minded get gorgeous. To check them out, just keep reading.
Ever been stumped by how those dual-sided eyebrow/eyelash brushes are meant to be used? Well, bat those lashes in confusion no more. Check out my guide below to discover what these multifunctional makeup tools can do for you, along with a few product suggestions.
Remember that trick about using a blush brush with foundation for a faux airbrushed makeup look? It turns out, the blush brush is more versatile than you might imagine, especially when it comes to cream blushes. Cream formulations, which are perfect for creating a dewy glow (and also work well on dryer complexions), are typically applied with a sponge or fingers.
However, by lightly dunking your blush brush into a cream blush or bronzer, and then gently stippling the product onto the face, you'll get a beautifully even application. Layer on more color for a dramatic finish, or use this technique to get the faintest of color. Best of all, this stippling method won't disturb your foundation or concealer beneath.
With Earth Month in full swing, I've been thinking more and more about what materials make up the beauty tools I use. From a compact mirror to emery boards to makeup brushes, here are a few tools made with recycled, organic, or natural material that are all a bit friendlier to the environment. Do you have any eco-tool favorites?
From high-end options to drugstore brands, there are a mind-boggling variety of makeup brushes on the market. However, any department store counterperson will tell you that the makeup they represent works best with the makeup brushes their particular brand manufacturers. Obviously, some of the logic behind that thought is to meet their sales goals, but do you think there's something to this notion?
I have observed, for instance, that my Bare Escentuals brushes work best with my Bare Escentuals shadows. But in the long run, my tried-and-true blush, foundation, and eye makeup brushes almost always work effortlessly with any old product I throw at them. What do you think? Do you find that your brushes and makeup work best with their matching counterparts — or does it not really matter?
