Ever walk into a Sephora, take one look at the rows of makeup brushes, and feel so overwhelmed that you don't know where to start? Take a deep breath . . . we've got you covered. Our makeup brush cheat sheet breaks down every brush you could think of, for any use there is. Trust us, we've done the research. Get schooled when you keep clicking.
Have you ever seen those blunt-topped, two-toned brushes at the makeup counter and scratched your head as to what they actually did? The stippling brush is a great tool for women who are looking to get an airbrushed finish with their foundation. Learn all about why it should be part of your makeup brush collection when you keep reading.
Eye-shadow brushes are pretty standard, right? Well, believe it or not, there is more than meets the eye when it comes to these essential makeup tools. Discover everything you need to know about shadow brushes, along with our top shoppable picks, when you keep reading.
You might look at a fan brush and think why on earth would you even need it. But if you're a little heavy-handed with the powder no matter what you do, this delicate little brush may be your savior. That's not all this little miracle worker can do, though. Find out all you need to know about the fan brush when you keep reading.
Lip brushes may seem like the least-necessary makeup brushes you could own, but they're more important than you think. Their main purpose? To give a more flawless, even look, as well as increase the wear of your lipsticks. Here's what you need to know about the lipstick brush.
Angled eye brushes are favored by many makeup artists because they help achieve depth, definition, precision, and blendability along your upper lash lines. While seemingly frivolous, these brushes are actually a key tool to have in your collection. Discover everything you need to know about angled liner brushes, along with some of our top product picks, when you read more.
When fleshing out your makeup brush collection, it's easy to get slipped up on what you need. Some brushes look the same, seem to serve similar purposes, and seem like they're easy to skip. But scratch your head no longer! We're here to bust up the confusion of the brushes, starting with your standard blush brush.
What It's Used For: A blush brush is used for, well, blush. It is designed to lightly apply pigment to the apples of your cheeks, giving you a flushed, rosy tinge.
What It Looks Like: Blush brushes are domed and fluffy. Look for a brush that has natural, tapered bristles. A blush brush has a similar shape to a powder brush but is smaller. And those minibrushes you get with a lot of blushes? Can them. Since they aren't dome shaped, they'll create a sharp line instead of a soft dusting.
Why You Need It: Blush is an important step in your makeup regimen, especially if you use a heavy foundation. A blush brush is a makeup-case staple since it delivers your pigment in a natural way. To apply, dip your brush into the blush, tap off the excess, and lightly swipe it onto your cheeks. Smiling helps you find the natural line your blush should take, and you should apply from the bottoms of your ears to the top corner of your mouth, with most of the pigment focusing on the apple of your cheek.
Tips and Tricks
Working toward clearer-looking skin means taking the proper precautions: washing your face every night, not wearing makeup while working out, and cleaning your makeup brushes regularly. These three cleansers are your best bet when it comes to disinfecting, and one is probably in your shower right now. Plus, they won't break down the glue that holds your brushes together. On Kirbie Johnson: dress from H&M and hairpiece from ban.do.
A lot more harm than good can come from not cleaning your makeup brushes regularly. Not only can you wind up with nasty breakouts, residue can breed bacteria, which wind up breaking down your brushes. To learn the steps to keeping your brushes (and complexion) squeaky clean, just keep reading.
Fact: You know the wide array of makeup brushes presently cluttering your bathroom counter and/or makeup bag? While each does serve a purpose, when it comes down to it, you probably don't need all of them. If you're looking to clear out the excess, discover how to whittle your brush collection down to four (yes, four) of the bare basics when you read more.
