Brushes! Brushes! and more...Brushes!!

so...if you havent guessed what this blog is about yet.... then hmm i wonder about you haha =) im going to give you guys a little low down on brushes; which ones you need; cheaper alternatives; and which ones are good at a reasonable price. first thing you need to know is that yes; price does matter for the most part because a two dollar brush isnt always going to give you the same result as a 40 dollar mac brush; but sometimes you can get away with using two dollar brushes if you have a. a really good eyeshadow primer b. really good eyeshadow. at the end of the day its about your budget and what you can afford; its your pocket. if you can dish out more money for higher quality brushes great; if not; there are other options. some cheaper brushes work as good but they wont last as long, that is the downside. for the most part i own mac and sephora brushes because they are great quality and last for a long time. you def dont want to dish out 10 dollars on a brush that will last you a month; and you'll end up having to replace, when you can get the same brush at sephora or mac for 20; that will last you years. unless your doing makeup professionally, there really is no need to have a million different brushes. you can get the same brush from different brands to try out, but for the most part there is a min requirement when it comes to brushes if your just doing makeup on yourself.
so, here is a little break down of the most important brushes to have in your makeup routine.


Foundation brush
even though most people pat on foundation with their fingers; brushes are much more efficient girls! this is a brush you will most likely use everyday so its good to get a good quality one so you dont end up having to replace it often. why is a brush better than your fingers? easy! your finger only takes in as much product as you can dab on it, and also the foundation brush has a flat shape and long bristles and ensures that your makeup will go on smooth and flawlessly =) also its better for blending than your fingers!! it helps you get more product on your face; without having to use so much of it.





Concealer Brush

the concealer brush is alot like the foundation brush in the sense that it looks like a mini version of it. the bristles are thin and short which makes it perfect for cream or liquid concealer. it is smaller because its more for spot treatment and under eye areas. its shame and size allows the brush to concentrate the product on your problem area.
this is also a brush that you might want to consider getting a good one so that it wont shed when you clean it, and wont have to replace often.





Powder Brush

the powder brush is used to apply any loose/pressed powder on your face to get rid of shine. it can also be used with your powder concealer/ bronzer; or to do some simple contouring of the face. they come in different sizes; and it just depends on your preference. a looser brush will give you less coverage; where as a fuller brush will apply more product on your face.











Eye shadow Brush

eyeshadow brushes come in alot of different shapes and sizes and each one does something a little slightly different than the other. you can use thin ones to line the eye, square shaped ones to smudge eyeshadow or liner, angled ones for your crease and contour, there really is no wrong with brushes. you pretty much use what is more comfortable for you. yes, specific brushes do specific things, BUT as long as you get from point A to B; it doesnt really matter which way you do it. every one is different and does make up in their own way. play around with brushes and figure out which one works best for what on you.





Blush Brush

self explanatory; its used to apply blush. you can get an angled brush, or a regular one. angled ones are good for contouring of the cheekbones and face; regular ones do the trick too; but the angle helps you pack on color more naturally.











optional; is a lip brush. applying lipstick; sometimes you can go too heavy, so to avoid this its better to use a lip brush so that you can get the precise amount you want and also to make sure that your lipstick is even all through out. it also helps with smoothing it out and helps with feathering. another optional is the eyebrow brush which are reasonable in price and help keep your brows and lashes in tip tip shape. like i said, there are many varieties and price ranges; it all depends on how much you are willing to spend. if you cant afford makeup brushes but still want good quality brushes; try some of the painting brushes from arts and crafts stores. it sounds silly but the brushes i used in college for painting classes are very similar to the ones i use for makeup. make sure you get the white haired ones or the orange haired ones since they tend to be softer. you dont want anything harsh on your face and eyes. target has great brushes for a good price, also coastal scents and bf-beauty.com has some good ones as well that get great reviews online and are very fair in price. hope this helps ladies!! give me some feedback!