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!
The brushes came bundled in this little ....bag thing lol for lack of better words. They also came individually wrapped in plastic.
contour + blush angled blush; try saying that 5 times fast lol
mini detailer
stippling brush
chisel brush
the buffer brush
pointed crease brush
crease brush
pencil crease brush
crease brush
blender brush
The outside of the palettes are all similar, the only difference is that some are smaller than others. It has the company name, and then at the bottom; the name of the palette.
blush and contour palette
neutral palette
88 shimmer palette
88 color palette
88 metal palette
88 warm palette.
