How to select makeup brushes

It might be challenging to determine which cosmetic brushes you need with the variety available on the market. But don't worry; we are here to assist you. We'll go over the various kinds of makeup brushes and how to use them in this guide. You'll become an expert at selecting the best makeup brushes for your requirements by the end.

We put a lot of work into how we look. Every day, we utilize makeup brushes to apply my makeup. Every sort of makeup we use requires a distinct brush, which we utilize.

Let's find out about those makeup brushes one by one...

General Face Brushes                        

Powder Brush

Tapered Foundation Brush

Stippling Brush

Kabuki Brush

Contour Brush

Silicone Blender

Beauty Blender

Fan Brush

Blush Brush

 Eye Area Brushes

Eye Brow Brush

Angled Eye Shadow Brush

Eye Shadow Crease Brush

Eyeliner Brush

Brow Brush

Mascara Wand

Lip Brushes

Lip Brush
Lip Liner Brush

Cleansing.

More points on makeup brushes

A makeup brush is a tool with bristles, used for the application of makeup or face painting. The bristles may be made out of natural or synthetic materials, while the handle is usually made of wood or plastic. And set of makeup brushes is a key component to any woman's arsenal and important for achieving the perfect look

It is important to have the right makeup brushes to ensure a flawless complexion. There are many factors to consider when selecting makeup brushes, such as the bristles, the type of brush, and the size. Natural bristles are typically made from animal hair, while synthetic bristles are made from nylon or other synthetic materials. The type of brush refers to the shape of the brush head.

It could appear as though there are many different brush types, each with a specific purpose, when you first start buying cosmetics. What criteria do you use to choose the makeup brushes you need? In this piece, we'll go through the many cosmetic brush kinds and their functions to assist you in building the beauty brush collection that best suits your needs.

Having the appropriate equipment is just as crucial for applying makeup as having the appropriate materials. After all, you wouldn't want to use the same brush to apply your concealer and your powder. Obviously not! That would be an absolute makeup catastrophe.

Functions of makeup brushes

1. Powder Brush

Powder Brush Use

• Gently dusting loose powder products across your face.

Powder Brush Guide

Often thick and full of fibers, a powder brush can be used for a number of cosmetic applications. It could be artificial or natural. You must have this extensively used makeup brush in your makeup bag. 

When applying foundation with a powder brush, dunk it into the powdered product (this goes for both pressed and loose powders) and swirl it around or sweep it across your face until you get even coverage. Pro tip: Start in the center of your face and work your way out to ensure adequate application.

Because it's so easy to blend and work your product in, this is a fantastic beginner multi-tool, especially for use as a mineral foundation brush.

When you want a more natural, less pigmented look, powder brushes are the best type of makeup brush to use for blush application. Instead of a dramatic, deep-hued appearance, picture a dusting of rosy cheeks.

Foundation brushes with a gentle taper are typically flat, less full-shaped, and tapered. For liquid foundation and other liquid products, these brushes work best. Find out more about the various foundation types here if you're having trouble selecting one. To use, dunk your brush in warm water and squeeze out the excess slowly. Use cool water for a more refreshing application experience if the weather is hot and you tend to perspire a lot.

2. Tapered Foundation Brush

Tapered Foundation Brush Use

• Gently dusting loose powder products across your face.

Tapered Foundation Brush Guide

Foundation brushes with a gentle taper are typically flat, less full-shaped, and tapered. For liquid foundation and other liquid products, these brushes work best. Find out more about the various foundation types here if you're having trouble selecting one. To use, dunk your brush in warm water and squeeze out the excess slowly. Use cool water for a more refreshing application experience if the weather is hot and you tend to perspire a lot.

Here, water serves two purposes: first, to ensure an even coat of foundation; second, to prevent the brush from absorbing any foundation, which will save you money because the brush won't absorb any makeup. However, be cautious to remove the water by gently squeezing excess water into a towel; excessive moisture will dilute your makeup and reduce the effectiveness of the product's coverage.

Applying makeup with a foundation brush involves moving the brush in even strokes over your face. Make sure the makeup is evenly applied and that no pronounced lines are visible. Again, it's frequently simpler to begin in the center and move outward from there.

Use your flat foundation brush to spot-correct as well as apply a little highlighter to your temples because many makeup brush types are multi-purpose.

3. Stippling Brush

Stippling Brush Use

• Creating a flawless, airbrushed look.

Stippling Brush Guide

A stippled brush's existence of two distinct fiber lengths is a striking characteristic. Long fibers run throughout most of the brush, which is tightly packed with them. While applying different makeup hues, stippling brushes work wonders. Blush, foundation, and primer may all be applied simultaneously without any problems with this type of tool.

Stippling brushes can be used with powders, but they work best with cream blush or liquid foundation. Apply cream foundation or blush by dabbing some on the back of your hand, then carefully dipping a brush into the product and stippling onto the face.

Exactly how does one "stipple"? Push the brush down onto your face in gentle strokes. Imagine a soft makeup pogo stick. It's time to use those longer bristles after the initial stipples. Use the longer bristles to gently press down while gently swirling the product. Avoid applying too much pressure to the bristles because doing so will result in makeup puddles, which so far isn't a popular makeup trend.

4. Kabuki Brush

Kabuki Brush Use

• Applying body shimmer or loose powder.

Kabuki Brush Guide

Although we're talking about cosmetic brushes, it's important to keep an eye on your daily routine to avoid infections, rashes, and other undesirable side effects from using dirty brushes. Wash your brushes with a gentle cleanser or a cleanser made specifically for brushes to kill bacteria while moistening the bristles (avoid getting water on the handles). Then, twirl the brush on some paper or try using a makeup brush cleaning wipe until the brush is thoroughly clean. Make sure there is no soap left on the bristles by rinsing them. Let the brushes air dry so they maintain their form.

Additionally excellent for blush and powder foundation, kabuki brushes. Apply the concentrated product gently using broad, circular motions after swirling the brush in the makeup and tapping off any excess.

Do you need to use finishing powder to set your makeup? Use a kabuki brush to apply the product evenly all over your face. In order to prevent disrupting the application of your blush, highlighter, etc., take care not to press too firmly.

5. Contour Brush

Contour Brush Use

• To achieve facial structure and angular, defined cheekbones.

Contour Brush Guide

Every beauty enthusiast should be able to contour, but it takes practice to get good at it. What could go wrong if you were attempting a good contour? Unblendable, dark streaks. You won't ever leave the house in a two-toned nightmare, though, because we've got your back.

Purchasing a good angled contour brush is the first step; angled brushes are preferred over flat brushes because they enable you to follow the natural contours of your face.

Choose your dark contour color (this is the "shadow" that will contrast with the "highlight") to achieve a contoured look. Generally speaking, you don't want to go too dark, especially if you have fair skin. Stay with a medium tone, but be aware that there won't be contrast if it isn't dark enough. You must discover the Goldilocks fit.

You now have a darker contour color. Let's now sketch out your face.

Use the angled contour brush to draw a line close to your hairline on your forehead to reduce its size.

Put your face in a pout next. Apply the darker shade with the contour brush to the hollow beneath your cheekbones, just below your cheekbones.

Take the brush and create parentheses around your chin to make it appear smaller. Incorporate some darker lines on either side of your jawbone, and that's it. Your face should now be defined by the darker contrast.

The final step is to combine everything. Although it seems straightforward, this is the trickiest and most important step in creating a contour that looks as natural as possible.

Use a powder brush, kabuki brush, or another full-fibered brush to blend.

The very last step is to use a highlighter, which can be applied with smaller brushes, on your cheeks, forehead, nose, chin, and Cupid's bow. For larger areas that need highlighting, use general powder brushes.

You can achieve a Kardashian-level contour by using contouring brushes, which give you fine, precise control over the angles. When you are already picture-perfect, who needs Photoshop?

6. Silicone Blender

Silicone Use 

• To evenly apply foundation and combine ingredients.

Silicone Use Guide

Blenders made of silicone are typically flat and teardrop- or oval-shaped. Using a silicone blender is fantastic because there is no possibility of product waste because it won't be able to absorb anything.

Use foundation by dabbing it and stippling it all over your face, making sure to blend it into your neckline as well. Focus on quick, staccato motions rather than swirling as you would with a traditional brush because swirling with a silicone blender can result in smeared makeup. Tapping motions work best for a more natural look.

7. Beauty Blender

Beauty Blender Use

• Applying concealer, highlighter, blush, and wet and dry foundation.

Beauty Blender Guide

The Beauty Blender is a favorite of makeup artists on YouTube. The Beauty Blender and other makeup sponges of a similar design are well-liked for a reason: they're excellent for applying a wide range of products. It can be applied as a primer for a uniform, sturdy base. Even topical creams and sunscreen can be applied with it. Naturally, beauty enthusiasts use it most frequently to apply foundation and blend blush, bronzer, and highlighter.

Run the sponge under the sink with cool or warm water before pressing the sponge to remove excess water before using it with liquid foundation. Water aids in preventing the sponge from absorbing any makeup. Now test the coverage by dabbing a small amount of the makeup product you're using on your wrist or the back of your hand. Apply the product to your face after that by gently dabbing it on. When using a Beauty Blender, less is more.

Use the Beauty Blender's tip for detail work on smaller areas, such as applying highlighter to your cupid's bow or shimmer to your brow bones.

If you're using dry powder, all you have to do is pour some of the substance onto the lid and dip the sponge right into it. Exactly the same steps as for liquid foundation should be followed. Be mindful that the sponge may need to be re-moisturized since it can dry out during application.

You've already finished applying makeup, but it appears a little patchy. Here's a handy tip: to blend in all areas of your face, roll the Beauty Blender's side across your entire face.

8. Fan Brush

Fan Brush Use

• Apply highlighter, remove cosmetic errors, and smudge dark lines.

Fan Brush Guide

A fan brush has, you guessed it, a fan shape. Due to their versatility, these makeup brushes are excellent essentials to have in your makeup toolkit.

They perform amazingly well, for instance, as a mistake-corrector. Perhaps while applying a smoky eye, you got carried away with the eye shadow and now you look like a raccoon with pigment flecks all over your face. Gently brush away these extra flecks of color with the fan brush.

Use a fan to gently buff bronzer or highlighter onto your cheekbones in sweeping motions.

Fan brushes can also be used to diffuse color. Reduce the intensity of a dark blush by fanning it.

The application of lotion, sunscreen, or concealer is an alternative use for fan brushes. You can use it to apply any type of skincare product in a delicate, soothing manner. Close your eyes, play Enya, and pretend you're at a day spa. As you apply your retinol cream like a real esthetician, fan all of your worries away.

9. Blush Brush

Blush Brush Use

• For the purpose of achieving that dewy, youthful rosiness when applying blush.

Blush Brush Guide

Surprisingly, a blush brush resembles a powder brush. However, because blush brushes cover a smaller area than a powder brush, they tend to be a little bit stubbier. Avoid creating Raggedy-Ann-like red circles on your cheeks when applying blush.

Apply blush to your cheek's apples and diffuse it outward to avoid the doll look. Test out the pigmentation on your wrist or the back of your hand with light pressure at first. Building color is much simpler than removing it after it has been applied.

10. Eye Shadow Brush

Eye Shadow Brush Use

• Applying swaths of general color to your eyelids.

Eye Shadow Brush Guide

A general eye shadow brush is a small, generally stubby brush used to apply eye shadow to the entire lid and upper eye area. This is a great tool for eye shadow primer as well. Dip the brush into the shadow, tap out any excess, and then apply it to the lids. For a more pigmented appearance, you can wet the brush.

11. Angled Eye Shadow Brush

Angled Eye Shadow Brush Use

• For smudging and contouring eye makeup.

Angled Eye Shadow Brush Guide

An angled eye shadow brush is the ideal addition for beauty enthusiasts with more experience. Use it to line your crease with a contrasting color, to precisely smudge color into the corner of your eyes, and to add intense color.

12. Eye Shadow Crease Brush

Eye Shadow Crease Brush Use

• To give the appearance of depth and to dramatically contrast with your base lid color.

Eye Shadow Crease Brush Guide

Generally speaking, eye shadow crease brushes have a gentle taper, which enables precise application when adding the finishing touches to your smoky eye. Apply pigment with it where the eyelid naturally folds.

13. Eyeliner Brush

Eyeliner Brush Use

• For adding liner to create a cat-eye or fuller lash line.

Eye Liner Brush Guide

Marilyn Monroe, Twiggy, and Brigitte Bardot all wore cat-eyes to create a glam, seductive look. An eyeliner brush has several uses. obviously for your eyeliner first and foremost. Dip the brush into the eyeliner pot to use it. Draw a line from your inner eye outward, enlarging the line as you go and flicking it out toward the ends.

As they say, practice makes perfect, and this is especially true when trying out different eyeliner techniques. Stable hands are essential for applying eyeliner (don't try this after drinking three cups of coffee). It can be a good idea to take a selfie after applying eyeliner to check how similar your wings are.

Using the hash or dot method is an excellent place to start if you want to improve your cat-eye skills. Make small hashes or dots with the eyeliner brush along your lash line, and then add a final dot where the wing's tip will be. To achieve the perfect cat-eye, connect the dots.

To ensure that the angles of both your wings match, you can use a stencil or even tape if you really want to be precise.

14. Brow Brush

Brow Brush Use

• Used for taming and styling your brows.

Brow Brush Guide

The majority of brow brushes have a brush side and a comb side. Even brow kits that can be customized to any brow color are available. A duo-brow brush can control even the most unruly brows. To begin, shape and straighten your brows with the comb.

Apply your brow product, whether it is a powder or a gel, using the brush side. Use quick, staccato strokes, whether applying cream or powder, and ensure that the ends have a defined point. Also, keep in mind that your brows are sisters, not twins. Instead of forcing your brows into unnatural shapes, follow their natural contours. The extra hair on your left side should be embraced!

15. Mascara Wand or Spoolie

Mascara Wand Use

• To apply mascara to your upper and lower lash lines.

Mascara Wand Guide

Mascara wands are practical items that everyone should own. They aid in defining and separating each lash. Use an eyelash curler prior to applying your mascara with the spoolie for an even more dramatic, full effect.

After curling your lashes, sweep up your mascara wand, being careful to squeegee excess product onto the opening of the mascara tube to prevent getting it on your lashes. This will prevent spider lashes or an excessive amount of stickiness on your upper and lower lashes.

In a pinch, you can tame your unruly brows by using a clean mascara wand.

Another piece of advice is to keep the mascara wand, clean it, and use it with a different formula if you love the mascara itself but not the formula.

16. Lip Brush

Lip Brush Use

• To precisely apply lipstick, gloss and other lip products.

Lip Brush Guide

Have you ever witnessed a child putting on lipstick? Usually, they're just unsuccessfully attempting to apply lipstick somewhere near their lips. Even as an adult, it can be challenging to remain in the lines when using the applicator that lip products already come with.

So you should buy a lip brush to address this issue. Apply your lip product directly to your lips after dipping the brush into it. Apply a liner of the same color to complete the look.

17. Lip Liner Brush

Lip Liner Brush Use

• To add lip liner after main lipstick or gloss application.

Lip Liner Brush Guide

Lip liners, which are flat and tapered, help complete your lip look. Line your lips precisely, cover flaws, and shape your mouth elegantly.

Cleansing

Although we're talking about cosmetic brushes, it's important to keep an eye on your daily routine to avoid infections, rashes, and other undesirable side effects from using dirty brushes. Wash your brushes with a gentle cleanser or a cleanser made specifically for brushes to kill bacteria while moistening the bristles (avoid getting water on the handles). Then, twirl the brush on some paper or try using a makeup brush cleaning wipe until the brush is thoroughly clean. Make sure there is no soap left on the bristles by rinsing them. Let the brushes air dry so they maintain their form.

Let's use makeup brushes correctly, thank you....

Learning how to utilize makeup brushes might be difficult, but the work is definitely worth it. By using the right makeup brushes and being knowledgeable on how to apply them, you can enhance your beauty game. If you need detailed instructions for applying cosmetics, we can also help.