Make Up Brushes - Beginner Friendly

When it comes to brushes, there are seven that are essential for the basics.

Before we get started, you must know the 411 on the types of bristles your utensils may have.  The two types are synthetic and natural.

Synthetic hair brushes are man-made from fabric and chemical sources, usually nylon and Taklon. These fibers help the brushes last longer and are ideal for liquid formulas like foundations, lipstick and cream shadows.

Natural hair brushes are made from animal hairs or blends of animal hairs. They're perfect for powders - blushes, eyeshadows, and bronzers. These can be made from badger, squirrel, goat, pony, kolinsky sable, weasel, boar, camel and or raccoon bristles.

Liquid Foundation Brush: long flat densely packed bristles perfect for applying and blending liquid, cream and paste foundation.

Bonus Use: Primer • Color Correcting • Concealer • Highlight
Pro Tip: Use downward strokes & blend outwards.
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Concealer Brush: a smaller version of the foundation brush. Ideal for small areas such as under and around eyes, creases and along the nose.

Bonus Use: Cream Eye Shadows • Touch Ups
Pro Tip: Use to cover up dark circles and blemishes.
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Blush Brush: long or angles soft bristles that come in various sizes. Perfect for dusting loose powders.

Bonus Use: Bronzer • Face Powder
Pro Tip: The soft, fluffy bristles help achieve the “natural look” finish.
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Medium Eyeshadow Brush: a medium-sized fluff brush used for applying eyeshadow stop the eyelid.

Bonus Use: Highlighter
Pro Tip: Swipe across eyelid for perfectly blended shadow.
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Small Dome Brush: Ideal for creating contour and for applying products perfectly in the crease of the eyelid.
Bonus Use: Contour
Pro Tip: Blend a darker shade into the crease of the lid to create a smokey eye.
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Angled Brush (small): Firm stiff brush. Ideal for applying eyebrow color. Bonus Use: Eyeliner & lipstick Pro Tip: Fill brows with sharp even strokes and groom into place with spoolie (mascara wand).

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Lip Brush: Usually small & can have many shapes depending on its intended use, ideally to define lips.

Bonus Use: Concealer Pro Tip: Outline lips then fill with the same color for a precise application.

Ultimate Eyeshadow Brush: 4-in-1 eye transforming super shadow and liner brush from It Cosmetics

Brush Maintenance

Wash brushes weekly by dipping in dish detergent or baby shampoo & swirl in the palm of your hand under warm water. Squeeze out any remaining bubbles. Then turn upside down to dry.

For occasional quick cleaning, spray brushes with PureBrush & wipe away left on makeup with soft tissue. An alternative is to spray with a little alcohol and wipe away access product. This is great if you want to switch colors during an application without changing brushes.

 Pictured in order: Blush brush, flat foundation brush, concealer brush, medium eyeshadow brush, small dome brush, small angled brush, lip brush.