When choosing a set of makeup brushes you should always choose a quality set that will last quite a while. A cheap makeup brush will not give you the same effects and will often be of poorer quality. For the best possible results you will need a full set of brushes as different brushes can achieve different effects and can be used for different purposes. A blush brush, eye shadow brush, eyeliner brushes and eyebrow brushes are all common and are most widely used if you are looking for your own personal use, these brushes will do quite well, however for professional use or training purposed you may need to add a few special makeup brushes to your collection. Most quality brushes are quite affordable so it is worth choosing a decent set in the first place.
How to Find a Quality Makeup Brush
It is quite easy to tell the difference between a quality brush and a brush that will not last very well, a good brush will last much longer and will do the job to a much higher standard, use the following as a guideline:
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Test the brush in your hand, does it feel comfortable and balanced?
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Has it got a good grip?
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Are the bristles loose? A poor quality brush will loose bristles easily.
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For precision makeup application brushes check to make sure the brush head is firm? (eg eyeliner brushes)
For most brushes the above is all you need to check, if it can be held comfortable and grips well with no loose bristles that could come lose during application, then the brush should be quite adequate for most uses.
What Size Brush Will you Need?
Brushes that are bought in packages tend to be too small for regular usage and often the quality is not as good as if you bought your brushes separately, for this reason I would avoid buying a packaged set. You cannot test brushes in a set which is essential, so if you want a quality makeup brush it is best to test out individual brushes and choose accordingly.
Try and fit the brush to your hand, if it is comfortable and you feel it would be easy for you to use, then it is the right size, brushes should be matched to the artist, not chosen by design.
Types of Makeup Brushes
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Blush brushes usually contain natural bristles which are soft to touch and have a rounded top. They should be wide enough to give a good sweep of blusher.
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Lip brushes should be quite firm with a slight angle to the tip, used for precision lines and to add definition as well as full cover.
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A foundation brush most often contains synthetic bristles and are best used with cream foundation as they give better coverage.
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Eye shadow and eye makeup brushes come in many varieties and each have a different use, wide eye makeup brushes are used to apply eye shadow over the whole lid whereas a softer brush can be purchased for lower lid application. Smudge brushes are small and round shaped and are commonly used for the Smokey eye effect.
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Eyeliner brushes are thin and flat and can be used for the application of liquid eyeliner.
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Face brushes are similar to blusher brushes in shape but are used for the application of bronzing powder and shimmers.
Quality makeup brushes are easily obtained almost anywhere and you can usually pick up a good range of the brushes you need locally. You can also purchase your brushes online, if doing so look for a site that offers reviews and descriptions of each brush.
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