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How to use your makeup brushes
correctly- Part One -
Face Brushes
www.livslee.com.au | @livslee_makeupandlashes
Copyright Liv Slee, 2018
Foundation BrushesThere are so many different brushes out there, all with claims to be the
best you've ever had, life changing, solving the worlds biggest issues all in
the palm of your hand... Kinda.
What will actually change your makeup game is getting the right brush for
you. Take a look below for an in-depth look at each brush shape and how
they work.
Traditional Foundation Brush:
Flat, paddle shaped brush usually in Synthetic or Silk Fibres is
what most brush sets will give you as a foundation brush. This is
used like a paint brush to spread product but wont build much
coverage. Always use the brush from the centre of the face
outwards and wipe the brush downward on the sides of the
face to prevent micro hairs sticking out giving you a fuzzy face.
Angled Foundation Brush:
Much like a traditional foundation brush but with a slanted tip.
The tip is there to help you be more precise with placement.
Use this to place contour product or concealer around smaller
areas of the face and down the sides of the nose.
Dense Buffer Brush:
The fat, round, flat brush head allows you to move thicker
product easily while maintaining coverage. If you find you have
any issues with streaking, press the product with the brush into
your skin in a circular motion.
Radiance Brush:
This is my favourite foundation brush ever! The size of the
brush along with softness of the hairs allows you to be quick
while applying your foundation without being rough on your
skin. Use it in side to side motions to get the best blend and
even application.
Blush Brush:
A blush brush should be no larger than a 20c piece and very soft.
If its too firm you will have a hard time blending your blush or
bronzer into your foundation. It also should be used softly, any
harsh rubbing and you risk not only ruining your makeup
underneath but also destroying your brush.
Tapered brush brush:
I loooveeee these brushes for far more than just blush. I use
these as foundation brushes, contour brushes, blending brushes
like a beauty blender and blush, bronzer, contour and powder.
Literally everything. The reason I love them so much is that the
tapered tip allows you to be specific with placement while still
blending your product into the skin.
Again these bristles need to be soft so you can move product on
top of the skin without agitating what is underneath.
Duo Fibre Foundation/Powder Brush:
I remember when these brushes first came out, I was working
for a makeup brand inside David Jones and the whole idea of
this brush just confused me. But how it works is that the longer
bristles place the product onto the skin and the second
layer blends. This is a brush you can use a bit more pressure
with and usually a circular motion.
Beauty Blender:
These little sponges changed the makeup game for the better.
Finally a sponge that actually works and doesn't just become a
tan coloured goop trap at the bottom of our makeup bags. Best
thing to do is use this damp and in a patting motion. I find its
best for blending two creamy products together rather than
applying a full foundation base, mainly because it will take
waaayyyy too long Please make sure you are regularly washing
these and letting them completely dry so bacteria doesn't grow
inside!
Face Powder Brush:
These are the largest brushes in your kit, not to be used for
blush contour or bronzer because they are too big and will just
get makeup everywhere. Because of this I find these brushes
not as useful for the face, but instead for the body. Applying a
light sheen of highlighter over my shoulders and chest, plus they
are so soft that its like a massage from little kittens before you
go out.
@livslee_makeupandlasheswww.livslee.com.au
Highlighter Fan Brush
These little brushes are made to help you find the highest points
of your face without over highlighting. I Find its easiest to use
when holding further down the handle to get a lighter touch on
the skin.
Concealer Brush:
These little brushes are great for precise placement of
concealer for spots, edges of lips or inner corners of the eyes. I
find I use concealer brushes more for lipstick or eyeliner than
Concealer but they do work very well for either.
Cheat Sheet Buffing | Placement | Blending
Radiance Brush
Dense Buffer Brush
Duo Fibre
Foundation/Powder
Brush
Tapered Blush Brush
Traditional
Foundation Brush
Angled Foundation
Brush
Concealer Brush
Blush Brush
Tapered Blush Brush
Highlighting Fan
Brush
Radiance Brush
Dense Buffer Brush
Beauty Blender
Blush Brush
Tapered Blush Brush
Highlighting Fan Brush
Duo Fibre Brush
Face Powder Brush
The best product to clean your brushes is with a silicone free shampoo and
a sanitiser to keep them hygienic.
My Favourite Shampoo to Use is the Sukin Natural Balance Shampoo. Its
cruelty free, vegan and has no nasty chemicals to harm your skin or your
brushes.
*I am in no way affiliated with any of the above brands or products. Any information above is to the best of my knowledge true and correct at the time of publishing.
Please complete your own research to find out if these products are the right ones for you.
Opinions expressed here are my own and do not represent the brands or ambassadors in anyway.
@livslee_makeupandlasheswww.livslee.com.au
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