A "MUST" HAVE MAKE-UP TOOL!!!!

The secret to a beautiful and long lasting makeup is having the right makeup tools. In achieving a flawless look a "MUST" have make up tool is a set of makeup brushes. Makeup brushes help in giving the perfect finish to your makeup. Brushes are not just an extra but they help in applying your makeup with greater accuracy and precision, and they create a significant difference to the finished look. When applying makeup, choosing the correct makeup brush can create a flawless you. Knowing the uses of the makeup brushes is the first step, in transforming from * PLAIN TO STUNNING*.

Here are some basic makeup brushes and some details on how to make the most use of them:

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      FOUNDATION BRUSH: A foundation brush is used to apply liquid or mineral foundation over the face and neck. It gives better and more natural blending than a sponge, and also allows for better control. For a flawless application, rub the brush in the foundation and dot over your T-zone and then blend outwards for even coverage.

·       POWDER BRUSH: A powder brush can be used to apply loose powder and shimmer on the face. It is also used for dusting off excessive makeup products, setting of foundation and elimination of shine on the face. This brush gives an even finish compared to a powder-puff. For a flawless application, dip your powder brush into your powder, tap off extra powder, start from the nose, and blend the powder into your face.

·          CONCEALER BRUSH: A concealer brush is used to apply concealer to areas of discoloration and imperfection on the face. This brush effectively helps cover blemishes, spots, and imperfect skin tone. For a flawless application, put a tiny dab of concealer on the tip of your concealer brush. Lightly dab concealer under your eyes. Start at the inner corner and blend outwards. Use the tip of the brush to dab concealer on any dark blemishes or spots. 

BLUSH BRUSH: A blush brush is used to add colour to the cheeks. It is used on the apple of the cheeks and the cheek bones to apply blush evenly. For a flawless application, swirls your blush brush into the blush and tap off the excess. Starting from the apple of your cheekbone, lightly swirl the blush brush in a circular motion. Glide the brush up toward your ear.

 CONTOURING BRUSH:  A contouring brush is used for filling in the crease of your eye with eye shadow.  For a flawless application, dip your contouring brush into an eye shadow a few shade darker than the one on your lid and gently apply it on your crease which is above your eye lid.

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          EYE SHADOW BRUSH: The eye shadow brush can be used over the whole eyelid area. There are three types of brushes used on the eyes: a medium-sized one for the lid, a small one to line the socket of the eye, and a larger one for blending and add highlighting.

·         ANGLED BRUSH: The angled brush is used to apply enhancing cosmetics such as bronzers or highlighters on the eye socket. It can also be used to give a clear and precise arc shape for the eyebrows.

 

      LIP BRUSH: A lip brush is a fine, soft and tapered brush that can be used to apply lipstick or lip gloss to the lips. It helps blend the lipstick with the lip liner to give a smooth and even finish to the lips. Using a lip brush will provide an even and accurate coverage, and your lipstick last longer.

  MASCARA WAND: A mascara wand is used to remove excess mascara from the eyelashes. It can also be used to catch the hard-to-move hairs of your eyebrows. In doing this, brush upward, pluck any stray hairs below, fill in with eyebrow pencil and brush along the line of the arch.

  A flawless professional makeup application begins with your tools and good quality brushes are great investment. So, now that you know about the various types of brushes and their uses, do not hesitate to use them while transforming from *PLAIN TO STUNNING*.

  And also remember to wash your brushes regularly with a mild shampoo and warm water. Gently stroke the brushes in one direction to remove dirt and make-up, and then lay out to dry.