To apply product in the narrow eye crease area, you’ll want a smaller type of blending brush with a tapered point (I know this looks similar to the blending brush above, but I promise it’s smaller and more narrow and pointed!). Fluffy Eye Blender Brush ($4) is fluffy and does a great job buffing color in your crease and diffusing edges. Look for a brush that has bristles in a dome shape that are flexible but not flimsy. ALSO READ: The Best Budget Makeup Brush Brandsįor beautiful, softly blended eyeshadow, you need a fluffy blending brush! Your shadow game will never be the same. At least two, I’d say! It’s hard to go wrong with this standard eyeshadow brush, just look for one with soft synthetic bristles for the best performance like the Morphe M124 Firm Shadow Brush ($6). The truth is, it would be helpful to have more than one of these handy so that you can dip into different shades without mixing up the colors. This is what you probably think of first when I say the term “eyeshadow brush.” it’s a flat, rounded brush that will work best to put product on the lid and brow-bone. Looser brushes, like fan brushes, are also popular when it comes to highlighting but will give you a much softer appearance and you may need to go over the same spot several times for intensity. It has a tapered shape so you can use it on various areas of your face with precision, and has sturdy yet soft bristles so that you can pick up and apply good amount of product at once while still blending it out nicely. My favorite middle-of-the-road highlight brush is the Ulta Tapered Highlight Brush ($7.99). The Real Techniques Blush Brush ($8.89) is great for a soft application.Īs far as highlighting goes, you honestly don’t need a specific type of brush- even an eyeshadow brush can place highlight down exactly where you want it! However, the type of brush you pick will impact the strength of your highlight. Also- just as a personal preference- I prefer a blush brush with more flexible bristles for a lighter application, so that i can build up to the color intensity I desire that day. Now, here’s the thing: you can actually use the same brush to add contour and blush, but you probably want to have separate ones so you don’t mix product. Not only can you get precise as the angled shape fits perfectly under the cheekbones, but the soft bristles help blend out for a seamless look. What makes the Real Techniques Sculpting Brush ($5.48) can a great choice is that it can be used with both powder and cream.
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Feel free to use it with blush or bronzers well, though I believe the size is best for all-over face products.įor adding definition to the face, a dense angled brush is a go-to for contouring.
It’s great for light, diffused application. When it comes to applying setting powder at the end of your foundation routine, a fluffy brush will help dust the product evenly on the skin.
Plus, these are all affordable makeup brushes that work well, so you don’t need to break the bank to build your collection! At the end, I’ll share some links to brush set options that include most if not all the essentials.
Keep reading for my makeup brush guide, including the brushes you need and what each type can be used for. Looking at my own brush collection- which is unnecessarily massive, I’ll admit- there are really only 10 types of brushes (and one sponge) I use regularly to create all of my looks. And yet, the sheer amount of makeup brush options can be super overwhelming. It’s true: what you use to apply your makeup can make a big difference for your finished look. You may have heard the saying before: your makeup is only as good as your tools.
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