Angled Blush Brush, Dense, Soft, Synthetic, Versatile, Contours, Blends, Sculpts, Defines, Absorbent, Wet or Dry Product

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Tip: Medium brushes are also better for applying mineral powder foundations, since they allow a bit more control than their larger counterparts but still don’t dispense as much product as a firm brush. • Fan Brush A general eye shadow brush is a small, usually stubby brush meant for sweeping eye shadow all across the lid and upper eye area. This is a great tool to use for eye shadow primer, as well. Simply dip the brush into the shadow, tap off excess, and apply to lids. For a more pigmented effect, you can dip the brush in water. 11. Angled Eye Shadow Brush If you want to amp up the intensity of your blush, layering is the way to go. Start with a light application and then build up gradually until you achieve your desired level of color. You can also try layering different shades of blush to create a custom look that complements your skin tone.

Eye shadow crease brushes generally have a gentle taper; this allows tight precision when you’re adding in the final touches of your smoky eye. Use it to layer pigment where eye lid naturally folds. 13. Eyeliner Brush While we’re talking about makeup brushes, it’s important to keep an eye on your routine to avoid infections, rashes, and other unseemly effects from using dirty brushes. To wash your brushes and keep bacteria at bay, use a gentle cleanser or brush-specific cleanser and wet the bristles (avoid getting water on the handles). Then, swirl the brush on a paper towel, or try a makeup brush cleaning wipe, and repeat until the brush is clean. Make sure there is no soap left in the bristles by rinsing them. Let the brushes air dry to preserve their shape. If you just asked yourself if you actually need 21 makeup brushes, my answer is...maybe. Are you like me? A person who wants every single makeup brush in five different colors and sizes? Or are you someone who's just fine applying your products with a few crusty ol' tools (ahem, clean your brushes immediately) and your fingers!! Regardless, if you're either type of person, I've compiled the best makeup brushes ever to either add to your collection or get you boarded on the makeup brush boat. To use a powder brush for foundation, dip the brush into the powdered product—applicable for both pressed and loose powders—and swirl in circles or sweeping strokes until you achieve even coverage. Pro tip: it’s easier to ensure adequate application if you start in the middle of your face and work your way out.Then, use the brush side to apply your brow product whether that’s powder or a gel. Whether cream or powder, use short staccato strokes, making sure to come to a defined point at the ends. And remember, your brows are sisters—not twins. Follow the natural shape of your brows rather than forcing them into unnatural forms. Embrace that extra tuft on your left side! 15. Mascara Wand or Spoolie

Your highlighter should go on the top of the apples of the cheeks and dragged up towards the temple (you can also lightly diffuse it over the center of the forehead and above the lip), blush should go slightly below the highlight on the apple of the cheeks and towards the temples, and a contour should be applied below the cheekbone from the center of the ear to just below the apple of the cheek.

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This part of your wrist is very thin skinned and sensitive,” Chang says. “You can tell if the bristles are soft, smooth or itchy. You want the blush brush to be dense yet firm with a lot of hairs, but very soft like a kitten’s paw.” High-quality powder brushes feel soft, fluffy and luxurious when they touch the skin, so using them can be one of the most pleasant parts of the makeup application process. The softer and more yielding the brush, the less heavy a layer of powder it will dispense, so it is perfect for setting makeup without having it look cakey or overly matte. Most powder brushes on the market these days are synthetic, though historically they used to be made of animal hair.