Makeup Tools

So many brushes! Confused? Well don’t be, I have tried to explain the purpose of each of the pictured makeup tools in brief below.

1: Powder Brush
Generally used to dust powder onto the face normally after foundation to give a matte finish

Tips:
o    Don’t pick fat brushes as this will just pick powder up and drop it down on various parts of the face leaving excess powder scattered around (Bigger is not always better)
o    Only use a good quality brush as the finish might understate all your preparation makeup application
o    Use a medium sized brush
o    Ask a makeup counter if you can use it on your skin before purchase

2: Blush Brush
You guessed it, used to apply blusher

Tips:
o    Not too large and not too small! But just right. If it is too large you risk applying it to a wider area than intended. Too small and you will suffer streaking in application
o    Should be firmer than the powder brush
o    Ask a makeup counter if you can use it on your skin before purchase

3: Lash Comb & Brow Groom
Can resolve mascara build up by combing through; can also ensure even distribution of mascara. The brush side is used simply to neaten up the brow area. You can also get these in two separate brushes instead of a combined.

Tips:
o    Makeup artists tend to use in a slower motion than when they apply mascara
o    Don’t over use as you run the risk of minimising your mascara

4: Eyeshadow Brush
Used to apply eyeshadow over the entire eyelid or around the rim of the eye area

Tips:
o    It is quite common to have more than one type of eyeshadow brush as they come in various sizes and concentration
o    Concentrated: Applied around the rim of the eyes
o    Softer: Application over the eyelid

5: Eyeliner Brush
Used to carefully spread eyeliner, the brush allows for differing styles depending on the pressure applied to the brush.

Tips
o    Thinner Application: Use brush lightly (fine tipped brush)
o    Thicker Application: press a little more firmly this will spread the bristles and a wider line
o    More widely used with liquid products

6: Lip Brush
Used to simply add definition to the lips

Tips:
o    To accentuate the smooth lip line you will need a flat brush
o    The method and the angle you apply the lipstick will have a big impact on the overall effect (This will be covered in a separate posting on lips coming soon)

There you have it, as promised I was going to keep the makeup tool session brief. Let me know if you have any questions. The applications and uses of these makeup tools will be covered in greater detail in upcoming posts.

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Foundation makeup

There are a few factors that make the difference between a good natural looking foundation application and a bad one. Bad ones tend to be where people can obviously notice that you have used foundation, mainly because of wrong foundation colour or lack of blending into your skin.

Follow these simple steps and be on the way to perfecting your foundation make up application.

Steps:
1: Moisturise (Important)
2: Dot some foundation on your face: forehead, chin, cheeks, neck and nose
3: Either using your fingertips or lightly damp cosmetic sponge BLEND all of the foundation into your skin ensuring an even spread, until the foundation colour looks like your natural skin colour

Tips:
-    Makeup artists tend to use fingertips to blend the foundation into the skin as the warmth of the fingers naturally aids in the foundation blending process
-    Some foundations require a light application of powder to set properly, in which case apply a quality fine translucent powder evenly over the face using a powder brush

Short and sweet. As long as you have selected the right colour, quality of foundation and take time blending properly you will be on your road to a flawless look.

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