Monday, February 27, 2012

The World of Makeup Brushes





One of the most essential tools a makeup artist needs is her makeup brush!. Makeup brushes come in all different shapes in sizes necessary for perfecting any look. You (One is too formal) may think there is no need for purchasing many different brushes, but I beg to differ. The quality of the brush matters (brush is singular and needs a singular verb. A brush matters. Brushes matter.) too, so ladies invest in excellent brushes and I guarantee you will see a difference :)


Here are some Brush World Basics...


- First, the foundation brushes are used to apply liquid, cream or mineral foundation. By using a brush instead of your fingers, the foundation will be applied smoother, therefore giving your skin a more natural look. When applying mineral foundation with a brush like this, it is important top pat off any excess foundation before applying the brush to your face. 


- The concealer brushes are great for under eye bags or hiding blemishes such as freckles and those nasty zits! When applying under eye concealer, make sure to choose a color one shade lighter than your natural skin tone to make the eye area brighter. Makeup artist Bobbi Brown suggests choosing a color for those dreaded under eye bags that is "yellow-toned" to make the eye area pop!

- The powder all over brush is good for bronzer and blush simply because the brush will effortlessly reach all areas of the face.

- Lastly, the powder brush, (t-zone brush), is good for covering up those oily parts of the skin prone to breakouts. According to www.bellasugar.com, "The T-Zone is oilier than the rest of your face because it has a higher percentage of oil glands. These areas tend to break out more often and have a higher tendency toward blackheads, whiteheads, irritation, sunburn, and redness".


Now that you've got the basics down, I thought I'd share with you some ideas on how to store your beloved brushes. 
Idea #1: Use old glass vases (available at craft stores) to create a vintage and elegant look.

Idea #2: Fill some glass vases with different color decorative gems or stones (available at craft stores) to achieve this fun and organized look. 





Idea #3: Same look as #2 just separate your eye brushes and face brushes by applying cute stickers to the glass vases for a more organized look!

xox


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