There
is a huge variety of makeup brushes present today than ever. This directly
translates to confusion pouring in head on deciding in which brushes to invest
money in. If you are a beginner, it's even tougher. However it's not necessary
to go on a buying spree for welcoming all types of brushes in your life. I
admit that the number of brushes I own is also big but my most used brushes
come in a single digit. Check out these seven makeup brushes you need to own.
FOUNDATION
I have a super oily yet dry skin (combination)
and I swear by buffing brushes and thick sponges. A Buffing brush leaves no streaks, diminishes
the size of my pores and gives a beautiful finish. However since a buffing
brush results in micro-exfoliation
action, it's not the most ideal one for people with dry skin. Using a flat
paint brush is your call as it's time-consuming to use and also there's the
risk of landing up with a cakey face with it. Makeup sponges can be your best
bet.
My
favourites: Real techniques Buffing brush (Review HERE), MAC Tear drop
sponge (mentioned it HERE), Beauty blender and
Real techniques sponge (Review coming up soon)
POWDER
After
you are done with applying your foundation, you don't want your efforts to go
in vain by seeing it melt in heat and get streaky. This is why you need a
powder brush to set it properly. A big and fluffy power brush is ideal to set everything
you just applied on your face. But I also have a liking for small dome shaped
brushes to set concealer in under eyes section and for puffs too.
My favourites: Real techniques powder brush, BH Cosmetics brush
(Review HERE), Ecotools Kabuki
brush (Review HERE), Inglot puff
(mentioned HERE)
ALL OVER LID BRUSH
It's
time to bid goodbye to those foam eyeshadow applicators and welcome all over
lid brushes in your vanity. I know that foam applicators come in handy to bring
out vibrancy from a less pigmented eyeshadow but you really need an eyeshadow
application brush. This is one brush category where you don't need to break
your bank. Even a one from a drugstore works really well, given it's not
scratchy.
My
favourites: Ecotools brush (See HERE), 3 others I own
from local brands which have soft bristles, bh cosmetics brush from 7 piece
eyes brush set
BLENDING
Blending
eyeshadow is a must for a flawless eye makeup look. You simply can't afford to
overlook this aspect. Numerous people swear by MAC 217 blending brush ( the
most copied blending brush) which also works as an all over lid brush. I tried
it in the store. I used it to apply a purple eyeshadow and then used black to
blend it. I used it at an angle of 90 degrees and the result wasn't good
because there were streaks of purple shade too while blending. That meant I had
to purchase two and I did not wanted to spend a bomb. So it's entirely your
call. The ones I use work completely well in softening the harsh lines.
My favourites: Ecotools highlighting brush which works great as a
blending brush (HERE), ELF Blending
brush
BLUSH
The
ones that come with a blush are useless. First, they are scratchy. Second, they
make blush application look blotchy. A rounded brush is a must for a natural
look.
My favourites: Real techniques blush brush, Ecotools blush brush, bh
cosmetics angled blending face brush (See HERE)
If
you can afford to, buy a concealer brush too! You will save a lot of time and
not to mention, score a neat finish too!
When
buying a makeup brush, always remember that the softer the bristles, the easier the application. One of my beauty goals in 2016 is to invest my money in brushes I have been lusting after since
long.