A Run Down of Makeup Brushes

The wrong makeup brush can completely alter the effect of a particular makeup product. If you are using too small of a brush it can make the face look muddy, and if you are using too large of a brush it may not deposit enough product causing a bit of frustration.

I rounded up a few of my most commonly used makeup brushes and wanted to provide a rundown of which one I use for what product. In general, if you are searching for new makeup brushes, look for a similar shape to what I'm sharing here.

 

One. Highlight Brush

 

 

I like using a smaller brush like this one for highlight as it allows me to really control where the highlight is placed. This could be used for blush as well, in terms of sizing, but I generally like to give my brushes a single product use so I'm not mixing product.

 

Two. Sculpt Brush

 

 

This is what I've been using for contour after replacing a very old that was starting to lose hairs. It has a pointed tip, making it really nice for focusing on a specific part of the face. I apply contour under my cheekbones and around the edges of my face.

 

Three. Bronzer Brush

 

 

The fluffier and bigger the brush, the better when it comes to bronzer. I generally use a light hand when applying bronzer, and a fluffy brush is going to add a soft glow to the face without causing smears or smudges.

 

Four. Foundation Brush

 

 

A flat-top short bristled brush for foundation is my favorite. It allows me to buff the product in without losing the foundation deep into the bristles. I work in small circles, blending the foundation into the skin. A similar style is a kabuki brush, which is also a really nice option for foundation.

 

Five. Blush Brush

 

 

I like a smaller brush for blush because I can center it on my cheekbones, and then softly diffuse the blush outwards.

 

Six. Shadow Brush

 

 

Whether you use powder eyeshadow or cream, a basic shadow brush is essential. I like to blend out my eyeshadow starting at the center, covering the entire lid.

 

Seven. Crease Brush

This style of brush is best for a darker color to be placed in the crease of your lid. It has longer bristles so you don't push the product in too severely. I sweep mine back and forth until I get the desired result.

 

Eight. Smudge Brush

I truly cannot do my eye makeup without a brush like this. The smudge brush I've had for years is no longer available, but this is similar. I smudge out my kohl liner on my upper lid and then use the leftover product to add a bit of a shadow to my lower lash line as well.

 

Nine. Eyebrow Brush

A brush like this is great for eyebrows because the angled end allows you to be really precise with the application of the product, and the spoolie end helps soften any strokes from the product so the brows look natural.

 

Ten. Fan Brush

Fan brushes are nice to use with highlight.

 

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