Basics Tutorial 3

Basics 3: Brushes & Brush Care

This blog post will teach you basic knowledge of everything you need to know about makeup brushes; from what brushes to use for different areas of your face to how to look after them. Don’t forget to comment below to let us know what you think!

Eyes

Small angled brush

Used for eyebrow powder application.

Eye liner brush

Used for gel or liquid liner application.

Large Shader Brush

Used for eyelid base colour application.

Short Shader Brush

Used to apply makeup to small areas of the eyelid; also used as a smudge tool.

Tapered Blending Brush

Used to blend the eyelid makeup together.

Face

Concealer Brush

Used to pat concealer onto face with smooth finish.

Foundation Brushes

1.Stipple Brush:

Used to create a flawless airbrushed finish.

2.Foundation Brush:

Used to create a smooth-looking finish.

Contour Brush

Used for contouring, blush and bronzer applications.

Highlight Brush

Used for highlighting application.

Powder Brush

Used for powder application.

Brush Care

It is important to keep your make up brushes clean by washing them once a week at the least.

Make up brushes build up oil and bacteria over time when they have not been cleaned properly, or at all. These simple steps will teach you how to clean and take care of your brushes.

1. Rinse tip of brush bristles out with lukewarm water; removing makeup residue
2. Fill up a sink or container etc with lukewarm water
3. Add a small amount of shampoo or cleanser in the water and mix
4. Optional: tie up a rubber band on the bristles where the bristles meet the handle as by soaking the end of the bristles may cause the bristles to come out; as it loosens the glue.
5. Gently soak the tip of the bristles into the water
6. Massage bristles in the water
7. Rinse brush bristles out with lukewarm water
8. Leave to dry (may take a few hours)

And we're done! Brush care down pat in a few minutes!

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Victoria Jakubowski

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http://thunderandthreads.blogspot.com.au/2012/01/sigma-makeup-brushes-review.html
http://www.sigmabeauty.com/individual_makeup_brushes_s/163.htm
http://www.glamour.com/beauty/2011/02/beauty-tips-how-to-do-foundation-like-a-pro