This dual-end brush is perfect if you're on the go, or even if you're just staying put. You may not be able to imagine it, but yes, you can definitely use this brush to do your entire face. Use the smaller end for detail work, and the larger end for even, gorgeous coverage. This brush may be dense, but it won't be too hard on your wallet. Working well with both liquid and powder foundation, this brush can also be used wet or dry. For those who embrace the full coverage lifestyle, a stippling brush can be great for streak-free applications of thick foundations.
If you're looking to cover up a mark, a stippling brush is exactly what you need — and with this brush, which features a dense bottom layer but diffusing top layer, you won't have to worry about your foundation seeping into the brush instead of on your face. Gift Ideas. Type keyword s to search. Today's Top Stories. Advertisement - Continue Reading Below. Sephora sephora. If you prefer a natural, sheer finish, pick a fluffy Kabuki brush with a dome-top and buff the powder into your skin with circular motions.
Liquid foundation is great if you have redness or require more coverage. A flat brush allows you to paint product on, which provides the highest coverage. Buffing brushes are best used in small, circular movements and will give you medium to full coverage with an even, streak-free finish. For sheer to medium coverage, reach for a stippling brush which boasts bristles of different lengths. Gently deposit product with a tapping motion all over your face and then very lightly, gently swirl only the tips of the brush all over to get that air-brushed look.
Great for oilier skin types and usually very long-wearing, stick foundations generally have a thicker formula which can be difficult to work with. To get a seamless finish, start with applying the product to the back of your hand. This will warm the product up and make it more blendable. The combination of the flat top and densely-packed bristles make achieving quick, all-over, full coverage looks easy.
It can be used for contouring or with cream products, too, and the bristles — which reviewers say don't shed — are synthetic and incredibly soft. Other reviewers have compared this brush to a more affordable alternative to Morphe's Y6 Pr-Flat Buffer.
Another said, "This brush is perfect for applying foundation. I typically use a sponge until I read a review left by someone that uses this brush. Most likely will never go back to the sponge application technique.
If you find you're not getting the results you want from your flat-topped makeup brushes, it might be worth trying out a concave brush, like this one. The unique design is so that it holds on to more product; reviewers find that one dip retains all the liquid foundation you need to fully cover your face. It has synthetic, super soft bristles that don't fall out, according to countless reviewers, and its slightly angled shape makes it perfect for applying makeup in the hard-to-reach areas of your face.
To use, put cream blush or foundation on the back of your hand, carefully dip the brush into product and stipple onto face. Use small motions to push the brush down onto your face. Think of a gentle makeup pogo stick.
Gently press down with the longer bristles and make soft swirling motions. Kabuki brushes are some of the most impressive looking brushes. Swirl your illuminizing product in large circles for a magical, illustrious finish. Kabuki brushes are also great for powder foundation and blush.
Diffuse concentrated product by swirling the brush in makeup, tapping to remove excess and then gently applying by using large, circular motions. Need to set your makeup with finishing powder? Dip your kabuki brush into the product and spread evenly across your face. Be careful not to press to aggressively so as to avoid disrupting the placement of your blush, highlighter, etc. Contouring is a makeup application skill every beauty lover should know, but one that takes practice to perfect.
Dark, unblended streaks. You have to find that Goldilocks fit. If you want to minimize your forehead, trace the area with the angled contour brush near your hairline. Next, make a pout with your face. Just under your cheekbones, use the contour brush to apply the darker tone to the hollow beneath the apples of your cheeks.
If you want to slim your chin, take the brush and make parentheses around it. And finally, add some darker lines on either side of your jaw bone. Now, your face should be mapped out with the darker contrast. The next step is to blend everything together. Use general powder brushes for highlighting larger areas.
Contouring brushes give you fine precision control over the angles with which you can achieve a Kardashian-level contour. Silicone blenders are generally flat and oval or teardrop-shaped. To use, dab foundation and stipple onto all parts of your face, making sure you are blending into your neckline as well.
Tapping motions work best for more a natural look so focus on short, staccato motions instead of swirling as you would for a traditional brush—swirling with a silicone blender can mean smeared makeup. The Beauty Blender is a makeup darling of YouTube beauty stars. You can use it as a primer applicator for an even, solid base.
You can even use it for applying sunscreen or topical creams. Of course, most commonly, beauty-lovers use it to apply foundation and blend blush, bronzer, and highlighter. To use with liquid foundation, run the sponge under the sink with cool or warm water and then press the sponge to remove extra water.
Water helps keep the sponge from absorbing any of the makeup.
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