Types of Brushes and Uses: Part II

In my last "lesson" I talked about knowing your brushes and today it will be types and uses. It may looked very intense due to so many brushes but trust me, it's easier than it seems.

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Face Brushes:

• Foundation Brush
• Concealer Brush
• Duo Fibre Brush
• Powder Brush
• Angled Brush / Contour Brush
• Fan Brush
• Kabuki Brush
• Beauty Blender (Technically still an amazing tool to apply foundation)

Foundation Brush: Use to apply liquid or cream foundation. Also can be use to apply skincare products such as facial mask.

Concealer Brush: Use to apply liquid or cream concealer. Think of this brush as a small version of foundation brush.

Duo Fibere Brush: Multi-funtional brush. Use to apply liquid foundation, powder, liquid and cream blush because they are able to give an airbrushed effect look without much effort.

Powder Brush: Can be use for loose powder, blush and bronzer. Helps to diffuse the product without smudging the foundation.

Angled / Contour Brush: Can be use for blush and bronzer. Easy application because it's angled and fit perfectly on and under the cheekbone.

Fan Brush: Use for highlighter on cheek as well as dusting away excess/fallout under the eyes.

Kabuki Brush: A large dense flat top brush that use to apply loose powder which help buff skin to a flawless finish.

Beauty Blender: Multi-funtional tool. Use to apply liquid and cream foundation as well as buffing out concealer. I misplaced my original pink beauty blender hence I replaced with a green dupe, a cheaper version.

Eye Brushes:

• Flat Brush
• Blending Brush
• Angled Brush / Eyeliner Brush
• Smudger Brush
• Pencil Brush
• Lash Comb

Flat brush: A tiny version of foundation brush. Can be use for eyeshadow as it can help to pack product onto our lid.

Blending brush: A dome shaped brush. They are very loose and fluffy hence it can diffused products giving it a soft blended look. The tip of the brush is also called flower tip.

Angled / Eyeliner Brush: Use for gel liner because it can create a define line. You can use it for eyeshadow to create a softer eyeliner look.

Smudger Brush: Helps to smudge pencil eyeliner. It can be use to line the lash. I couldn't find my other smudger brush...the perks of owning too many and losing too many.

Pencil Brush: A mini blending brush that helps to diffuse and deposit colour easily. Can be use on upper and lower lash line. It also can create a define crease too.

Lash Comb: Comb out clumpy lashes. Brush side can be use on diffusing brow colour.

Lip Brushes:

• Angled Brush
• Flat Brush

Angeled Brush: Able to create a define line hence it is great for lining outer rim of the lip.

Flat Brush: Mini version of foundation brush. Apply lip product easily.

Many brushes are quite versatile. Such as I can use a concealer brush to apply glitter onto my eyelid, a pencil brush instead of smudger brush to line my lash line. It all depends on your own preferences. Anyway I hope you enjoyed today's "lesson". There will be more post/video on brushes next so do keep a look out!

*There are a few different types of brushes catering for the same properties. Depending on which you prefer to use.

Part I: http://wp.me/p5nzEc-65
Part II: http://wp.me/p5nzEc-6g

Original Post: https://suzanneworld.wordpress.com/2016/03/16/types-of-brushes-and-uses-part-ii/

Introduction to Brushes: Part I

Brushes plays a huge role in my makeup routine. To be honest I don't know how to apply my own makeup without it. I will feel so lost without it. Brushes is my most favorite "cosmetics" products ever. Many doesn't understand the differences and types of brushes they should use and I get stares from my own friends for owning too many. Probably enough usage for at least 3 persons use.

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There are three parts to a brush:

• Hair Bundle
• Ferrule (Plated area to hold the hair bristle)
• Hander

There are three types of brushes too.

• Face Brush(es): Powder foundation/ Blush/ Bronzer etc

• Eye Brush(es): Eyeshadows / Eyebrow / Eyeliner

• Lip Brush(es)

Mac Cosmetics labels their brushes with numbers hence it's easier for most of us. If their brush that starts with "1" it is for face and body. Brushes that starts with "2" are for the eyes and those that starts with "3" are for the lips.

There are three types of bristles/hair:

• Synthetic
• Natural
• Duo Fibre

Synthetic hair makeup brush: Man made and their bristles is made from mostly nylon or polyester fibre. Often dyed into brown or white and sometimes black. They are very straight, smooth and has a plastic feel to it and looks shiny.

Synthetic makeup brush uses:

• Great for liquid and cream products
• Do not have cuticles so products won't trap in it
• Use less makeup products, save money in a long run
• Apply without much streaking because they are not clumpy and gunky
• Hair tends to gravitate towards each other making them perfect for precise application

Not suitable for:

• Powder products
• Eyebrow (Depends on each individual)

Suitable for:

• Gel Liner
• Lip lining
• Facial Mask
• Liquid/cream foundation
• Face primer / Moisturizer
• Picking/packing up glitters
• Concealer

Natural hair makeup brush: Typically made out of various animal's hair, from goat's to squirrel's. Texture is very much like our own hair. Often dyed in black, brown and even white.

Natural makeup brush uses:

• Great for powder products
• It has a lot of cuticles hence they can pick up more products
• Natural hair bristle moves freely hence they are great for blending
• The more you use them, the better they get (It's like season your brushes)

Not suitable for:

• Liquid/cream foundation/products
• Gel liner
• Lip lining

Suitable for:

• Loose powder
• Blush
• Contour / Bronzer
• Eyeshadows
• Eyebrow
• Highlighting

Duo fibre makeup brush: Combination of synthetic and natural hair makeup brush. They are often black with white feathery ends.

Duo fibre makeup brush uses:

• They are great for powder, liquid and cream
• Giving an airbrushed effects without effort

Not suitable for:

• Powder foundation (not enough coverage)
• Facial mask

Suitable for:

• Liquid/cream foundation
• Liquid/cream blush
• Highlighting

Don't worry, this is just part I of introducing to brushes. I will cover more on each types of brushes and uses next.

Part I: http://wp.me/p5nzEc-65
Part II: http://wp.me/p5nzEc-6g

Original Post: https://suzanneworld.wordpress.com/2016/03/02/introduction-to-brushes-part-i/