Which brush is best for loose powder? For applying shadows

It is these tools that help him transfer the form and content of the intended work onto the canvas. Making makeup too creative process, comparable to artistic art.

To make the “canvas” complete, the use of brushes is simply necessary. The choice of them in the world of makeup is huge, sometimes you don’t know which one is intended for what. They helped us understand this issue Yulia Kuzmina, head of the retail personnel training department of the L’Etoile chain, and makeup artist Tamara Kotova.

By the way, the Japanese were the first to realize that it was the Japanese who were the first to produce brushes that could be used not by painters, but by makeup artists. It was necessary to somehow apply makeup to the actors of the kabuki theater (by the way, he gave the name to the wide instrument in short leg, which are so convenient for applying powder to the face). This happened at the end of the 18th century. You can trust people with such experience: if you come across a product on sale that says Made in Japan, take a closer look at it.

Between the 18th and 20th centuries, nothing particularly remarkable happened in the brush production industry: new shapes and dimensions appeared, instead of squirrels and ermines, pony and goat hair was used. But in the early 2000s, when no one really knew how to use Photoshop and everyone relied only on makeup artists: o), brushes with artificially created fiber appeared.

How to choose makeup brushes

Of course, now we are ready to hear the indignant cries of fans natural way creating makeup: “What do we need our fingers for?” But let's leave this option for children drawing their first works of art, and those who like to display pictures on foggy glass. We ourselves will become addicted to the sublime and master the real tools of makeup artists.

In fact, by purchasing an assortment of brushes, you are investing in your beauty. After all, these tools are designed to not only make the process of creating makeup easier, they will also help save cosmetics, protect them from germs (which is a common problem with your fingers) and extend the life of your favorite products.

To learn how to choose brushes, you don't need to be professional makeup artist, our guide will help you navigate the world of beauty “tools”.

Step 1. Focus on the manufacturer

Buy brushes from cosmetic brands: manufacturers try to maintain their brand, check materials for hypoallergenicity, monitor the quality of the product - clutches, fasteners, flexibility of the tool.

Step 2. Decide on the material

Brushes are made from natural (sable, pony hair) and synthetic bristles (acrylic, plastic). The natural product is good for using dry products - blush, eye shadow. They do not get caught in the pile and are easily washed out.

Types of brush bristles

Natural brushes

• Squirrel
  Her fur goes onto small round brushes. They are suitable for shading.
• Pony
  Slightly longer pile, elastic. Used for brushes intended for blush and powder.
• Sable
  The fur of this animal is medium soft. This bristle is universal - you can use brushes to create makeup of any intensity.
• Ermine
  This animal is respected for its smooth and silky fur. But in the beauty industry, its bristles are used more for marketing reasons. An ermine brush is perceived as something valuable and expensive.
• Bulls, oxen
  Their fur is similar to pony hair - elastic, medium soft. Use it on brushes for powder and blush.

Synthetics are suitable for liquid cosmetics - foundation, fluid. This material absorbs less product(giving more to the skin), therefore artificial brushes better than natural ones for correcting facial contours.

Step 3: Select Brush Size and Hardness

It is also important to choose the size of the brush so that, as makeup artists say, it fits into the area where you are going to apply cosmetics. The bristles of the brush should not be rough or stiff and should have a certain level of flexibility.

This tool, like cosmetics, should be tested first. Check the maneuverability of the brush by moving it different sides on the outside of the palm.

Step 4. Choose brushes depending on their purpose

Makeup artists' tools are divided into several subclasses - for eyes, lips, face. And in each row there are basic brushes - those that help create competent makeup.

Face brushes

They are used for applying foundation, tone, concealer, blush, powder, and shading.

Brush for applying foundation and blending blush

Appearance: with short pile.
Why is it needed: very good for applying foundation, perfectly masks pores, minor redness, evens out the terrain. It can also be used to mix dry ingredients together, for example, powder and bronzer, powder and blush, helps soften the boundaries between shades and change the intensity of color. This brush is designed to apply the product evenly and use it sparingly.
How to use: apply liquid products in circular movements from the center of the face to the hairline, until completely merging with the skin, and dry - along geometric lines. Then blend in circular motions to soften the edges of the color.

Your beauty assistants: Brushes Oriflame And M.A.C.

Powder brush

Appearance: soft, round, big.
Why is it needed: Most often used for applying loose powder, it makes it easy to pick up powder and shake off excess. This brush distributes the powder evenly.
How to use: Apply along the contours of the face with even stroking movements.

Your beauty assistants: Brushes Clinique And Yves Rocher

Brush for applying blush and bronzers

Appearance: medium sized soft domed brush.
Why is it needed: This ultra-soft brush does not cause irritation to the skin thanks to its long bristles. With its help, it is good to correct the oval of the face, applying bronzer and blush exactly to the apples of the cheeks or cheekbones.
How to use: Apply bronzer under the cheekbone towards the temple, blush on the apples of the cheeks towards the ear.

Your beauty assistants: Brushes Oriflame, M.A.C, Clinique, Bobbi Brown

Large contour brush

Appearance: slightly angled, flat fluffy brush.
Why is it needed: used for mixing dry correctors, as well as for correcting facial contours.
How to use: with its help, you can apply bronzer, blush on the protruding part of the cheekbones, along the hairline on the forehead, on the wings of the nose with stroke-like movements.

Your beauty assistant: Brush M.A.C.

Fan brush

Appearance: a flat, fan-shaped brush, thin at the base.
Why is it needed: used to brush off excess eye shadow, blush, and powder.
How to use: Gently brush off any remaining residue using a streak-like motion.

Your beauty assistant: Brush Oriflame

Eye Brushes

Brushes for eyebrows, applying shadows, shading rule the roost in eye makeup

Effect brush

Appearance: small, flat, semicircular.
Why is it needed: allows you to make the pigment of the shadows more saturated, for example, to focus attention on the corners of the eyes, make makeup brighter, creating a counter on the lower and upper eyelid, highlight inner side eyes, crease of the eyelid.
How to use: Apply shadow from the inner corner of the eye to the outer along the crease of the eyelid or highlight half of the crease of the eyelid and blend the borders.

Your beauty assistant: Brush M.A.C.

Eyeshadow blending brush

Appearance: conical shape, soft.
Why is it needed: to shade the border between shades.
How to use: Using the tip of the brush, blend the shades in jerky stroke-like movements. This brush is also suitable for creating smoky eyes. In this case, apply shadow into the crease of the eyelid with smooth movements.

Your beauty assistants: Brushes M.A.C. And Yves Rocher

Eyebrow and contour brush

Appearance: small beveled brush.
Why is it needed: the bevel creates the opportunity for various maneuvers. With this brush you can create the contour of the eyebrows, as well as the upper and lower eyelids along the lash line.
How to use: you need to dip the brush in the shadow or liquid eyeliner and walk along the contour line. The thickness of the line depends on the force of pressure.

Your beauty assistants: Brushes M.A.C, Clinique

Lip brushes

Lipstick can be applied not only with a stick or finger. Professionals use a special brush to create clear lip makeup.

Appearance: small, flat, with a round tip. It can be retractable.
Why is it needed: for applying lipstick, foundation, gloss, contour.
How to use: Apply lipstick or gloss from the corners of your lips to the center.

Your beauty assistants: Brushes Oriflame, M.A.C, Clinique, Yves Rocher

How to care for your brushes

Even if you wash your face thoroughly, upon contact with the skin, keratinized scales get into the brush, cream and powder become clogged. This cocktail is an excellent breeding ground for bacteria, and to prevent them from appearing in your beauty tools, brushes should be washed every time after a makeup ritual or at least twice a week, as makeup artists recommend.

You can clean your brushes in two ways: using professional disinfectants sold in cosmetic stores, or creating your own cleanser at home.

• In the first case, spray the disinfectant onto the entire surface of the bristles, wait until it is absorbed, then blot the shape with a napkin.
• The second method will require you to spend a little time, shampoo and water. Pour warm water into a small container, add shampoo and stir. Dip your brushes into the resulting solution for 10-20 seconds, then rinse thoroughly under running water. cold water. Seal the brushes, shape them using a napkin, and dry them horizontally on a towel. When drying vertically, water will pour into the fasteners, eroding the glue and weakening the structure of the brush.

To prevent tools from losing their shape and to preserve the pile and its shape, store them in special cases. Or get a pencil case for brushes - all makeup artists have them, they look like a tube. The bristles of the brushes should not bend or rest anywhere. You can keep the transparent caps that the products come in. For some reason everyone always loses them.

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Description of makeup brushes
1. Big brush for compact or loose powder.
2. Blush brush.
3. Fan brush. Used to brush away dry particles of cosmetics from the face.
4. Large oblique brush for blush and cheekbone correction.
5. Brush for contour correction.
6. A “barrel” eye shadow blending brush allows you to softly blend shadows and is convenient for the arched eye socket above the moving eyelid.
7. Small oblique brush for nose correction.
8. Brush for foundation, for liquid correctors.
9. Kabuki brush - for crumbly or compact powder.
10. Large eyeshadow brush. A large eyeshadow brush is used to apply light eyeshadow over a large area of ​​the eyelid.
11. Flat short brush for shading. Used to softly blend shadows along the eyelid.
12. Brush for shading shadows. Recommended natural pile.
13. Lip brush. Used to contour and apply lipstick.
14. Brush for “stretching” eye lines - shadows, pencil.
15. Brush to soften the pencil line.
16. Oblique brush to soften the pencil line.
17. Blending brush.
18. Small brush for liquid concealers. Used for spot correction and for correction of small areas of the face.
19. Oblique brush for eyebrow development. Using an angled brow brush, you can shade your brow pencil, or gently define your brows with eye shadow.
20. Eyebrow comb.
21. Sponge (applicator). Used to apply dry or liquid eye shadow.
22. Eyebrow comb.

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So, to summarize...

How to choose

Now you know what you need and confidently head to the store.

Once at the corner with brushes, do the following:

• Hold the instrument. If the brush is large, it should fit into your palm as if you were born with it. Then you won't get tired doing makeup every day. Pay attention: good example does not slip in your hands, even if they are wet. For these reasons, high-quality specimens are coated with a special varnish.
• Look at the tip of the shaft (this is the handle of the instrument). If it tapers to a neat point, you can use it to blend shades and textures on the back of your hand. Many makeup artists use this technique.
• Pay attention to the lint holder. This is the name of the metal thing in which the fibers sit. It is clear that it should not be rusty, but if the metal bends when pressed, the quality of the entire brush probably leaves much to be desired.
• Find two rings on it. Unless it's a kabuki brush with a short, wide handle. These two holder rings give you hope that the brush will serve you well long years, and will not fall apart into several pieces after the first use.
• Gently tug the hairs. They have to climb, that's normal. But not together with pieces of glue and not in bunches, but individually. Don't let this bother you: new brush“goes bald” the first week.
• Stroke the fibers. If the brush is natural, they should be soft and velvety. This is evidence that the hair has not been cut, which means it will not become hard after the first wash.

Minimum set

According to the pros, this set of brushes should be enough to do decent makeup on your own:

1. Flat synthetic brush oval shape
Makeup artists call it “cat’s tongue,” but it would be better if we didn’t know that. With it you can apply products with a creamy texture, that is, completely create the tone of your face, from base to blush, if they are not crumbly. Your movements should be short: the same foundation should not be smeared or rubbed, but “hammered” into the skin. A specialist would say - stamp it.

2. Large natural bristle brush
You need it to carefully distribute powder over your face. If the product comes with a velvet or puff, you have every right to refuse the brush. If you don’t have either, fill a lid with a small amount of loose powder (for example, from the powder itself), dip the tool in it and apply the product to your face with sweeping circular movements. Do the same with the pressed product.

3. Medium Blush Brush
The size of the blush on your cheeks depends on the size of this brush. To ensure that the boundaries of application of the product are not visible, choose a tool with smooth shapes.

4. Oval eyeshadow brush
If it is natural, then the pigment will color the skin gradually. This device is the easiest to use for shading and color transitions. Its counterpart with nylon bristles instantly colors the eyelid in the color shown on the shadow packaging or stated by the manufacturer.

5. Flat lip brush
Opt for a piece with short natural pile. It would be nice if the brush was foldable: then you can always take it with you. This tool is also convenient for lining your eyes, but provided that you promise to wash it after each use.

What makeup brushes do you use?

Makeup artists claim that makeup brushes sometimes play a more important role than quality decorative cosmetics. So the distribution of powder, even the most expensive, “luxury” one, is impossible without the use of a good brush. Alas, the standard puffs that come with the powder itself are completely unsuitable for proper makeup application.

A powder brush is a necessary attribute in any girl’s beauty arsenal. But how to choose and use this seemingly simple tool correctly? And is any brush from those suggested by the sales consultant suitable for creating flawless makeup on the face?

What are they?

As you know, there are two types of makeup brushes: synthetic and natural. Moreover, contrary to popular misconception, purchasing the second option is not the only right decision.

For example, if you have allergic reaction on the fur of domestic or wild animals, using a brush with natural bristles is strictly contraindicated. Synthetic brushes are not always low quality and cheap, and sometimes they are superior to their “natural” counterparts in all respects.

History of the powder brush

In the beauty industry, there is still ongoing debate about the best way to apply powder. Some people prefer old-fashioned powder puffs, others prefer sponges, and real professionals stand their ground, unanimously stating that a good brush is literally necessary to evenly distribute powder over the surface of the skin.

It happens that we can spend the whole day in a cosmetic boutique, fascinated by looking at the numerous jars, bottles and sticks. But we almost always pass by a shelf with cosmetics accessories. And it’s in vain - after all, they are the ones who making the right choice, help us create perfect makeup even from inexpensive cosmetics mass market segment.

Let's delve into the history of the creation of such interesting accessory, like a brush for applying loose powder. The idea of ​​producing brushes that would be used not by painters or artists, but by makeup artists, belongs to the Japanese.

The brush was first invented in the 18th century, and this was due to the need to create high-quality makeup for the actors of the kabuki theater (by the way, it is thanks to it that the voluminous “fluffy” instrument on a short stem still bears the corresponding name). To this day, sophisticated amateurs prefer to use brushes made in Japan, since their quality breaks all imaginable and unimaginable records.

Powder brushes originating from the country rising sun, quickly gained popularity around the world. And although some European women still ignore them, preferring a puff, competent makeup artists deep down thank the Asians for such a valuable discovery.

Having penetrated America and Europe, the brush held its own for a long time classic look. Only the shapes and sizes changed, and the fur of ermines and squirrels was gradually replaced by the hair of ponies and goats.

And only at the end of the nineties, when women were already zealously striving for ideal images, but did not yet own such a wonderful thing as the Photoshop program, artificial fiber brushes began to appear in the assortment of professional boutiques. That's why synthetic brushes are considered to be an improved, progressive type of instrument.

A notable feature of synthetic brushes is their pricing policy - they are much cheaper than natural analogues, while being more practical and convenient to use. Which loose powder brushes are best for you?

Synthetic or natural bristles: nuances of a difficult choice

First of all, synthetic brushes are suitable for vegetarians and those who love animals more life. Although animals are not tortured to produce natural accessories, ardent fighters for justice for them cannot use them purely on principle.

A synthetic brush is also suitable for those who suffer from animal hair intolerance - in this case, the risk of developing unwanted reactions is quite high. In all other cases, not “aggravated” by any internal or external circumstances, both natural and artificial brushes should be included in your cosmetic bag.

To choose the right brushes, you don’t have to grab the hand of a makeup artist you know and drag him to a cosmetic store. You will be able to cope on your own, taking into account subjective wishes and personal preferences.

Small, but useful tips When choosing a powder brush:

• Make sure that the pile (no matter synthetic or natural) does not fall out of the base. To determine the presence of such a defect, forcefully move the working part of the tool along the palm in a forward and backward direction. If there are “hairs” left in your hand, it is better to put this brush back on the shelf;
• Choose the shape of the brush according to your preferences, but also consider the fact that it can also be used to apply blush, bronzers and highlighters. Determine what shape would be better suited to correct your face shape;
• Carefully inspect the tool itself and test the strength of its handle in the store - as a rule, such goods cannot be exchanged or returned, and a defective or simply low-quality brush may break upon the first use. If the working part, starting with the metal nozzle, looks shaky and poorly fixed, you should also take a closer look at other tools;
• What are the best powder brushes? It is very important to objectively assess the type and condition of your skin in order to correctly answer this question for yourself. For example, if you have very thin, vulnerable, dry or hypersensitive skin, brushes with hard bristles are definitely contraindicated for you. Buy a tool that is soft enough and unable to injure the skin during application. basic makeup. If your skin is normal or oily, any brush will suit you, and here it all depends rather on your personal preferences and requirements for the comfort of using the tool;
• Pay attention to the fact that the pile, if it is painted, is pigmented. quality paint. Swipe across the back of your hand several times in a row. If the fibers are not dyed correctly, or the quality of the paint itself leaves much to be desired, marks may remain on your hand. Now imagine how sloppy your makeup looks when using such a tool.

Natural brushes are usually made from badger, squirrel, sable, goat or pony hair. Synthetic products are made from nylon and polyester. It has been repeatedly noted that less material accumulates in artificial pile. cosmetic product, and he himself picks up the powder “willingly”, in sufficient quantity.

In addition, synthetic products are distinguished by their practicality - they do not need to be constantly cleaned using special mild solutions and shampoos, they wear out much longer and are less susceptible to mechanical damage.

Brush size and shape

When choosing a brush for, it is important to take a closer look at its volume and shape. It can be round (the same “kabuki”), oval, flat or fan-shaped. Some products have cone-shaped working part - manufacturers claim that it is with this tool that it is more convenient to both apply and shade the cosmetic product.

An oval brush makes it easier to control the amount of product you apply and cover your face evenly without clogging your pores. A fan brush will help remove excess powder and crumbled shadows from the face. Many girls also apply highlighter to it for the most natural distribution of it over the convex parts of the face.

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Last time we talked about, today, as promised, we are giving an overview of the best, according to the expert, brushes for powder and blush.

In fact, I combined these two categories for a reason. They are interconnected. And in principle, if you choose the right brush, you can use it to powder your face, apply blush, and even highlight your cheekbones. So.

Powder brush should be soft and loosely stuffed. But sometimes it happens that, on the contrary, you need a tightly packed brush or even a powder puff. This is in case you need to fix your makeup for a long time - for some special event, for example.

Brush from the set Real Techniques duofiber collection

The brush that gives the thinnest coating is the so-called duofiber brush. In it, the pile is arranged in two rows, but only this one works top part. And therefore the coating is very veiled. Nice brushes for this - or brush from the Real Techniques Nicks Pics set. These brushes can also be used for blush and contouring.

Real Techniques Travel Collection Brush

The most versatile brush (gives medium coverage), which I love and use for powder, blush, and correction is brush from the Real Techniques Travel Collection. She is very successful, in my opinion. Most often, I use transparent loose powder (and in principle, all makeup artists work with either transparent powders or very light ones), because it does not become a mask and does not cover the color of the foundation, which is very important.

Brush Bdellium tools 957

Brush, which tightly applies the powder - this is. This is a Kabuki brush, very dense. In general, it is suitable not only for powder, but also for applying a mineral base (powder).

I’ll separately mention my very, very favorite blush brush- This is a squirrel tail brush from. She is tender, gentle, fluffy and conveys blush so delicately and correctly that you are unlikely to become a matryoshka doll, even if you try hard. I use it for blush most often, 90% of the time.

Avon Powder Brush

P.S: But if you want a brush just for powder, then don't sweat it and buy an inexpensive brush. In fact, this is not a product of first importance for the face. I have a budget powder brush from Avon and Farmasi- they also do an excellent job and are inexpensive.

Farmasi powder brushes

That's all, but next time I will tell you about brushes for face correction A. Stay tuned! :)

Most brushes and tools that are sold in stores are needed only by professionals, and we, ordinary beauty lovers, require a much more modest arsenal. But there are some very handy brushes that you just need to create perfect makeup, - you should learn to use them correctly. We asked the makeup artist to choose the 10 most important items and tell us in detail how to work with them.

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Large duofibre brush

An absolute must-have! Foundation spreads best over the skin with this brush. Convenient and multifunctional. It consists of half natural bristles, half synthetic, due to this it does not absorb too much foundation, beautifully and evenly shades blush, highlighter, applies powder in a thin layer, etc. Suitable for everything.

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Medium brush duofibre

Its purpose is almost the same as that of a large brush, but the area of ​​application of the product is much smaller, so the brush is suitable for more detailed work on your makeup. If you just want to disguise minor imperfections or apply concealer under your eyes, this brush will be your best assistant.

Angled brush

An angled synthetic brush is best for filling in brows with products of any texture—whether you're using brow pomade or shadow. Natural bristle brushes are not as manageable in this case as synthetic ones. I have a Pupa brush, it is wider than regular angled brushes and is great for filling in thick eyebrows, shading or creating a graphic line when necessary.

Brush for smoky eyes

One of my favorite brushes is M.A.C. 217. When I create smokey eyes of any intensity and complexity, this makeup brush is indispensable. Even if you are not professional, she will do everything for you. It shades beautifully, applies shadows or pigments in layers, copes equally well with dry and creamy textures, it is thanks to it that smokey eyes turn out perfect.

Sponge for concealer and foundation

Another tool for creating an even, unnoticeable tone is the Beauty Blender sponges. They are designed to apply foundation easily and evenly, hide pores. I have pink - it is the most optimal in terms of softness from the entire series and cheerful! When using the Beauty Blender, it is important to apply the product using a patting motion rather than a rubbing motion. I use a small light green Beauty Blender for concealer in the lower eyelid area, in the inner corner of the eyes and in the nasolabial area. And I'm very pleased with it. I recommend!

Brush for applying gel and liquid eyeliner

Brush for applying gel and liquid eyeliner. 50% of success in such a matter as straight and symmetrical arrows depends on the right tool. You shouldn't skimp on it. Here are two of my favorites. Curved Japonesque BB and Bobbi Brown Ultra Fine Eye Liner.

Powder brush

A wide fan-shaped brush is ideal if you want to apply a very light and thin layer of powder. Makeup artists also use this brush for the body - if you want to powder the décolleté or neck - it is the most convenient for this purpose.

Correct tweezers

For me, any makeup starts with perfectly formed eyebrows. Therefore, the first tool in your cosmetic bag is eyebrow tweezers. For tweezers, I like Rubis and Japonesque. They last forever if you don’t drop them and treat them with care, and don’t pick at anything that’s not in their proper place. responsibilities, that is, use only for its intended purpose.

Eyebrow brushing

Eyebrow brush or brush - ideal for combing eyebrows. It is necessary both in the process of eyebrow care (shaping with tweezers) and for the finishing touch - styling and fixing the shape.

Curler

Curler is a tool for curling eyelashes. If you want to achieve the “open look” effect, you can’t do without a curler. It’s better not to save money on it, but to immediately buy a professional one, for example, M.A.C.

And finally...

Main tool in makeup, and especially in makeup for myself, I think, hands. Clean, sanitized fingers are the best tool for all creamy textures, and the back of your hand best palette for mixing foundation with moisturizer and different shades lipstick.

It is important to have disinfectants in your cosmetic bag - special sprays or wipes that are suitable for both hands and for treating brushes and tools. Don't forget to use them every time before applying makeup, and wash brushes for oily textures and sponges after each use.

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As practice shows, the main role in creating an even complexion is played not even by the quality of cosmetics, but by a properly selected powder brush. And when applying powder with a low-quality brush, even luxury cosmetics look like a mask. There are several subtleties good choice brushes

Brush shape and size

Depending on the shape of the brush, there are the following types:

cone - suitable for applying all types of powder, evenly distributes cosmetics over the surface of the face even on top of foundation, maybe in a very thin layer.
flat brush (or kabuki) - a small brush with tightly packed bristles, suitable for applying mineral and loose powder, as it captures particles well mineral cosmetics and carefully distributes them over the skin. Kabuki helps to apply even low-quality powder in an even layer. A real kabuki brush has a short handle (no more than 3 cm in length). True, such a handle is not comfortable for everyone, but after several uses you will get used to it.
a fan with a thin base - used to brush away excess particles of eye shadow, blush and powder from the face. At the same time, the applied makeup does not smudge. This brush is not required element women's cosmetic bag, but very convenient. A large fan-shaped powder is also used when applying a thin layer of powder to the face.

The powder brush should be soft, fluffy and large enough to distribute cosmetics over all areas of the face without missing an inch.

Natural material or synthetic?

The choice of brush material depends on the texture of the cosmetics you use to create your look. Natural materials(hair from goat, squirrel, pony, sable hair) are suitable for applying dry cosmetics, while a liquid texture will clog the pores of the hair and ruin the tool. But synthetic bristles are easy to care for, do not collect bacteria on their surface, are cheaper and last much longer than natural ones.

Important: Girls who are allergic to animal fur should prefer brushes made of synthetic materials.

If you absolutely want to have a brush with natural bristles in your arsenal, it is wise to contact an allergist, use an allergen test to find out which animal furs you have an allergic reaction to and choose a safe type of bristles.

They are the most expensive makeup tools, but also the highest quality. They are smooth, elastic, soft and pleasant to the touch.

Brush quality

Brushes good quality can't be cheap. When buying a powder brush, it is better to use the services of real stores rather than online resources. It is important to choose a brush with the optimal softness for you, and also to literally touch and hold in your hand what you are going to pay a considerable amount of money for.

Give preference to brushes from cosmetic brands: they strive to maintain their reputation, check their brushes for hypoallergenicity, and comply with quality standards.
Check the density of the pile filling. To do this, squeeze the pile with two fingers and see if there is a gap between it and the fastener.
The pile must be neatly and evenly cut; there should be no protruding hairs that stand out from the uniform mass.
The bristles should be firmly attached to the base, and the brush should not shed when used. You can lightly pull the tips of the fibers - none should remain in your fingers.
The metal clip that holds the lint on the handle should not dangle.
Take the brush in your hand and make a couple of light movements with the brush - check how long and thick the handle is right for you.
The pile should not leave traces of paint on the skin.
The brush should be soft so as not to scratch the surface of the skin and cause irritation. Skin sensitivity is an individual matter, so before purchasing it is important to test the brush in action, and not blindly trust the seller’s assurances of the softness of the product.

If your skin is dry and problematic, you only need a soft brush.

Which brush should you choose – professional or regular? Professional brushes, even if they are not the most expensive, they are created taking into account all requirements and quality standards. You can also use non-professional powder brushes, but the brushes supplied in a set with powder are usually no different high quality and can occasionally be used only as a duty tool.

How to apply powder correctly?

Dip the tip of the brush into the powder container and lightly tap the edge of the compact or lid to remove excess. The powder is applied according to massage lines from the middle of the forehead towards the ears, then from the nasolabial part to the cheekbones and chin. The powder should be distributed most carefully in the nose area.

Powder brush care

Makeup artists change the brush as soon as it looks worn out. It also needs to be washed regularly. Special products are sold for cleaning brushes from cosmetic residues, and treat them with mandatory Use natural brush bristles. And here synthetic materials can be cleaned well using, baby shampoo, soap or wet wipes. Wash your brushes at least once a week. And if your skin is prone to inflammation, it is better to wash the brush after each use.

TO special means cleansing instructions for use are included. If you use shampoo, dilute a small amount of it in warm water. Dip the working tip of the brush into the solution and gently move the brush in a circular motion, avoiding moisture getting into the base of the pile.

Next, pat it dry with a towel and leave it to dry horizontally under acute angle(less than 45 degrees). The bristles that stick out separately must first be smoothed so that after drying the shape of the brush remains correct. Never place a wet brush in a glass. IN vertical position moisture flows to the base of the bristles and destroys the glue with which the bristles are secured to the base of the instrument. This will cause the lint to fall out.

How to store your powder brush?

Some girls keep a set of their brushes in special cups in a vertical, open position. This is convenient, but does not prevent the brushes from being exposed to moisture and dust, which shortens their service life. It is more practical to store brushes in special cases or cases. Some powder brushes are equipped with special caps that protect them from exposure to the environment.

If you use these tips when purchasing and using a powder brush, you will extend its life and get even tone faces.

January 13, 2014, 11:09