Makeup Brushes: What and When to Use

Applying makeup is hard enough as is, add on the decision of which makeup brush to choose only equates utter frustration. There are so many different makeup brushes out there, so which one should we use and when? It’s completely normal to feel confused and quite intimidated when it comes to makeup; between eyebrows, blush, bronzer and more, there are way too many options. Here are some guidelines on what exactly you should be using and when.

A very common brush we see is a fan brush. This should be used for applying bronzer/blush or clean up any leftover powder. The arch in the brush helps highlight your cheekbones and create clean sweeps.

The most thin brush you will see is the brow brush. This is for when you are filling in your eyebrows and when applying with a powdery or creamy brown. The small tip of the brush will help you establish the perfect arch or whichever angle you prefer.

The biggest brush to be used- the powder brush. This brush should be fairly round and very full. You’ll usually find this brush to be of medium-size, so that you have the perfect grip when applying all of your powder foundation. The high amount of bristles will help your foundation go on smooth and easy.

The small and slightly angled brush is the lid brush. This brush is meant for applying and blending eye shadow across the eyelids and creates a clean look.

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