Guru Wisdom
Brush It On
Brushes have certain purposes. Duh, right? But do you actually know these purposes? Read below so you can make sure to use them for the right purpose!
By Danielle Pistono for Style Caster and Becca Tapp
Stippling Brush
Highlighter Brush
Contour Brush
Concealer Brush
Blending Brush
Brow Brush
Eye Shadow Brush
Powder Brush
Pencil Brush
Lips Brush
Eyeliner Brush
Beauty Blender
This brush is used for light powder, liquid or cream products. It can give you an airbrushed look when used with powder.
This brush is used to define your face. Buff in linear and small circular motions to blend contour shades.
This brush is perfect for blending in your eye shadow along the crease of your lids.
Use this brush to apply any type of eyeshadow. The bristles are just right for eyeshadow application.
A smudging eye brush helps to obtain the coveted smokey eye. It has soft bristles that let you smudge a concentrated area.
This thin brush will give you a precise line and allows you to choose the thickness of your liner.
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This soft brush is used to lightly brush highlighter on the bones of your cheeks.
This firm, narrow brush is tapered at the end and allows you to brush on concealer in a concentrated area.
This is important when you are filling in your eyebrows. It’s angled so that you can get even the thinnest areas of your brows.
This should be in every makeup collection. It should be used to apply any type of powder foundation product.
These brushes are typically tiny and allow lipstick or gloss to be applied more precisely to the lips.
A blending sponge is a great tool to use with liquid foundations. It gives your face a flawless, smooth
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