5 Must Have Makeup Brushes

The application of makeup is truly and art, which makes every woman an artist who demands the right tools which in this case are the all-important makeup brushes. If you have ever gone to purchase a makeup brush set then no doubt you have seen them range from 3 up to 12 or more. What it really comes down to is there are 5 “must have makeup brushes” that you only need to produce a work of art that is priceless.

The powder brush

Women who are really makeup savvy will not consider their makeup application complete without using powder. A good quality translucent powder has the ability to set the foundation and remove the unnatural shine that it can create. It means using a proper powder brush to accomplish, this otherwise it can work the opposite and make the powder look heavy and uneven.

Blush brush

Think of the word blush and it should bring to mind a hint of color that is natural and concentrated in the center then feathers out into nothing. It takes a blush brush that is soft to create the feathering, yet strong enough to pick up the blush color.

Contour brush

The key to any superior makeup application is to camouflage the weak areas and bring forth the strong features. This is done with the art of contouring. The quality and well-made contour brush will be comprised of the soft but firm bristles, and have a perfect angle to it. It is this angle that will make the difference in the perfection of the contouring. Contouring demands the skills of blending in all of the right spots.

Lip Liner Brush

If you are looking for the ultimate lipstick application then using a lip liner brush in place of a lip liner pencil will do it for you. It gives you the chance to line the lips with the lipstick, whereas a lip liner pencil is comprised of different components and it can be very difficult to get it fully blended and unnoticeable.

Eye shadow Brush

It doesn’t matter whether you are using powdered or cream eyeshadow you can make the eye brush work magic for you. Blending of your eyeshadow is the key to making your eyes look bright and beautiful.

All it takes is these 5 very simple but powerful makeup brushes to achieve the look of perfection with your makeup. However, do insist on buying quality as they are tools that will serve you well.