Makeup Brushes 101

Ever wonder what's the use of the variety of makeup brushes that comes in different shapes and sizes? How and where should i use it? Oh well, today i'm gonna solve all that matrix in your head by going through the brushes briefly and hope that it gives you a better understanding about makeup brushes after this. =)

FACE

Foundation Brush

Description :

A Film synthetic brush with slip. Large, dense and flat.

Application :

To apply water-based foundations, cheek color or any skin treatments such as clay mask. Gives a flawless finish.

Powder / Blush Brush

Description :

Fluffy dome shape brush with soft hair. Comes in medium or large size.

Application :

For the application or powder foundation or powder blush.

Kabuki Brush

Description : 

Large rounded dome shape tip with short handle. 

Application:

Holds a lot of products and to be use to apply powder products such as face powder or blusher. Gives the air brush feel.

Stipple Brush

Description :

Rounded, fiber made and flat

Application :

To apply cream or water based products. Gives a natural finish.

Concealer Brush

Description :

Looks like a smaller version of foundation brush. Synthetic material and flexible.

Application : 

Use to apply concealer especially liquid base. 

Angled Brush

Description :

Fluffy brush just like the powder brush but with an angled tip.

Application : 

Can be used to apply blusher, powder product, shaping and blending.

Tapered Face Brush

Description :

Soft material, small sized. Dome shaped with a slightly pointed tip.

Application :

To shape and contour precisely especially when contouring the nose bridge. Can be use to apply highlighter.

Fan Brush

Description :

Soft and scarcely spread.

Application :

To swipe away any fall out after makeup. 

EYES

Blending Brush

Description :

Soft dome shape fluffy brush.

Application :

To apply eyeshadow and blend away any hard lines.

Shader Brush

Description :

Dense paddle with flat round tip. 

Application :

To apply eyeshadow precisely

Angled Shader Brush

Description :

Same like shader brush but with an angled tip.

Application : 

To apply eyeshadow. 

Flat Definer Brush

Description :

Flat rectangular base.

Application :

To line and apply water based product.

Angled Definer Brush

Description :

Same as defining brush but with an angled tip.

Application :

To apply and lining water based products. Normally use to apply gel liner and create a flick with the angle brush.

Eyeliner Brush

Description : 

Small fine tip.

Application :

To precisely line any water based product.

***Well actually this is just a brief explanation of the makeup brushes and their uses but actually there're alot more of them, and they comes in different sizes. To me there's no single rule on using them as long as it gives the effects that you want. You may or may not agree with me as this is solely my own opinion. =)

Thanks for reading. XOXO~

6 Easy and Useful Make Up Steps

Beauty is only skin deep. For a woman to be truly beautiful, she must be beautiful on the inside as well, which mean once should be kind, compassionate and have all the good values. Well as for outer beauty, cosmetics and techniques for applying them are essentials, especially when we age. If you think that what you need is only natural beauty, please ignore this blog as i strongly disagree with you. Makeup is a way to make us look much better, and a way to boost up our confident. Will you look good if you take a photo-shot without any makeup on? The answer is definitely NO!! 

Well, if you're on the same side with me, let's proceed. =)

Firstly, you'll need

• Quality Foundation
• Quality Powder
• Quality Eyeshadow, eyeliner and mascara
• Eyelash Curler
• Skin toned and green concealer
• Quality cheek blusher
• Cosmetic brushes

✿Step 1✿

The very first step for a basic makeup is to clean your face with a gentle facial or cleansing foam. Be use to wash your face with circular upwards strokes to prevent sagging and fine lines. Rinse thoroughly with water and gently pat dry your face with facial towel or cotton pad. 

✿Step 2✿

Apply toner with a cotton pad and then a moisturizer, either with sunscreen or without. If you have one that's without sunscreen, you can apply sunscreen after your moisturizer. Let the moisturizer being fully absorbed by your skin for 5 minutes. Next apply your foundation that suits your skin's natural colour and texture evenly. Apply foundation with gentle, upward strokes and remember to blend the foundation gradually from beneath the chin to jawline. Apply concealer to conceal your puffy eyes or dark circle. Do not rub it in but dap it with your ring finger gently.

✿Step 3✿

Apply your cream blusher if you want a longer lasting effects. Then set your makeup with a translucent powder with the powder brush. If you're using powder blusher, apply it after setting your makeup with the translucent powder lightly. The way to apply the blusher is by smiling to determine your cheekbones and blend the blusher from there towards the temples.

✿Step 4✿

Brush your eyebrow and fill in gaps with light strokes with an eyebrow pencil. Be sure to shape your eyebrow before doing this. Apply eyeshadow. Apply the lightest shade as a base, deeper shade on the eyelid. Apply a light shade below the brow to make your eyes look bigger and energetic.

✿Step 5✿

Apply eyeliner with feathery strokes. Curl your lashes with an eyelash curler before applying mascara. Apply mascara carefully from the base to the tip. A brown mascara create a warmer look which is suitable for day time look and a black or blue one create a dramatic look for night time. 

✿Step 6✿

Apply lip liner, lipstick or lip gloss. Choose a sheer lipstick for a more natural look, shimmer for a pearly and subtle coverage or cream one for matte finish. Lightly outline your lips with a lip liner that matches the lipstick colour. Fill in your lips with lipstick and blot them with a tissue. Add some sexy shine to your lips by adding a thin layer of lip gloss over the lipstick.

Warning:

-Always use quality cosmetics at a price you can afford, try not to use any imitated cosmetics as it will cause breakouts in your skin.

-Remove your makeup when you get home. Never sleep with you make-up on your face overnight as your skin needs to breathe.

Well let's look at some of the celebrities' photo-shot with and without makeup.. 

The foundation, bronzer, blusher etc instantly make her face look amazingly energetic than without makeup.

Concealer and foundation hides away freckles or pigmentation on her cheeks.

The eyeliner and mascara/fake lashes instantly brighten up her eyes.

Look at that saggy eyes before makeup. And the fine lines.

Concealer hides dark under eye circles and even out your complexion.

Makeup makes your face appear slimmer.

Now you believe what i mean? Look at the wonders of makeup with the correct techniques!! You can hide all the imperfection that you want. Name it, fine lines, freckles, pigmentation, discoloration, eye bags, under eye dark circles, scares, acne, mole, saggy eye, tired face, and etc. So what are you waiting for, practice makeup everyday and make yourself a more confident you!! XOXO =)