Top Must Have Make Up Tools
To look fashion fierce you need some basic fashion tools for applying your make up. The top makeup tools you will need are foundation and concealer brushes, a powder brush to set your makeup, a blush brush to add a hint of colour on the cheeks and a couple of eyeshadow brushes.
So what’s better – natural or synthetic brushes. For applying powders, look for natural hairs like goat, pony and sable. Their suppleness will prevent you from applying too much makeup at one and achieving an awful blotchy look.
Taklon, a top-of-the-line synthetic that is used in brush hairs, is great, too, especially for applying liquids such as foundation. Replace your brushes when the ferrule (the metal piece) starts coming off the handle or if the brush starts loosing hairs.
The size of the makeup brush can matter too. For applying foundation, choose a large synthetic brush and for concealer use a soft-bristled but firm brush, which will let you both stroke and pat on product. Powder is best applied with a large, soft brush, which will evenly distribute it all over your race.
For blush choose a medium-size soft brush. For eyeshadow, look for a round-headed brush that can assist with shaping and shading eyes. A flat-headed and angled one is best suited for eye lining and shaping and shading brows.
To stay hygienic brushes should be cleaned after each use. However few people have item for that. You should really clean your brushes often if you have oily skin.
To clean your brushes, wet them, add a cleaner like shampoo or liquid dishwashing soap to the hairs, then lather and rinse until the water runs clear. Make sure to hold the brush down by the ferrule while you wash it so that water doesn’t get into the ferrule. Apply alcohol on a tissue and sweep the brush over it to disinfect it and then let it completely dry before you use it again.
When using a brush don’t overload it with foundation or powder. Be sure tap the excess of a brush before applying or excess powder can make your complexion look blotchy. Use long strokes to provide a sheer wash of product and pat on more if you want greater coverage.
Remember that using brushes is always a lot more hygienic than using your fingers. It helps prevent bacteria from getting into both the product and the brushes.