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Choosing and using the right makeup brushes for the right task can help you create a flawless finish for your face. It all starts with the foundation, where you can use angled brushes, concealer brushes, and sculpted brushes to create a smooth base. Then, add in color with blush brushes, eyeshadow brushes, and lip brushes to get the perfect look.

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   Add foundation with an angled foundation brush for a smooth finish. Load your foundation brush and begin applying the makeup at the center of your face. Sweep the foundation outwards toward your hairline and down toward your neck, making sure to evenly cover every area. Add more foundation to your brush as needed.^[1]

   • An angled foundation brush helps you get in all the nooks and crannies on your face.^[2]
   • Be sure to blend your foundation toward the jawline to create a more natural finish.

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   Use a concealer brush to dab concealer on problem areas. Concealer can go on top of liquid foundation. Use a concealer brush to dab it on areas like the redness around your nose, and other problem spots. Use longer strokes for bigger areas such as under-eye circles.^[3]

   • This brush is small with short bristles and a tapered tip.

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   Go over your foundation and concealer with a damp beauty blender sponge. If you're looking for heavier coverage or if you use a lot of concealer, lightly wet a beauty blender sponge, and squeeze out the excess water. Add a little foundation to the sponge, and go over your entire face to create even, sheer coverage.^[4]

   • If you added concealer, use this sponge to blend it into the foundation, so it doesn't stand out starkly. Blend in the edges to the foundation, and then completely cover the concealer with foundation.

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   Use a larger sculpted powder brush to apply powder. Pick a translucent setting powder or one that is lightly tinted to match your skin tone. Dab the brush into the powder, and brush it lightly across the bow of your lips, down your nose, in the hollows of your cheekbones, and in your T-zone.^[5]

   • The T-zone is the area across your forehead and down the center of your face that forms a capital "T." This area tends to be more oily, so powder helps balance that out.
   • Setting powders help set the concealer and foundation in place.

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   Pick a smaller sculpting brush to highlight and contour your face. Contour adds definition to your face by creating fake shadows, while highlight emphasizes your face's natural high points. Use your brush to gently dust a small amount of highlighter onto the tops of your cheekbones, the bridge of your nose, the center of your forehead, the center of your chin, and just under your browbone. Then,use the same brush to sweep the contour brush across the product. Apply it under your cheekbones, across your forehead, and down your jawline in thick lines. These lines will become the "shadows" in the next step.^[6]

   • For an everyday look, stick to contouring under your cheekbones.^[7]
   • You can also use an angled face brush to add contour.^[8]

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   Blend the contour with a blender sponge. Sweep a damp blender sponge over the lines you created. Otherwise, it will look like you have streaks across your face.^[9]

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   Use a bronzer brush to add bronzer. A large, fluffy bronzer brush is ideal for applying the finishing touches to your skin with bronzer. Dab bronzer on your brush gently, then run it across your T-zone to give yourself a glowing look. Add a bit to your temples and cheekbones, as well.^[10]

   • Bronzer can be used for contour or to finish up your face. The key is the brush you use and how you apply it.
   • You may skip this step if you plan to apply blush.
   • You can also use a kabuki brush for this purpose.^[11]

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   Put blush on your blush brush by dabbing and tapping. Dab the brush across the top of the blush in a quick motion. Then, tap the brush off to help remove excess powder.^[12]

   • Removing excess powder helps you get a light, even layer of blush.

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   Use a light touch when applying blush with a brush. Don't smash the brush hard against your face. Instead, lightly brush against the skin, so that you barely even bend the bristles as you move it across your cheeks.^[13]

   • This method helps you get a light coating of blush that looks fresh and natural.

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   Move the brush across your cheeks. Start closer to your nose, and sweep outward and slightly upward in a light, gentle motion. Focus on the "apple" section of your cheeks.^[14]

   • The apple section is the part that is rounded when you smile.
   • Your blush should reach from the outer portion of your face inward to the area of the face that aligns with the center of each eye.

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   Use an all-over eyeshadow brush to apply an even layer. Run the brush over the eyeshadow, then tap it gently. Run it across your eyelid to create a nice, even layer of color or cream powder. Start in the inner corner of your eyelid and sweep the color out towards the edge.^[15]

   • Shadow brushes generally come in larger, medium, and smaller sizes. Larger brushes generally give soft, translucent applications. The smaller the brush you use, the more intense the pigment payoff becomes.
   • If you want to use a second, lighter color, add it above the first color you used, going from the inner eye to the outer eye using a larger, fluffier brush. The line should be closer to your eyebrow. Then, you can use your brush to blend the colors and diffuse any harsh edges.
   • You can also use an angled brush along your lash lines. Use the brush to dab or draw a line of shadow across the line just above your eyelashes, creating an eyeliner-like effect. You can use this in place of eyeliner or in addition to it.

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   Choose an eyeshadow blending brush to soften edges. If you're using more than 1 color on your eyes, you need to blend those colors together. A blending brush is soft with long, tapered bristles. Use it to soften the lines between the colors by brushing back and forth between them.^[16]

   • You can also use this brush to spread out and soften the edges of one concentrated color.

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   Add eyeliner and mascara if desired. Use an angled brush to apply liquid or gel liners, or to use an eyeshadow as a liner. You can also draw your eyeliner on directly if you're using a pencil. Then, use the included mascara wand to sweep mascara across your lashes.

   • Angled brushes are especially useful for creating cat eyes, lining your eyes using shadow, or for precision looks.
   • You can choose to apply eyeliner and mascara on just the top eyelid and lashes or on both the top and bottom.

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   Soften the edge of eyeliner with a smudge brush. Apply your eyeliner and eyeshadow first. Then, use this brush to smudge the eyeliner into the eyeshadow by brushing upward and outward. This process will create a smoky finish.^[17]

   • You can also use this brush to smooth out any hard lines in your eyeshadow.^[18]

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   Opt for a brow brush and comb for smoothing lashes and eyebrows. Use the brush side of this tool to even out your eyebrow hairs. Turn it around to the comb side, and you can use it to break up clumps in the mascara you've applied.^[19]

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   Pick a lip brush with shorter bristles for more control. A brush with longer bristles will flop around more as you try to apply lipstick. Shorter bristles make it easier to apply your lipstick.^[20]

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   Outline your lips by applying lipstick with the brush. Get some lipstick on your brush, either by running it across your lipstick tube or by dabbing a bit of liquid lipstick on it. Run the narrow edge along the inside edge of your lip, creating an outline all the way around the inside of your lops.^[21]

   • Using your lipstick instead of lip liner is cheaper and makes it easier to color match. Plus, it helps keep your lipstick in place.

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   Brush lipstick between the lines you just created. Get lipstick on your brush again. Turn the brush to the wide side, and use it to brush lipstick on as you move across your lips. Blend it together with the line you created earlier by moving the brush back and forth along the inner edge of the line.^[22]

   • You can use different colors between your liner and your lips. Just be sure they complement each other and make sure you blend them together. For instance, you can use a dark plum on the outside, and a lighter purple in the same tone on the inside.

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• Question

  What are the best makeup brushes?

  

  Laura Martin is a Licensed Cosmetologist in Georgia. She has been a hair stylist since 2007 and a cosmetology teacher since 2013.

  

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  This really depends on how much coverage you prefer, what techniques you use, etc. There is no one brush (or even a set of brushes) that is universally better.

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  Can you use a paintbrush as a makeup brush?

  

  Laura Martin is a Licensed Cosmetologist in Georgia. She has been a hair stylist since 2007 and a cosmetology teacher since 2013.

  

  Licensed Cosmetologist

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  No. You should only use makeup brushes to apply makeup. Other types of brushes may have hard bristles or be treated with chemicals that can irritate the skin.

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  What kind of brush do you use to apply liquid foundation?

  

  Laura Martin is a Licensed Cosmetologist in Georgia. She has been a hair stylist since 2007 and a cosmetology teacher since 2013.

  

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  You can use an oval makeup brush or a foundation brush. A stippling brush can also work if you want lighter coverage.

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• Store your brushes in a cup or brush holder to ensure the bristles don't lose their shape.^[23]

• The right tools can also help you speed up your morning beauty routine. Keep them cleaned and well-organized, and they will serve you well.

• You should never share your makeup brushes, as you can pass bacteria.

• When you clean your brushes, avoid using any products with alcohol, as this can dry out the bristles and cause them to break.^[24]

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To use your makeup brushes, load an angled foundation brush with foundation and apply it from the center of your face outwards towards your hairline. Make sure that the foundation covers all of your skin. If you've got any problem areas, like a red spot on your nose, use a concealer brush to dab concealer on the area. Once you've finished applying concealer, add powder to your forehead and the center of your face with a sculpted powder brush to combat oily skin and hold your makeup in place. If you want to add blush to your cheeks, dab a small amount onto a blush brush and lightly move it over your cheeks so you get a thin layer of blush on your skin. For tips on how to choose makeup brushes for your eyes, read on!

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