The Makeup Brushes That Will Save Your Life
Confession: we’re pretty clueless when it comes to make-up tools and, until now, we’ve been taking a one size fits all approach to make-up brushes. One for bronzer, blush, body, translucent powder, and one for eyeshadow, if we can be bothered using anything other than our fingers.
And even if we wanted to branch out, we wouldn’t know where to start. Soft or firm? Synthetic or natural fibres? Angled or round? So many questions, so little time.
So we did some research. Turns out, there really is a make-up brush for everything.
Here’s 6 you need in your beauty bag – trust us.
First things first – everyone needs an all-rounder. Tom Ford’s bronzer brush is perfect for face and body, and the white bristles mean no more little black hairs left on your face. Amen.
This one’s technically an eyeliner brush, but it also makes it super easy to apply under eye shadow without getting it half way down your cheeks.
MAC’s 217 brush is a must. It’s the perfect shape for eyeshadow application and blending, and it’s also a great one for smudging eyeliner. For the easiest smokey eye ever, just do a thick line along the top and bottom lashes, then blend.
Appropriately named The One Perfecting Brush, this one is a multi-tasker that can be used with liquids, creams or powders for optimum blending on face and body. The fibres won’t absorb your products, so it’s perfect for applying everything from primer, to foundation, and beyond.
This one will make sure you never leave home with obvious make-up lines or blotches again. After you’ve finished your make-up, run it over your entire face in a buffing motion to make sure everything is blended evenly.
The fan-like bristles on MAC’s 205 brush separate the lashes and sweep away any unwanted clumps of mascara. Genius.
