Make Up Tools 101

Makeup Brushes
Make up brushes are essential to any makeup kit. They are used to apply and even out makeup. Each item of makeup has a different size and style of brush for perfect application. Most of the brushes come with the makeup items you buy. However you can also purchase them as separate items. The price of a makeup brush varies with size, usage, quality and brand name. Makeup brushes for eyelids, eyebrows, eye lashes, lips, face powder and foundation cream help in the right application and achieving perfect finish.

• Eyelid brushes have small pads at either end of a piece of thin hard material. The brush has two ends usually used for individual colors. One end is generally used for a bold shade and the other end for blending.
• Eyebrow brushes are similar to tiny toothbrushes. This eyebrow makeup brush is used to smooth the tiny hairs into shape. This is especially useful before and after plucking to confirm the desired shape. This type of makeup brush has an angled head and can be used to apply a small amount of shadow through the brow hairs too.
• The comb-like eyelash brush is used to apply a color as well as separate and extend each individual lash.
• Lip makeup brushes are designed with fine bristles to apply lipstick, gloss or lip liner.
• Face brush is the biggest of makeup brushes. It is available in different sizes with handles and bristles of varying sizes. It is used to apply powder to the face and neck by rubbing it in the makeup and smoothing it over the skin until the desired look is perfect. Most of these handles are made with wood or plastic and come in a variety of colors.
• The Concealer brush is used along with cream concealer to hide flaws in the skin. It is essential not to overload this tapered flat-headed brush with excessive concealer cream.
• Blusher brush is soft and full and allows you to apply blush across the cheeks in swift motions.