Makeup Brush Set 101

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MAKEUP BRUSH 101 | Your Complete Guide to Makeup Brush & How to Use Them

Makeup brushes are the most important makeup tool in a makeup artist box. The right brush makes a big difference in  how you apply your eyeshadow, bronzer, sculpting and so on. Knowing the exact brush to use for each technique is key to getting your makeup career started and elevate your makeup application skills.

We have different brand of brushes, from everyday to highend brush set. However, what is more important is the type of brush than the brand of brush. You certainly can find great brushes and tools at every price point. While we have losts of highend tools around, its always best to start off your career with majorly budget friendly tools.However, keep in mind that an artist wouldn’t be able to create a masterpiece without great paint brushes! The right makeup application tools are far more important  than beauty products themselves.The following paragraph will explain in details the different types of brushes, how it is used for a certain technique and what to look out for. We are focusing on essential MUST HAVE makeup brushes, which is usually divided into two major categories.

Face Brushes

1. Foundation Brush

The foundation brush is an important piece in a brush set. It's primary function is to facilitate the smooth application of your base or foundation onto the skin. This has to meet certain criteria. First the brush needs to have a reasonable width, wide enough and densed. Remember we are trying to cover the entire face with product. It certainly needs to be firm because you would have to spread, blend and push the foundation into the skin.If the brush is too soft and loosed, it will be difficult to work your foundation into the skin quickly and evenly leaving you with a cakey appearance.

What It's Used For: It provides the perfect amount of pressure for the smooth application of the foundation over pores, crevices, and lines. Prefect for hard-to-reach areas, like the sides of your nose. t

What It Looks Like: The top of a foundation brush head curves to form a rounded or domed shape, and tends to have short or medium length bristles.Their bristles are packed in a flat shape and vary in length from shortest at the outer edges to longest in the center, forming a slight point. Looks much likely to a paint brush.

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2. Concealer Brush

Whether it's a blemish, scars or dark circles you are trying to cover, a concealer brush is perfect for spot correction. As the name suggests, concealer brushes are used to even out concealers – to make the product look as natural as it can on the skin.

It aids in the application and blending of the concealer. The brush helps you to get to the smallest of the flaws.

to target problem areas. It blends all your imperfections smoothly.

What It's Used For: seamlessly blend under-eye concealer and instantly cover blemishes.

What It Looks Like: It has a uniquely tapered side with flat bristles and a pointed tip.

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Stippling Brush

Have you ever seen those blunt-topped, two-coloured fiber bristles brushes at a makeup shop  before and wondered what  it is actually used for? While the foundation brush helps you to get the product onto the skin smoothly, the stippling brush gives you an airbrushed finish look with your foundation.. It is a multi-use product and can come in large or small sizes.

What It's Used For: Just like it's name, it stipples! Used with a buffing motion, creating small circles with each stroke to blend product. It is used to dot and dotting on your foundation makes a smooth, more diffused finish as opposed to rubbing or brushing.

What It Looks Like: Stippling brushes usually have two-toned long flexible bristles, normally quite dense and soft. A tight black base with pointed white bristles at the top. The bristles spread from the handle in a conical shape and come to points at the end.

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4. Angled Blush Brush

An angled blush brush enables the precise application of the blush. The angled shape of the brush allows it to pick up the product and dust it onto the cheeks ever so softly so that it looks natural.

This is a medium-sized brush that is dense and rounded, with a tapered, angled end. It has the perfect shape to define cheekbones. Use as you would a normal blush or brush or use it to shape out the hollows of your cheeks.

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5. Powder Brush

The primary function of a powder brush is to dust your face with loose or compact powder, without making you look like the ghost from The Grudge. A good powder brush will allow you to set and touch up your makeup.

This is a makeup brush that is large and fluffy, generally quite soft, yet dense. It is used to sweep or press powder onto the face. It can also be used for blending because of its rounded shape.

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6. Angled Brush

An angled brush has multiple uses. It can be used for brows and eyeliner. The angled shape of the brush helps to fill in eyebrows in the shape of your choice. The sharp ends also make it convenient to draw out a killer winged liner.

 

Sigma came up with a short, stiff brush that is cut at just the right angle to assist you in making your brows look perfect. A brush like this gives you complete control of how you want your brows to look.

 

The fine hair on the brush adapts to your style of stroke and the medium, whether it be liquid, powder or cream. It allows you to achieve that “eyebrows on fleek” look.

 

7. Contour Brush

Contouring is one thing that, at any cost, can not be done without a brush. And if you manage to do it, you’d probably end up looking like a clay sculpture. Quite a few people know how to use a contour brush. A contour brush will have firmer bristles than a blush brush, and a more angled tip. It is specially designed to help you target the areas that you want to contour and shape.

 

8. Highlight Fan Brush

The bristles in a fan brush are specifically designed for highlighters. The bristles are spread out so that the brush picks up a small amount of the product. It is then slightly dusted on the top of the cheekbones and other areas of the face that need to be highlighted. It is best to go in with a light hand to avoid using too much product.

 

9. Blending Brush

A blending brush is a must have when it comes to brushes. This is something you can’t use your fingers for. A good blending brush will help you to soften out any harsh lines after the application of the eyeshadow. The trick to the perfect eyeshadow look is to blend, blend, and when you think you’ve blended enough, blend one more time to achieve perfection.

 

10. Eye Liner Brush

You know those Instagram video tutorials of piercing winged eyeliners? Yeah, well they didn’t do that with just any brush. You need a particular eye liner brush in order to reach that level of perfection and precision. The eye liner brush is designed to pick up and deposit the required amount of product while giving you maximum control.

 

11. Eyeshadow Brush

An eyeshadow brush helps you to apply eyeshadow, whether it be in the form of cream or powder, smoothly and with precision onto your eyelid. A good eyeshadow brush will pick up a decent amount of the product and will allow you to pack it onto the eyelid with minimal fallout.

 

12. Bronzer Brush

A bronzer brush is rounded and distributes the product evenly. A big fluffy brush for bronzing helps you achieve that natural, sun-kissed look.

 

13. Lip Brush

Most of the times, we either use the doe brush that comes with the lip products or apply them directly. However, if you want precision and perfectly lined lips like you see in makeup tutorials and photo shoots, a lip brush is a must.

 

14. Mascara Brush Or Spoolie

You might know how to pick the best makeup brushes, but how about a brush for your lashes or brows? Of course, you can use the wand that comes with the product when you purchase it, but if you are extremely specific on how you want your lashes to look, then a mascara brush is the way to go.

 

15. Blush Brushes

Unlike the angled blush brush, this one is not angled. This is somewhat like a powder brush, but more rounded and compacted to pick up the pigments of the blush. The bristles are designed to allow blending so that there are no harsh lines.

Blush Brush

This is a medium-sized rounded brush with soft bristles. Its small size allows for precise application. Its shape also allows for easier blending.

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16. Eyebrow Brush

A pair of well-defined brows can enhance your appearance and help you instantly achieve an aesthetically pleasing look. Also, defined brows frame your eyes and highlight your best features. A slanted liner brush, also known as the angled brow brush, is used to apply eyebrow filler. An eyebrow brush or a spoolie brush is used to tame and shape brows after filling them in.

 

17. Kabuki Brush

Ever wondered what a kabuki brush does? A kabuki brush is usually used to apply loose powder on large areas of your face. Due to its size and design, the brush blends your powder foundation super evenly on your skin and creates a very natural-looking coverage. You can also use this brush to blend, buff, or stipple liquid or cream foundations for a far more natural and sheer coverage than what you achieve with a regular foundation brush.

 

18. Makeup Sponge

Ladies, makeup sponges are a game changer. If you use them right, your skin will look like that Instagram filter you love come to life. You’ve got to wet your makeup sponge, squeeze out excess water, and then apply your foundation by gently tapping it onto the skin. Next, blend it in using patting motions. Results? It creates an airbrushed finish, and your skin looks incredible.

 

 

Angled Eyeliner Brush

Professional makeup artist icons all use a cat-eye to achieve a glamorous look. An eyeliner brush serves multiple purposes. First and foremost for your eyeliner, of course. To use, dip the brush into the eyeliner pot. Starting from your inner eye, draw a line outward, gradually increasing the width of the line and flicking out toward the ends.

Practice makes perfect, as they say, and is especially true for trying any sort of eyeliner techniques. The key to eyeliner is steady hands. Sometimes, a selfie after applying your liner is a good idea to check the similarity of your wings.

 

What It's Used For: For adding liner to achieve a fuller lash line or cat-eye look, can also be used to highlight your eyebrows.

What It Looks Like: The bristles are small, flat, densed with a sharp angled slant at one side.

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Eyebrow Brush

Used for taming and styling your brows.

Brow Brush Guide

Most brow brushes come double-sided—a comb side and a brush side. You can calm even the most unwieldy brows with a duo-brow brush. First, use the comb to straighten and form your brow shape.

Then, use the brush side to apply your brow product whether that’s powder or a gel. Whether cream or powder, use short staccato strokes, making sure to come to a defined point at the ends. And remember, your brows are sisters—not twins. Follow the natural shape of your brows rather than forcing them into unnatural forms. Embrace that extra tuft on your left side!

 

Brow Highlighter Brush