IN makeup it is necessary to take into account a number of features in order to create a complete and competent image. Of course, in any business you need to start with materials. For makeup you will need both consumables and special tools: brushes and sponges. Today, the market offers a huge selection of brushes for clients with different levels of professionalism, financial capabilities and personal requirements. You can buy brushes at an affordable price for an amateur level, as well as expensive luxury options for professional work. If you want to be able to apply makeup competently and correctly, then be sure to make sure you have special brushes. In this article we will look at brushes for face correction. It's worth starting with a definition.

IN makeup facial correction- this is the competent use of cosmetic products to visually change natural skin tones. For example, if you have a wide face, then by using certain products you can visually make it more elongated. You can also shorten or reduce your nose, create a natural, healthy complexion, or reduce a very high forehead. But this can only be done with the help of special brushes.

Let's look at each specific brush separately and its purpose for correction of your face.
1. Foundation brush. Most often it is flat synthetic, but there are also tightly packed round brushes with a flat cut or the famous duo-fiber brush, which consists of two types of fibers: the main part of the brush is natural bristles, and the end is synthetic. When you choose a foundation brush, do not forget that it should be made of artificial bristles, because it will help you significantly save on the consumption of this cosmetic product. Synthetics absorb liquid foundation products much less than natural bristles.

2. Beauty blender. This is the only sponge that, according to professional makeup artists, has the right to exist in the work and makeup bag of the average user. The thing is that all sponges are made of low-quality material, which does not allow you to apply foundation evenly and accurately. The beauty blender is made of special materials that will help you apply foundation wetly, but in a very thin, neat layer.

3. Blush brush. This brush should be as soft to the touch as possible, because this is the main criterion when choosing such a brush. Blush must be applied only with a natural brush. Small, round, not flat. Such a brush may be quite small, but don’t worry about it, because on the contrary, it’s very convenient, especially for beginners in facial correction. In order to check the quality of the brush, place it perpendicular to the skin of your hand and press down lightly: if the brush instantly spreads across your hand, then you should not choose it for use in facial correction, but if the brush is elastic enough, then feel free to take it.

4. Bronzer-corrector brush. This can be a small brush made of natural bristle, which is not very tightly packed, it can be beveled and almost flat, or it can be similar to a blush brush. Working with bronzer is very important in facial correction, so try to choose a brush that will be comfortable for you in everyday use. Today there are interesting special bronzer brushes on the market that are made of synthetic bristles, but are very soft to the touch. You can consider this option, but always test the brush to determine the quality of the shade.

5. Loose powder brush. Usually in various sets this brush is the largest and softest. In this case, the more the better, but do not forget to take into account a certain nuance: such a brush should have a sharp tip or be elongated. This will help you treat the most difficult to reach places: the folds around the nose, the area under the eyes, the area around the eyebrow, etc. You can use two brushes to apply loose powder - one large, round, and the other small, elongated. Both brushes should be made of natural bristles.

6. Highlighter brush. This is a small round brush made of natural bristles. If you don’t have the opportunity to devote a separate brush to applying this product, then you can safely use a blush brush, because they are almost identical.


Today on the market, manufacturers from different countries offer their customers excellent brushes of decent quality. There are excellent universal brushes for correction that are suitable for applying bronzer and blush, as well as for loose powder and highlighter.

Which manufacturer should you choose when purchasing brushes?

There is no definite answer to this question, because there are situations when an unknown, inexpensive company offers excellent quality brushes for facial correction, and a luxury brand can become famous only for some brushes, while the rest will be of very questionable quality. In any case, use only those brushes that are comfortable for you. You must build on your own feelings and preferences.

There's a ton to make-up questions that need to be taken into account, and brushes are almost the main point to which it is important to apply the maximum amount of your own knowledge and skills. To correct the shape of your face, you will need brushes, both natural and synthetic bristles. Mostly in professional work, a makeup artist uses artificial brushes to apply liquid products, and natural brushes for dry ones.

In many cosmetic stores You will be asked to test the brush, so feel free to grab a sample of the product the brush is intended for and test it on the back of your hand or even your face. If the store has a makeup artist consultant, then seek his advice and help. Often, expensive stores with high-quality cosmetics employ worthy professionals in their field.

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The choice of brushes, as well as cosmetics, determined by individual request: a spatula for dense foundation will not be useful for those who use only powder, and the softest brush may be useless against dense blush. But according to general recommendations, you will be able to collect a good basic set of brushes, which can then be supplemented with experience. And yes, it is important to remember that brushes can be used for other purposes (concealer brushes for lipstick, and vice versa), and this is the main beauty.

Duofiber

Strictly speaking, duofibres are a class of brushes for different types of products: eye shadows, blushes, foundations, highlighters, and more. Brushes with both natural and synthetic bristles can come in different shapes and sizes, but they are all very delicate, so you won’t find a better tool for fine application and thorough shading. Perhaps you should start getting acquainted with them with the famous MAC 187 - with it, even a blood-red pigment like Nars Exhibit A can be presented as a natural blush.

Angled brush


Arrows are most often drawn with a beveled brush - this form is truly ingenious and allows even beginners to draw fairly straight lines. Of course, you can just line your eyes with it, and it’s also perfect for drawing out eyebrows. You can find a similar brush in the corresponding department of almost any brand: be it in the well-established L’Etoile, or in Bobbi Brown.

Kabuki


Funny short kabuki brushes are designed to work with tightly compressed products. The thick, ball-shaped pile, like this Givenchy's, applies bronzers, powders, blush well, and it also manages to, as they say, polish the skin - so it is especially convenient to rub in complex textures like cream powder with such a brush.

For a dense tone


The most common brush shape for such products is a spatula, or “tongue”; Every brand, even small ones, has these. But the “star” brush Shiseido 131 for dense foundation has an unexpected shape: dense, artificial fiber, with an absolutely flat cut, as if the top of a kabuki was cut off. It perfectly beats in the most viscous textures, and it is physically impossible for it to leave unblended streaks of cream - and this is what spatulas often do.

For blending shadows


The right brush for blending eyeshadow can inspire experimentation among those who have never thought about trying eye makeup before. Complex transitions of shades and that same haze in smoky eyes cannot be done with a bad - or inappropriate - brush. What is important at the same time is softness, elasticity, some fluffiness, not a trimmed but gathered edge and a small size. Many people call the classic MAC 217 the best option, but the Evgeny Cosmetics Crease Brush, created by makeup artist Evgeny Lukyanenko, is praised even more by experienced people.

For blush


In general, a blush brush, as we will explain below, can be replaced with a neat powder one. But if you find one, it’s still worth purchasing a specialized one. If you choose a fluffy beveled one, it will be convenient for contouring and, and a more sophisticated concept with a “broken” handle, like Japonesque, will not only simplify life, but also open up new horizons - the tools are no less inspiring than the shades.

For a manicure


No one can ever paint their nails perfectly with a bottle brush, but not everyone is unhappy with it. Those who are especially critical of the quality of application should acquire a nimble, flexible and flat brush made of artificial fiber to correct the border at the cuticle and remove polish from the skin around the nail. If you also have plans, a brush for fine lines will also be useful - they are usually labeled “for eyeliner”.

For powder


Such a brush should be large and soft so as not to pick up too much product and quickly spread it over the face. Of course, you can apply it not only with powder: it is also quite suitable for bronzer and highlighter, and if you choose a medium-sized brush, you can also apply blush with it - some quite convenient blush brushes are simply smaller copies of powder ones.

For lipstick


New lipstick is easy to apply straight from the tube, but when it wears off, it takes a lot of time to apply it accurately. To avoid the latter and approach lipsticks and glosses with complex textures, you should get a special brush. You can choose any artificial bristles of a suitable shape: it’s convenient to paint small lips with a small brush. A separate bonus of lipstick brushes is their compactness: most often they are foldable and come with a cap that allows you to carry them with you everywhere.

Eyebrow comb


We already know how important shaped eyebrows are. If the set with eyebrow gel or wax did not include a suitable brush, you should buy a separate one (however, if you don’t use either gel or wax, it’s also worth buying). Of the entire list, it is perhaps the least versatile and is only suitable for combing eyebrows and eyelashes. On the other hand, you cannot replace it with any other brush.

Most brushes and tools that are sold in stores are needed only by professionals, and we, ordinary beauty lovers, require a much more modest arsenal. But there are some very handy brushes that are a must-have for creating the perfect makeup look—you should learn how to use them correctly. We asked the makeup artist to choose the 10 most important items and tell us in detail how to work with them.

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Large duofibre brush


An absolute must-have! Foundation spreads best over the skin with this brush. Convenient and multifunctional. It consists of half natural bristles, half synthetic, due to this it does not absorb too much foundation, beautifully and evenly shades blush, highlighter, applies powder in a thin layer, etc. Suitable for everything.

Medium brush duofibre


Its purpose is almost the same as that of a large brush, but the application area is much smaller, so the brush is suitable for more detailed work on your makeup. If you just want to disguise minor imperfections or apply concealer under your eyes, this brush will be your best assistant.

Angled brush


An angled synthetic brush is best for filling in brows with products of any texture—whether you're using brow pomade or shadow. Natural bristle brushes are not as manageable in this case as synthetic ones. I have a Pupa brush, it is wider than regular angled brushes and is great for filling in thick eyebrows, shading or creating a graphic line when necessary.

Brush for smoky eyes


One of my favorite brushes is M.A.C. 217. When I create smokey eyes of any intensity and complexity, this makeup brush is indispensable. Even if you are not professional, she will do everything for you. It shades beautifully, applies shadows or pigments in layers, copes equally well with dry and creamy textures, it is thanks to it that smokey eyes turn out perfect.

Sponge for concealer and foundation


Another tool for creating an even, unnoticeable tone is the Beauty Blender sponges. They are designed to apply foundation easily and evenly, hiding pores. I have pink - it is the most optimal in terms of softness from the entire series and cheerful! When using the Beauty Blender, it is important to apply the product using a patting motion rather than a rubbing motion. I use a small light green Beauty Blender for concealer in the lower eyelid area, in the inner corner of the eyes and in the nasolabial area. And I'm very pleased with it. I recommend!

Brush for applying gel and liquid eyeliner


Brush for applying gel and liquid eyeliner. 50% of success in such a matter as straight and symmetrical arrows depends on the right tool. You shouldn't skimp on it. Here are two of my favorites. Curved Japonesque BB and Bobbi Brown Ultra Fine Eye Liner.

Powder brush


A wide fan-shaped brush is ideal if you want to apply a very light and thin layer of powder. Makeup artists also use this brush for the body - if you want to powder the décolleté or neck - it is the most convenient for this purpose.

Correct tweezers


For me, any makeup starts with perfectly formed eyebrows. Therefore, the first tool in your cosmetic bag is eyebrow tweezers. For tweezers, I like Rubis and Japonesque. They last forever if you don’t drop them and treat them with care, and don’t pick at anything that’s not in their proper place. responsibilities, that is, use only for its intended purpose.

Eyebrow brushing


Eyebrow brush or brush - ideal for combing eyebrows. It is necessary both in the process of eyebrow care (shaping with tweezers) and for the finishing touch - styling and fixing the shape.

Curler


Curler is a tool for curling eyelashes. If you want to achieve the “open look” effect, you can’t do without a curler. It’s better not to save money on it, but to immediately buy a professional one, for example, M.A.C.

And finally...

The main tool in makeup, and especially in makeup for myself, I think, is the hands. Clean, sanitized fingers are the best tool for all creamy textures, and the back of the hand is the best palette for mixing foundation, moisturizer and different shades of lipstick.

It is important to have disinfectants in your cosmetic bag - special sprays or wipes that are suitable for both hands and for treating brushes and tools. Don't forget to use them every time before applying makeup, and wash brushes for oily textures and sponges after each use.

When choosing makeup brushes, not every girl knows what they are used for. In combination with high-quality cosmetics, a properly selected brush helps create flawless makeup and transform your appearance. Brushes are needed not only for creating makeup, but also for saving cosmetics. Applying products with your fingers leads to the growth of bacteria and uneven distribution of makeup. Following the recommendations of professional makeup artists, you can choose tools for independent use.



Foundation brushes

For applying makeup base and foundation, manufacturers offer several types of brushes:

  • The contour brush looks like a trimmed barrel. Suitable for facial contouring as it allows for wide lines.

  • Round brush with a flat edge. Made from synthetic fibers, it absorbs small amounts of cosmetics. Does not leave streaks and easily shades the boundaries of the foundation.

  • A concealer or bronzer brush looks similar to a flat foundation tool. It has a compact size. Designed for convenient shading of masked borders. Made from synthetic bristles.
  • Putty knife . A beveled round model that drives foundation into even the smallest wrinkles.
  • A special kabuki brush is used to blend the visible edges of the foundation. Liquid cosmetics are also applied using this brush.

Advice! Depending on the area of ​​the face being treated, the movement of the brush should be directed towards the hair or chin.

Which brush to apply eye shadow with?

Eye makeup cannot be imagined without applying eye shadow. Bright decoration is especially relevant for attending evening events and festive dinners. To ensure that cosmetics do not crumble, do not crease, and remain in their original form until you return home, it is important to choose high-quality cosmetics and tools for applying them.

You can blend shadows for makeup done using the smokey eye or any other technique using a conical brush. The size of the fibers does not matter; it is important to achieve a uniform transition from one tone to another.


Even application of shadows is impossible without using a flat brush. It comes in two sizes: small and large. In addition to applying and shading shadows, it is suitable for drawing the outer corner of the eye. The eyelash line is drawn with small brushes that look like a pencil. They are convenient for shading the line of a pencil and applying shadows to the lower eyelid.

A tightly packed, tapered round brush is suitable for blending eye shadow and drawing out the creases of the eyelid.



Advice!To prevent eyeshadow colors from mixing with each other, you need to purchase separate brushes for different shades of decorative cosmetics.

Tool for applying powder and blush

Makeup artists distinguish three main types of tools for powder:


  • A dense oval powder brush is suitable for stretching blush. For ease of processing cheekbones and hollows, you need to choose a tool with a broken handle.
    The blush brush is slightly smaller in size than the powder brush. The most convenient shape is beveled, as with its help blush is applied neatly and accurately. The tool is suitable for facial sculpting and bronzing powder treatment.
  • To blend blush, makeup artists use a brush with round bristles. It is convenient to place accents with a tool with beveled pile.

Angled brushes are suitable for applying dry concealer or blush:

  • A small angled brush is used to blend shadows on the eyelids and draw eyeliner with liquid eyeliner.
  • A medium angled brush is suitable for creating an accent on the cheekbones with blush.

Advice! Thin lines need to be drawn with small tools, and large ones with voluminous and wide ones.

Lip shaping tools

Every girl should have a lip brush in her makeup bag. A simple tool allows you to accurately and easily apply gloss or lipstick.

Bright lip colors have been trending for several seasons now. Saturation is difficult to achieve without the use of special tools. When designing your lips yourself, you can apply lipstick from a stick, but professional palettes are popular, and in this case you can’t do without a brush.

To create flawless makeup, a makeup artist needs to purchase at least three brushes. A new one is used for each shade of lipstick so that the vibrancy of the color does not fade.

The lip brush is made from artificial materials because lipstick has a creamy consistency. The villi are located close to each other and allow you to use decorative cosmetics economically.




Advice! The lip brush should be small for ease and uniformity of application.

Eyebrow brushes

How to choose an eyebrow brush?

A dense brush with a beveled edge is designed for applying dry correctors to the eyebrows. Synthetic bristles do not fall out for a long time and are easily cleaned from hair coloring composition.



Soft brushes with a rounded tip are suitable for shaping a thin eyebrow line. Suitable for sensitive skin because the dye does not come into contact with the eyebrow areas. Synthetic fibers are easy to clean with regular shampoo, they are strong and durable. Short soft beveled pile is suitable for quickly applying cosmetics. The dye does not stick out to close areas of the skin and is evenly applied to the hair exactly along the contour. The tool can be made from natural and artificial bristles.

Manufacturers suggest using a brush to shape eyebrows, which resembles a brush and comb. For professional correction, use tools with synthetic bristles.


Advice! An oval makeup brush should be used for problematic or dry skin. The tool presses the foundation into the skin without exfoliating the top layer.

Features of duofiber

The duofibre brush is made from two types of bristles: natural goat and artificial, of different lengths and colors. At the base the villi are denser than at the tips. The uneven length allows you to apply the foundation in a very thin layer, so your makeup looks natural.

Duofiber combines four types of pile combinations:

  • natural at the base, artificial at the tips;
  • artificial at the base, natural at the tips;
  • two types of natural fibers;
  • two types of artificial fibers.

Comparing artificial and natural hair, it should be noted that a conscientious manufacturer of cosmetics produces materials that are not inferior to each other. Makeup artists recommend using brushes with artificial bristles to work with creamy textures. Natural is suitable for bulk cosmetics.

The advantage of duofibre over other brushes is its versatility, delicacy and mobility. It is used to apply makeup with creamy, liquid and crumbly texture.

Advice! To extend the service life of duofibre, the brush should be washed with water and liquid soap after each use. Dry at room temperature.

How to choose makeup brushes?

  • check the quality of the pile filling (after squeezing the base of the brush, there should be no gaps at the place of fixation);
  • the bristles on the brushes should be elastic and fluffy;
  • lint falling out of the mount is a sign of poor quality brush;
  • tight fastening of the clip to the handle;
  • The length of the handle should be comfortable to use.

Pay attention to the price of the brush. A quality product cannot be cheap. The most elastic, soft, delicate and smooth brush is considered a tool for applying makeup made from sable wool.

When choosing a pile, do not exclude artificial materials. Modern manufacturers are responsible for quality, so sometimes it is difficult to distinguish a brush from a natural one.

To ensure that large brushes last a long time, it is better to choose a makeup tool made from natural bristles. They conveniently apply crumbly cosmetics.

Artificial materials are suitable for liquid cosmetics. The products are not absorbed into the villi and apply evenly to the skin. Caring for a brush with artificial bristles is much easier.

You can apply eye shadow with two types of brushes. Cosmetics are applied with artificial fibers and shaded with natural fibers.


Advice! Makeup brushes should be washed with a special cleaner at least once a week. Liquid should not get under the mount from the handle side. You need to dry it on a stand to prevent water from flowing under the fasteners.

Advice!Choose professional brush sets. Even budget options are better than the tools included in cosmetic sets.