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MUST HAVE MAKE-UP BRUSHES

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When it comes to a makeup brush collection, you can wind up with an abundance of styles, lengths and colors of the same brush. A starter set should consist of an assorted variety, used to achieve key looks.  Brush bristles are constructed from numerous types of fibers. Fibers are placed within two groups: natural and synthetic. Natural fibers are from the hair of animals, for example goat, squirrel and pony just to name a few. These brushes are good for applying powders such as mineral foundation, blush and eye shadow. Synthetic fiber brushes are artificial; the hairs are created in a laboratory. They are excellent for individuals who are allergic to certain animals. Applying liquids or creams such as lipstick, liquid foundation and cream blush are the prime uses. Duo-fiber brushes consist of natural and synthetic, great for sheer applications of creams and powders .Natural fiber usually last a lot longer than synthetic with proper care.



ESSENTIAL MAKE-UP BRUSHES:   
                

¬  FLAT STIFF/CONCEALER – good for the placement of eye shadow to the lid, applying concealer, also adding eyeliner (to the top and bottom) and smudging liner


¬  STIFF DOME- shadow application to the crease


¬  SOFT DOME – perfect for highlight the brow bone and blending shadows


¬  PENCIL - good for the placement of pigment to the outer V also smudging eye shadow


¬  STIPPLING – best for applying foundation to achieve an air-brushed look, also essential for adding highlighter to the cheekbone


¬  FOUNDATION - works better than the stippling in regards to heavier coverage of foundation


¬  CONTOUR - best if it is stiff to shape the face, especially the nose area


¬  ANGLED BLUSH – gives fantastic results when applying blush due to the angle


¬  THIN ANGLED LINER – the size makes it perfect for adding powder to eyebrows, achieves a realistic look, can be used to apply liquid liner and eye shadow as liner(mix with a drop of  water to intensify color and for easier application)


¬  BENT LINER – provides a smooth even line with cream or gel liner


¬  EYEBROW BRUSH AND LASH COMB DUO - separate lashes with the comb side, use the brush side to help maintain and keep brows in place


¬  POWDER BRUSH/PUFF – dusting on a light application of any type of powder (translucent, oil-absorbing, bronzer and illuminating powders)


¬  SPIRAL EYEBROW BRUSH – also known as a spoolie, great for blending eyebrow powder to gain a more natural look and separating eyelashes before you apply mascara

MAC Cosmetics and Laura Mercier make amazing brushes although pricey.  Less expensive alternatives are Sonia Kashuk and Sigma. Good drug store brands are Essence of beauty available at CVS and Rite-Aid has a line called Renewal. When it comes to brushes keep in mind that stiff is best for applying color and less dense are excellent for blending. Do not use a large brush to line your eyes or a small brush to apply a full face of foundation. Use the right size for the area you are working on. The list above has the essentials to create several looks, from day to evening and anywhere in between

♥Miss Sierra Capri           
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