Guide To Make-up Brushes

Foundation Brush  
A foundation brush designed to create even finish, flawless look, designed to provide a smooth, even finish, flawless look. Use to apply, distribute, and blend foundation into all areas in the face.
When used correctly they help to smooth out the product and give you a flawless finish. Use the brush to pick up some product, then apply in a circular motion. If you notice streaks or an uneven application, try wetting your brush first and squeezing out excess water.

Stippling Brush
A flat-topped, full circular brush used for lightweight application and blending of any foundations. Ideal for creating soft layers or adding textures to the skin. This dual-fiber brush is the trade secret for creating airbrushed, high-definition results with all types of makeup: ... and creamy blushes especially on those of us who are blessed (not!) with large pores, as it really fills them in evenly as opposed to just covering them with a light layer.

Powder Brush
Large Powder Brush : Full and dense for dusting loose or pressed powder on face or body. This brush is particularly good for blush ...  Use these brushes to lightly blend in face powders, bronzes or blushes or a softer more natural look. It’s evenly distributed bristles help create a flawless finish.

Bronzer Brush
All over face brush dusts on bronzer for smooth, even application. Load brush with powder, then gently tap on palm of hand to shake off excess before sweeping over face. But unlike the powder brushes that leave a light and natural result, the bronzer brush should be used for a more dramatic look- think heavier face powders and rosier cheeks. Use for heavy coverage only.

Contour Brush
Use on the face to apply, blend or contour powder products. Softly rounded dome tip delivers just enough colour; smoothly blends colour into the face. Of natural fibres. (generally the areas that naturally reflect light.)

Shadow Brush
From subtle and smoky to uncompromisingly intense, create immaculate eyes that will have all others following yours. A girl should have several sizes of shadow brushes, used to apply eye shadows to the eyelid. Large for broad sweeping, small for under eye and highlighting the brow.

Blending Brush 
For shading or blending of colour or creamy products. This brush has fine, densely packed fibres that are arranged in an oval shape. Just like the eye shadow brush, the blending brush also comes in different sizes, depending on what purpose you’re going to use it and the size of your lids. For those that have wide-spaced lids, bigger blending brushes are very effective, while the dome-shaped ones are best for defining the crease a bit more. Small blending brushes are perfect for those that don't have much lid space and for defining the outer v of the eyes to give the illusion of depth.

Smudge Brush
A smudge brush is perfect for applying, and smudging, dense bursts of color. Whether you use it to blend in a eyeliner or heavily pigmented shadow, a smudge brush can help you apply color where you want it without a mess. When you want a less clean cut and more edgy look, use this brush to smudge your eye-liner. The end result is a seriously sexy, smokey look!

Concealer Brush  
A flexible fibre flat brush with slight pointed tip for precision application and blending of all concealer formulas and other emollient products. Use to apply concealer to blemishes and annoying under eye circles! Also excellent for precision application of product to delicate areas- such as under the eye, around the brow, around your nose and mouth etc.

Fan Brush                        
Add the finishing touches to your look with this brush that dusts, wipes, and redistributes powders along your features. The flat fan shape allows for even and soft definition, making it an ideal tool for gently sweeping bronzing powder,  must-have for clean-up, this brush can also be used to fan away excess product like eye makeup fallout, without leaving traces in its wake. It’s a versatile face brush that is easy to use and very handy.

Eyebrow Brush                   
Use to define or add fill. Its precise angled tip provides pro-style application.  Use to apply powder, liquid or cream products. Slanted tip allows for easy eyebrow fill in and shaping. The bristles are generally very stiff to allow for precise application. Use head on to colour in brows, or turn sideways to create flawless edges for a perfectly filled in brow. Can also be used to apply gel eye-liners!

And finally, never underestimate the power of the original make-up brush—your fingertips. Because of the heat of your skin, fingers make unbeatable blending tools.