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Become A FanEye Makeup Brush Must HavesSure, the makeup you own may look good on you � in theory. But if you aren't using the right brushes to apply that makeup in the first place, you can either be losing the
effect of your makeup or you may be destroying your look
all together!
You may be thinking, "But my blush came with a little brush! Can't I just use that?" The answer is "no". Any brushes that are provided with most makeup products are essentially junk that will do the makeup, and your appearance, no justice. Picking up makeup brushes may initially be a bit of an expense, but if you purchase quality brushes they may last for 5 years or more and you will definitely notice a difference in how your makeup looks once applied.
The BrushesThe most makeup brushes that are out on the market these
days are for the eyes, and for a good reason. Our eyes have
many different contouring areas and crevices that need
different tools to fully compliment their shape. The most
important brush to start with for your eyes is the flat
stiff brush. This brush is to be used to put all-over eye
color all over your entire eyelid. The stiffness of the
bristles is required so that the brush can pick up a lot of
eye color, and the flatness of the brush allows you to pat
any kind of eyeshadow you have over the eye primer.
The next type of brush that is important to have in your
makeup kit is the stiff dome brush. This brush is absolutely
essential if you are a big fan of giving yourself the
dramatic, smoky eyes. The shape of this brush allows for you to apply more color to the crease of your eyes and without getting color on the lid or above the brow bone.
Then there is the soft dome brush. This brush is useful in
creating softer, more blended looks. The soft dome brush is
ideal for blending in any eyeshadow under your brow bone,
applying powder to the under eye area to prevent your eye
makeup from creasing, and it's a great tool for applying
lighter, softer colors to the crease of your eye.
The pencil brush is the last eye makeup brush on the list of
"must haves". If you like to wear eye liner, then this brush
is ideal. This small, thin brush is wonderful for smudging
any eyeshadow under your lower lash line and for smudging
your eyeliner evenly. It's also great if you are trying to
give yourself a defined crease.
What Type of Brush to GetThere are a wide variety of different makeup brushes that
you can buy, and a wide range of different prices. The
general rule of thumb is that the less expensive the brush,
the lower in quality the brush is. Less expensive brushes are typically made out of plastic and have nylon bristles. They are not nearly as good when it comes to makeup application, and they will need to be replaced far sooner than if you were to buy a different type of brush.
The best kind of makeup brushes are those that have a wooden handle and that are made of animal hair bristles. These are the brushes that can last 5 years or more, depending on how well and regularly they are maintained.