Just as a artist invests in a set of paint brushes, a woman needs to invest in a set of makeup brushes. Makeup brushes not only change your approach to makeup but give you a flawless, clean look. When you use a brush, less makeup and product is being used and will last longer. Plus keeping your hands out of the makeup and products prevents germs and dirt from setting in. 
I use my set of brushes for every makeup product, foundation, concealer, blush, eyeshadow etc. You may not need a brush for every product, especially if you don't wear a lot of makeup, but there are a few brushes every girl should invest in. Check out the Makeup Brushes Guide for tips and more!

Sparkle Lists Makeup Brushes Guide

Brush Materials
  • Natural brushes are good for powder products like blush and eyeshadow.
  • Synthetic brushes are best for cream or liquid products like concealer or foundation.
  • Synthetic brushes soak up less product than natural hair brushes.
 The 7 Makeup Brushes to Invest In

1. Foundation Brush
  • A round, fluffy and flat-tipped synthetic brush.
  • Good for buffing and blending with foundation.
  • Dip it in foundation and blend it into the skin using circular motions.
2. Powder Brush
  • A large, round, soft brush.
  • Gives a natural finish with less product.
  • Dip brush into powder, and tap off the excess. Then buff onto skin using circular and sweeping motions. 
3. Blush and Bronzer Brush
  • A medium-sized dome-shaped, soft, natural brush.
  • The soft and long bristles doesn't irritate your skin and foundation.
  • Use the brush to sweep blush upwards onto the cheekbones, from the apple of the cheek up to the ear.
 
4. Eyeshadow Brush
  • A flat, small natural brush.
  • Gives your eyes a fully pigmented and smooth finish look.
  • Sweep shadow over the lids, the inside of the eyes towards outwards.  
5. Blending Brush for Eyeshadow
  • A flower-shaped, soft natural brush.
  • Helps define eyes with shadow by contouring.
 6. Brow and Eyeliner Brush
  • A small angled natural or synthetic brush.
  • Easy to use for multi-purposes.
  • Fill sparse brows with powder or line eyes with a cream liner along the lash line.
7. Lip Brush.
  • A flat, round-tipped, small brush. 
  • Easy application to define lips.
  • Cover the brush with lipstick, and blend starting from the center of the lips towards outwards.
Washing Brushes
  •  Wash your brushes with shampoo
  • Add a drop or two of shampoo to a cup filled with warm water. 
  • Dip brushes into the cup and rinse through.
  • Dry brushes flat on a towel.
Whats your favorite brush set? Which brushes do you use the most? How do you take care of your brushes? What other makeup and brush tips do you use?
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