No makeup kit is complete without the best makeup brushes. Complete your set with the following makeup brush essentials.
• Blending Brush – This is an essential makeup brush for applying eyeshadow because its narrow tips will soften and blend the lines on the lids.
• Blush Brush – This is a versatile makeup brush that can be used for any task, from contouring to shading. In fact, it can perform almost any task that other brushes on this list can do, that is why you should invest in a quality blush brush for makeup application on your cheeks.
• Brow Brush – This is a must-have for those who want to apply brow products, because it can be used for waxes, powder, and pomade.
• Buff Brush – This is primarily used for applying and blending liquid foundation with its rounded top to avoid visible lines.
• Concealer Brush – Do not apply your concealer using just your hands, you need to blend it perfectly on your skin using a concealer brush with tapered bristles that are easy to control.
• Contour Brush – This makeup brush is used primarily for sharpening and highlighting features on your face. Pick an angled contouring brush to have perfect control when sculpting and finishing your makeup.
• Eye Shadow Crease Brush – The pointed tip of this makeup brush makes it ideal for applying makeup near the creases of the eyes.
• Eyeliner Brush – If you need to create sharp and precise lines using your eyeliner, this brush is a lifesaver because it will work with both dry and wet eyeliners. Pick an angled eyeliner brush for a more precise control.
• Fan Brush – This is used as a cleanup brush for powder makeup, but it can also be used to apply highlights because its unique shape makes it easy to apply makeup on the nose and cheekbones.
• Flat Eye Shadow Brush – This will make the application of eye shadow easier because you can easily blend the makeup on the smooth surface of the lids.
• Foundation Brush – Don’t just apply the foundation with your fingers, because a foundation brush will do a better job with its wider coverage and smooth finish. Pick a foundation brush with a domed tip for a smooth application.
• Highlighter Brush – When choosing a highlighter brush, make sure that you get a brush with soft, packed bristles, and a dome-shaped tip to pick up enough blush, highlighter or bronzer.
• Kabuki Brush – Its size, volume, and flat top make it an ideal brush for applying bronzer and powder, or for blending your makeup.
• Lip Brush – If you want to apply lipstick cleanly and precisely, you need to use a lip brush to prevent smudges.
• Powder Brush – If you need to retouch your makeup, always make sure that you have a powder brush handy. It can also be used to remove extra makeup without messing up your face.
• Spoolie Brush – Eyebrow enthusiasts must have a spoolie brush to create full eyebrows. It can also double as a mascara remover.