Foundation brushes. How to choose a foundation brush?

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A beautiful complexion is the key to high-quality and memorable makeup. But even if nature did not reward a woman with smooth and clean skin, it does not matter. After all, today there are many types of foundation that help correct imperfections.

To ensure a smooth and even finish, makeup artists recommend using a brush to apply and blend the foundation. We will talk further about what types of such brushes there are and how to use them correctly.

What are the types?

Well, let's find out what this or that type of foundation brush is called.

• Pointed foundation brush

If you are just starting to apply and blend foundation with a brush, then you can start with this model. This brush is very flexible and soft, which makes it quite easy to hide the imperfections of your face.

• Duofiber brush for foundation

This cosmetic tool is an absolute must-have for any fashionista. This brush provides easy application of foundation, creates the effect of polished skin, does not clog wrinkles and gives a beautiful glow to the face, thanks to its special structure. Duofiber consists of half natural fiber and half synthetic fiber, and therefore does not absorb too much foundation.

To cover large areas of the face with foundation, it is better to use a large duo-fiber brush, and to disguise small defects - a medium one.

• Foundation brush

This brush is universal in its use, as it is suitable for working with both liquid and powder cosmetics. With its help, you can ideally apply foundation to difficult places, such as the wings of the nose and the area around the eyes. Also good for drawing the relief of a face.

• Kabuki brush for foundation

A distinctive feature of these brushes from others is the density of the bristles, due to which the tool practically does not absorb cosmetics. Natural fiber kabuki is more suitable for loose or pressed cosmetics - powder, blush - while synthetic kabuki is more suitable for creamy and liquid textures, in particular for foundations.

• Foundation brush with sponge

This cosmetic tool is considered a cross between a sponge and a brush. It is great for applying foundation to the surface of the face in the area of ​​the cheeks, chin and forehead.

• Angled foundation brush

This brush is somewhat reminiscent of a painter’s tool. Thanks to its beveled edge, you can achieve even shading and maximum precision even in the most difficult places. Suitable for any creamy texture.

Concealer brush

Hakuho-do+Sephora PRO Angled Concealer Brush, about 2500 RUR.

For concealer, you don't need a large brush; instead, you should look for something more modest in size. Depending on the coverage you want, choose a brush with rounded or flat edges. A brush with rounded edges will give more coverage and is ideal for the under-eye area. If you are looking for a neat and precise brush, try a tool with smooth edges. The sharper edge of this brush allows you to penetrate into folds, for example, behind the wings of the nose. The appearance of a pimple can be disguised with one precise movement of the brush. As for the bristles, make sure they are artificial since most concealers are liquid.

Application:

Try:

• Sephora Pro concealer brush #57, price from RUB 900.
• Concealer brush No. 174 from MAKE UP FOREVER, price from RUB 1,377.

How to choose

In order to choose a good brush, you should pay attention to some details:

• Pile

It is better to choose a brush with synthetic bristles, as they do not absorb the cream. In addition, this brush is quite easy to care for. The exception is brushes with raccoon bristles, but they are very expensive.

• Rigidity

Choose a brush with medium hardness. If the villi are too soft, you will not get a full distribution of the composition over your face, and if they are very rough, you will scratch the skin.

• Pen

It is necessary that the base of the cosmetic tool fits tightly to its handle.

• Appearance

The appearance of the brushes is varied. Choose a tool that is comfortable for you to hold in your hands.

Eyeliner brush

Sephora Pro Bent Liner Brush #23, about RUB 1,360.

Fans of cat eye makeup can breathe a sigh of relief. The curved tip of the brush will make your work much easier - the line will be softer, your hand will not shake as much, since you no longer need to hold it in an awkward position. Firm, dense bristles allow you to draw precise, straight lines with cream or liquid eyeliner. All this makes the process of applying eyeliner much easier.

Application:

Try:

• Sephora Pro curved eyeliner brush No. 23, about 940 RUR

How to use a foundation brush correctly

So, in order to beautifully and evenly apply foundation on your face, you need to go through the following steps:

• Squeeze a small amount of foundation into the area between the index and thumb of your left hand (or right if you're left-handed) to then take the mixture from there and transfer it to your face.
• Apply 4 dots of foundation to your face: forehead, left and right cheek, chin.
• Start blending the foundation from the center to the periphery. The composition is often not applied to the ears and neck, so try to achieve a good smoothing of the skin border with and without tone.
• It is recommended to apply the composition in the corners of the sponges, on the wings of the nose and near the eyebrows with a patting motion of the brush.
• The composition should be applied to the eyelids with a thin ball in the direction from the bridge of the nose to the temples.
• Under the eyes, excess cream must be blotted with a napkin, otherwise the composition may accumulate in facial wrinkles, thereby emphasizing them.

Contouring brush

Sephora Pro Contour Kabuki brush #82, about 3,000 rub.

With contouring fashion booming, it's no surprise that there are a plethora of brushes designed to sculpt the cheekbone area. One option is a brush that has an S-curve shape. It naturally fills out the contours of the face. The larger end of the brush is rounded, while the shorter bristles are shaped into a curve that matches the contours of the face. Apply makeup to the edge with large bristles and follow the lines of your face. The edge with smaller bristles softens makeup lines and evens out the roundness of the face.

Application:

Try:

• Sculpting Foundation Brush from Estee Lauder, price RUB 3,000.

Reviews of brushes for applying foundation with before and after photos

What do women really think about foundation brushes? Or perhaps it’s better to just apply foundation to your face with your hands? Our editors learned the answers to these questions during interviews with fashionistas who use this tool.

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It's been five years since I started using a Mac duo-fiber brush to apply foundation to my face. I'm very pleased with the effect. Of course, this is better than applying the composition to your face with your hands. And my foundation from Max Factor is not cheap... Here is the result.

Expert's comment: A good budget analogue of Max-Factor is foundation from Vivien-Sabo. However, everything is individual, so it is not a fact that this product is ideal for you.

Ilona

I have been applying my foundation for oily skin using a brush for a long time now. In principle, everything is great, only sometimes the foundation, when it gets into the expression lines, makes them stand out too much.

Expert's comment: To avoid foundation getting into facial wrinkles, you need to blot the excess in the eye area with a napkin while applying the composition. This can also be done near the nose and lips if your nasolabial folds are very prominent. Use only wipes that do not contain alcohol.

Alyona

I rarely apply foundation to my face with my fingers, unless I need to cover one pimple. From my own experience, I can say that the choice of brush depends on the brand of composition. When I used Bourgeois foundation, I liked the sponge brush. Now I have switched to L'Oreal foundation, and it turns out that it blends better with the help of Kabuki.

Expert's comment: It would be more correct to say that the choice of brush depends on the consistency of the foundation. As for the kabuki brush you started using, it blends liquid foundation well with a light texture.

Eyebrow brush

Anastasia Beverly Hills Brush #12, about 1440 RUR.

To achieve the effect of luxurious eyebrows, choose a brush that has a brush for eyebrows and eyelashes. The bristles of this brush should be short, pointed, and firm—harder than an eyeliner brush. It is ideal for applying powder and lipstick to create a feathered brow effect. But the brush is still crucial - thanks to it you can be sure that the eyebrow product is not applied too thickly.

Application:

Try:

• Double-sided eyebrow brush from Vivienne Sabo, price about 150 rubles

Butter cream for cake - classic version

Classic buttercream is easy to prepare and is suitable for those who are just starting out as a pastry chef. It holds its shape perfectly and is easy to pipe with various relief patterns through confectionery nozzles. The fattier the oil, the tastier the cream will be.

Butter cream for cake is a classic in confectionery.

For the classic version use:

• 200 gram pack of cream. oils;
• 160-180 g of powdered sugar;
• 30-45 ml cow's milk.

Cooking step by step:

1. At room temperature, bring the butter until soft, when it can be easily pressed with your finger. Sift the powdered sugar. If you use homemade rather than store-bought pasteurized milk, it is better to boil and cool it. The ideal oil temperature for operation is 25 degrees. To ensure that there are no sugar grains in the cream, you should only use powdered sugar, not sugar, and be sure to sift it.
2. First beat the butter with a mixer until white and fluffy, and then add the rest of the ingredients into it in small parts: first the powder, and then the milk.
3. The finished cream will be fluffy, shiny and smooth. If desired, you can give it a berry, coffee or chocolate flavor by adding a little berry syrup, coffee or cocoa.