The wrong makeup brush can completely alter the effect of a particular makeup product. If you are using too small of a brush it can make the face look muddy, and if you are using too large of a brush it may not deposit enough product causing a bit of frustration.
I rounded up a few of my most commonly used makeup brushes and wanted to provide a rundown of which one I use for what product. In general, if you are searching for new makeup brushes, look for a similar shape to what I’m sharing here, but don’t feel walled into the exact brand. There are a lot of great makeup brush brands out there, from Sonia Kashuk to the Sephora brand.
One. Highlight Brush. I like using a smaller brush like this one for highlight as it allows me to really control where the highlight is placed. This could be used for blush as well, in terms of sizing, but I generally like to give my brushes a single product use so I’m not mixing product. Two. Sculpt Brush. This is what I’ve been using for contour after replacing a very old Sonia Kashuk brush that was starting to lose hairs. It has a pointed tip, making it really nice for focusing on a specific part of the face. I apply contour under my cheekbones and around the edges of my face.
Three. Bronzer Brush. The fluffier and bigger the brush, the better when it comes to bronzer. I generally use a light hand when applying bronzer, and a fluffy brush is going to add a soft glow to the face without causing smears or smudges.
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