Makeup brushes use manual

What is each brush for?

They have given you a kit of brushes and, although at first you loved it, now you see that you have no idea what each one is for … Don't worry, you are not the only one. We have prepared a guide for you to learn how to use them and, believe it or not, you will see that you don't need a thousand brushes to be gorgeous.

For liquid foundations

This is the most suitable type of brush, it does not matter if the hair is natural or synthetic fiber, because the latter are very successful and also tend to be cheaper. Make sure it is flat and has a rounded tip. Always apply makeup from the center of the face outwards.

Clarins Liquid Foundation Brush, € 30.25

Olivia Palermo

The socialite always wears impeccable and very natural makeup, adorned with a touch of eyeliner. To achieve this result it is essential to have the right tools, of course. A flat brush to apply the foundation will be your best ally. We tell you how to apply the eyeliner in the following image.

To apply eyeliner

Professional makeup artists apply it with short, bevelled brushes, like this one, because they are so precise. It can be used with both liquid and cream liner and allows you to make several different types of finishes, depending on the shape of your eye or the occasion for which you are applying makeup.

Nars 47 Angular Eyeliner Brush, € 27

Blake Lively

To achieve a good face effect instantly, sun powders can be great allies. But applying them has its trick and without a good brush it is more complicated for the result to be natural. In the next photo we tell you which one you should use …

For bronzing powders

Round and flat, these are the main characteristics that a brush must have to be suitable for sun powders. The kabuki type are the most used and, in addition, they usually come in a mini format, so they are ideal to carry in your bag.

Make Up Forever Kabuki Pro Bronze Fusion Brush, € 34

For contouring

This brush is very practical because it is a two in one. The wide part is used to apply make-up base on the outer area of the face, while the smaller part is used to apply the concealer and make up the more angular areas, such as the nose and the contour of the mouth.

Elizabeth Arden Dual End Contoured Foundation Makeup Brush, € 29

For blush

If you use powder blush you need, yes or yes, a good brush with which to apply it. It should be long-haired and slightly bevelled to spread it better. Note that it has a lot of hair and that it is very soft. This is what will make the blush blend properly.

Urban Decay Diffusing Blush Blending Brush, € 32

Julia Roberts

Even if you use cream blush, it doesn't hurt to take a few strokes with the brush afterwards.

For shadows

Do not apply the eyeshadow with your fingers or with the little sponges that are usually included in multi-tone palettes. Choose a soft brush with a rounded tip that allows you to blend them well and create the smoky effect you have been dreaming of for so long.

Clinique Eye Shadow Brush, € 22.50

Charlize Theron

Before applying the product to your eyes, be sure to shake the brush lightly to avoid excess shadow and unsightly globs.

For eyebrows

Another double brush that is very practical. With the part of the comb you can place the hairs of the eyebrows so that they are all in place and even, if you want, use it to separate the eyelashes. With the other part, apply a shadow of the same tone as the hair in the most unpopulated areas to give them a greater presence and frame your look.

Make Up For Ever Eyebrow and Eyelash Brush, € 27.50

For lips

Avoid using the lipstick directly on the skin, do it with a brush. First outline the contour of the mouth and then fill in. In this way, in addition to painting your lips with greater precision (ideal if you use a dark tone), the color will not shift and will remain flawless for longer.

Chanel retractable lip brush, € 29

Alexa Chung

The final touch of all good makeup is loose powder, because it fixes it and leaves a velvety texture on the skin that gives it a much fresher and healthier appearance. What brush should we use for this? Keep reading…

For loose powders

The key to succeeding with this type of brushes is that they are rounded and long, so that they allow you to apply the product without marking wrinkles. To use it, impregnate the brush and shake it a bit to remove excess product. Then gently wipe it all over your face.

Lock-it Setting Loose Powder Brush by Kat Von D for Sephora, € 30

Makeup brushes are no longer for the exclusive use of professionals and they have taken our toiletry bags. But most of us still don't know how and what each one is used for. That is why we have developed a manual with the most basic ones. Of course there are more, of course. But these are the ones that you should know and have more at hand. Some of them have dual use, so they are very practical. Learning to brush on makeup will make the end result much more precise and natural.

Types of brushes and what they are used for

For the makeup base. The liquid foundation is applied with a long, flat brush with a rounded tip. You should start in the center of the face and then fade outwards. If you want to apply contouring techniques , we recommend a double brush that works for both the outside of the face and the more angular parts of the face.
For the eyes. You need three types of brushes: one for the eyebrows, fine and short, that allows you to fill in bald spots; another for the shadows, soft and rounded, ideal for blurring them and creating a smoky effect; and another for the eyeliner, short and beveled, which allows you to play with different finishes.
For the lips. Yes, it is also necessary, especially to apply dark tones. Start outlining the mouth and then fill in. Much more precise and durable than if you do it directly with the bar.
To apply powders. The blush is applied with a wide and beveled brush, with the hair very soft to blend better; the sun powder, with a flat, round brush, which is impregnated only with the necessary amount; and the loose powder, the final finish of all good makeup, with a long, round brush that allows it to reach all the corners of the face.