Her Campus Logo Her Campus Logo
This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at Bryant chapter.

Ok ladies..for every girl who loves to get their makeup perfect, here are 5 types of makeup brushes that are a must have!

 

Foundation Brush

This brush is used to apply foundation onto the skin in a circular motion starting on the cheeks and working towards the hairline. This creates a more even and natural looking finish.

 

Powder Brush

This brush is perfect for your powder or bronzer to give a smooth application. With using this brush you are also using less amount of product on your face to give that naturally looking finish.

 

Blush Brush

There is different shapes for a blush brush and if you use an angled blush brush, it fits under your cheekbones to contour without streaking. You apply blush from the apple of the cheek towards the ear and use an ultra-soft brush to not disturb the foundation that is already on the face. 

 

Eye Shadow Brush

Using a brush instead of those sponge applicators to put on your eye shadow gives your lids a smoother finish and color will be more intense. Also using a brush makes it easier to blend different colors together. This brush is also useful to define the shape of your eyes and put color into the creases. 

 

Brow/Eye Liner Brush

This fine tip brush is great to use to fill in thin brows with powder.  This brush also can be used with cream or gel eye liner. For eyeliner, hold brush on an angle and apply with quick strokes. For the brow, use short strokes over your natural brow shape but avoid putting on too big or heavy for your face.

 

Do not forget that it is necessary to clean your brushes often with an alcohol-free brush cleaner! This will help you keep that natural looking finish true to the color you want since there will not be buildup of makeup on the brushes.

 

Want more brush tips? Check out these sites below: 

http://www.nolomagazine.com/make-up-brushes-you-actually-need/

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/10/31/makeup-brushes-how-to-use_n_4177288.html

http://www.glamour.com/beauty/2013/01/5-makeup-brushes-every-woman-should-own#slide=1

PaviElle is a Senior Marketing major at Bryant University. Before attending Bryant in fall of 2011, she received her Associates Degree in Fashion Merchandising from Lincoln College of New England (formerly Briarwood College). She is currently the Fashion Editor for Her Campus chapter at Bryant. She has a strong love for fashion, especially in the styling, visual merchandising and trend forecasting aspects where she has experience.