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The best set of makeup brushes. Makeup brushes: which one is needed for what? Best brush set

Even if you are not a professional make-up artist, but just want to apply makeup so that it is always flawless and emphasizes the beauty of your face, tactfully keeping silent about some of the nuances that you would like to hide, you cannot do without high-quality makeup brushes. It depends on the correct choice of brushes and their quality, how accurately and efficiently the cosmetic products will be applied.

Choose brushes based on their purpose

For good makeup good brushes are important, which are selected for the intended purpose. Different brushes are used for each type of cosmetic product and each area of ​​the face. So, the most important types of brushes that are used to apply everyday makeup are:

  • Foundation brushes and tonal basis;
  • Concealer or concealer brushes;
  • Blush brushes;
  • Eyeshadow brushes;
  • Eyeshadow blending brushes;
  • Eyeliner brushes;
  • Lipstick brushes;
  • Eyebrow brushes (if the eyebrows are tinted with powder shadows);
  • Brushes for removing excess powder or foundation.

Each type of brushes has special form and size to enable them to accurately carry out their tasks.

Decide on the material

Professional ones are made from both artificial and natural pile... It all depends on the quality of this very pile. In stores, you can find artificial brushes, the quality and softness of which surpasses the quality of brushes made from natural bristles, and vice versa, there are natural brushes that cannot be compared with artificial ones.

There are many arguments in favor of purchasing tools with natural pile, such as:

  • Softness. Such brushes are made from the wool of squirrels, columns, martens, sables, goats. Each type of pile has an inherent degree of softness and serves for specific purposes.
  • Naturalness. The natural origin of the bristles is one of the strongest arguments in favor of natural brushes.

"For" the purchase of artificial brushes speak such arguments as:

  • Absence allergic reactions... Girls who are prone to wool allergies may react to the use of natural brushes, which is not the case with artificial bristle brushes.
  • Affordable cost... Such brushes are cheaper than their natural rivals.
  • Durability. At proper care such brushes last longer than natural ones.

As for the arguments against buying artificial brushes, we can only say that inexpensive and low-quality brushes can ruin not only makeup, but also the cosmetics they apply.

Types of pile

We have already mentioned that brush bristles are divided into natural and artificial. Let's take a closer look at which nap is best for makeup brushes. The most common brush nap materials are:

  • Nylon (taklon). This man-made material. Brushes made of this material allow you to accurately and accurately apply cosmetics on an oily or water basis.
  • Squirrel. Natural squirrel bristle brushes are very soft and delicate.
  • Columns. The pile from the wool of this animal is ideal for brushes with which the eyeshadow is applied, because it has the proper elasticity.
  • Pony. Pony hair brushes are very soft and resilient, only squirrel brushes are softer than them.
  • Sable. The sable pile is silky and smooth.
  • Badger. Badger brushes are easy to recognize by color. They are white with a dark stripe in the middle. Real badger brushes are very soft and silky. They are very often faked, so it is important to make sure that in front of you original brushes with sable brushes.
  • Goat. This pile is the fluffiest. Brushes from it are used to apply powder, since the porous texture of the pile does not allow the application of cosmetics so that a clear boundary of their application is visible.

Obviously, it is possible to determine the best makeup brushes only by a combination of factors, the determining one of which is the quality of the pile. Each type of pile has its own purpose, therefore, it would not be entirely correct to state unequivocally that squirrel pile is better than goat's pile or to compare its other types with each other.

How to check the quality of a brush?

Regardless of which bristle you choose and which type of brush, the most important criterion for its suitability for applying a beautiful make-up is its quality. Let's figure out which is better and how to determine it.

  • Take a close look at your chosen brush. She should not have hairs that stick out to the sides. It is desirable that the brush is type-setting, that is, its villi are selected and carefully fastened by hand. The mount that presses the pile must be gently clamped.
  • Feel the brush. You can determine its softness by moving the brush over the wrist or the back of the hand. It should glide gently and smoothly over the skin without scratching it.
  • Determine the elasticity of the pile. To do this, move the brush over hand with lungs, dancing movements, if, after lightly pressing on the brush, it immediately restores its shape, it means that it is quite elastic.
  • You should not buy a brush if you notice that it loses nap even on the counter of the store. Do not think that the loss of a single villi is an accident.

A high-quality brush, selected in accordance with the area of ​​the face where you plan to apply it cosmetic product, as well as in accordance with what it is intended for - the guarantee of a beautiful make-up that will make you simply irresistible.

The choice of makeup brushes must be approached carefully and thoroughly. You should not save, because high-quality professional brushes will serve you in the end for a long time... They are convenient to use, perfectly apply cosmetics, which will certainly be displayed on the makeup itself. A high-quality brush should be hand-made, pleasant to the touch and soft at the cut, this factor directly affects the quality of the shading. As for the pile itself, it is either natural or synthetic.

The first one is for all crumbly, dry textures: powder, blush, shadow. It happens from the wool of a column, a pony, a sable, a squirrel. It should be elastic when pressed and not creep along the hand. Synthetic bristles are better suited for creamy oily textures - foundations, concealers and correctors, lipsticks, cream blush and powder. It absorbs the material itself less and there will be less consumption. It is important that the quality of the brush remains at a high level.

Another important point Is hand hygiene. There are a variety of remedies: special shampoos, fast drying antibacterial liquids with high degree cleaning or you can use your usual soap and shampoo. When using the cleaner, dip the brush into it, and then blot it with a napkin. The liquid evaporates quickly and the brush remains dry and clean. If you take soap or shampoo, then you need to wash it under running warm water, thoroughly rinsing the product out of the brush, but it should be done carefully and carefully. Dry the brushes thoroughly. To do this, they must be laid out and in no case heaped up in a heap. To give original form pile.

They need to dry naturally, do not leave them on a heating device or use a hairdryer, otherwise the shelf life of the brush decreases. It is advisable to put them on a napkin or towel. The pile must be lowered down, so water will not accumulate at the attachment point and the shelf life will increase. To do this, place something under the tip of the brush, then the pile will be below the base or dry vertically. The main condition for hygiene should be regular! The brushes should be stored in a special case or upright in a stand.

Top Brands of Professional Makeup Brushes - Mac, Make up forever, Bobbi brown, Hakuhodo, Sigma et al.
For mineral cosmetics- Ecotools, Era professional, Jeans, Mac, these brushes are also suitable for ordinary cosmetics.

1. One of the most common tone brushes among professional makeup artists- This is Mac 130. Short barrel brush, fluffy with a combined bristle. Consists of light synthetic and dark natural bristles. Gives enough easy fast applying tonal foundations and creamy textures. It turns out a thin but dense layer with perfect shading. There are many analogues. This brush is also called duofiber due to double pile.

2. A flat, rounded or pointed brush, for a perfectly even coverage without streaks or blemishes. When choosing, it is imperative to look at how it is cut, the cut must be pleasant and soft to the touch, fade at the very end. Synthetic or combined. Apply the foundation from the center of the face.

The largest, voluminous, fluffy and cuddly in the set. Must be from natural materials... Remember to brush off any excess powder by tapping the tip of the brush against the edge of the jar.

1. Very wide, rounded, with a thick and fluffy tip. Gentle, perfectly even application of powder the thinnest layer, fits perfectly over foundation and sets makeup.

2. Kabuki brush - printed, with a short handle. Applies powder more densely, perfectly blends blush and bronzer. Its size allows you to carry it with you. The only thing is that to work out more hard-to-reach places on the face, an additional small brush is required.

Looks like a powder brush but smaller... There are different shapes- round, beveled. The ideal brush is a natural, softly cut brush that is not "pressed in" at the base of the bristles, that is, it has rounded shape... She will give more soft application and shading, the blush will look more natural. Pony bristles give a brighter finish, while squirrel bristles are lighter and less intense.

These brushes will help make your face look more graceful. oval, outline the contours, make clear beautiful cheekbones, straight nose, remove the second chin. Brushes big variety, they are mostly natural, firm, well stuffed.

1. Short pile, very thick. It will help to emphasize the cheekbones, forehead, chin. Perfectly blends borders and transitions from creamy concealers.

2. Angled tip compressed at base for dry correction. With its help, it is easiest to emphasize the cheekbones. Allows you to work with three surfaces: wide side, narrow bevel or tip.

3. Brush for highlighter. Similar to a blush brush but even smaller.

4. For nose correction. Small, beveled, wonderfully works out the folds of the nose.

To remove dark circles under the eyes, pimples, spots.

1. Small synthetic flat brush with a slightly pointed tip or straight cut. It makes it easy to gently apply concealer and blend the borders of a concealer or concealer.

2. For a more precise application of the corrector.

1. For drawing eyebrows. Small, stiff and dense, beveled brush. She can accurately draw the shape of the eyebrows using dry or gel shadows, blend the pencil. The resilient bristle creates sharper lines and perfectly drives pigment into the skin.

2. Brush for combing eyebrows before drawing them.

Eye makeup brushes choose the brush size, bristle and shape carefully, as these parameters affect the quality of the application of the pigment. The larger the area you need to fill with color, the larger the brush size you need to take. Hair length affects the accuracy of application and blending. The shorter, the more accurate the brush will fit and the smaller the feathering area. For more saturated color it is worth taking a denser brush. A separate brush is needed for each shade so that the colors don't mix and ruin the entire makeup. If possible, use only natural eye brushes, as this is the most sensitive and delicate spot on the face.

1. For the main background application of shadows on the moving eyelid - wide brush medium in size, rounded oval, flat and dense. Fills the eyelid space evenly and significantly saves time. The bristles evenly drive in the pigment, and thanks to the length, the shadows fit perfectly. Apply with light strokes in one direction. Loudspeakers are best suited.

2. To work out the folds of the movable eyelid. Different brushes are used depending on personal preference. For example, a beveled brush or a round brush with a thick tuft, dense at the base and elastic at the end.

3. For pencil technique and pencil shading. A synthetic brush that is flat in the shape of a spatula does better with this. She draws out the best, draws out the pencil.

4. Oval pencil brush. Dense, from short hair for dry eyeliner or wet way... For drawing lash lines, shading pencils, eye shadow and eyeliner, creating a smokey eye effect or adding a color accent. With dry eyeliner, the line is softer and thicker. By shading the pencil, the eyeliner line will be more natural, softer and last longer.

5. For gel or liquid eyeliner. It can be beveled, evenly cut or thin. Allows you to work out the arrow pointwise. Better to use synthetic, it absorbs the product less.

6. For shading shadows. Cone-shaped, lush. Remarkably smoothes the borders of applying shadows, get smooth transitions from color to color. Pony pile is best for shading.

7. The fan brush is designed to remove loose shadows and other loose products - powder, blush. Easily removes them and does not smear on the face.

Small synthetic brushes, rigid, with beveled bristles. With their help, you can achieve a perfectly even lip contour. The lipstick is applied more accurately and accurately. The use of makeup brushes will allow the lipstick to last much longer due to the fact that the pile evenly drives the color into the skin. For lip contour - more suitable more thin brush With sharp tip... For filling - bigger size for even coverage.

Brushes best quality- with natural pile, sable is considered the most "luxury" one. However, they are not very practical. Synthetic-bristled brushes not only cost less but last longer. In addition, they are easy to clean and do not absorb cosmetics as intensely as natural brushes. The latter are best used only for applying dry products - eyeshadows, powder and blush. Synthetics are ideal both for applying products with a liquid texture and for mineral cosmetics.

To assess the quality of the brush, you should run your hand over its pile at least 15-20 times, while sharply lowering it. A good brush shouldn't lose a single hair

Brush handles can be made of ceramic, plastic or wood. Preferred last option Because wood is more pleasant to hold in your hands, it looks beautiful. Among other things, this material is environmentally friendly.

Pile stuffing can be weak or dense. Quality brushes usually have a very dense padding, while the hairs do not stick out on the sides and have an even cut.

Makeup brushes: what for what

A foundation brush usually has the average size, while at the base it is flat. It is simple to use: the product must be applied in a circular motion from the center of the face to the hairline.

The powder brush has an impressive size. It is round at the base and fairly densely packed. Its pile is approximately three centimeters long. It will allow you to evenly distribute loose powder across the face. To do this, you need to dip the brush into the powder, lightly shake off the excess by tapping on the edge of the tube with the product, and then apply it to the skin with hammering movements. Do not smear the powder over your face, hammering in will provide a more even application.

Brush for foundation: features and selection rules

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By applying foundation using a brush, you will significantly reduce its consumption in comparison with the "finger" method of application

The blush brush looks like a powder brush. However, it is smaller in diameter, and its shape resembles a dome. It can also be used when applying bronzer. It is not difficult to use it: it is enough to dip the brush into a cosmetic product and slide it over the apples of the cheeks.

The contour brush has flat shape and slightly beveled pile. It serves to correct the oval of the face. With this brush you can apply blush, bronzer to the hairline on the forehead, the protruding part of the cheekbones and the wings of the nose. This should be done with stroke-like movements.

The lip brush is small and has a pointed tip. It is used for better application of lipstick or gloss: it paints over even the smallest cracks on the lips. Moreover, the brush will help you to use your lipstick more economically.

The fan brush outwardly fully justifies its name. It is designed to wipe off particles of makeup from the face. The brush will easily allow you to brush away the crumbling shadows without smearing them.

Kabuki brush with your own appearance resembles a shaving brush. It has a wide, short handle and a barrel-shaped shape. It will be the perfect helper for applying mineral powder... Kabuki blends it perfectly.

Eyeshadow brushes are thin and flat at the base, with hairs varying in length. These brushes allow you to evenly apply shadows on the eyelid, blend the border of application and make color accents in the right place... Their pile should not be too thick and long, otherwise the shadows may crumble during application.

These brushes are a good breeding ground for germs. That is why they should be washed at least once a week. You can give them a "headwash" and more often, but without fanaticism, otherwise they may prematurely "go bald"

Creation beautiful makeup is a whole art, creative process, and cosmetics alone are not enough. As a real artist, a girl needs not only paints, but also brushes. However, there are hundreds of them on the beauty market! How do you choose the best makeup brushes - the ones that really come in handy?

Guidelines for choosing good makeup brushes

Experienced makeup artists advise to be guided following rule: to work with decorative and care cosmetics with a creamy texture, it is better to take synthetic brushes, and for loose products are ideal natural... But there are exceptions to every rule - for example, if you are allergic to wool, you should use only brushes with artificial bristles.

The choice should be made in favor of brushes from proven cosmetic brands- they monitor the quality of the product more closely. The bristles should be moderately flexible, not coarse or too stiff. You can check the brush for convenience right in the store by moving it over your hand in different sides... The villi should not scratch or cause discomfort to the skin. You also need to make sure that the handle fits well in the palm of your hand.

In addition, the tassels need to be correctly care... It is strictly forbidden to wash them. hot water, because in most cases the hairs are held by the glue, which, after such washing, can lose its bonding properties. For the same reason, you cannot dry your brushes with a hairdryer. They are washed two or three times a week in warm water with shampoo, and then rinsed under cold running water. Dry the brushes in horizontal position by spreading them out on a towel.

Makeup brushes - we study the range and make the right choice

In the arsenal of a professional makeup artist, there are no less brushes than an artist. And they all find application. Of course, we do not need such an assortment - it is expensive, and not everything is useful, but to know which brush and what it is intended for, and even more so to be able to choose the right one, is certainly necessary. Otherwise, neat makeup will not work, even if you spent on expensive cosmetics all your savings.

So, first, let's find out - which brushes are better - from natural bristles or from artificial materials?

Artificial makeup brushes

They are much cheaper than natural bristle brushes. Original design, bright packaging makes them very noticeable, attractive and many prefer just such brushes. But behind the originality and brightness, there are significant flaws that appear the very first time you use the brushes. First, brushes from artificial material damage not only cosmetics, but also the skin. Secondly, they quickly lose their original shape, and soon the villi will stick out in all directions. Of course, with such a tool, neat makeup is out of the question. The inexpensive price is also deceiving - brushes will not last long even with proper care, which means that the savings are relative. An exception can be made for taklon brushes - they are indispensable for oily skin and if you are allergic to natural wool, are well washed and disinfected, and will last a long time.

Natural bristle makeup brushes

They are quite expensive but the high cost is justified long term service, and elastic soft pile does not destroy cosmetics. Makeup lays down smoothly and neatly. Basically, the cost of natural brushes depends on the material from which they are made.

Squirrel brushes. They are ideal for applying powder and blush, but generally have a wide range of uses. The pile of such brushes is made from a squirrel's tail - this is the softest wool, thin, delicate and fluffy. Squirrel brushes perfectly blend cosmetics, even suitable for sensitive skin faces, but at the same time require very careful care.

Column brushes. They are very easy to recognize by their golden brown color and different lengths hairs. Very durable, unassuming to care for and at the same time very soft and elastic. Mostly used when applying eyeshadow.

Pony brushes. After squirrel brushes, this is the second material for the softness of the pile. But the pile is not only soft, the hairs are strong, thick, resilient and at the same time smooth. These brushes are great for shading blush and shadows.

Sable brushes. This is already an extremely professional high-quality instrument - they are very expensive and so often found. The coat of the sable is very soft, smooth, silky, it is ideal for working with delicate areas of the skin. According to professional makeup artists, there is simply no better eye shadow brush. Another plus of sable brushes is that they are very wear-resistant and resilient.

Badger brushes. Most recognizable material- the brush is white with a dark stripe in the center. However, be very careful and check quality meticulously. Badger hair brushes are often counterfeited by dyeing in White color goat hair or bristles. Real badger brushes are very soft and fluffy.

Makeup brushes made of natural bristles. How to define quality?

Not every natural bristle brush is of impeccable quality. Cheaper options are trimmed brushes, when the villi are simply trimmed in order to even out the length. These brushes can leave streaks when shaded. Typesetting brushes are collected by hand, carefully sorting and selecting the hairs by length. It turns out a smooth transition from long pile to short.

The pile of the brush must be elastic , the clip is firmly attached to the handle. If it is spinning, refuse the purchase. Click on the brush. If it quickly took on its original shape, and the pile did not get loose at the same time, everything is in order with the quality.

We hope that our tips will help you choose a quality makeup tool, and you will not only save your budget, but also not harm your skin. Happy shopping!