Hello everyone! Today I thought it was about time I did a blog on my favourite brushes. After all, everyone needs them and uses them everyday to apply their makeup! Makeup would not be the same without them. In fact, I would argue they are more important than makeup. If you're one of those people, like I use to be, who thinks that expensive makeup is the main thing, and any old brush can be used to apply it, you need to change this thinking- and quick. These are my top 6 brushes, that my I would be nothing without! If you don't have any decent brushes, or you're just looking for some inspiration...I hope this helps. p.s I didn't have them all impeccably clean before taking the photos as a) it's not real if they are white- makeup brushes get makeup on them if they are used! b) I didn't have time, and c) it shows they really are my favourite brushes- I washed them the day before I took the photos, and on the following morning I suddenly panicked as I needed them so much!
An artist wouldn't make a painting with cheap brushes. Surely, then, your face is worth more than a piece of paper? You only get one face; treat it well.
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So firstly, one of my all time favourite brushes is this Real Techniques beauty. It's by far their most popular brush and I use it everyday apply all my foundation. The 'expert face brush' is made from ultra plush, synthetic bristles which are cut by hand. It is designed to give you flawless and picture perfect skin. This is because it is shaped to buff foundation into the skin, as opposed to just painting it on. If you're looking for a new face brush- this is the one! I love it.
Real Techniques // Expert Face Brush // £9.99 (Boots)
Another Real Techniques brush I love, is the 'foundation brush'. However, I have never used this as a foundation brush. I am completely against using flat brushes like this for foundation as they don't buff and leave streaks. If I could teach you only one thing, it would be to not use flat brushes for your foundation. What I do love this brush for, is not what it's intended for. I love to use it to contour my face with cream based and powdered contour shades. It is perfect for lining the hollows of your cheeks, going across your jaw line and down the bridge of your nose- anywhere you want to look defined! I then buff it in with the above foundation brush. I find that this really helps to make your contouring look defined, and not a big orange mess.
Real Techniques // Foundation Brush 1402 // £9.99 (Boots)
Next, another brush I use on an everyday bases is this Zoeva Luxe Face Definer brush. It's tapered and fluffy, and so makes the perfect tool for rough powder contouring and adding some overall colour to your face. The tapered end (not shown very clearly in my photo), reaches a point which is perfect for getting into the hollows of your cheeks, on days you don't want that perfect contoured look. I also use this for applying blusher.
Zoeva // Luxe Face Definer 101 // £14 (Zoeva)
This Zoeva Luxe Soft crease is my holy grail eye shadow brush. It is the exact dupe of the MAC 217 brush, and over one third of the price! It is the perfect brush for dusting matte shadow colours across your crease. I use it everyday!! I then use a smaller crease brush from Zoeva to apply a darker colours just in the inner crease- but I wanted to keep this post just my essential favourites. I have 2 of these brushes as they are so versatile. I use one for applying crease colours, and another for blending. It's always a good idea to have a clean brush to blend or apply a new colour. Love this!
Zoeva // Luxe Soft Crease 221 // £5.20 Zoeva
Another favourite eyeshadow brush of mine is the MAC 224 tapered blending brush. I use this purely for blending my eye lid after I have finished applying the eye shadows. I start by blending the darker colours of the crease with the lighter colours of the brow bone and lower lid. It certainly helps me get that picture perfect soft focus effect! I love my eyes to look completely blended and almost photo shopped. This is perfect for that!
MAC // 224 Tapered Blending Brush // £22.50 (Selfridges)
Finally, my holy grail brush! This little baby is designed to buff concealer into every nook and cranny, and my goodness does it work! I seriously could not be without this brush. If, for concealer, you are using your fingers, a foundation brush or even a fluffy eyeshadow brush as some makeup artists suggest, you are missing out. It is incredibly soft which is perfect if, like me, you have sensitive eyes. When I'm in a rush I usually apply the concealer with my fingers, gently patting it on the desired area, and then use this brush to buff it in. You are however supposed to apply the concealer straight onto the brush and buff in. This is what Zoeva recommends. I love to look flawless around the eyes, and so I could not be without this amazing and great value brush! Zoeva 142, I love you.
Zoeva // Concealer Buffer 142 // £5.99 (Zoeva)
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Morgan Alice
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