To make your makeup always neat and beautiful, you need to choose the right brushes to create it. This article will highlight the main nuances of the selection of this tool and the definition of quality. To create a flawless look, you need to choose high-quality cosmetics and makeup brushes. At this stage, a lot of questions arise - which brushes to give preference to, what material they should be made of, which brushes should be on the dressing table, and which ones can be carried with you in a cosmetic bag.
Makeup Brush Material
Today there are just a huge number of the most diverse brushes used to create the perfect makeup. But the most important is the material that will be used in their production.
Artificial pile
Brushes with artificial bristles have a lower cost, in contrast to tools made of natural material. Girls are attracted to them thanks to bright packaging and original design, but their quality leaves much to be desired.
With constant use of such brushes, significant disadvantages will become noticeable. The most common are the following:
- They severely damage cosmetics, and expensive products will soon have to be simply thrown away.
- Brushes with artificial hairs can injure delicate facial skin, especially eyelids.
- With daily use, they very quickly lose their beautiful original appearance and shape, and the villi begin to stick out in different directions. It will be problematic to make beautiful makeup with such brushes.
- The attractive low cost will not pay off, because even with proper and consistent care of the brushes, they will still not last long.
The exception is the tassels, for the manufacture of which the taclon was used. Such a tool is simply irreplaceable for girls with oily skin, as well as in the case of a strong allergy to natural hair. At the same time, they are very easy to clean and can undergo a disinfection procedure, do not wear out quickly and will last for a long time.
Natural pile
Such brushes have a rather high cost, but these costs will be justified, because a high-quality tool will last a long time and you will not have to buy a new one every month. Natural bristles are very soft, but at the same time, elastic enough, they will not injure delicate skin or destroy expensive cosmetics.
With the use of such brushes, the makeup lays down in an even layer, looks neat and lasts all day. Taking into account the material that was used to create the brushes, their cost will be determined.
The most popular are brushes with such natural bristles:
- With pony hair … The pile in these brushes is very soft, all the hairs are strong, resilient and thick, at the same time quite smooth, silky to the touch. These brushes are ideal for blending eyeshadow and blush.
- Squirrels recommended for working with blush and powder, but, at the same time, they are characterized by a fairly wide range of uses. For such brushes, the pile from the squirrel's tail is taken, since the softest, fluffiest, delicate and thinnest wool is located there. Squirrel-bristled brushes blend cosmetics well and are recommended for owners of sensitive skin.
- Sable are high quality professional brushes used by makeup artists. These brushes are quite common on the market, but they are expensive. Sable hair is very smooth, soft and silky, so these brushes are used when working with delicate areas of the face. Makeup artists claim that these are the best brushes for applying an even and neat layer of eyeshadow. Among the advantages of sable brushes is a long service life, because they are elastic and wear-resistant, of course, subject to proper and regular care.
- From the column … They are easily recognizable due to the golden brown tint of the bristles and the different lengths of the hairs. These brushes are durable, they also do not require any special care, while they are very soft and quite elastic. As a rule, professional make-up artists use such brushes for applying shadows, cosmetics lays down in an even thin layer.
- From the badger … The tassel is white, with a black stripe in the center. We can say that this is the most recognizable material that cannot be confused with anything. But during the purchase, you need to be very careful about the quality of the pile. It is this type of brushes that are very often faked, and the wool or bristles of a goat are painted white. These brushes should have a very fluffy and soft bristle.
When choosing makeup brushes, one rule should be taken into account - synthetic ones are used when working with liquid textures (concealer, foundation, cream shadows, etc.), and with natural bristles are ideal for a loose texture (shadows, powder, blush, etc.) …
Types of makeup brushes
Today there are just a huge number of different types of brushes for creating the perfect makeup:
- For concealer and foundation … The brushes are wide and flat, made of synthetic material, so do not worry, because the cosmetics will lay down in an even layer. It is the artificial material that is the best for working with liquid products, since it does not leave ugly streaks and streaks.
- For applying powder … Suitable for both loose and compact powder, helps to create a natural make-up. Before buying such a brush, you need to carefully examine the length of the villi. You need to stop the choice on brushes with medium-length bristles, in this case it will be convenient to work, in contrast to a tool with long bristles.
- To work with a proofreader. Every girl finds a flaw on her own face, but with the right choice of cosmetics, they can be easily masked. To do this carefully, you need to use special brushes, with the help of which a light, almost invisible stroke is made on the desired area.
- For working with blush. Such a brush has a very interesting shape - one side is slightly beveled. It is thanks to the asymmetry that you can make a more expressive line of blush. But there are also simple brushes with rounded bristles, so the choice of tool will directly depend only on your own preferences. Also, this type of brush can be used while working with a dry concealer.
- To remove excess. Outwardly, the brush looks like a fan, and with it you can remove excess blush or crumbled shadows. Makeup artists advise using it while applying powder. Thanks to this brush, the applied layer of powder will be very thin and almost invisible, which makes it indispensable for creating the perfect daytime makeup.
- For working with shadows. There is a very wide selection of different brushes - for applying the basic tone, for feathering, for accent, etc. The main and important differences are the width and length of the pile. If in doubt, you should consult with the seller.
- For correction. Many girls are not happy with the appearance that nature has awarded them, but not all decide on plastic surgery. But this is not necessary, because today you can correct your own face only with the help of makeup. Such a brush has a truly original shape and helps when working with the nasal fold, the main thing is to correctly use dark and light shades.
- For eyeliner. There are several types of brushes here - some are designed to create a very thin line, while others are thicker. The choice of such a brush directly depends on what kind of final result should be obtained. The bristle line on the brush is slightly beveled, so you can make the eyeliner with shadows.
- For eyebrow shaping. This is not the easiest task, but the work can be greatly simplified if you choose the right brush that gives the desired color, shape and emphasizes the beautiful curve of the eyebrow.
How to check the quality of a brush?
In order for the brushes to serve as long as possible, you need to make the right choice and purchase only a high-quality tool, and a few simple tips will help with this:
- You need to check the quality of the brush packing, as some manufacturers decide to save on the nap. To do this, the hairs are clamped with fingers, and it is necessary to inspect the place of fixation of the pile and border. If a large gap appears, it is better to abandon the purchase.
- You need to lightly run your fingers along the cut of the brush and pull a little on the villi. If the hairs begin to come out strongly, this brush is of poor quality, and it will simply be impossible to wash it, because after several procedures all the villi will fall out, and you will have to spend money again.
- Carefully inspect the strength of the attachment to the holder handle. If it is wobbly, you should not purchase such a brush, as it will be inconvenient to work with it.
If you want to buy a really high quality brush, you need to pay attention to its cost. A good tool that will last for a long time cannot cost a penny.
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