Makeup Brushes what for and how to pt 1

Hello My darling Sparkles. 

I must admit that one thing that really excites me is the thrill of brand new makeup brushes. With their clean and soft bristles…. You may or may not share my enthusiasm for brushes, but if you’re on the look out  for makeup brushes it’s important to know what you need. There are plenty of options out there but hopefully I can help you with the what brush is for what job. .

1. Fan Brush: The soft bristles and flat, fan shape of this brush make it the ideal tool for gently sweeping on highlighting or bronzing powder for that soft-focus effect. I personally use it clean to sweep away excess product or redistribute powders without disrupting the rest of my makeup.
2. Blush Brush: A more compact powder brush that can be used to apply blusher. To help locate the apples of your cheeks, smile and use short strokes to dust powder out toward your hairline.
3. Powder Brush: Loosely packed bristles make for one big, fluffy brush with a rounded shape.It can be used with loose or pressed powders, just remember to tap off the excess before using sweeping motions to brush it across the face.
4. Angled Brush: The angled shape allows for more precise shading. Softer, fluffy angled brushes are great for applying blush, bronzer and highlighter. Angled brushes which are stiffer, and have more densely packed bristles can be used for more controlled contouring.
5. This is another fluffy face brush which can be used to do the same job as brushes 2-4. 
6. Tapered Foundation Brush: with its flexible bristles and gently tapered edge this brush is perfect for applying and blending liquid and cream foundations. I would start in the areas of the face that need the most coverage and use downward strokes for the smoothest, most natural application.
7. As number 1. 
8. Is the lash/brow duo and is used typically to brush and shape the brow. The comb on the duo can also be used on the eyelashes to help blend fake lashes into natural ones but it can be  more tricky to do this for inexperienced users.
9. Is called a Spoolie and is typically used to comb the lashes either before applying mascara or after to help blend the lashes better so the lashes don't look like spider legs. The Spoolie can also be used on the brow in place of the brow duo.
10. and 13 and are both liners - lip/eyeliners - The thinner it it is the more likely it's an eyeliner while the thicker ones would be more for the lips but you can use any on the eyes and it would give you a different line thickness. It depends on what look you want to achieve.
11. Sponge tip applicator. This is used for eyeshadows. It is good for smudging and blending of shadows or liners.
12. Can be used to apply lip colour or eyeshadow.
13. is covered in number 10.
14. can be used to apply shadow to the crease, lid or brow area. I primarily use it to apply shadow to the crease then use a longer brush to blend. It can also be used as a smudge brush.
15. is a square or flat brush can be used with cream shadows or as a lip brush, I personally like to use this brush along the lash line.
16. This is another eyeshadow brush. 

As you can see of the 16 brushes I have chosen today alot of them have interchangable uses. Personally I would give them a go, find what type of brush you like for that job and stick with it. Keep your brushes clean. Clean brushes will last longer and you’ll also eliminate bacteria on your brushes which eventually will end up on your face.

Why should you wash your makeup brushes?

• old makeup builds up on the bristles
• bacteria from the oils on your face build up on the brushes
• if you use use brushes in multiple products like different shades of eye shadow you are cross-contaminating your makeup and shades. 

I personally spray my brushes with a daily cleaner after every use, and then once a week I will clean them using a brush shampoo. However I know this is not always possible esp if you only have the set of brushes you are using so I would say once a month minimum after you have applied your days makeup make sure you care for your brushes. 

Tomorrow I will run through some more brushes and my recommendations for must have makeup brushes. 

I hope you like this post now when was the last time you cleaned your brushes?!?!? 

Stay warm and dont forget to sparkle. 

Love and brushes 

Vikkie