If you think your basic blusher and eyeshadow applicator are all you need to nail your best beauty look, think again! In fact, there’s an entire world of makeup brushes that contour, highlight and perfect your complexion in one easy step. With so many to choose from, investing in a new batch of brushes can be overwhelming to say the least. Today, we break down which ones you really need and how to use them.
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1. The Blush Brush
Invest in a blushing brush with super soft, lightweight bristles for a gorgeous, airbrushed glow. An angular brush head is key to contouring and definining the cheekbone.
2. The Concealer Brush
Apply concealer easier and more evenly than ever with a double-sided concealer brush. With one side fluffy and the other side flat, you can cover more ground and then target smaller spots with the shorter, finer brush head.
3. The Sculpting Brush
Best used for highlighting and sculpting your complexion, rely on this heavier, angled brush to apply your favorite illuminating and contouring powders.
4. The Eyeshadow Brush
It's time you trashed your old eyeshadow brush for this double-ended dream tool. Use it to create a smoldering smoky eye and even apply your eyeliner with the shorter bristled side. Talk about an on-the-go staple!
5. The Liquid Brush
Perfect for applying your favorite liquid and cream formulas, a pointed brush literally paints on illuminators and liquid blushes smoother than ever.
6. The All-Over Brush
A bronzer brush gone wild! This fan-shaped tool can be used on your face and body. Expect even, glowy coverage in one quick sweep!
7. The Foundation Brush
Give your skin flawless coverage with a flat topped foundation brush. The heavy blunt bristles on this trusty tool literally buffs foundation into your skin, yielding results far more gorgeous than a blending sponge would.
