How to Choose the Perfect Makeup Brush

Any makeup brush will do the job of applying makeup, but a high quality brush will apply makeup flawlessly and create a lasting and illuminating finish. here are the qualities you should look for when choosing the perfect makeup brush.

A natural hair makeup brush is the best choice for applying powered makeup like face powder, blush and eye shadow. The natural hair provides even blending of powdered makeup. Test the makeup brush by running the bristles across your arm to make sure the bristles are soft and don’t come out of the brush.

A synthetic hair brush gives you more precision when applying makeup and is the right type of makeup brush for detailed makeup work like eyeliner. Use a synthetic makeup brush for applying liquid foundation also, the synthetic fibers won’t absorb the liquid makeup.

The metal base of the makeup brush that holds the bristles should be seamless and fit tightly on the makeup brush handle. If the metal base wobbles when you test the makeup brush, the bristles will come out, so keep looking for the perfect brush. The best makeup brush will be crimped at the base of the bristles to ensure a tight grip on the bristles.

Four basic, perfect makeup brushes will give you a professional looking makeup finish: A large, fluffy makeup brush with natural hair bristles for apply loose makeup powder. A small, synthetic hair makeup brush with soft bristles for applying powered eye shadow. A short bristled makeup brush for applying blush-natural hair for powder blush, synthetic hair for liquid blush. A small, stiff makeup brush with synthetic hair for applying eyeliner.

Once you have chosen the perfect makeup brush, keep it clean with a weekly washing in a gentle shampoo. Lay makeup brushes flat to dry, standing them upright to dry will cause the water to pool in the metal base and loosen the makeup brush’s bristles.