Duofiber brush: rules for choosing and using
Uniform application and distribution of special products is the key to an attractive natural make-up. In the modern cosmetics industry, new names appear almost every day. But, as a rule, these complex names hide devices well known to many of the fair sex, for example duofiber brush.
What it is?
Duofiber is usually called a special two-pile ("duo" in Latin means "two") makeup brush, made of both natural and artificial bristles of different lengths. Usually such a brush is painted in two different colors. Basically dark dense villi are located at the base of the duofiber, and light soft and more rare - at the end. Hairs of different length and density make it possible to perform the thinnest weightless covering of the face, since the lower pile carefully distributes the product over the skin, and the upper pile blends it perfectly.
Duofiber brushes come in different sizes and are used to apply foundation, blush, highlighter, tints to the face, and are also used to apply decorative cosmetics to the eyelids.
Pros and cons
This brush, like all cosmetic devices, has its advantages and disadvantages. Let's start with the positives.
- Versatility. Great for both loose products and those with a liquid or creamy texture.
- Perfect coverage. Thanks to the duo-fibre brush, cosmetic products are applied in a thin, even layer, are well absorbed and do not leave stains or bumps.
- Practicality. Due to the two-layered villi, make-up products are spent very economically.
- Ease of use. It is easy to use such a device, you can easily and quickly transform your appearance.
- Big choice. Currently, the range of duofiber brushes is very wide.
- hygiene. This brush is very easy to clean and dries quickly after washing.
The disadvantage of duofibers is the fact that high-quality and safe brushes have a high price. Many non-professionals also note that with the help of such a device it is difficult to apply a dense foundation.
How to choose?
Before purchasing a duofiber brush, it must be remembered that different sizes of this device are designed for certain actions. big brush it is more convenient to apply tone, blush, highlighter, bronzer, and average suitable for more detailed application of products such as eye shadow or concealer. Pay attention to pile materials: they should be elastic and quickly restore their original shape.
Two-color is not yet an indicator that it is a duo-fiber in front of you, only a pile of different lengths indicates that this is it. The following brands are most in demand on the cosmetic market today: MAC, Real Techniques, Manly PRO, Sigma.
Application Tips
In order to use duofiber correctly, you must follow a certain sequence of actions. The algorithm for applying a two-pile brush is as follows:
- clean and prepare the skin for applying makeup;
- carefully distribute the right amount of cosmetic product on the back of the hand or on a specially designed board;
- place the duofiber brush into the cosmetic product and apply it dotted on the face;
- evenly cover the skin with circular motions;
- after the end of the application, it is necessary to clean the brush using a special soap or washing gel;
- to dry, place the duofiber horizontally or pile down.
For how to apply foundation with a duofiber brush, see the following video.