Foundation brush

The first step towards perfect makeup is choosing good brushes. Their quality is as important as the decorative cosmetics used.

Many girls consider the foundation brush to be the prerogative of professional makeup artists and prefer to use a sponge. However, the brush is more convenient to use and, in addition, spends the foundation much more economically, because it does not absorb it into itself in the same way as a sponge does. In addition, when using a sponge, problems may arise in the form of lumps and bumps if you work with a thick foundation. Makeup brushes handle these textures with a bang.

The first foundation brush to hit the shelves was the oval. Over time, manufacturers began to produce brushes of other shapes. But, regardless of this, you need to keep in mind the general features of such tools.

In the production of foundation brushes, synthetic materials are mainly used. The reason is that the natural pile absorbs the product excessively and, therefore, quickly becomes unusable.

The bristles should be of medium stiffness to do their job well, but not injure the skin. The handle of a good brush is strong, tightly holding the pile.

There are many different foundation brushes on the market. It is not necessary to purchase the complete set. In many ways, the choice of one or another tool is determined by the texture of the foundation used, as well as personal preferences and convenience.

The most common types of foundation brushes are:

• Kabuki brush has a short fluffy pile (in the classic version no more than 3 cm, but there are also models with bristles up to 5 cm long) of a cone shape and a short handle. In general, these brushes are designed for applying loose powder, but they do a good job with light tonal creams.
• Straight hair brush has a flat edge. It is used both with liquid, and with rather thick and greasy products.
• Round bristle brush is a classic. Its cut has an oval shape. It is with this option that you need to start acquaintance with brushes, if you have previously used a sponge.
• Beveled brush suitable for all textures of the cream, works well on complex relief areas of the face, perfectly blends.

Next, consider the brushes for applying tonal foundation of the most popular brands.

• In assortment Oriflame there is a professional brush for the foundation of the brand Giordani Gold. It allows you to apply the tone in an even smooth layer thanks to short soft bristles. Very high quality and easy to use brush, which, moreover, boasts a stylish design.And the price will especially please - only 460 rubles without a discount.
• Brush "Real Techniques 101 Triangle Foundation" Suitable not only for applying foundation, but also for contouring and highlighting. It will cost about 1300 rubles. The "chip" of this tool is in the unique triangular shape of the pile. The wide side is used to apply the foundation on the main part of the face (forehead, cheeks and chin), and the narrow ones are used to paint over more difficult areas, such as the nose, the area around the lips and eyelids. The brush easily distributes the foundation without leaving stains and streaks.
• In the arsenal Real Techniques there is also a beveled foundation brush Foundation brush”, which will ideally work out problematic areas of the face at the wings of the nose and under the eyes. There is a rubberized tip to put the brush in a vertical position. The bristles of both brushes are made of synthetic materials (taklon hand stuffed and sheared), and the handle is made of brass, which guarantees ease of use, reliability and durability. The bristles do not cause allergies when in contact with the skin, are easy to clean and dry quickly.

• Cailyn introduces foundation brush ICone 114 Full Coverage Foundation Brush. With its help, you can create a dense coating, provide the face with a flawless look. The brush has a very soft pleasant pile that will not irritate the skin. The bristles are short, densely packed, made of high quality synthetic materials. For such a tool you will have to pay about 2700 rubles.

• Shiseido Perfect Foundation Brush has a pile in the form of a spatula. It is ideal for working with cream products of any texture, even thick and dense. Perfectly blends foundation without leaving lumps, stains or streaks.The bristles of the brush are synthetic, densely packed, have a perfectly even length.

• Sephora Pro foundation brush №47 gives a natural effect of applying foundation liquid and cream consistency. Has high-quality synthetic dense pile of an oval form. The approximate price of this brush is 1500 rubles.

• Brand Kylie produces budget options for brushes of a rather original look.
  • Kylie oval brush Works great with different densities. It is suitable not only for foundation, but also for concealers and proofreaders. The peculiarity of the brush lies in its handle. Unlike others, where the holder is a continuation of the pile, in this brush the pile is located perpendicular to the handle. Therefore, painting with such a brush is very simple and convenient.
  • The Kylie range also includes professional angled brush for tonal. The top edge of the brush is ideal for blending the cream in difficult areas: around the eyes, the wings of the nose, the transition to the neck. The lower curve works out the areas of the cheeks and chin, evens out the transitions between powder, blush and bronzer.

First you need to prepare the skin for applying the tone in the following sequence:

• Thorough cleansing using a gel for washing or milk;
• Toning;
• Moisturizing light day cream with SPF;
• Disguise skin imperfections (rashes, redness, acne, black circles under the eyes, age spots) with a concealer.

Now you can proceed to the direct use of foundation.

• Best to start Squeeze the required amount onto the back of the hand and scoop it up with a brush. This technique allows you to achieve a more even coverage, as the cream will receive a little heat from the hand.
• Further We collect the cream on the brush and put down dots on the face. Then we distribute the product, moving the brush from the center of the face to the ears and chin. We especially carefully work out the relief zones (wings of the nose, eyelids, corners of the lips) with patting movements.
• Important well blend foundation, make soft and invisible transitions to the neck and hairline.
• In areas of active facial expressions (corners of the eyes and lips, forehead), the tonal base layer should be thin, otherwise it will clog in wrinkles during the day, thereby making them more noticeable.
• At the final stage you need to fix the result with a light layer of powder.

The process of applying the foundation is clearly presented in the following video.

When choosing a brush for a tonal foundation, girls prefer proven brands. For them, high quality tools, the possibility of long-term use are important.

In principle, each form of the brush has its loyal fans. Someone likes the classic oval, and someone complains about the difficulties in applying and shading with this shape and prefers a straight pile. The main thing is that the brush does its job well, namely, it paints with a thin, light layer, leaving no lumps and streaks, especially in problem areas of the face, blending the borders well and smoothly.

Most beauties note the convenience and cost-effectiveness of using brushes compared to sponges and beauty blenders.