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Makeup 101: Everything You Need To Know About Makeup Brushes

By Kelsey Stoskopf
Julia Kuzenkova

Unless you are a professional makeup artist, chances are you have one, maybe two brushes you use for everything. Whether you're putting on foundation, eye shadow, lipstick or blush, there's a different brush used for each. Each brush has a special purpose and place in your makeup bag. You'll be amazed at what all these brushes can do for your makeup routine. 

Blush Brush

The blush brush is the go-to brush for those rosy cheeks you desire. It is a domed shape bristle brush that has a larger head than most brushes. To get the perfect rosy cheeks, this brush should be used in a circular motion on the apples of your cheeks. 

Highlighting Brush

A highlighting brush is perfect for adding just the right amount of color and shine to your face. The brush should have soft duo fibers and the bristles should look feathered out. You'll perfect your highlighting game in no time with this brush. 

Contouring Brush

Contouring is all the rage right now and if you want to jump on the trend too, you better have this brush in your makeup bag. You want a brush that is fluffy and has angled bristles. The angle of the brush helps to lift and highlight certain areas on your face. 

Concealer Brush

Concealer is a popular makeup must-have for many women. It hides blemishes and unwanted dark circles with ease. While many use their finger to apply the concealer, it is best to use a concealer brush. The brush is a medium-sized brush that is dome shaped and has a tapered head and flexible bristles. 

Eyeliner Brush

An eyeliner brush is an angled brush that has a flat head and stiff bristles. The width of the head of the brush shouldn't be wider than the tip of your index finger either. The angle on the brush allows you to make precise lines no matter the kind of liner you're using. 

Foundation Brush

If you use liquid foundation, a good brush will give you the airbrushed look you're going for. A foundation brush should be angled and have densely packed bristles. This allows for the foundation to be applied for a wider range of coverage. 

Powder Brush

A powder brush helps set your look once you've applied your foundation. The brush has soft, yet packed bristles and should be tapered at the top for hard to reach places like around the nose or under your eyes. 

Lip Brush

While it may seem like a no brainer to just apply color to your lips right from the tube, once you use a lip brush, you won't ever want to go back. A lip brush has a long wand to hold, a fine point at the top for precision and soft bristles. 

Brow Brush

This handy dandy tool is a must have in your makeup bag because it serves more than one purpose. On one end, there's the brow brush, which is great for getting full brows with a killer arch. On the other, there's a little comb that works wonders on unruly hairs. 

Shadow Brush

To get the best smokey eye, you should use a shadow brush. It has soft, flexible bristles that make it perfect for applying color all over the lid. You can also have another eyeshadow brush that is angled so you can easily get the right amount of shadow into the creases of your eyelids.

Blending Brush

A blending brush is another option when it comes to applying eyeshadow. The brush allows you to blend eyeshadow colors together along the crease of the eye so there are no harsh lines. It has a soft pointed head and flexible bristles. These allow it to create the eyeshadow look you're going for. 

Kabuki Brush

A kabuki brush is one of the most recognizable brushes. It has the same head as a powder brush, but a short, stout wand. The bristles are very densely packed which provides for excellent coverage. You can use this brush to apply a shimmering finish to your cheeks or a finishing touch to your foundation or powder.

Spoolie Brush

Like the brow brush, a spoolie brush is a must for perfect eyebrows. It looks like a mascara wand, but serves a different purpose. Use this spoolie to brush your eyebrows into place before filling them in, to distribute color throughout the brows as you're filling them in and you can even use it for mascara clumps.

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