Makeup brush sets are every makeup artist or makeup lover must have. A makeup artist will not be able to apply makeup properly without a good set of professional makeup brushes. Professional brush sets are usually made of good quality animal hair such as goat hair and horse hair. Goat hair brush sets are usually expensive because the bristles are extremely soft and they look really good. Professional goat hair or horse hair brushes are an investment because they last a very long time.
Makeup Brush Care – You won’t see any bacteria on your brush sets, but dead skin, dirt and skin oils will build up on your brushes every time they are used. It is important for any individual or makeup artist who regularly uses brushes to keep them clean.
The brushes are easily cleaned by using a small amount of shampoo and mixing with lukewarm hot water in a clean tub. Gently add the bristles and scrub thoroughly until you see the water running clear. Professional brush sets usually come in a leather case with covers on each makeup brush, which will help prevent the bristles from being damaged.
MAKEUP BRUSH APPLICATION: Brush sets help to achieve beautiful applied makeup, they are more precise in their application. You won’t end up looking like you applied a lot. The results will look professional because the beauty products are added the right way. The right type of cosmetic brush will create a professional look. Types of eye brushes:
• Shadow Brush: Adds shadow to the entire eyelid.
• Blending Brush: Use to blend your eyeshadow for a softer look.
• Angled Brush: This helps add color to the creases of your eyelids.
• Liner Brush: used to create perfect lines on the inner and outer eyelid.
• Mascara Brush: Used to separate lashes after mascara application.
• Brow Brush: Helps give the final shape to the eye. Use it to brush the eyebrows to create an arch and open the eye.
Lip Makeup Brushes:
• Retractable lipstick brush: applies all lip products very well, from lip balm to glosses and lipsticks. It defines the contours of the lip.
• Long handled brush: It is normally designed with a flat and narrow head with sable hairs which help to achieve perfect lip definition. Face brushes:
• Blush or contour brush: it is smaller than the large powder brush; the contour brush is used to apply the blush on the cheekbones.
• Foundation brush: used to apply foundation all over the face in the appropriate places.
• Concealer Brush: This will help conceal those fine lines or dark circles. Keep applying this until the lines and bags are gone
• Large powder brush: used to apply powder to the face and set foundation.
