The Ultimate Makeup Brushes Guide: What You Should Know and How to Choose The Right Ones For You

Makeup is a universe of its own, there are rules and laws to this universe and accepted ways one must conduct themselves. And if you don’t even know where to begin do not be ashamed because quite frankly starting out here can feel like visiting an alien planet that has a different way of doing things with even a different language. The Good news is there is a starting point and that starting point is buying a couple of products, some make-up brushes and you are good to go – depending of course on how far you want to take this journey. Let’s get into the weeds of make-up brushes, shall we?

Before You Get The Makeup Brushes

Undertaking this makeup world requires having a strategy and a plan. So before whipping out your card on sites like Allegro here is some stuff that you can do to prepare:

1 – Head On Over To YouTube and Learn How To Use Them

YouTube is full of amazing makeup tutorials! Professional artists to regular everyday makeup lovers have created tons of videos related to applying makeup with brushes. When you watch a couple of videos you will learn how different people use their makeup brushes and it will give you ideas for your own looks!

2 – Find Out Which Brands Sell The Right Ones

Not all brushes are the same & the brand that makes said brushes matters! The last thing you want is to spend money on a dud or have a brush fall apart on you. Thankfully you have loads of options that range from those luxury brands to the drugstore just as good but cheaper types.

3 – Figure Out How To Clean Them

Before getting a bunch of brushes, figure out how to get that product gunk out of them. You don’t want them to start growing bacteria and have that causing some problems on your face.

4 – Buy Some Extra Accessories (A Place To Store Them)

You’ll want to keep your brushes organized. Get a couple of makeup bags for your brushes or a pretty cup to store them in. That way you will be able to keep your brushes clean and to use your go-to brushes whenever you’re ready to use them!

What You Need Them For And What You Need To Get

For the Professional Makeup Artist

If you are thinking of getting into makeup on a professional level you need an arsenal of the tools of the trade aka your brushes.

 – Foundation Brush: This is where everything can go wrong or go swimmingly– your foundation – and your fingers just won’t do so get your hands on this brush to get the perfect canvas to paint on.

 – Concealer Brush: Those pesky dark circles tend to be small and in specific spots thus you need something that targets them and wipes them out without putting concealer all over and that is this brush.

 – Blush Brush: Fluffy bristles on this brush will give your clients a natural glow.

 – Eyeshadows Brushes: Different kinds of eyeshadows require different kinds of brushes, Including a fluffy blending brush, flat brush, and smaller more detailed brush.

 – Eyeliner Brush: Those eyes need some love too but they are tiny and need precision and this is where the eyeliner brush makes its grand appearance.

 – Lip Brush: The perfect lip doesn’t just happen it requires the right tool to get there and this is that right tool.

 – Fan Brush: Ideal for highlighting and dusting away fallout.

For the Cosplayer, YouTube Makeup Artist, or Heavy Makeup Wearer

Say you are going for something that is on everyone’s mind right now Elphaba from Wickeds – green makeup. You need to have a Picasso level of makeup brushes like:

 – Angled Brush: If you want to hit all those perfect angles this is the makeup brush for the job.

 – Flat Brush: Cream products and those super-pigmented colors can get messy if the wrong tools are used. The flat brush gets rid of the mess and gives you super precision!

 – Detail Brush: Great for fine lines, like eyeliner or body art.

 – Stippling Brush: Think about all those makeup looks that require texture– this makeup brush will scratch that itch

 – Large Powder Brush: Set your work with this large soft brush or get it photo-ready by adding glitter.

You can use these brushes to try out new makeup magic tricks and make your clients into completely different characters. Wanna film a video doing an ethereal makeup look or a mermaid-inspired makeup look? Then these brushes will make you prepared to get those striking va-va-voom results!

For the Clean Girl Aesthetic

Are you aiming for that oh-so-popular minimalism aesthetic that is currently in vogue? Now for that, you don’t need much. Here’s what you’ll get:

 – Duo Fiber Brush: For a light-go-on-your-skin foundation and that healthy, glowing skin.

 – Fluffy Blender Brush: Don’t let the fluffiness fool you– you will blend your eyeshadow like a boss with this brush.

 – Blush Brush: Wrongly applied blush can make you look like one of those creepy dolls and that is not what you are going for. A blush brush gives you rosy without overdoing it.

 – Small Tapered Brush: Use this to get that glow and highlight the highest points of your face (not by becoming a shiny disco ball, just a little sunlight).

 – Sponge: Not a brush, but will definitely not give you a very opaque finish. But more of a finished sheer – aka everything you are going for!

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Building Up Your Makeup Brush Collection

Stepping into the makeup world can feel quite like the daunting experience but getting started can be as simple as well – this guide.