Your Makeup Brush Cheat Sheet! How do you navigate the world of beauty tools when it seems as if there's a new option every time you hit the store or shop online? Fret not, because we've put together this handy cheat sheet to bookmark — and consult before adding anything to your cart!
Foundation brush: designed with dense bristles that hug the contours of your face perfectly, so you don't have to worry about spending hours trying to blend everything in
Powder brush: use this light, fluffy brush to apply everything from powder foundation to bronzer
Contour brush: is a thinner brush used to define your cheekbones and create a sculpted look. In addition to contouring, you can also use this as a blush brush when you flip it and use the wider, fluffier side
Eyeshadow brush: a good flat eye shadow brush is a must for any bold eye makeup look. It has flat, dense bristles which allows you to evenly apply colour to the lid
Highlighter brush: illuminates your best features, allowing you to apply a sheer layer of pigment for a subtle and natural-looking glow
Eyebrow brush: angled eyebrow brush, simply dip it into any brow product and make tiny strokes along your brows to fill in sparse spots and shape your arches
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