Brush Basics

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Here are nine essential makeup brushes for easy daily application.

Foundation Brush

A Foundation Brush has densely packed bristles making the application of liquid foundation smooth and even.

The Body Shop Foundation Brush, $23.00, available at The Body Shop.
 The Body Shop Foundation Brush, $23.00, available at The Body Shop.

Can also be used with primer and color-correcting concealer.

Concealer Brush

This precise brush covers imperfections and those nasty blemishes.

Sephora Collection Pro Airbrush Concealer Brush #57, $24.00, available at Sephora.

Can also be used with cream eye shadows.

Medium Eye Shadow Brush

The short and loosely packed bristles are perfect to swipe and blend beautiful colors across your eyelids.

H&M Medium Shading Brush, $6.99, available at H&M.
H&M Medium Shading Brush, $6.99, available at H&M.

Can also be used with a highlighter.

Small Dome Brush

Use this brush to blend darker shades into the crease of your eyelid for a creative smoky eye.

Urban Decay Pro The Finger Brush, $26.00, available at UrbanDecay.com.

Can also be used with contouring.

Angled Brush

Fill brows with the angled brush using sharp, even strokes. Then, groom brows into place with the spoolie on the opposite end.

E.L.F. Beautifully Precise Dual-Sided Eyebrow Brush, $5, available at Target.
E.L.F. Beautifully Precise Dual-Sided Eyebrow Brush, $5, available at Target.

Can also be used with Eyeliner.

Blush Brush

The soft, plush bristles create a rosy look that appears natural and radiant.

H&M Powder Brush, $12.99, available at H&M.
Powder Brush, $12.99, available at The Body Shop.

Can also be used with bronzer and face powder.

Lip Brush

Use this sleek brush to outline and fill in your lips with the same color lipstick for perfect precision.

Sephora Collection Pro Lip #84, $16, available at Sephora.

Can also be used with concealer.

Beauty Blender

Though it’s not a brush, the sponge does wonders in blending makeup ensuring a streak-free complexion. Wet product to ensure the use of less product when applying and blending makeup.

The original beauty blender, $20.00, available at Sephora.

Can be used with primers, foundations, powders, cream blushes.

Brush Set

This kit covers all your basis: Foundation, blush, concealer and eyeshadow, plus brows.

Basic Brush Kit, $64.99, available at NordstromRack.

Can be used with primer, foundation, highlighter, contour, bronzer, blush, face powder, concealer, eye shadows, eye liners and brows.

Accessory Pouch

Store all your brushes and makeup in this cute accessory pouch so everything’s together in one spot!

Butterfly Accessory Pouch, $13.99, available at Nine Online Store.
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