Makeup Brushes Buying Guide
There are so many different types of makeup brushes  out there that can help you look your very best, yet many women don't know how to use half of them. Just like a painter, you have to know when to use what brush. Do you need every single type of makeup brush? No, unless you are a makeup artist or really enjoy experimenting with makeup. We're here to fill you in on some of the basic types of makeup brushes.
Tips- Quality varies from brand to brand. Usually more expensive brushes are of better quality, but even lower quality brushes do the job for the average lady on an average day.
- There are many different types of handles out there, so you may be confused on which type to choose. The main thing that matters about handles is how it feels to you. Get one that feels comfortable and is easy to hold and control.
- If you are traveling a lot, look for brushes with shorter handles.
- Bristles come in two types: natural and synthetic. Natural bristles come from animal hair. If you use a lot of loose powders, natural bristles are your best choice. Synthetic bristles are less expensive but can be equal in quality to natural bristles. Synthetic bristles are not made from animal hair, making it a good choice for vegans. They are also the best choice for apply creamy eyeshadow, creamy blush, and lipstick.
Facial Brushes
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Powder Brush - This large, loose brush is used for sweeping powder over the entire face.
- It can be used with bronzers, shimmers, and powders.
- Great for cleaning up excess powder after using a powder puff.
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Blush Brush - This large brush is similar to the powder brush.
- It's perfect for apply blush. Some even are angled to help apply blush to the cheekbones.
- Great for cleaning up excess blush.
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Fan Brush - This lighter brush is also used to apply blush.
- Sweep across cheekbones for a light touch of colour.
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Concealer Brush - Though not used too often, some people purchase separate concealer brushes to ensure precise application of concealer.
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Eye Makeup Brushes
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Eye Shadow Brush - A soft, rounded brush that resembles a small blush brush.
- Great for apply powder eyeshadow to the eyelids.
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Crease Brush - This have a finer tip than a normal eye shadow brush.
- It's perfect for applying darker colours to the crease between the eyelid and browbone. It's also perfect for blending!
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Liner Brush - These are perfect for liquid eyeliner.
- These extremely fine-tipped brushes can also apply powder eyeshadow mixed with water to the lash lines for a cool effect.
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Smudge Brush - A brush with very short, stubby bristles.
- The name says it all -- it is used to smudge liner and shadow to give a smoky look.
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Brow Brush - This angled, slightly stiff brush is perfect for applying makeup to the eyebrows.
- Many people find this brush a versatile tool for other jobs, such as applying lipstick.
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Lip Brushes
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Lip Brush - Use to apply lipsticks, lip glosses, and lip stains for a flawless pout.
- Your basic lip brush is a bit on the stiff side for applying creamy lipsticks.
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Travel Lip Brush - For applying lipstick on the go.
- Many come with their own cases or are retractable for touch-ups on the go.
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Square Lip Brush - If you have fuller lips, you may find it easier to apply lipstick with this.
- Brow brushes also work well, especially for very full lips.
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External Links- AssociatedContent.com: Check out this article on a variety of types of makeup brushes.
- BellaSugar.com: An in depth look at the tools of cosmetics.
- About.com: This popular website tries to help you decide which makeup brushes you need.
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