on makeup brushes

Not everyone uses makeup brushes. Eyeshadow can be applied on the eye with a finger. Lipstick doesnt need a brush, and mascara, of course, comes with a brush of its own. So why bother to buy makeup brushes?

 

Atually, makeup brushes are not just an optional extra. They help you apply your makeup with greater accuracy and precision, and they create a significant difference to the finished look. Therefore, if you take your face seriously, a set of good quality makeup brushes could be the best investment youll make.

Types of Makeup Brushes

Unfortunately, when buy makeup brushes; it is definitely not a case of "one size fits all". Different types are designed for different purposes, and for the best possible results, it is a good idea to buy a small selection.

Here are the main types of makeup brushes available:

• Foundation Brush

While most of us simply rub foundation in with our fingers or apply it with sponge, we are actually missing out on something. A foundation brush has a flat shape and long bristles, making sure that your foundation is absolutely applied and flawlessly blended.

• Concealer brush

Again, you can just use your fingers, but whether youre using your concealer to disguise a blemish or lighten under eye shadows, a concealer brush is better. It will allow your concealer to be concentrated on the area youre trying to cover and that has to be a good thing!

• Powder brush

The momentous of all makeup brushes, your powder brush is used to dust loose powder over your face, setting your makeup and eliminating any shine.

• Eyeshadow brushes

Makeup Artists use three separate brushes on the eyes: a medium-sized one on the lid, a small one to line the socket of the eye, and a larger one to add highlighter to the area under the brow. You can also buy eyeliner brushes to apply liquid eye shadow or to blend eye shadow around the eyes for a smoky, sexy look!

• Blush brush

As the name suggests, a blush brush is used to add color to the cheeks. One of the larger of the brushes youll use, it has soft bristles and is intended to blend color as well as apply it.

• Lip brush

While lipstick is designed to be applied directly from the case, using a lip brush will provide even more and accurate coverage, plus make your lipstick last longer too! For the longest-lasting application, use your foundation brush to cover your lips with a thin layer of foundation, dust with powder, apply lipstick, dust again, then blot.

Where to Buy

Youll find a selection of makeup brushes for sale anywhere that sells cosmetics. Many people, however, like to buy a matching set, and this can be a good idea as a set will normally contain each of the brushes youll need.

Brush Care

Makeup brushes never last forever. Frequent use that involves coating them in various types of makeup, it is important to make sure that you care for them appropriately. Your makeup brushes should be stored out of harms way after each use, and cleaned regularly with warm water.

Assemble a Makeup Brush Kit

Purchasing a preassembled makeup brush set is not always the best way to use your money. The following shows how to choose essential makeup brushes by yourselves.

 

Follow These Eight Easy Steps

 

1   Pick a powder brush

The powder brush should be soft and fluffy and have a medium dome so the powder is distributed evenly over your face.Kabuki brush is also ok.

 

2    Pick a blush brush

Your blush brush should have slightly angled bristles and be at least three inches at its longest tip to avoid streaking.

 

3    Pick a foundation brush

The foundation brush can be used as an alternative to your fingers or a sponge for applying liquid foundation; it should be flat and have stiff bristles that allow for sheer coverage.

 

4    Pick a concealer brush

Similar to the foundation brush, the concealer brush should have fine dense bristles that help cover blemishes accurately.

 

5    Choose two eyeshadow brushes

A brush with small bristles should be used to apply shadow; a flat brush to blend the shadow.

 

6    Pick a brow brush

The eyebrow brush should have a tiny comb on one side and stiff bristles on the other.

Tip: In a pinch, you can use a toothbrush to tame your brows.

 

7    Pick an angled brush

Used for applying eye liner or for filling in your eyebrows, a thin stiff-bristled brush provides the most precision.

 

8    Pick a lip brush

For applying lipsticks and glosses, you’ll need a small dense brush.

Using your makeup brushes to create a professional look

Makeup is not just a matter of cosmetics the accompanying application tools, the skills of the person using these are equally important. More often, it is the ‘right angle’ and the ‘right pressure’ applied skillfully while using the professional makeup brushes that can work wonders. Not everyone is a professional makeup artist but that doesn’t mean that you can’t get a professional look when applying your makeup.

Having a wide range of makeup brushes that are different shapes and sizes greatly helps when trying to perfect a look and then our advice for creating a professional looking application is to practice.

Don’t be scared of your makeup if you apply it and it doesn’t turn out the way you hoped, just wash it off with a simple cleanser and try again. If you start with your eyeshadow and don’t apply any mascara and face makeup until you are happy with that then removing it shouldn’t cause red puffiness as eyeshadow can be removed with a sweep of water on cotton wool. Use one eyeshadow brush for the lighter shade all over your eye and an angled or smudge eyeshadow brush with a darker shade to define your socket. Eye liner can be applied using a flat, liner eye brush or a pencil that can later be smudged.

When applying blusher or bronzer, an angled makeup brush will help you get the right shape of your cheek and the trick is to apply one layer then apply powder then another layer, this will help it stay on and not look streaky.

When creating the perfect lips, it’s a good idea to use a natural nude lip liner to define the shade and then apply a color with a lip makeup brush. If you have gone for dark or very bright eyes then you should keep the lips glossy but not full of color, only use a deep or bright shade on your lips if you eyes are understated, as you don’t want to look like a show girl when your aiming for an everyday look.

Remember that with the right makeup brush, the right amount of makeup can be applied. The material from which the hair of brushes is made determines their powder holding capacity and how will transfer when it touches the skin, so investing in natural hair brushes will really help you achieve that professional look and they will last you a life time if you care for them in the correct way.

Makeup Tools: A Beginners Guide

Remember using those tiny sponge applicators with play makeup when you were a kid? Its time to ditch those wee makeup brushes and wands that come packaged with compacts and eyeshadow palettes. Sure, theyll work in a pinch, like when youre running late for work or need a quick pre-date touch-up, but to get the most out of her makeup collection, a girl really needs the right tools for the job.

Makeup Brushes

To create a work of art, whether on canvas or your eye crease, artists will often reach for a makeup brush. Specialized makeup brushes exist to help us apply and blend colors to create different makeup looks. When it comes to makeup brushes, hoard them like pirate treasure! Buy as many different makeup brushes as you can comfortably afford. Youll use your brushes every day, and you wont regret having a variety from which to choose.

Makeup brush design varies across brands and according to function. Brush heads may be made from natural fibers like squirrel (yes, squirrel), goat, sable, or horse hair, while others are made from synthetic fibers. Dont be afraid to experiment with a variety of brushes made from different fibers. Theres no better way to find your ideal brush, but be aware that some people are allergic to certain animal hairs. Try to use just a single new brush or beauty product at a time, and limit its use initially. That way, if your skin does react, youll know which product to blame.

Face Brushes

We use them to apply foundation, concealer, powders and blush.

Foundation Brush: Used to apply foundation to the face and typically made from synthetic fibers. Most foundation brushes have a small, rounded brush head shaped like a tiny spatula.

Concealer Brush: Concealer brushes look like mini foundation brushes. Being smaller than foundation brushes makes them better suited for covering blemishes or for applying liquid concealers in hard to reach places like the corners of the eyes.

Powder Brush: With a large, fluffy brush heads and soft bristles, powder brushes are ideal for applying loose powder to the face.

Blush Brush: They resemble smallish powder brushes with either a sloped or rounded tip. Great for applying blush or bronzer to cheeks.

Eye Brushes

There are lots of eye brushes to choose from, which is a blessing for brush hoarders like me (I own over 30, yikes) but a curse for makeup newbies. Start your collection with the essentials.

Eyebrow Brush: Eyebrow brushes have firm, angled brush heads like the tip of a marker. Use them to apply powders, creams or waxes to brows.

Eyeshadow Brush: Not as stiff as an eyebrow brush, eyeshadow brushes have square heads used to evenly apply both powder and cream shadows to eyelids. I reach for this brush so often that I might as well have it permanently attached to my hand! Expect to use these a lot.

Blending Brush: Like the name implies, blending brushes are used to blend different colored products and to wipe out harsh lines. They come in a variety of shapes and sizes. Not as firm as eyeshadow brush heads, the heads of blending brushes are usually tapered. This will be your second staple brush (behind your eyeshadow brush).

Concealer Brush: Used to cover blemishes and imperfections on the face, concealer brushes have a thin, pointed tip, much like a fine-tipped paintbrush.

Crease Brush: Fluffy and soft, crease brush heads come in several different shapes, from thin and tapered to round and fluffy. The shape you choose will depend more on personal preference than anything else. Look for a brush head that feels soft against your eyelid and fits into the hollow of your eye.

Lip Brushes

At one time or another, most of us have applied lipstick straight from the tube. As much as I love my brushes, I have to confess: I do this all the time! Lets face it, applying lipstick straight from the tube is much easier than reaching for a lip brush, and sometimes you just dont have the time. However, when you feel like rocking a deep, dark scarlet or a bright matte fuschia, a lip brush is the only way to go. It provides more control and precise lipstick application than a tube. Like concealer brushes, lip brushes have a firm, thin tip. For on-the-go lipstick application, look for a covered lip brush, which comes with a cover to protect the brush head while youre traveling.

Choosing the Right Makeup Brush

Brushes range from budget-friendly (less then $10) to uber-expensive ($250, ouch!). Save for them and cough up the dough, girlfriend, because theyll get plenty of use. Buy the best makeup brushes you can afford. MAC Cosmetics brushes have a good reputation, but shop around. Sonia Kashuk, sold at Target stores, is another good brush brand for the money.

How to Clean Your Brushes

Regularly cleaning makeup brushes extends their useful life. Some makeup lines sell liquid brush cleaning solutions, but baby shampoo and water also work well. Antibacterial wipes provide a quick way to clean brush heads in the car or wherever water would make a mess. After cleaning your brushes, reshape the brush heads with your fingers and line them up on the edge of a shelf or sink to dry.

Short- Versus Long-Handled Brushes?

Brush handles come in different lengths and weights, and which one you choose depends on your personal preference. Small hands might prefer short brush handles.

How to Store Your Brushes

For cheap, easy brush storage at home, stand them up in a glass (brush heads up). When youre on the road, use a brush roll, which is a folding bag with slots for each brush. It rolls up like a sleeping bag.

Eye makeup for chinese women

Women with Chinese eyes sometimes tend to not know how to define them correctly. The main focus should be working on trying to "open" the eye and draw attention to their beauty. This can easily be done with a few products and a couple short steps.

 

Primer

Women with Chinese eyes tend to have one major problem when it comes to wearing any eyeshadow: creasing. Whether it is the middle of the day or only moments later, if not properly primed, an Chinese eye will end up with eyeliner or eyeshadow crease lines. But there is a very easy way to help prevent this. By using a good eyeshadow base or eye primer, it will help to keep eyeshadow and eyeliner where they belong.

To use a primer, simply apply from lash line to brow bone and allow it to dry. Remember that normally a little bit goes a long way, so dont end up applying too much or multiple layers. Once the primer dries (normally within seconds), move on to eyeshadow.

 

Eyeshadow

Even though playing with color can be fun, normally vivid color on an Chinese eye can scream catwalk. So instead, eyeshadow colors should be pale sheer shades or a slightly cool gray tone. A general rule to follow would be to apply a favorite shadow from the lashes to half way up the lid area. A highlighter shade can also be applied on the brow bone or even directly in the center of the eye, where the pupil sits. Next will come eyeliner.

 

Eyeliner

Applying good eyeliner correctly will not only draw attention to a beautiful Chinese eye, but it will open them up as well. Using black liquid eyeliner on the top lid always looks striking, yet beautiful. To apply it correctly, simply use the lash line as a guide by resting the applicator on the lashes and gently dragging across the line of the lashes. Extend the end of the line slightly past the outside corner of the eye. Once the eyeliner dries, go back with thin eyeshadow brush dipped in black shadow to fill in gaps, if needed.

Eyeliner doesnt need to be applied to the bottom lid, but if it is preferred then using the same eyeshadow brush dipped in dark eyeshadow should be used. If eyeliner is applied to the bottom lid, make sure to smudge slightly so the line is not prominent and wont "close" the eye. Once eyeliner is completed, a finishing touch of mascara should be applied.

 

Mascara

Normally Chinese eyelashes should be curled before they are coated with mascara, especially if the tend to point downward. Once the eyelashes are curled, they can be coated with good mascara. Begin with the top lashes and wiggle the mascara wand through the lashes from root to tip. Apply at least two coats on the top lashes, allowing it to dry in between applications. Also allow the top lashes to dry completely before beginning the bottom lashes or they will end up smudging onto eye lid area. As for the bottom lashes, they can be sparse so lightly coat them with only one quick application. As a final step, go back with a Q-tip and clean up any smudges created by the mascara.

something on makeup brush set

Q: I want to buy a makeup brush set, and wonder how many brushes in a makeup brush set, and what is their function?

 

A: It depends on your personal habit, generally there are the following brushes: 3 eyeshadow brushes in different size (large size, middle size and small size), 1 eye brushes,1 lash curler, 1 lip brush, 1 blush brush, 1 powder brush.

 

For many ladies, they usually use eye brush, blush brush and powder brush. Lash brush is not essential because now the mascara is very good in quality, there is no need to use lash brush. Lip brush is not necessary because many females are using lip gloss not lipstick which needs lip brushes. Some use finger instead of eyeshadow brushes for eyeshadow makeup.

 

Many girls buy the makeup brush sets which have too many makeup brushes, while they often not use them all, so it is somewhat a waste to buy a full makeup brush set. It is suggested to buy individual makeup brushes according to personal demand.

Makeup brushes

Makeup brushes are manufactured to last for years and not only make applying makeup easier, but also get a much better look. There are different manufacturers, sizes, functions and materials used to make these brushes. The bristles of makeup brushes can be natural as well as synthetic. Sometimes synthetic bristles are more durable for the job they do, like working with cream consistencies. As an entire group, the best makeup brushes include everything from a commonly shared application brush, like a large powder brush, to specialty needs brushes like a mascara fan. Few important makeup brushes are:

 

Concealer Brush: Ideal for blending under eye, concealer brush generally has square head to tapered corners. Made from fine quality natural as well as synthetic hairs, these have long handle, good weight and are great for application precision.

Foundation Brush: Ideal for liquid or cream foundations, these brushes are fairly large, with wide, tapered flat head.

Large Powder Brush: Ideal for loose powder, these brushes can also be used for compacts with pressed powder and loose beads. These are large, full, rounded brush (dome shape), and can also be use to brush off excess powder.

Blusher Brush: These have full, large head with slight tapering (not as large as powder brush) designed for even distribution and natural looking definition across the cheeks and cheekbone.

Eyeshadow Brush: These brushes are designed for sweeping color across eye lids and blending. Usually possessing square head, medium to large, with slight taper at corners, flat, a bristle head that is firm but soft for the delicate eye area. By using its edge, it can be used for defining eyelid crease.

Slanted Brush: These brushes are designed for application of fine lines such as close to the lash line, blending and softening color edges and have a small, narrow, angled, flat brush head with soft but firm bristles.

Lip Brush: Designed for blending lip liner and lipstick applications, these brushes are great for blending lipstick colors too. These are small, narrow, flat tapered edge brushes.

Eyebrow/ Eyelash Brush: This brow brush is perfect for shaping the brows, separating eyelashes and removing and mascara clumps or debris.

Basic information for eyeshadow brush

It is known for makeup artists that eyeshadow brushes is the most important makeup tool, because the eye makeup is the most important for face makeup, the eyeshadow makeup will directly affect the whole makeup. Some may think it is enough to have two eyeshadow brushes, eyeshadow brush for ligh makeup and sponge applicator for heavy makeup. In fact, to have perfect eye makeup, one should have several eyeshadow brushes. In daily makeup, one should at least have 3 eyeshadow brushes, one large size for Smudge, one middle size and one mini size.

 

For eyeshadow brushes, it is best to have animal hair, generally pony hair, goat hair and sable hair, among these, pony hair and goat hair is most common, sable hair is the best; it is soft and durable, but also most expensive.

Eyeshadow brush is very soft, bouncy, smooth and elaborate, which is suitable for eyeshadow makeup.

 

While buy eyeshadow brush, it is better to choose soft and bulky bristles, the brush head should cover 1/4 eyelid, and the handle length should be suitable for applying eyeshadow.

Someone may ask, if

 

Generally, there have been an eyeshadow brush and a sponge applicator within the eyeshadow box, these brush head is rather small, which can apply some corner position like eye corner, eye skin etc, also it is very convenient for touch up outside. So even if you have had professional eyeshadow brushes, it is better to keep the provided ones.

How to Use Eyeshadow Brushes

•You need  a set of good quality Eyeshadow Brushes. Start with at least two brushes - a medium size oner no bigger than the tip of your thumb for applying eyeshadow to your eyelids you also want a small, firm brush for the crease of your eyes. Its also a good idea to buy in a thin eyeliner brush for applying the line of eyeshadow near your lower eyelashes to create the smoky eyes look.

•The next step is to select eyeshadow colours from your eyeshadow palette. Look for colours that naturally compliment your skin and also ones that that match what youre going to be wearing. Its best to find at least 3 colours in various intensity that blend together.

•Many women skip this next basic makeup step - applying an eye primer. Lightly pat eye primer over your eyelids using your finger tips. Leave the upper eyelid blank. Eye primer helps to even out your skin tone and it also helps your eyeshadow to set. As an alternative to primer you can use your foundation or concealer.

•Now use your medium eyeshadow brush to sweep the lightest shade of eyeshadow across your eyes. Tap the brush to remove any excess and then run the brush from your eyelash line to your eyebrow. You can repeat this as many times as needed to achieve the colour youre looking for.

•Next, dip the smallest brush in your next darkest shade of colour. Run that across the inside crease of your eye lid. After applying your eyeshadow use your brush to smudge any harsh lines.

•Finally use the medium brush and dip it in the third accent colour. This will be the darkest shade of your 3 colour eyeshadow combination. Apply the eyeshadow to the outer edge of your eye and make sure to blend toward the middle.

•Now its time to check your eyeshadow. If possible find a spot where you get direct sunlight. Use your fingertips to smooth out any areas where your eyeshadow appears too heavy. You can also use the medium brush to soften up any harsh lines.

•As a final finishing touch you can lightly dust your eye lids. This will set your eyeshadow and will also create a more natural look.

How to Choose the Best Eyeshadow Brush

The eyeshadow brush you need depends on the type of eye color you are using and the effect you are trying to achieve. Be prepared to purchase a special brush if there is a certain special effect you would like to create. Also, be sure to always check the feel of the bristles and the quality of the brush’s construction before making your purchase.

Check the bristles of the brush. If they feel rough to your fingers, think that the eye area is even more sensitive, so you may want to pass. You do not want to get an eyeshadow brush that causes irritation. Furthermore, stiff bristles can be less effective for general eyeshadow application.

Not only is the feel of the bristle important, it is also important to consider what the bristles are made of. The best choice of materials depends on the type of eyeshadow you plan to use. Beauty professionals commonly suggest that natural hair brushes are best when applying powders. Brushes with synthetic bristles tend to work well with creamy eyeshadows.

The effect you are trying to create also plays a role in choosing an eyeshadow brush. If you want your eye color to appear brilliant, you want to choose a firmer brush. Well-blended application is usually best achieved with a softer brush. It may be best to think of firm brushes as evening brushes, since they create bold effects that are usually suggested for night looks. Soft brushes can be considered day brushes because of the toned down effect they produce.

Special effects generally require special brushes. For example, creation of the smoky eye look is usually best achieved if a smudge brush is used. This is a brush with bristles that are short, flat, and arranged in a rounded shape. If you choose to buy a brush to create special effects, realize that it is not likely to be effective for general application.

Even if you consider price, you also need to consider quality. Sometimes an eyeshadow brush is cheap for a reason, and when this is the case, you will find yourself needing to replace your brushes more often than should be necessary. Low quality brushes can also have negative effects on your attempts to effectively apply your eyeshadow, especially if the bristles fall out. For this reason, it is best to avoid purchasing an eyeshadow brush that is in a package and which has no sample for you to observe.

Eye Makeup Brushes

Several types of makeup brushes are designed specifically for use in the eye area. Though a small collection of basic brushes are typically sufficient for the average woman, a more diverse variety is available for those who love to spend time playing up their eyes.

The following is a basic overview of brush types and their functions.

Smudge Brush

Smudge brushes are typically flat and made of short hairs. They are easily recognizable because of this unique design. Occasionally they may appear to be rounded in shape, but their overall look is flat. These brushes are ideal for the following uses:

•Creating a rich, smoky eye

•Lining and contouring the eye softly

•Adding definition and depth to the eyelid

•Adding color and blending in the crease (a typical smudge brush designed for the crease may have a teardrop shape)

Angle Brush

Line your eyes with precision using an angle brush. These brushes feature slanted hairs, which make eyeliner application simple. Use the angle brush to define the lash line, the brows and the crease. These brushes work wonders for women who have trouble drawing a precise line that isnt obvious. The bristles of the brush are typically flat and slightly firm to the touch, ensuring that it will deposit color only in the spots where it is directed. The trimmed angle shape allows the brush to fit easily into hard-to-reach spots, like the corners of the eyelid and around the lashes.

EyeShadow Brush

At the very least, every woman should own a high-quality eye shadow brush. This is the most basic of eye makeup brushes, and it all but guarantees that eye makeup will be applied cleanly and neatly. These types of brushes pick up and deposit color with greater efficiency than typical sponge applicators. Available in a variety of sizes, eye shadow brushes may feature slightly angled or tapered hairs. They might also be constructed with short handles for convenience, or longer handles for ease of use.

An all over shadow brush is an ideal basic brush that will apply color evenly to the entire lid or layer colors for a more complex look.

Eyeliner Brush

A tapered, slim shape makes the eyeliner brush an ideal tool for anyone who regularly applies liner. Its shape ensures precise, clean application without the bumps and skids that sometimes occur with a pencil. These thin brushes are appropriate for liquid, gel and cream liners.

Many women prefer to wet their eye shadows and use these as liners instead. This practice offers greater versatility in color, but it also requires a great brush to get the job done properly. A flat eyeliner brush is perfect for this purpose. The brush holds an ample amount of color and deposits it with ease to the area just above (and below, if desired) the lash line. In order to achieve the most clean, natural-looking line, wiggle and dab the brush gently but firmly against the lash line.

Mascara Brush

Though all mascaras include a brush wand of their own, many women prefer to use a separate mascara brush in order to keep the mascara bacteria- and germ-free. Mascara brushes are reusable and should be washed after each application.

Low- or High-End?

Choosing the right brushes does not have to be a tricky process. Simply knowing your budget and having an idea of what you need will go a long way in helping you select the right tools. Generally, makeup brushes that fall into the extremely low-end price range will not last as long as one that runs just a bit more.

Most high-end makeup brands also manufacture their own brushes. If you are devoted to a specific line, research their selection of makeup tools to find the pieces that are best for you.

Where to Purchase

Eye makeup brushes are readily available at Toney Makeup Brushes Co., Ltd, we can offer various good eye makeup brushes at low price.

Figure out the makeup brushes you need

It is important for ladies to figure out what makeup brushes you need. They all seem to play a big role and the makeup brushes sellers always introduce too much makeup brushes to you.

The way you can actually figure out what makeup brushes you need can be determined by how often and to what extent you use makeup on a daily basis. If you hardly ever wear makeup, you may be better off without any or sticking to the ones that come with the makeup you buy. Also, before you decide to buy the makeup brushes, ask yourself the following questions:

·    Do I wear makeup on a daily basis or only occasionally?

·    When I do wear makeup, what essential items must I have (foundation, powder, eye makeup, lipstick)?

·    How much time do I typically devote to applying makeup (a few minutes, 30 minutes to an hour)?

·    Do I care about application techniques or do I just want it to look presentable?

Unless you’re a makeup artist, you may not need tons of makeup brushes. Cheap or expensive, they all eventually begin to add up in dollars and if you’ve got brushes with dust on them, it’s pretty obvious you aren’t being practical. When shopping for new brushes, stick to the following four makeup brushes and you’ll be set, no matter how complex or simple your makeup regimen is:

Eyeshadow brush: This type of makeup brush is ideal for applying eye makeup in a way that is neat, clean and flawless. The way the brushes are created allows them to pick up the color and apply it to your eyelids more efficiently and with a better finish that most sponges or the typical eye shadow applicator brushes that come with the compact. Many eye shadow brushes come with angled or tapered hairs with short handles. The beauty of this makeup brush is that you can create all kinds of looks from the sexy smokey eye to the mysterious winged look.

Concealer brush: For those of you who want to mask imperfections such as dark under eye circles, blemishes, scars, and pimples, having a good concealer brush can be your saving grace. Choose a concealer brush that has oval bristles or smaller tips to help you accurately cover up hard to reach places on your face. Even if you have pretty decent skin, there may be a day when the concealer brush will no doubt come in handy.

Angled brush: As the name implies, the angled makeup brush has bristles that are shorter in length on one end and longer on the other end. Angled brushes are ideal for applying eye liner in order to control the width of the line and can also be dipped in brow powder and used to add definition to eyebrows. You’d be surprised what one angled brush can do for your makeup palette!

Blush brush: This type of makeup brush is wide with a rounded shape, which makes it perfect for picking up and depositing blush or regular powder evenly without streaks. Choose a size that fits your face and feels good in your hand. Don’t forget to tap off excess powder before using this makeup brush on your complexion.

tips to apply eyeshadow

- Apply a little loose translucent powder over your eyelids before applying the eyeshadow.
- Then dab your eyeshadow brush or sponge applicator in the light colored eyeshadow and apply it from the brow to the lash line. It will create a base for application of final eyeshadow as the foundation creates a base on the face for the makeup.
- Use a medium shade eyeshadow up to the crease of the eyelid from the lash line.
- Now to create depth and shade, apply a darker tone on the crease of your eyelid using a small, fine brush.
- Apply the same dark colored eyeshadow to draw a line under the eyes, using a flat angled brush. Using wet brush for this step help to intensify the effect created.
- After applying both colors, it is time to blend the colors. Use a brush to do this job skillfully; avoid using fingers.
- If you wear glasses for near sightedness, apply lighter tones of eyeshadow as glasses make your eyes look small.
- Glasses for far sightedness make your eyes look bigger, so apply more natural shades.

Add on for these Basic Steps

To create a balanced look for eyes, you should follow these tricks given below.

- If your eyes are closer, then you should apply medium to dark color from the middle of eye to the outer corner of eye and on the inside corner of eye, apply lighter tone.
- On the other hand if your eyes far from each other, apply medium tone on the inner half of the eyelid and blend it with lighter tone on the upper half and line eyes with medium toned eyeshadow.
- If you have small eyes, choose lighter tones as the darker tones help in shrinking the eyes.
- For droopy eyes, apply eyeshadow up to outer corner of the eye and spread it upwards and outwards.
- People with deeper eyes should apply light to medium tones, followed by the darker color above the crease of eyelid. Then use a highlighter below the eyebrow.
- Apply eyeshadow on the socket line and on the outer corners of eye. But avoid applying excessive eyeshadow.
- After you have applied the eyeshadow, you find it darker or intense, you can dust a little face powder or just wipe the foundation sponge gently over the eyelid.
- Dust extra loose powder under the eyes so that, it catches the eyeshadow powder, falling from the brush. You can wipe off that extra powder afterwards without smudging the makeup on cheeks.

Types of eyeshadow

Eyeshadow is available in the form of cream, powder and pencil. Selecting the type of eyeshadow depends upon your comfort level. You choose according to your preference. But one thing is sure people with mature skin should go for eyeshadow powder. Another point of difference is matte or frost eyeshadow. Light is absorbed by the matte eyeshadow and it gives flat look whereas frost eyeshadows give sparkling look, as they tend to reflect the light. Matte eyeshadow is the best for the mature eyes. Cream eyeshadows are easy to apply and glide off easily. To set the cream eyeshadow, dust a little loose translucent powder; eyeshadow will stay longer.

Powder eyeshadow is easy to control and apply. It can be obtained in coordinated sets or single color. Powder eyeshadow can be mixed with cream eyeshadow. You can start with neutral colors like beige shadow, pink, brown or dark purple.

The Makeup Brushes You Need

If you have ever been to the brush aisle at a big beauty store chain, you know the selection of makeup tools and makeup brushes can seem endless, given the multitude of shapes and sizes. You only really need, however, a few items to create a flawless face.
Face
To start, you should have a concealer brush to cover any blemishes or dark under eye circles.
Next youll need a makeup sponge to apply your foundation. A sponge will blend better than using your fingers alone and, if you are prone to breakouts, using your fingers can add extra oil to your skin that you really dont need. Choose a triangle shaped sponge and it will make it easier to get into spaces around your nose and eyes.
To complete your base, you should have a big fluffy powder brush. You can use this to apply loose powder, dust on a finishing power or even to apply bronzer. Though if youre a powder puff kind of girl, choose that tool instead. Some experts even feel its the better option because the puff helps the powder stay on while a brush lets the powder fly around.
Eyes
To create a beautiful eye, start with an eye shadow brush. Unlike the tiny sponge applicators that may come with your shadows, a brush can allow you to get more depth and to blend colors.
If youre a fan of cream eye shadows, use a makeup sponge - not your fingers, which again can add extra oil to your makeup causing cakiness.
An eyelash curler, used before applying mascara, will help curve your lashes upward, making your eyes pop.
Dont forget a pair of tweezers, which youll need to pluck stray eyebrows.

How to apply eye shadows

Eye shadows are a necessary part of your make it. Its just playing with colors and giving you a classy and dramatic look. If one learns properly playing with colors one can give a perfect definition to small and not so well defined eyes.

Correct usage of eyeliners, shades, kohl and mascara is must to give the eyes a perfect look. One should learn how to use right suitable colors on ones skin and should not add many colors just to experiment as it might spoil the look than to make it.

In eye make first comes the eyeshades after that all the other eye make up is applied. One can choose the eye shadows according to ones skin tone, age and the weather. Occasion too should be kept in mind as golden and silver eye shadows might look good in a night party or wedding function but they can make you look funny if worn in the daytime or in a birthday party.

One can use more than one eye shade on the lids at a time the only thing is all the colors should merged well. Soft and neutral shadows like pink, light browns, earthy shades look good on most of the eyes whereas dark shaded look good on big eyes that too specially in the night.Blue and gray should be worn when one has a good hand in applying eye shadows. Layering of right eye shadows and perfect application of the colored pencils in the eyes can change the shape of the eyes properly. Even small deep-set eyes can give an illusion of big beautiful eyes.

One can keep trying setting of the colors at home to get a perfect hand on the eye make up and one can even take help from a professional beautician. By practicing one can get a very good hand on make up and can beat any of the established make up artist with ones own experimented tricks.

Eye shadows are available in forms of cubes, tubes, gels, pencils and powders. One can choose them according to the weather as glossy and liquid eye shadows dont appear good in summers as they give sticky feeling but they can look better in winters. One can even blend 2-3 types of eyes shadows together to get a dramatic look. By practicing one can learn the perfect way to apply eye shadows on the eyes.

But eye make is incomplete without using other eye make up stuff as liners and mascaras. So its mandatory to complete the eye shadows with eyeliners and mascaras. Proper definition should be given to the eyebrows too to give the eyes the perfect finish. Its better to keep the natural curve intent but if one has less hair on the eyebrows and have no proper shape one can get it done with the help of eye pencil and eye brow brushes which are easily available in any cosmetic shop.

First one should define the eyebrow then only should start shading the eyes so that one can get proper place below the eyebrows to play with. A touch up should be given to the brows even after finishing the eye make up. Eyebrow brush can be used regularly to define the brows. Eyebrows should be combed in the same direction with the help of the brush in which they have the hair growth. In 60s and 70s women used to pluck or remove their entire eyebrows and used to define them with the help of eye pencil. So one can use a sharp eye pencil to give a perfect curve to the eyebrows without removing them by applying the pencil on the natural eyebrows by adding some more curves.

Then one can define eyes with the help of eyeliner, eye pencil or if one prefers to use kohl.

Perfectly done eye shadows can make small eyes look bigger, deep set eyes look proper and big eyes look more beautiful. One can make the eyes look soft for the day look and Sharpe for the night if made up with right amount of shades.

One can hide even dark patches and circles with the light eye shadows, which appear on and around the eyes.

To finish up the eye make up one should coat the eyelashes with mascara. Usually black mascara is the most popular but these days trends are different and one can experiment with brown, blue and Tran spent mascaras available in the cosmetic shops.

To give the eyes a softer look one can choose brown mascara and black mascara is perfect for the night. One can use even artificial eyelashes easily available in the market, which are very easy to attach, and if one naturally has long thick eyelashes than just transparent mascara can enhance the beauty of the eyes.

Few simple tricks tried in eye makeup can change a persons entire look for the better.