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.

Professional Makeup Brushes

Using Makeup Brushes

Makeup brushes were used long before sponge applicators. Most of the original types of makeup brush were derived from natural sources, mostly horsehair. Today’s makeup brushes are largely made from synthetic materials. Professional makeup artists prefer to use brushes rather than applicators. The reason for this is that the amount of makeup can be controlled more easily than with an applicator and brushes provide a more natural, finished look.

Types of Brushes

Professional makeup brushes are created to apply eye shadow, eyebrow powder, blush, lipstick and mascara. There are specific sizes for each use and application. Look for professional makeup brushes made from the most natural materials for the best results. It may take a bit of adjustment to make the switch to a professional makeup brush. It’s well worth it. For one thing, it reduces the amount of makeup applied. With makeup brushes, a tiny dab is all that’s needed to apply eye, lip and blush to the face. These brushes last a longer time than applicators and they can be refreshed with a simple soap and water bath. This is important to protect the eyes from contaminants that cling to an applicator over time.

Makeup Brush For A Professional Look

Powdered foundation is applied more evenly with a professional brush. Any excess is simply brushed away. Learn to use the right strokes when applying makeup with a brush. For the face, begin at the lower cheekbone and brush outward toward the hairline. Brush the chin lightly. For eye makeup, brush from the inner to the outer area of the eyes. You’ll find that applying eye shadow with a professional makeup brush also helps avoid the end-of-day creases when shadow build-up occurs most often. Apply blush or rouge in a single stroke from the just beneath the cheekbones outward toward the hairline.

Applying Lipstick the Professional Way

No matter what shade of lipstick you prefer, applying lipstick the way the professionals do is relatively easy. Use a slim lipstick brush to outline the outer edges of the upper and lower lips. Then, just fill in the rest of the lip area. One good tip is the balance the lower palm of your hand against your chin when using a lipstick brush.