tips to use makeup brushes

Makeup Brushes can be foolproof tools for applying makeup, but it is definitely possible to use brushes incorrectly. Ive seen many women use their brushes in a rubbing or wiping motion on the face to know how often it can happen. Many women beat at their faces with a wild brushing motion as they attempt to apply their blush and eyeshadows. There truly is an easier and more effective method. When you wipe, beat, or heavily rub the makeup brush against the face, it may be removing what you just put on, not to mention wiping off the foundation underneath, which can result in a streaky uneven appearance. The best technique is to brush in short, light, purposeful motions that glide over the skin.

 

If there is a distinct line where the brush stroke was placed of if you feel an urge to use your finger to blend what you’ve just applied, most likely you are not using the makeup brush properly or your brush is too stiff for a soft application. (You may also have applied your foundation too thickly or use a foundation that is too greasy, or the blush color you have chosen is too strongly pigmented for your skin color.) You should not blend anything with your fingers — use your brush or the flat, square, thin sponge you use to apply your foundation. Remember, use your sponge for applying foundation and softening edges of your blush, contour, and eyeshadows.

 

Something else that is critical to using makeup brushes effectively — even though it may seem insignificant at first — is the way you pick up the powder on your brush before you apply it. Never mash or rub your makeup brush into the powder. Rather, gently place your brush into the powder without moving the bristles. You dont want to see the brush hair bend or splay. Always stroke through the powder evenly and always knock the excess powder off the brush before you apply it to the face. This prevents applying too much color to the first place your brush touches. When it comes to makeup, it is always easier to add than subtract!

 

Makeup Brush Mistakes to Avoid:

 

1. Do not use hard or stiff makeup brushes.

2. Do not use a makeup brush that is too big or too small with bristles that are too sparse, they wont hold up over time.

3. Do not forget to knock the excess powder off the brush before you apply the color to your face.

4. Do not wipe or rub the brush across the face; instead, gently brush on the color with short even strokes.

5. Do not forget to use your sponge to blend out hard edges and soften your color application.

6. Do not forget to gently wash your brushes every month or so, unless you are using them on a variety of people, in which case you should be washing or disinfecting them every day.

 

How to make makeup brushes last

Buy our makeup brushes as they are made for longer use, and are all-natural brushes which are made of goat, squirrel, pony and sable hair. They are very reasonably priced so may not even cost more than synthetic brushes, and they’ll last for years if you take care of them.

 

Expand your brush collection. If you’re using the same four brushes for everything, they’re going to wear out faster than if you use several different brushes. Buy a few eyeshadow brushes in different shapes and designate one for light colors (base) and the other for dark shades (contouring). Make sure that you use one brush for your base face powder and a separate one for blusher/bronzer.

 

Dust or wipe off excess makeup left on your brushes after each use. Use a soft cloth or tissue and take care not to pull on the hair too roughly. Build-up causes brushes to lose effectiveness and the hair to break down.

 

Wash your brushes every couple of weeks. Pick up a specially formulated brush wash or you can use baby shampoo. After washing, rinse water over the brush until it’s clear, making sure all traces of foundation, blusher and eye shadow are gone. Squeeze out excess water and reshape the brush. Pat brushes down on a paper towel, and lay them on a flat surface to dry. Do not use the makeup brushes again until completely dry.

 

Make brushes last by protecting them from the sunlight. Store brushes in a roll-up brush bag with separate slots for each brush. Avoid bags with zips, as the hair may get caught in them and ruin the shape of hair. Remember to take all of your brushes out of the bag and wash out the bag with soap and water every so often.

 

Throw out your old makeup. Using dirty makeup wears brushes down and may also spread bacteria to your face. Definitely throw out anything that smells, and get rid of anything you’ve had for more than 3 years.

 

Tips

• Don’t stand newly washed makeup brushes upright to dry. This may cause uneven drying, may make the brush funnel bloat due to excess moisture or even loosen the glue then making the hair fall out.
• Don’t let make-up brushes soak overnight because doing so breaks down the hair and may even lead to mould developing.
• Don’t share makeup brushes, especially if they’re being used on the lip or eye area you could spread infections

Keep your makeup brushes clean

Applying makeup is an easy proposition when you keep your makeup brushes clean. Makeup brushes are known to harbor lots of bacteria, dirt and dust, and frequent washing can damage brush bristles, making them less than optimal. Prevent dirt and dust accumulation as well as bacterial growth with proper care. Below are some pointers and tips on how to care for your professional makeup brushes.

TIP #1
Always clean the makeup brush after each use with special brush cleaner because it is gentle on your brush. Spray the brush cleaner on the clean cloth and wipe the brush clean, clearing away makeup residue. Let air dry.

If washing is necessary then you need to:

1) Run the bristles under running warm water
2) apply a small amount of a good quality shampoo (not the one you get from the market) to bristles and work into a light lather.
3) Rinse the bristles throatily under warm running water. You will then see the old makeup leaving the brush
4) Continue rinsing the brush under warm running water until no more color is leaving the brush.
5) Allow the brush to air dry. Now the makeup brush is ready to be used again.