A common question I get is what makeup brushes should I be
using; there are so many. And more so do
I need all of them?
To start with, investing and using makeup brushes is a must. Not only can it make a big difference in the final result, but
makeup brushes can help you save money in the long run.
Yes, I said to save money, as when you use
makeup brushes you end up using less product. Hence your makeup will go
further.
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| I Purchased These Beauty Lally Brushes At A Discount In Exchange For A Review |
With that being said, it is not necessary to have every
makeup brush in your makeup arsenal. I
know there are so many to choose from, so starting off with a smaller set that
will help you accomplish your makeup needs is important! Similar to a painter,
the perfect makeup strokes can’t be achieved without the right brushes.
Although there are so many brands and brushes to pick from,
they all have a purpose.
Today I’m going
to be referencing a 10-piece brush set from
Beauty Lally.
This makeup brush set is perfect for those that are just
starting out, as it has everything you need all in one. Starting with the
container, this beauty works great to place on your makeup vanity. The black vinyl case also will help to keep
your brushes clean and protected all in one place, and it works perfectly for traveling!
It even comes with a compact mirror, making this a one-stop beauty buy!
So without further ado, the top 10 brushes every woman
should have!
Brushes For Your Face
The first weapon in your beauty arsenal is good foundation
brush. The "Makeup brush" as Beauty Lally calls it, is ideal for applying liquid and
cream foundations. Using this brush will
help you to build your desired coverage more quickly.
But before you start to use this brush you want to make sure
that you have prepped your face first, by applying a makeup primer. Otherwise, your foundation will sit in your
wrinkles, dried skin, etc., and looked caked on. Hence, highlighting the area
you are trying to hide.
Next up is a Flat Foundation Brush. No more streaky
foundation with this brush, as it is going to give you a more even, smoother
finish. It is great with both liquid
and cream, leaving you with a high definition finish.
How to use: I like to start in the middle of my face and
move my way towards my hair line, applying is a circular motion or a stippling
approach.
Concealer Baby: Got
blemishes, under eye circles or skin imperfections? Then this brush is the one that
can help to conceal those.
How To Use: I feel
this is one of the most valuable tips to mention as applying your concealer
incorrectly in your under eye area, can
do the opposite by drawing attention to your imperfections.
- You want to dip your Beauty Lally concealer brush into your product
and apply in a triangle, do not apply in a circle, as it needs to extend below
the dark area. The triangle approach works, trust me! It brightens your look,
allowing you to lighten the most shaded area, giving you an instant lift
appearance. It also will eliminate that
caked on look that emphasizes a defined line; the goal is to have it disappear.
- Starting at the inner corner, near the nose and extend
outwards in a v to the cheek area and back up to the outer area of the eye. (See image below for this approach)
- Blend well so there is not a distinct change in tone between
the concealer and your skin.
- You may need to apply an additional layer of coverage, but
be careful not to overdo it. You can
create false wrinkles (yuck, who wants those), and or show your other flaws. The goal is to have a flawless look, so don’t rush.
Powder Brush: The
soft round head to this powder brush is the perfect for both loose and pressed. And when it comes to pressed
powders THROW AWAY THE PUFF that came with it as you do not want to be using
these. Instead, you want to dip your Beauty Lally powder brush into your powder making sure to tap off the excess before using in
sweeping motions for a perfect application. There are a few options as to where to
apply, for a more natural look only apply in your T-zone area or if
you’re like me and like to set your foundation, use it everywhere.
Blush & Bronzer Brush: This fluffy angled brush will help
you with high precision when it comes to applying your blush. Blush can either
make or break a look. Do it wrong and you could look like bozo the clown, but
if you do it right, you’ll be the hit...of the night!
How To Apply Your Blush: Once you've determined your blush
pigment, you can now define the color on your cheeks making your cheekbones
pop, and showing off your beautiful features. Simply smile and with the makeup blush
brush, apply to the apples of your cheek. Sweep it in an upward motion towards
your temples.
If you want to contour, this brush is also fantastic for
applying your bronzer
Where & How To Apply For Contouring
- Apply under your cheek bones first. The best way to locate this area is to suck
in your cheeks, then apply bronzer to the reseeding area (parallel to your jaw
line). It is important to blend well, so you don’t see the line of makeup.
- Bring the color to your hairline and edge it out there.
- Smile! Yes, I said smile, when you do this, you will be able
to add some color to the corner part of your cheekbones nearest your nose &
lips. This will help minimize this area as well, allowing for that great cheek
pop.
Finish this look by applying some highlights above your
blush by using an illuminator with the
SHIMMER BRUSH.
You can also use this brush to apply the
illuminator to the bridge of your nose, forehead area between the eyes, and the chin to give your skin a glow.
Eye Shadow Brushes
Choosing the right eye shadow brushes can also make a big
difference between a great smoky eye,
and a disastrous, “you got beat up look”. While there are tons of eye shadow brushes, the following two brushes are
the most widely used eye brushes in the industry.
Eye Shadow Brush: This flat, stiffer brush has multiple uses...
- Great at picking up pigment and can be used to
apply an all over eye shadow.
- Use it to apply a base eye shadow color.
- Use it to apply a highlighter.
- Overall this brush helps for a smoother finish.
Eye Shadow Blur Blush: This brush is more of a fluffy brush and is superb for blending! The
bristles on this brush are densely packed, allowing you to pick up a lot of
colors. This brush also is good for
applying shadow to the crease of your eye, shading, or to even use to highlight
the brow bone
How To Use: Dip the tip of this brush into your favorite
eye shadow
(make sure to tap off any excess).
Then you want to apply the shadow in a windshield wiper motion starting
from the outer edge of your eye and blending into the crease.
Bow To The Brow, Eyebrow Brush: A great frame can take an ordinary picture
to a different level. I view your
eyebrows as such. Your eyebrows form a frame around your eyes taking them from
Plain Jane to Glamorous Brow in 3 easy steps.
These "steps" are called eyebrow mapping (a method to defining the
perfect shape of your eyebrows, by determining where your brow starts and where
it ends). There are 3 points to this map
when all connected will form a V-shaped arch (with softer angles) for the
perfect brow.
How To Create:
Point 1:
- Start with the corner of your eye, closest to the nose to
measure the starting point of your eyebrow.
- Dip your Beauty Lally eyebrow brush into your brow powder or gel.
- Place the brush vertically from the inner corner of
your nose to the inner corner of your eye.
- Place a vertical line here
indicating the start of your eyebrow.
Point 2:
The Arch: Align the brush horizontally from the tip of your nose to the outside center of your pupil or the middle of your brow bone, place a dot. This is the arch & the highest point of your eyebrow, so keep this in mind when placing the dot.
Point 3:
The End: Align the brush from the outer corner of your nostril to the corner of your brow to place your final mark.
Once you have completed, you want to connect the dots or
lines and fill in the brow with tiny strokes; think of little hairs and blend.
Liptastic Lips: The last brush in the Beauty Lally brush set
is the lip brush, which is ideal for spreading the pigment more evenly, or for
filling in the lips with expert precision.
Additionally, for a perfect pout try some of these tips…
- For a pouty lip: Apply a shimmery gloss to the center of
your mouth.
- For fuller lips: Use a flesh-colored lip liner to extend
your lip line.
- Cupid's bow: Another tip for fuller lips is to add some
highlighter to the Cupid’s bow (this is the double curve of the upper
lip). The highlighter will draw
attention to your mouth, giving you a better shape as well.
So as you can see beauties, you don't have to have a ton of makeup brushes or lots of money to look BEAUTYful. As the 10-piece brush set from Beauty Lally can be yours for only $25!
