When builders construct a house they need to use the right tools. Similarly, when you create your favourite make-up look, it’s important to use good quality make-up brushes to ensure the exact look and flawless finish that you’re after.
Deciding on which make-up brushes to use can be tricky. Let’s face it, there’s nothing worse than the confusion felt when viewing multitudes of make-up brushes in a cosmetics store, and having no single clue what you need. Ultimately, you need to find what works best for you, according to the beauty products you use and looks you prefer to create.
Our Pro Brush Collection includes a comprehensive selection of premium, expert make-up brushes. Each brush in the collection has been ergonomically designed for the best control, and made of ultra-soft high-quality synthetic fibres. We are proudly cruelty-free, and therefore so are our make-up brushes.
Next is deciphering what each different make-up brush is created for. We’ve prepared the below list with examples of a few of our own make-up brushes to help you out:
Concealer Brush
Designed for: Liquid and powder formulas.
Key results: The Concealer Brush is used for precision application and blending of all types of concealer formulas.
Best Results with: Flawless Concealer, Liquid Mineral Concealer
Liquid Foundation Brush
Designed for: Liquid foundation formulas
Key results: This make-up brush provides smooth application and blending for all liquid foundations creating a natural, seamless look.
Best Results with: Liquid Mineral Foundation
Contour Brush
Designed for: Powder bronzer
Key results: The Contour Brush is what you need for contouring and defining the face with blush or bronzer powders.
Best Results with: Mineral Bronzer, Highlight Palette
Kabuki Brush
Designed for: Powder formulas
Key results: The large domed shape of this brush adds a polish to powder and bronzer applications. It’s great for creating a stunning airbrushed finish, created by buffing in a circular motion.
Best Results with: Natural Mineral Cover, Pressed Mineral Cover
Buffing Brush
Designed for: Liquid and powder formulas
Key results: The versatile Buffing Brush is ideal for setting powder, liquid foundation and concealer formulas for a smooth, imperceptible finish.
Best Results with: Flawless Liquid Foundation, Pressed Mattifying Mineral Veil
Mineral Brush
Designed for: Powder formulas
Key results: The short, tightly packed bristles of this make-up brush deliver the perfect amount of powder formula providing a polished flawless finish.
Best Results with: Natural Mineral Cover, Pressed Mineral Cover
Pointed Precision Brush
Designed for: Liquid and powder formulas
Key results: This brush is all about precise application due to the sharp point of the brush. It’s been created for smaller areas to apply liquid and powder formulas on every curve, crease and angle.
Best Results with: Contour Fluid Trio
BB Brush
Designed for: Liquid formulas
Key results: The soft, dense bristles of the BB Brush deliver flawless blending and even coverage specifically for BB cream or liquid formulas providing a luminous finish.
Best Results with: Sheer Glow BB Cream
Essential Collection Brush Set
If you’re completely new to make-up brushes, and are thinking about buying a couple, it’s worth checking out our Essential Collection Brush Set which includes a collection of 7 make-up brushes encased in a faux leather zip make-up bag. The make-up brushes included are:
- Kabuki Brush
- Powder Brush
- Concealer Brush
- Eye Shadow Brush
- Eye Blending Brush
- Eye Definer Brush
- Lip Brush
The collection is designed to provide everything needed to create a flawless complexion, contouring and to add colour and definition to both eyes and cheeks.
When it comes to looking after your favourite make-up brushes, we recommend cleaning them using the following step by step process:
1) Pour out a small amount of soft shampoo into a shallow bowl.
2) Soak the tip of the brush and gently swirl, being careful not to wet the base of the brush.
3) Rinse the brush under warm running water pointing downwards.
Repeat steps two and three until water runs clear from the brush.
4) Use a cloth to wipe the brush clean, reshaping bristles as needed.
5) Lay the brush flat on a cloth until completely dry.
In terms of frequency, it’s suggested to clean foundation and concealer brushes (that you use the most) every week. This will mean less chance of product build up and potential transfer of bacteria to your skin. Other make-up brushes you can instead clean a couple of times a month.
