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Applying makeup is an art and a great deal of practice is necessary to master this one. Makeup brushes are useful aid that can be used to apply makeup in the right way. Various makeup brushes have various uses and are of various types. They help you attain accuracy and precision while applying makeup and there is no way that your makeup would look ‘caked up’. Using the right makeup brush, can give you results similar to the makeup applied by a professional makeup artist. Makeup brushes and their uses are of different kinds and so you should at least have the essential ones necessary to apply the most basic types of makeup.

Makeup Brushes

A makeup brush is composed of fibers and a handle. The fibers can either be a synthetic or natural, while the handle is made of plastic or wood. The handle should be firmly attached to the fibers, and the fibers should not be overly harsh or rough on the skin. The handle should be easy to hold and should not be too thick. Synthetic makeup brushes are not difficult to clean and last longer than the makeup brushes with natural fibers. While choosing or purchasing a makeup brush, consider the type of fiber and handle used, and always choose for quality makeup brushes.

Types of Makeup Brushes

Different types of makeup brushes are designed depending on the area to which makeup is to be applied. For instance,

• Applying makeup to the eye: you can use a liner brush, a blending brush, an angled brush, or a shadow brush.
• For the lips: you can use either a retractable or a long handled lipstick brush.
• For the face: you need a foundation, a concealer, a blush, a kabuki, and a powder brush.

These makeup brushes are designed with straight, tapered, or chiseled tips, and can be used as per the specific look that you want to accomplish.

Uses of Makeup Brushes

Here’s a guide for makeup brushes and their uses, depending on the area that they are used to apply.

For Face

• Foundation Brush: This is used to apply liquid or mineral foundation over the face, neck and even on the back. They have flat and long bristles that taper at the tips. It can be used for application and also for touch up of the foundation.
• Concealer Brush: It is used to apply concealer to the areas of flaws on the face. This brush efficiently helps cover spots, blemishes,  and imperfect skin tone.
• Powder Brush: This can be used to apply loose powder over the foundation and concealer, and can as well be used to apply a shimmer or a bronzer to the face. It has fluffy fibers that help dust out the extra makeup product and applies the exact amount needed. It as well helps even out the makeup on the face. Powder brush is one of the must have makeup brushes.
• Blusher Brush: This can be either big and fluffy, or small and angled. Blusher brushes are used to apply blush or cheek color smoothly over the cheeks and cheek bones.

 For Lip

• Lip brush is a fine, soft and tapered brush that can be used to apply lip gloss or lipstick to the lips. They help blend the lipstick with the lip liner to give a smooth and even finish to the lips.

For Eye

• Eyeliner: This is a really thin and fine brush with soft fibers that help you line your eyes with precision, along the shape of the eye.
• Eyeshadow: You need brushes like the contour brush, the lid brush, and the crease brush to apply an eye shadow in the right manner. All of these are particularly designed to apply various shades of eyeshadow to the eyes.
• Mascara: Mascara normally comes with a sturdy brush that applies mascara smoothly to the eye lashes. Some mascara brushes also come with a small comb like bristles to remove extra mascara from the eye lashes.
• Eyebrow Brush:This gives definition and shape to the eyebrows, giving it a clear and exact arc shape.

Thus, now that you know about the different types of makeup brushes and their uses, don’t hesitate to use them while applying makeup next time. Use the best makeup brushes to give your makeup that perfect finishing touch.

The most common problem that women (or even men) encounter in make-up products is the fact they one cannot simply have them on too long. As great as these brands may claim to be on the skin, these ingredients simply cannot stay there long enough and need to be washed off at the end of the day. Make up residues when allowed to be in contact with the skin for prolonged periods can lead to skin irritations.

But here is a product that claims to solve all these issues on skin irritation and that is mineral make-up. This kind of make-up is said to be made purely from organic and natural minerals that are one hundred percent safe for the skin. Aside from all that natural ingredients, mineral make-up claims to give wearers that natural and fine glow that traditional make-up products fail to give. Its materials will not fall off from your face or cake up when left dried on the skin.

So does mineral make-up really work? Well judging from the product ingredients, they are indeed made up of natural occurring substances such as iron, zinc and magnesium. Its high zinc oxide and titanium content also makes it good natural sun block protection which has an SPF rating of 15. All of the minerals mentioned are tested to prevent ageing and wrinkles and will not clog up your pores – which are the most common problems for traditional make-up.

Another great thing about mineral make-up is that they are very long lasting and can stay on your face like a second skin. Many people who are regularly using these products claim they have spent the night with mineral make-up on and still looked office ready the following day!

But as you all well know, it is always a case to case basis. We all have different skin types and can react to these substances in different ways. So if you are ready to try on this new kind of make-up product, then by all means do so. But always remember to put your skin’s health first priority and test out the product first before using it all the way.

There are many women, who can barely go out of the house without putting a dash of make-up on, many of them are still not as knowledgeable about proper make-up application as you would expect. Ad they always say, make-up is an art and will require time and practice in order for you to be able to put it on like a pro. But if you are not willing to wait too long, you can just read and follow these smart make-up tips and learn how to apply make-up like you’ve been doing so for years!

Tip # 1. If you want to get those delicious pouty lips, then put on bright, light lipstick. If you want to make your lips look thinner, use darker hues.

Tip # 2. If you want to slim down your cheeks but do not have a contouring product, you can use plain face powder that is a shade darker than your skin tone. Apply it to the apples of your cheeks to achieve that effect.

Tip # 3. If you have oily skin and dread using moisturizers, then you can simply make your own product by mixing witch hazel to your ordinary foundation product. Witch hazel is the perfect product to moisturize those perched skin without clogging the pores and risking pimple eruptions.

Tip # 4. Have problems with fake lashed that fall off easily? Try sticking them with mascara fluid –which can hold these pieces in place. Put mascara on to your lashes before sticking in the fake ones.

Tip # 5. To hide those dark circles under your eyes, try using a concealer at the outer corners of your eye to hide these imperfections and make you look like you head a great night’s sleep.

Tip # 6. Perspiration can smudge up that perfectly applied make-up so to avoid these kinds of episodes, blow dry your hair first before applying make-up on.

Tip #7. To avoid embarrassing episodes of getting lipstick in your teeth, right after applying lipstick, put your index finger inside your mouth, purse your lips and pull it out. This should remove all the lipstick color that can stain your teeth later.

So give these tricks a try. As simple as they may seem, these can take you a very long way and can keep you away from make-up blunders for good!

If you go to the nearest beauty shop, you are probably going to find different kinds of foundations that you don’t know what to do with. Each product has different names and types that may sound gibberish to you. But if you are a make-up lover, then it is very important that you know how to pick one from the other. This is because different kinds of foundation were specifically made for different skin types and for different looks.

So let us help you out by giving you the different kinds foundation types available in the market today – their uses and simple tips on how they should be applied!

1. Stick Foundation – the oldest of all types of foundation, a stick foundation is best for skins that have noticeable blemishes and require full and heavy duty coverage.
2. Liquid Foundation- a newer version of the stick foundation, this product can be used for all skin types but works best on dry skin. There are also similar products that are made for oily skin, which contains oil free ingredients to avoid clogging of the pores which could lead to pimple eruptions.
3. Mousse Foundation – this semi liquid foundation is also great for dry skin. You would need a damp sponge to put this product on and to blend them into your face.
4. Cream Foundation – also great for dry skin. This foundation has a very thick consistency and would require more effort to blend into your skin. You can make this easier by using a damp sponge. This thick foundation is great for mature skin types.
5. Compact Foundation – this product looks like your ordinary compact powder. They are great for people on the go because most compact foundations already contain powder, perfect for doing retouches in the middle of the day.
6. Tinted Moisturizers – this is a moisturizer and a foundation in one, perfect for younger skin that may not need too much foundation coverage but more of the moisturizing effect. This kind of foundation can be easily applied by the fingers without the use of a cosmetic sponge.

So this is all you need to know. So the next time you go out to that beauty store, you will know exactly what you need to buy and how to put them on! Happy shopping ladies!

A foundation is a type of make-up made to create a more flawless and cleaner finish on your skin before putting on any colors. However, there is always that fear among women that this make-up product can create an unnatural effect that may not look good at all. This may be partly true but the reason the reason why such incidents happen is when too much of the product is applied to the face or when the wrong shade was used. But if you know the right product to use and how to apply foundation on, you won’t have any trouble pulling out a beautiful and natural effect.

So to avoid your self from getting into these kinds of unfortunate incidents ever again, here are the correct steps in applying a foundation. Read on and learn!

1. If you are using liquid foundation, pour a small amount of the liquid in your hands. Remember, liquid foundation dries fast so apply them to your skin by simply putting dots of the liquid in sections of your face.
2. Start putting on these dots on the forehead and smooth them out by using a damp sponge or your clean fingers. After the liquid has blended well on your skin, apply a dot of foundation in another section of your face.
3. Follow the same procedure on your cheek, chin, nose and upper neck areas.

Remember, to avoid or minimize foundation effect on your facial hair, apply the foundation with a downward stroke as much as possible. And for a lighter and a more natural effect, you can dilute your liquid foundation with water, a toner or even an astringent. This will create a sheer effect that will not make the foundation look obvious on your skin.

To look for the right foundation color, find ones that are near the shade of your neck or one tone lighter than the tone of your face. This is because the skin in the neck area is the least exposed to the sun making it a shade nearer to your real complexion. A good colored foundation should look unnoticeable on your skin when applied.

So do not be afraid to use this make-up product. All you really need is the know-how on its application and use and you are one step away to looking make-up gorgeous!