Powder brush
Any make-up is impossible without special tools for its application. Makeup artists believe that evenly distribute the powder without a high-quality brush is impossible. No puff can create a quality make-up. A powder brush is an indispensable cosmetic tool for every modern woman.
Features
The brush was invented in Japan in the 18th century especially for Kabuki theater actors in order to create high-quality makeup. Previously, such a brush was applied not only powder, but also shadows. Today, it is intended for applying loose powder, giving the face an even and healthy tone.
Applying a brush for powder allows you to make the makeup perfect. With this tool you can distribute the tool in a uniform thin layer, forming a corrective veil on the face.
The brush has a different shape and is made of different materials (natural and artificial). Each type is focused on its type of work.
Such a brush can be applied compact or crumbly powder, bronzer, highlighter, blush. She sparing cosmetics, helps to transform the appearance.
Kinds
Devices with a pile of different origin allow the product to be picked up by girls with skin prone to allergies.
Natural brushes are made from badger wool, squirrels, sables, goats, ponies. They are designed for tightly pressed cosmetics, they pick up powder well, distribute it over the face in an even and weightless layer.
Artificial tools made from nylon and polyester. They are easier to maintain, durable, less susceptible to mechanical damage. In addition, these options are more likely to gain powder and do not accumulate it, evenly distributing all the dialed amount without residue.
The main purpose of cosmetic brushes for powder is a thin layer of feathering, leveling the tone of the face. Leather with a light veil looks the most natural and well-groomed. There are several types of cosmetic tools for applying powder:
- Kabuki (round). Appearance represents the pressed sphere with dense pile. The brush has a small pen and is intended for a set of compact and crumbly powder, bronzer, highlighter, blush. The peculiarity of this brush is that the powder is not distributed in the usual way: it is “trampled” into the skin with uniform movements. This allows you to even out the tone, hiding irregularities and flaws.
- Fan (flat). A flat brush of wide shape, resembling a fan. Her villi are not tight. This allows you to gently apply a light powdery texture and delicately remove its excess. These brushes were originally borrowed from artists, they can in a few strokes to cover the face with a light veil. Appointment of such brushes - make-up alignment.
- Oval. Brush with a dense pile, apparently it is an enlarged version of the classic powder brush. It is transportable, sometimes foldable (retractable), with a tank. The wringing out brush is very convenient, it can be worn in a cosmetic bag and, if necessary, you can easily and quickly correct makeup. Application is easy, it does not clog pores.
A high-quality brush should be large, dense, with even edges and a pile length of at least 3 cm. Having gained a powdery texture, the excess can be removed by tapping the edge of the powder tube.
How to choose: professional advice
Some brushes may initially seem inconvenient, but later the owners will be able to appreciate this cosmetic tool. Choosing a brush for powder and blush, you should pay attention to the following quality indicators:
- comfortable grip;
- tightly folded pile;
- precisely matched villus length;
- even tonsure;
- lack of smell;
- elasticity of pile;
- the presence of a cover.
Experts recommend buying an elastic brush. It should not change shape, no matter how crushed it is. This is the main difference of a quality product. If the pile is not dense enough, the brush will quickly become unusable, which will affect the quality of the makeup.
When buying it is important to pay attention to the villi. They should not fall out, and when compressed they quickly take on their original shape. If during the test even a slight tingling is noted, it speaks eloquently of a low-grade product. This brush will scratch the skin, causing irritation and redness.
For hypersensitive skin, it is better to purchase a product with a soft nap, unable to injure the skin in the process of creating makeup. With normal and oily skin, any model of the brush.
Top Rated
Today, the choice of tools for make-up is diverse. Among the mass of proposals can be noted several branded products, well-proven.
Oriflame
A brush of this brand is considered a good budget option, made of synthetic pile. Pile trimmed smoothly, it is made with high quality and has a comfortable handle. The stiffness of the pile is average, while the brush does not prick the skin of the face, it is well stuffed, perfectly picks up and gives powder. Dark pile allows you to see the amount of funds collected.
The length of the brush is 18 cm, the nap is 4 cm, the handle is made of wood, and the handle is made of aluminum. The tool has an attractive stylish design. These brushes are durable and easy to care for, and with a special brashgard they increase the service life.
Mary kay
This tool is made from natural goat or pony lint and has a flat bottom edge. This form allows you to easily collect the required amount of cosmetics and evenly apply it on the skin of the face.
Brushes for loose mineral powder are very soft. Thanks to ideally cut pile, the powdery texture does not peel off when typing onto the brush, it is applied delicately, evenly, literally dissolving the light veil.
Kabuki Mary Kay has a short handle, soft nap and a round shape. With its help, application of the product becomes easy, uniform and convenient.
Essence
Essence fan brushes are ideal for removing excess powder and lightly applying a highlighter. They are made of plastic and have a metal clip that securely locks the hairs. As well as round brushes, they are made of synthetic pile, which does not shed, does not leave streaks, making the coating light and weightless.
The design of the brushes is stylish, they will become an indispensable helper of makeup and decoration for cosmetics. The shape of the brush can be flattened, which is somewhat unusual for such tools. Synthetic pile is pleasant to the face, does not prick the skin, makes the distribution even and thin, without clogging the pores. The skin looks smooth and healthy.
Real Techniques
These attributes of cosmetics are very popular. They are made from a soft taclon pile that provides a pleasant ultra-thin coating. The length of the brush is 17.5 cm, the pile is 5 cm. The virtue of the brush is universality: it is suitable for any skin type, does not scratch it and does not cause irritation.
Due to its size for applying powder enough just a few strokes. Such a brush can be applied compact or loose powder. In operation, the brush is flawless, it is easily washed with any foaming agents, does not fade and is not deformed.
MAC
These products are of high value and excellent quality. The length of the brush is 21.5 cm, the pile is 4.5 cm. The shape of the pile can be round. The handle is made of birch, mount - from nickel. Natural volumetric pile is very pleasant to the touch, tightly packed and not deformed during operation.
These cosmetic tools are good for a set of crumbly textures and compact powder. Brushes cope even with the most capricious means, distributing evenly the smallest particles of powdery pigment.
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Ecotools
This branded brush has proven to be the perfect helper for the finishing coat. It has a hypoallergenic artificial bristle, which is very soft and makes the application of powder or blush delicate. The tone of the face looks natural, without the sensation of a “mask”, fine imperfections of the skin are aligned.
All brushes are made from eco-materials. The bindings are made from recycled aluminum, the handles are made from bamboo, and the pile is made from taclon. This silky synthetic material does not gain excess powder, gives up everything without residue, retains its original shape for a long time and is easy to clean.
Avon
Budget option, featuring good quality and durability. The brushes of the trademark are well cut and tight. Products from nylon have a narrowed down handle. They are easy to use and do not overload the face, regardless of the amount of funds collected.
The form is maintained for several years, and the brushes can be washed with detergents, they do not shed, do not stick and perfectly hold the shape.
Reviews
The powder brush receives a lot of enthusiastic feedback. She successfully replaced the powder coat, makes the makeup flawless, evens the tone of the face, masking the imperfections of the skin.
This product allows you to perform professional makeup, as in the salon, for which it is in great demand among modern women. In addition, the brush is durable, it does not rattle, it can be washed and treated with a balm to give the nap the original softness. The method of application is easy, and the effect is the most natural and natural. The skin of the face looks healthy, beautiful and well-groomed.