Foundation Brush

Indeed, few people pay attention to the method of applying foundation. Most girls manage with their own fingers, not even knowing how some tools can make their lives easier and reduce the time they apply makeup. One of these tools is a tonal brush.

The main feature of the makeup brush is its versatility - it can be used with tonal creams of any texture and density. She is also able to apply the cream evenly and shade it with high quality. High-quality brush does not leave stains or streaks, like sponge or fingers, and also contributes to the most smooth and even application of any product for the skin of the face.

A brush should not roll in - this usually happens with a natural bristle, but a wrongly packed or made synthetic one can sprinkle. Therefore, if you see that the brush in the package is tacky, then you should not buy it. Pile should be safe and sound. The same applies to the pen - in cuts or scratches, the handle does not cause trust with the paint that has come off, and, most likely, it was not done in the most qualitative way. The handle must be firm.

Of course, the length of the pile and its shape depends on whether you use fatty, liquid or powdery textures in the make-up. For fat foundation creams ideally suitable flat synthetic brush with a length of ten centimeters with a long handle (suitable and brush-brush). For liquid - short kabuki with the same short nap (also used sponge-like brushes, similar in their oval shape to sponge). Rounded has an arched shape and a long pile. Remember that not always the hairs should have the same length - the so-called duofiber has bristles of different lengths, which allows you to apply the tone as naturally as possible.

The brush for the tonal tool is a medium-sized wooden handle filled with a pile on top - artificial or natural.

Materials for the manufacture of pile can be divided into two categories: artificial and natural. Despite the fact that the former are favorites because of the simplicity of their application and due to easy care, natural ones also have a number of advantages.

Natural materials for the manufacture of brushes - animal hair: raccoons, boars, squirrels orh It is best to use these brushes for blending and for applying powdery substances - blush, eye shadow, powder, highlighter. But for a natural brush tone is not the best option. Especially in the care they require scruples - because the remedy remains on them, they absorb it and therefore wash less. Chemical formulas destroy the villi of poorly laundered products, which helps to reduce its efficiency. They are also expensive.

Artificial brushes made of nylon or polyester. They are less demanding in the care and do not pour in, unlike natural ones. Synthetic brushes do not absorb the tool, they can be applied as evenly as possible, however, in shading they are not as good as natural ones. Therefore, the ideal option is a synthetic brush for application and a natural shading brush.

A separate mention is worth a brush duofiber. Firstly, it can be made from artificial or natural material, or from a mixture of synthetics and natural fibers. Secondly, it has hairs of different lengths, which allows you to apply the cream most naturally, the effect of the mask in this case is excluded.Since the brush is made of different materials, it is also displayed in its appearance - the villi are often two-colored.

Recently, the manufacture of tools for applying makeup has become a very profitable business, so a huge number of companies began to produce entire lines of brushes, sponges or makeup brushes. For example, a brush is very popular. MAC 187. It serves much longer than others, made in Japan. The handle of the brush is wooden with a metal transition, the pile is very soft, double, that is, two types of hairs are used.

Also, it should be noted brush from Divage. It is also a duofiber, a straight cut brush with a flat base. It is more budget and suitable for beginners - it costs about 200-300 rubles. its length is 18 centimeters, of which 3 is a nap, with a very comfortable handle and soft bristles. It is very pleasant to use, has a soft double pile and does not prick at all. Made of synthetic material - nylon.

Avon It represents several brushes for foundation at once. One of them is called "Luxe"And also can be used for blush. The first thing that immediately attracts the eye is its appearance. Made in silver tones, hair - duofiber, dark and light brown hairs. The handle is made of light metal, 17, 5 cm long. The brush perfectly extinguishes the cream and distributes it quite well, also suitable for mousse textures. The second brush from the company is used directly for the tonal tool. It is quite a bit smaller than the first brush - 17 cm, - made of the same nylon and does not fade.

In order to choose the right brush, you need to pay attention to some criteria.

1. Pile. In most cases, synthetic pile is easier to use than natural. The exception is the raccoon pile, but the brush from this is very difficult to find.
2. Rigidity. The medium hardness brush is ideal, as a soft one cannot evenly tone, and a hard one can damage the skin and leave stripes on it.
3. Handle and appearance. Of course, the brush should not have any external defects, the handle should tightly wrap the pile so that it does not crumble.

You should also understand that different brushes are needed for different textures - this is due to the consistency of the cream. For example, a brush called kabuki is best used with a powder or a liquid light tonal foundation, primer, moisturizer. Pile she can be natural or artificial. The handle is short, pile fluffy, elastic and soft, from 3 to 5 centimeters long, cone-shaped.

A straight brist brush, like kabuki, can be used to apply liquid textures, but it does an excellent job with thick ones. It can be wide or narrow, natural or artificial. Brush with a rounded pile wide, arched, with a flat base. Long pile - about 10-12 centimeters, versatile - suitable for applying any texture, as well as powder, highlighter, bronzer or primer.

The method of applying the foundation also depends on the type of brush.

1. Kabuki. Used with liquid textures. The right amount of money should be squeezed out onto the back side of the left palm, a little bit scooped up with a brush - the tone should completely cover the tip. It is applied in circular motions from the center of the face to the periphery; pay special attention to the boundaries of the face (especially with the neck) and the T-zone. Similarly, you can use this brush for powder.
2. Brush with direct pile. Take a little cream on the brush, place the points on the face in accordance with the zones - cheeks, chin, nose, forehead - and begin to stretch them all over the face, while blending from center to borders. It is necessary to do this by driving movements for uniform tone. If your tonal base hardens quickly, the application is possible from the back of your hand.
3. With rounded nap. With such a brush, the foundation should be distributed by patting movements, as if hammering it into the skin until the difference between the shades is visible.

It is advisable to wash the brush after each use - detergent for dishes, liquid soap or unloved facial foam, it does not matter. There are also special solutions for washing brushes, and you can also use micellar water. The main thing here is regularity. And, of course, caution - it is undesirable to pull the hairs. The washing procedure should take place in the most comfortable conditions. After washing, gently blot the brush with a napkin in order to simply remove excess moisture. Leave it in fresh air, but in no case near the battery or other light / heat source - the villi tend to dry.

If you cannot afford to clean your brushes every day (for example, rush to work in the morning), you can wipe them after each use with a damp cloth and wash them fully two or three times a week. For a pleasant aroma and additional disinfection, you can add a couple of drops of orange, rosemary or lemon oil to the soap suds. You may also need a special tool - an egg for washing brushes. This is a small silicone sponge with several notches.

Always remember when the brush needs to be replaced:

1. If the foundation is no longer applied as easily as before - there are not feather spots, or the tool is different in color on the face.
2. If the pile is not as elastic as it used to be, or it is pretty sprinkled, and the hairs have lost their color.

Customers really love MAC brushes. First of all, they note a long service life - about five years. It also dries quickly, which is good news. This duofiber with a very comfortable handle, so you can put a tone in just a couple of minutes. It does not leave streaks, perfectly blends the tone and allows you to vary its coverage - from light to thick voile. Can be used for powder or blush. It costs about 500 rubles (very budget considering the use over five years), and the rating on review sites is 4.7 out of 5.

Another convenient and budget option is Divage. It puts the tone evenly and without spaces, due to its shape is not quite suitable for shading, varying the density can be difficult, but it is absolutely not necessary to expect from a direct brush. It is soft, does not scratch. Serves long enough (at such a price), the hairs do not climb, and the engraving on the handle does not peel off. Suitable for applying liquid creams, and thick fat. Average rating - 4.5.

See the next video for a video tutorial on how to apply foundation with a brush.