The Flawless Face Fakers
Note the running theme as I introduce you to my face-base blenders; dense, yet with a bit of fluffiness about their bristles is just how I like them to be, you won't be finding any pointy-tipped, flat foundation brushes around these parts - I only end up with a trail of noticeable brush strokes across my cheeks when I get my hands on one of those. Seven currently makeup my applicator arsenal (currently meaning that it's an ongoing collection obsession), all are used equally, but for a range of situations, so please, come and meet what I deem to be my flawless face fakers...
Tanya sing its praises on many occasion after her makeup artist told her its one of the best base brushes, I welcomed this BB number to my collection as a first. Designed to in fact pair up with blush, bronze or the famous Shimmer Bricks, its fluffy head swiftly buffs in lighter formulas nicely, for an all-natural looking finish.
MAC 188 Duo Fibre Brush. Using a selection of longer bristles in the centre, surrounded by a ring of longer ones on the outside, this flat-topped tool stipples on lightweight formulas and can create soft layers or build texture. I personally love it when working on MAC's cream blend blush, but for foundation, it's quick, easy and serves up seamless results.
Hourglass Double-Ended Complexion Brush. With a retractable foundation brush one end and a concealer blender the other, this is my travel tool of choice. The taklon bristles are super soft, buffing in products to perfection, and are kept clean and kink-free with the lids that connect to the weighty aluminium handle.
Real Techniques Buffing Brush. When working in powder or mineral foundation, this fluffy, yet only very slightly dense member distributes an all-round full-coverage, but it couples up nicely too with the liquid kind, for a finish that's something buildable and almost airbrushed.
Sigma Flat Top Kabuki F80 Brush. The one with the completely flat top - allowing for a good stipple. Best for? Smoother areas of the skin, such as forehead and cheeks, I'd say it's one to reach for when craving a little more coverage in said areas as its density packs on a whole lot of punch.
Real Techniques Expert Face Brush. Wide, broad and firm in shape, not only does it fake a flawless face, it seems to pair-up with just about every other product I own; concealer, highlighter, blusher, bronzer - for this especially it's nifty enough to wedge right in under the cheekbones for some serious contouring. It steps in as my most used brush for sure.
Sephora Mineral Powder Brush. Ideally working best with loose and compact mineral powders, be it foundation, blush or bronzer - it blends beautifully, but I've found it even fits the bill paired with the liquid type. Shape wise, it's pretty plump with a rounded head and its soft, synthetic, short in size bristles complement the circular movements used for face base application.
As I say, it's an ever-growing collection and I just love to discover a new member that lives up to the mark - any more recommendations? Hit me up!
MAC 188 Duo Fibre Brush. Using a selection of longer bristles in the centre, surrounded by a ring of longer ones on the outside, this flat-topped tool stipples on lightweight formulas and can create soft layers or build texture. I personally love it when working on MAC's cream blend blush, but for foundation, it's quick, easy and serves up seamless results.
Hourglass Double-Ended Complexion Brush. With a retractable foundation brush one end and a concealer blender the other, this is my travel tool of choice. The taklon bristles are super soft, buffing in products to perfection, and are kept clean and kink-free with the lids that connect to the weighty aluminium handle.
Real Techniques Buffing Brush. When working in powder or mineral foundation, this fluffy, yet only very slightly dense member distributes an all-round full-coverage, but it couples up nicely too with the liquid kind, for a finish that's something buildable and almost airbrushed.
Sigma Flat Top Kabuki F80 Brush. The one with the completely flat top - allowing for a good stipple. Best for? Smoother areas of the skin, such as forehead and cheeks, I'd say it's one to reach for when craving a little more coverage in said areas as its density packs on a whole lot of punch.
Real Techniques Expert Face Brush. Wide, broad and firm in shape, not only does it fake a flawless face, it seems to pair-up with just about every other product I own; concealer, highlighter, blusher, bronzer - for this especially it's nifty enough to wedge right in under the cheekbones for some serious contouring. It steps in as my most used brush for sure.
Sephora Mineral Powder Brush. Ideally working best with loose and compact mineral powders, be it foundation, blush or bronzer - it blends beautifully, but I've found it even fits the bill paired with the liquid type. Shape wise, it's pretty plump with a rounded head and its soft, synthetic, short in size bristles complement the circular movements used for face base application.
As I say, it's an ever-growing collection and I just love to discover a new member that lives up to the mark - any more recommendations? Hit me up!
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