Types of make up brushes and their uses

1. Foundation Brush: Designed to achieve a smooth and flawless finish, the bristles are tightly packed with a tapered tip for fluid application.

2. Concealer brush: A soft bristled, flat brush with a wider base and a pointed tip. Use to apply concealer under the eyes, to spots and to camouflage problem areas such as broken capillaries and areas of discolouration.

3. Duo fibre brush: Made from a blend of goat and synthetic fibres this brush is ideal for buffing and blending colour.The flat, circular, feathery head provides lightweight and buildable coverage of liquid, cream or powder.

4. Bronswer/ powder brush: Soft, full and rounded, this brush can be used for both compact powder and bronzer. The bristles pick up the perfect amount of colour and distribute flawlessly onto the skin.

5.Mineral powder brush: A thick bundled brush that can sometimes be used both wet and dry. It is expertly designed to buff mineral powder onto your skin for pure perfection. Apply in small circular motions for a faultless finish.

6.Fan powder brush: Created for use with loose powder, the fine fan sweeps a light dusting of powder onto the skin for a soft, velvety effect.These brushes are also used to remove excess powder on the face, particularly after eyeshadow application.

7.Blusher brush: Made with fine, gentle fibres the blusher brush has a rounded head which is perfect for giving a pop of colour to the apples of your cheeks.

8. Face contour brush: Slanted and rounded in shape, the contour brush mimics the angles of your cheekbones. This is ideal for highlighting and shading with bronzer or illuminating powder.

9.Eye shadow brush: Large, flat, short and brimming with bristles for excellent coverage. The soft bristles have a bevelled edge for a smooth application without ‘dragging’ the eyelid.

10: Angle eye shadow brush: A long, round and tapered brush perfect for shading the eye socket.

11.Blending eye shadow brush: Use this light brush to blend eye colours and to highlight the brow bone.

12:Fine point eyeliner brush: The extra fine tip of this brush delivers precise liquid and gel eyeliner application. A perfect line can be achieved in one stroke, or use the point to dot in between lashes for a more subtle effect.

13: Lip brush: The sculpted tip of a lip brush is perfect for achieving a flawless line. The bristles are short and firm for controlled application

14: Eyebrow definer brush: Used to define and fill brows for a beautifully symmetrical appearance. The bristles are stiff and angled for precise control.