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(#5) Fan Brush
When it comes to applying highlighter, there's no brush like a fan brush. The light bristles and thin design help to deposit the perfect amount of subtle shimmer to the cheekbones and down the bridge of the nose. Bonus: You can use a clean fan brush to fan away shadow fallout, too. EcoTools Deluxe Fan Brush does it all.
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(#10) Smudge Brush
A smudge brush is a necessity for anyone who loves a good smokey eye - and that's pretty much everyone, right? Here's how to use it: line your eyes with your favorite kohl liner, then use a smudge brush, like Sigma Beauty's version, to artfully smudge the eyeliner around the rims of your eyes for the ultimate sultry look.
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(#14) How To Store Your Brushes
Now that your brush collection is on point, it's time to store those babies properly. Michelle Phan recommends keeping them in a mason jar (or similar) on top of your vanity. Fill the jar with coffee beans or pebbles (so that your brushes can stand upright without touching each other), then place your brushes in the jar with the bristles pointing up. This will ensure the head of each brush keeps its shape. When traveling, opt for a brush roll, which will keep the shape of your brushes in tact instead of being smashed in a suitcase.
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(#2) BeautyBlender
If you aren't using a BeautyBlender, you aren't living. The egg-shaped makeup sponge is perfect for applying cream formulas, like foundation and concealer. To use, wet your BeautyBlender until it expands, then squeeze out the excess water. Next, add drops of foundation or concealer to the desired areas of your face, and take the BeautyBlender in a dabbing motion to spread and blend your foundation and concealer. Use the angled point for your under eye area, and the rounded side for cheeks and forehead.
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(#8) Eyeshadow Brush
Don't just use any brush to blend your eyeshadow - use a brush specifically designed to deposit color without losing pigment or causing fallout. That would be an eyeshadow brush, like Maybelline's Expert Tools Eyeshadow Brush. For the most intense shadow look, dip this brush in shadow and apply to your lids in a windshield wiper-like motion.
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(#9) Crease Blending Brush
Are you a fan of dramatic eye makeup? Then you're familiar with adding dark shadow to your crease. But did you know that there's a makeup brush made just for crease blending? Snap up the Japonesque Crease Blending Brush to take your eye makeup game to the next level. Just swirl it into the crease of your eye in circular motions for expert blending.
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The family of makeup brushes is huge and systematic, and each makeup brush is tailor-made for different parts of the makeup. The large and soft brush can easily apply the color thinly and evenly, while the slender and compact brush can apply the makeup powder just right. The makeup brush is one of the most important tools in beauty tools. However, the wrong way to use them may be the reason that makes your makeup look bad.
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