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(#1) Foundation Brush
To use a flat foundation brush, apply foundation to the center of your face (add a drop at the middle of your forehead, down the bridge of your nose, and on your chin), then use the brush to blend the product outward towards your hairline. The final look will be smooth and seamless! If you're in the market for a new foundation brush, check out the Sigma Beauty F60 Foundation Brush.
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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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(#3) Kabuki Brush
A wide, flat Kabuki brush is ideal for blending powder formulas. Use it to apply bronzer in a "3" shape - from the center of your forehead to the hollows of your cheeks, and under the jawline. Or, grab your Kabuki brush to blend out and tone down heavy-handed setting powder or blush. E.l.f.'s Kabuki Brush is less than $5, making it a no-brainer.
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(#4) Powder Brush
A standard powder brush features long, loose bristles, making it perfect for applying translucent powder (and if the bulb is small enough, powder blushes and bronzers). Use this to lightly dust your face with whatever formula you choose. Wet N Wild's Pro Brush Line Large Powder Brush is surprisingly effective for its affordable price tag!
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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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(#6) Angled Blush Brush
If you prefer a pressed or loose powder blush, then you definitely need an angled blush brush in your collection. The angled bristles pick up powder and deposit them precisely - but softly - on the apples of the cheeks for a natural-looking flush. Sephora's Angled Blush Brush is a great option.
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(#7) Concealer Brush
The rounded edge of a concealer brush is key for blending product into the corners of your eyes and into the lash line. After applying a few dabs of concealer under your eyes, use this brush in a patting motion to blend concealer over your under eye circles or blemishes. Marc Jacobs's The Conceal Brush will be your new go-to!
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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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(#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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(#11) Angled Eyeliner Brush
When dealing with cream or gel eye liners, you can't simply use any brush. You need an angled eyeliner brush to sit flush with your lash line. Just dip the angled edge into the liner and run it along your lash line, starting at the inside corner and dragging it through the outer edge. Kooba's Angled Eyeliner Brush is the best.
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(#12) Contour Brush
While you could use your angled blush brush to apply contour powder, you'll get a more blended and sculpted look with a contour brush, like Real Techniques Sculpting Brush. The bristles are slightly firmer than a typical blush brush with a more angled tip, ideal for sculpting yourself a pair of Kardashian-esque cheeks.
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(#13) How To Clean Your Bruhes
Of course, the right tools mean nothing if they aren't cared for properly! Don't forget to wash all of your brushes regularly. If you're a makeup-every-day kind of girl, then you should probably soak your brushes at least once a week. Otherwise, once a month is enough. Here's how to do it:
Wash your brush bristles in warm water. Place a drop of brush cleanser in the palm of your hand, and then gently swirl the wet bristles into your palm. Rinse, squeeze out extra moisture, and reshape the bristles with your hands. Then, allow the brush to dry with its head hanging off of a counter or tabletop - drying your brushes on a towel can lead to mildew!
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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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