The makeup base is designed to make the skin perfect, even if nature did not make such a “gift”.
Brush advantages
For perfect tonal coverage you need the same excellent brush. She has many advantages with respect to sponges or her own hands. Let's look at the advantages of a brush:
- The applied cream lies naturally. Only a brush will give a similar effect of naturalness. Sponges or fingers make stains on the face, while the brush slightly drives the base with a thin layer. And he becomes invisible.
- The cream is always applied gently. As a rule, it is difficult to make the transition to the neck or hair invisible. The base refuses to shade in these places. The brush makes these transitions extremely invisible.
- A huge plus brush - profitability. Sponge and hands always take part of the foundation, while for foundation, the brush always leaves it completely on the face.
The right brush is half the battle.
Choosing a brush for applying foundation, look at:
- Pile. The best option for today is synthetics. It does not absorb cream. Does not require special care. A natural hair brush takes on a lot of tonal foundation and wears out quickly. A raccoon brush is a rare exception.
- Rigidity. A soft foundation foundation brush cannot apply the foundation evenly, while a stiff brush can damage delicate skin.
- Brush holder. It should tightly clamp the pile, not have defects that damage the skin of the hands, and be comfortable.
- Size range and appearance. Today, both are represented in great diversity. Manufacturers offer double-sided brushes - one side for concealer, the other for tonal foundation. Therefore, this choice depends only on taste and personal preferences.
- The composition of the foundation. She will tell you the look of the brush (with a rounded pile, flat and straight or kabuki).
Kabuki view
It has a short little handle and a cone-shaped fluffy pile. A standard three-centimeter pile (sometimes on sale you can find five-centimeter). The villi are both artificial and natural.
The ideal pile is soft and at the same time resilient. Such a brush is especially suitable for applying a mineral friable base to the face, but also easily copes with a liquid tonal base with a lightweight structure.
How to apply foundation with a brush? It is necessary to work with rotating steps. The cream should cover the pile completely. Shake to remove excess and apply. If the thick application is not suitable, experts recommend spraying with a brush of thermal water before applying the cream. Feather in a circular motion, especially carefully at the transition to the hair and neck.
Straight pile
Straightened foundation brushes have a flat base and a wide, straight pile. Available with both natural and artificial nap. The holder is extended for ease of use. Suitable for liquid foundation or oily creams.
Apply the base as follows. Cream squeezed onto the palm almost at the wrist is typed with a brush and applied pointwise to the forehead, chin and cheeks. Then, from the center of the face, the cream points are shaded with soft movements. The movements should be slightly driving, for perfect absorption into the skin of the face.
With a rounded pile
For foundation, a brush with a rounded pile has a wide and flat base with a length of at least 10 cm. The tip is arched. The villi are acceptable both natural and artificial. The brush is considered universal. In addition to foundation, it perfectly applies primer, eye shadow, bronzer blush, etc. The cream is removed from the hand with a brush and patted in succession over the entire face. Drive in until the borders are completely dissolved. Finish with massage movements.
Popular manufacturers
Many branded makeup brushes are on sale today. It can be Oriflame, Rive Gauche, Mack and, of course, Avon. Makeup brushes from this company compare favorably with many others. Usually this is a set of objects of different thickness, width and purpose.
The price is affordable and high quality. "Avon" foundation brush has a conveniently shaped handle, synthetic fibers. The pile part is covered with a protective film in which it can be stored.
Any brush requires care
For foundation, the brush will last much longer if properly looked after. The remains of the old cream on the villi can ruin the color of the applied base or, even worse, cause an allergic reaction. Therefore, the brushes should be washed regularly, twice a week, (experts recommend each time after use). Specialized care solution is available at cosmetic stores. Pour a little of this solution into the container and soak the brush. After a while, pour the dirty solution, pour clean and rinse objects. And only then for the foundation, rinse the brush completely under running water.
Can be cleaned
with milk to remove makeup. It copes with dirt on the hands easily. But this method is uneconomical, the expense of funds is quite large.
It’s sometimes good to use detergents. For example, shower gel or baby shampoo. But you can not use dishwashing liquid, as it can cause allergies. A brush after a greasy foundation can be easily cleaned with flour. It is necessary to lower it into a container with it, then into a soap solution and rinse well under running water.
Not a good, but quick way - wet wipes. Wipe until the cloth is clean.
The washed brushes are dried only with a pile up. Do not dry the brushes near any heating appliances. Hot air spoils the pile. After drying, shake slightly and the brush is ready to use.
Foundation brush: reviews
Tart brushes are impressive in size. But girls who are professionally engaged in makeup, compare her work with the effect of an airbrush. Because it gently and imperceptibly imposes a tonal foundation. Movements are required semicircular, polishing, and therefore less cream is consumed, an amazing effect. And again: the brush itself is soft, perfectly trimmed, does not take too much cream. Of the minuses - the price and volume. Takes up a lot of space in a glass.
Many reviews of Shiseido brushes are not very happy. The brush is designed for driving movements. But it is small, and by the end of work with the foundation cream there is nothing left for anything else. Therefore, girls re-qualify her for work in the eye area.
On brushes "Lankom" speak of as the softest. They say they are divine! The pile is artificial, the handle is short, but comfortable in the hand. Works best with a mineral tonal foundation. Its use gives the effect of light haze.
On the brushes of the company "Yves Rocher" reviews are mixed. Some are delighted, others say that the effect declared by the company is absent. A brush is not cheap.