Brushes

Now is the perfect time to stock up on new makeup brushes–Sephora is having a sale! You can get 50% off select Sephora brushes, and I have a feeling they are going to run out fast! These brushes are high quality and will last you a very long time. Remember to wash them with a good brush cleaner, and you’ll be set! Let’s take a look at this amazing sale:

Large Long Handle Powder Brush, $13 (reduced from $26), here.

Short Handle Crease Eyeshadow Brush, $7.50 (reduced from $15), here.

Foundation Brush, $12 (reduced from $24), here.

Check out the rest of the sale on brushes (as well as many other products you can get a great bargain on) here!

It is always essential to have a good bronzer brush. If you apply bronzer with the wrong type of brush (square shape) you can have an uneven, blotchy tan! The type of brush really makes a difference. The correct way to apply bronzer is with a big, full round brush that’s able to apply evenly at every angle.

Sephora’s new Professional Platinum Bronzer Brush #48 is perfect for applying bronzers and any other loose or pressed powders! This extra plush brush is made of Whang Bai Jiang Feng goat hair, so the quality is amazing! It is a bit pricey, but it’s totally worth it–this brush will last you for years! Its thick, puffy texture will give you a flawless, soft, even application! You can get it for $45 here.

Several months ago, I purchased a set of MAC Pigments, recommended by a friend. Pigments are loose colored powders that can be applied to eyes, lips, and cheeks. The colors are so vibrant and beautiful–but there was one thing that drew me away. After applying with a q-tip, there was glitter all over the place! Nothing is more annoying than having violet glitter fall from my eyelids to my cheeks, and then having the hassle of removing it. I kept the pigments in my makeup box, but haven’t used them in a while because I was too impatient to clean the mess up after every use.

Then it finally came to me–the Bare Escentuals Maximum Coverage Concealer Brush. This brush is designed to apply loose powders into very small areas, resulting in maximum coverage. I wound up with two of these brushes–one from the Getting Started Kit that I bought a year ago, and one from the Beyond the Basics Kit that I bought last month. Since I had an extra concealer brush, I decided to give it a try on the pigments. I was ecstatic with the result–all of the glitter stuck to my eyelids, leaving no mess at all! I now use that extra concealer brush for loose glitter–it really works wonders! I am now able to use my pigments again mess-free!

If you don’t have this concealer brush, you can purchase one for $20 here. You won’t be disappointed–I promise!

The Kabuki Brush is always an essential when using powders. Its full design is built to help achieve the best, natural coverage possible. It is incredibly soft, and blends your favorite powdered foundation, blush, or bronzer into your skin to maintain a nice, full coverage. If this wonder brush is missing from your makeup box, purchase one as soon as possible–you won’t regret it! Here are some fabulous Kabuki Brushes that you should check out:

Bare Escentuals Full Coverage Kabuki Brush, $28, here.

TheBalm Mini Kabuki Brush, $10, here.

Studio Gear Kabuki Brush #1, $50, here.