Makeup is constantly evolving, with trends coming and going faster than we can apply our mascara!
It can feel like you always need to buy the latest eye shadow palette or newest foundation to keep up, but here’s the secret... some makeup looks are timeless, and it’s all in the tools you use 😉
Here, we’re counting down the five makeup brushes you absolutely NEED in your makeup bag to see you through contouring, non-touring, smokey eyes and reverse cat eyes, and everything in between!
1) Foundation Brush
Let’s start with the basics! Every makeup look relies on a flawless base, and the best brush for the job is a flat kabuki brush. Stipple on foundation for even coverage, before lightly buffing in small, circular motions to reveal a smooth, poreless finish.
Pro-tip: use the same foundation brush to seamlessly blend your contour and blush products for a skin-like result.
Our 201 Flawless Finish Foundation Brush is long handled for easy application and quickly grabbing from your kit here:
2) Brow Brush
Eyebrows are underrated! They frame the face and can give the illusion of a Bella-Hadid-style fox eye or a natural #boybeat with the right know-how!
Opt for a double-ended spooly and angled brush (like our 111 Brow Brush!) and save on space in your bag here!
3) Powder Brush
You’ve spent an hour doing the best makeup you’ve ever done... don’t let it slide away!
Stay #flawless all day with a well-applied layer of powder to hold everything in place. Depending on your skin type, you may need a lot or just a little... with a brush like our 205 setting powder brush, you can lightly tap the high points of the face to reduce shine and reduce creasing or sweep over the full face to reveal a matte, poreless finish.
This brush is a lifesaver! Buy it here!
4) Eye Blender Brush
Eye brushes can feel like a beast of their own – so many sizes, so many shapes!
If you’re looking for an everyday brush, look no further than a blender like our 105 Large Fluffy Blender Brush.
Use the brush to sweep colour across the lid, or to carve out the contours of the eye to create a doe-eyed look. Blend colours together for a seamless look and draw the edges out for a subtle fox eye effect.
Our large fluffy blender is currently available as part of our Eye Want More set – the complete eye set for makeup lovers! Buy now here!
5) Brush Cleaner
This one isn’t technically a brush, but you really do need a brush cleaner in your kit!
Clean makeup brushes totally transform your results and we recommend cleaning your brushes once a week. This will help your makeup apply flawlessly and prevent any nasty bacteria building on your brushes!
Use a gentle soap that won’t dislodge the bristles and use a clean, textured surface to reach down in between the bristles. Our Lemon Zest Antibacterial Soap is an all-in-one brush cleaning dream, with a silicone mat in the lid!
