What are the Best Makeup Brushes available?
This is a very common question, and unfortunately, I don’t think there is going to be one answer that is going to fit everyone. That being said, there are a number of things that we can look for in the best makeup brushes to make sure that they are going to work for us.
The first question to ask yourself is, “What types of brushes do I need?” Maybe you don’t need a Kabuki brush because you prefer liquid foundation. Maybe you don’t need an eyebrow brush because its not something that you like. Whatever the case, its important that you identify what specific makeup brushes you need in your kit before you find the right ones for you. Also, its important to keep a frame of reference on the type of makeup that you like to wear. I don’t necessarily mean brands, but styles. Are you looking for the best makeup brushes for a daytime look? Are you going out on weekends a lot and need something more flashy? Keep this in mind as we discuss some of the specifics for these brushes to make sure that they fit your specific needs.
Caring For Your Makeup Brushes
After making an investment in a few high quality makeup brushes, its important that you take the time to care for them properly so that they continue be effective. The best way you can do this is by cleaning your brushes, and doing so regularly. It is recommended that every 3-4 weeks you thoroughly clean your makeup brushes. This can be done either using shampoo, or a makeup cleaner (this can be purchased at any cosmetics or drug store). Simply rub a small amount of shampoo or makeup cleaner into the bristles and gentle massage out. Once you have washed all of the shampoo or cleaner out, take a paper towel and dab the brush onto it, letting the towel soak up the water. You never want to “wring” the brush out with the towel or else you risk damaging the bristles. After the brush feels damp to the touch, you should leave them resting on a paper towel tilted at an angle with the bristles facing down and the handle end up in the air. This will allow any residual water to run down the bristles and stay out of the ferrule. The ferrule is the metal part of the brush where the bristles meet the handle. This is usually put together using glue which can be weakened if exposed to water for long periods of time. A few hours is usually more than enough time to let the brushes dry.