If you’re familiar with the world of makeup, you know that there is one particular brand that most people talk about: MAC (Makeup Artist Cosmetics). However, MAC brushes usually run close to $30-$50 per brush. That is too much, in my opinion, to spend on ONE brush.
The one brush I found at Sally’s Beauty Supply (now open to the public) can be bought either in the store or online. The maker of the brush is Face Secrets and the cost is $11.99, which is a great price for a multipurpose brush.
Yes, it is labeled as a bronzer brush, but it can do way more than just apply bronzer. This half synthetic half goat hair brush is
great for stippling on your foundation and blending it in.The brush handle is just shy of 6 inches (7.5 inches including the bristles). The brush is dense, compact, and will not leave your face looking streaking; it does a wonderful job of blending everything evenly. The bristles are velvety soft leaving your skin free of irritation. I have owned this brush for just over a month, and not one hair has fallen out or is out of place, and I’m rough with my brushes.
Another positive thing about this brush is that it is good for the application of powders (powder foundation, powder blush, powder bronzer) but it is also great for the application of liquids. Because the bristles are so long and dense, extra powder/ liquid won’t be trapped in the brush, so you won’t be wasting any extra foundation, blush, bronzer, etc. If you are going to use this brush for the application of liquid makeup, make sure to stipple it on evenly and blend it out really well.
Tips and tricks for applying makeup with this brush:
1. When applying liquid makeup, don’t apply your makeup directly onto the bristles, you’ll waste more that way. Instead, apply your liquid foundation on a flat surface (your hand, the back of a CD, a metal tin pan) and dab the brush into it.
2. When applying powders with this brush, dip the brush head directly into the product, swirl it around, and tap off the extra product. If you don’t tap off the extra product you won’t get an even coat of whatever you’ve just applied.
3. Don’t pick up too much product at once. Pick up a little on the bristles, stipple onto your face/cheeks, after you blend the product you can go back for more if you needed.
Until next time, makeup lovers.
