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About the brush:
A blush brush is designed to give you color where you want it on your face. It is good for blush, bronzing powders and highlight/shimmery powders. The purpose of blush is to add color to the skin and to simulate a fresh healthy coloring. The word blush usually refers to what happens to our skin when we get embarassed. If you are ever wondering where to put your blush, put it where you flush when you get embarrassed. Sounds silly, I know, but it looks great.
How to use:
It is important that this brush is rounded without any blunt edges created by the hairs. The concept is that no matter what angle you are pressing the brush to your face, you are achieving a smooth, even application. It is best to press the tip of the brush into your product and then apply. Also, to avoid a heavy application, shake off the excess product and/or tap it into your transluscent powder before applying to dilute the pigment of the blush. This brush is best used along the apple and bridge of the cheekbone. forehead and chin. Some people put blush on their nose too(I never do, personal preference I guess). Your brush needs to be firm enough to distribute the product effectively and soft enough to not irritate the surface of your skin. The amount of resistance desired varies from person to person.
How to choose:
After visually checking to see if the brush is gently rounded, feel the amount of stiffness in the palm of your hand. If you like what you feel, try it on your face. If the brush passes the feel test, then apply product with the brush for the ultimate application test. If it passes all of your criteria, mark it down as a possible future brush for you. Be discerning. Don,t buy the first brush you like. Narrow it down to your three top choices then pick from those. It is better to spend more time picking out brushes because it will be touching your face every time you put on makeup and it will be with you for at least ten years. One other test I do on the brush I am about to purchase is to gently pull on the hairs to see how that particular brush I am purchasing is constructed. If you get a handful of hair, ask to see another brush! Remember to always check what the return policy is on all purchases. Some brushes seem great and a month later they evolve into a shedding monster. Expect to lose a few hairs with any brush, however if the amount of hair loss increases instead of decreases, exchange or return it.
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Brush Off Brush Cleaner (daily) www.brushoff.com
Gentle Shampoo (weekly)
Hair dryer (if needed)
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