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About the brush:
Concealer brushes come in all shapes and sizes. Their purpose is to apply concealer and eye shadow base softly and uniformly. The advantage of a concealer brush is that it can give a crispness and finish to your makeup that is unattainable without the use of the brush. They are always nylon/synthetic so that the hairs do not absorb and become ruined by the concealer product. Concealer brushes are are fast, efficient, precise, product saving and effective.
How to use:
It is best to first put your concealer on your brush and then blend it into the desired areas. Before eye shadow, concealer brushes blend your eye shadow base smoothly and thinly over the eye lids. This is very important so as to avoid heavy build up on the lid. I suggest waiting until all makeup for the eye has been applied(including mascara)before applying concealer under the eye. This way you clean up any mess you may have made and trim the eye liner and shadow to perfection all in one action. Always use a small amount and add more when needed. 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:
Feel the amount of softness/stiffness in the palm of your hand. If you like what you feel, try it on your eyes. 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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