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About the brush:
If you wear any kind of liquid or cream makeup(oil free or not, doesn,t matter), you owe it to yourself to try your application with a foundation brush. This brush is the answer to the "I want a natural looking finish to my skin" request. With the advancements in skincare technology(glycolic/alpha hydroxy acids, anti-oxidants, SPF, etc.), many people no longer need the type of coverage they once sought. This brush blends your foundation flawlessly with your own skin leaving a virtually undetectable foundation finish.
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. Always apply foundation from the center of the face outwards in a slightly downward stroke. You want the highest coverage in the center of your face and have the foundation disappear before you reach the hair and jaw line. A tip with this brush is to use a small amount of foundation on the tip of the brush. This way the brush will not become saturated and look streaky. Less is more. Build up coverage only in areas where you need it. Your brush needs to be firm enough to distribute the foundation 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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