Perfect makeup is created with flawless brushes. There are quite a lot of them today. And each has its own purpose. The villi on the hands can be natural, synthetic, artificial. The first are made from squirrel, sable and pony wool. They are preferred for a fan brush and those options with which blush or powder is applied. Lipstick and eyeliner tools should be waterproof and easy to clean. Therefore, artificial pile is used here. And for eyebrow makeup, a brush with both artificial and natural fur is suitable. It depends on the consistency of the applied cosmetics. Loose means is easier and more convenient to apply with a brush with natural bristles. And for liquid cosmetics, you need to use artificial.
Features of natural hair
Eyebrow brush with natural bristles is different. Particular attention should be paid to the fur of the animal from which it is made. Focusing on this indicator, the following models can be distinguished:
- Sable brush. Beautiful golden villi are ideal if you planapply shadows. They are silky and soft to the touch.
- Squirrels. Her shields are soft too. They perfectly draw the eyebrow line with shadows.
- Pony brush. Hair is smooth and dense. She has many purposes.
- Goat. The bristles are slightly wavy and coarse. Often used with blush.
Dimensions and required stiffness
Makeup artists recommend choosing a brush according to the size of your hand. It should fit freely and comfortably in the palm of your hand. And have a pile that does not injure the skin. Today, even and thick eyebrows are in fashion. Therefore, special tools are indispensable. Eyebrow brush requires very careful attention. It must be chosen carefully and wisely. In general, it is desirable to have several such accessories: for shading a pencil, applying shadows, laying gel-like products. The right brow brush can help you color your lash hairs, style them beautifully, or apply glitter that strengthens and heals.
Professional Eyebrow Kits
To apply makeup at home, you will definitely need an eyebrow brush. How to use it will be described in our article. There is a separate brush in the professional eyebrow tinting kit. This is a special sticker with a ribbed or flat tip. They apply the pigment composition on the eyebrows. But most beauties do not use an accessory. They prefer more comfortable brushes.
Buying tools for coloring
For coloring, the brush is selectedcarefully. At the same time, many nuances are taken into account:
Eyebrow brush with artificial bristles and bevelled edge can accurately and quickly apply the pigment composition to the eyebrow line. Such bristles are easy to clean, do not absorb excess composition and serve faithfully for a long time
- To draw thin eyebrows, you need a soft, flat brush with a rounded tip. It is easy to work with sensitive skin. The bristles do not go beyond the line of the eyebrows. And it is intended mainly for applying light colors.
- Short bristles and beveled edge of the brush are needed by fashionistas who have not yet achieved perfection in applying makeup. The bristles do not protrude beyond the edges of the eyebrow and evenly apply coloring pigment.
Learning to choose a tool
When choosing a brush for eyebrows, you need to pick it up. Focus on your feelings: the handle should not be thick or thin, not cause discomfort to the palm. Wooden (they must be covered with a colorless varnish) and plastic "holders" are convenient not only for use, but also for maintenance. With them, the remnants of cosmetics are simply washed off. If eyebrow correction is to be done, a brush must be purchased with artificial bristles. It will not be affected by the aggressive environment of the dye. You can try the pony brush. Her bristles are very resistant.
For coloring choose a beveled brush. It will give your eyebrows the intended shape and emphasize the growth line. This brush is easy to use. She issuitable for those who are just starting to care for their face.
Eyebrows are always accentuated with eyelashes. If the latter stick together or are not dyed at all, all the work done goes down the drain. Therefore, it is necessary to pay attention to the quality of the carcass, and to the brush with which the hairs will be dyed and combed. The combination brush for eyebrows and eyelashes will perfectly cope with this. This is a flat model. It has a brush on one side and a fine-toothed comb on the other. The ability to use this brush makes the look expressive and open.
Popular brand MAC
MAC brushes are very popular with our girls. There are special models among them:
- MAC Oblique Eyebrow Brush (No. 208). Mixed pile: natural bristles and artificial. Suitable for daily use. Small and rather thick. Works great with eye shadow, but also great for applying gel or cream eyeliner.
- Baby brush - MAC 213. Has the shape of a barrel. Made from natural wool. Ideal for applying shadows up to the brow line. Everyone usually starts with it.
- MAC 217. It is made only from the pile of a goat. Perfectly blends the shadows along the line of eyebrow growth, emphasizing them, making the look expressive. Every girl should have it, otherwise the perfect makeup will not work.
- 219 - MAC brow brush. Reviews say that it is made from goat hair. It is neither very soft nor too hard. And, most importantly, perfectly pointed. It is easy for her to apply shadows and blend them. brush canuse daily.
- Shovel brush MAC No. 239. Made from white goat hairs. Apply and blend shadows. This brush has a good density and width, so the application is also perfect. Only works with loose cosmetics.
- Another spatula-shaped brush - MAC No. 242. It is similar to the previous one. Only has synthetic bristles, and therefore is able to work with liquid and creamy textures.
- Small beveled brush MAC 266. It is thin and has long bristles. Perfectly works on the brow line.
Maybelline
The Maybelline brow brush is usually small. Reviews about this brand are not very pleasant. Brushes in sets with shadows, as well as individual options, look almost the same. They are very tough. The cast shadows crumble from them, and shading is impossible, as the accessory scratches the skin.
Almost the only brush that is pleasant to the touch and in use is the combined one. She separates and styles the hairs well, giving the eyebrows the perfect shape. The brushes of this brand are often produced in double-sided design: one side is intended for shading, on the other side there is an eyebrow pencil.
Anastasia Beverly Hills
Eyebrow brush Anastasia Beverly Hills №7 Mini Duo is a compact two-sided model with natural bristles (sable). This is a flat beveled accessory for applying any cosmetic product (except coloring) on one side. And on the other hand, an excellent brush for modeling the growth line and shading the shadowsor brow pomade. Gentle pile does not injure the skin and ensures even perfect application of any texture: creamy and dry.
The brush lies well in the hand, the pile is packed tightly. Lego is washable and dries quickly. With the Mini Duo brush, you can draw natural, neat eyebrows in the desired width and shape. The manufacturer advises to apply a cosmetic product with the beveled part, and draw a line of eyebrows with the pointed side of the brush. Then you need to fill the void between the hairs with the selected product and shade. It turns out a smooth and natural eyebrow line.
Pairs beautifully with Anastasia Beverly Hills 7 Brow Brush. It is small and compact (suitable for travel). The functionality is in no way inferior to №7 Mini Duo.
Double-sided professional Large Duo Brow Brush No. 12 (eyebrow brush) deserved rave reviews. A thin, flat, beveled brush made of artificial bristles is located on one side. On the other hand, a brush for modeling the eyebrow line. Handles wax, gel, cream and loose textures without any problems. Easily gives the desired width and shape. And the comfort and ease of application are possible thanks to synthetic soft fibers.
The Anastasia Beverly Hills Brow Brush Angeled Cut (No. 15) is one of the best makeup brushes ever. Comfortable, very small. It has very high quality synthetic bristles. Brusheasily creates a continuous clear line. And gives the eyebrows a well-groomed and natural look. The manufacturer advises applying powder or dry shadows to her eyebrows. Pleasant to the touch. Recommended for girls with sensitive skin. She easily layers one ball of shadows on another, blends them. Well fills the space between the hairs, emphasizes the bend and gives shape. After applying and shading, fix the result with a special transparent or tinting gel.
How to use the brush? How to get perfect eyebrows?
The current fashion trends have left the pencil far in the past. Today, there are a lot of different means for coloring and daily makeup. These are all kinds of gels, lipsticks, special creams and powders. And, of course, shadows. You must have at least three colors in your arsenal: from dark to light. They make the eyebrows natural, completely filling the space between the hairs, which can not be done with a pencil.
And only brushes and brushes designed for eyebrows can work with shadows with high quality. There are several basic steps for creating the perfect makeup:
- With a special brush, comb the hairs against growth.
- Use a pointed brush to make a contour. It must be darker than the main color.
- Now you need a spatula brush to apply dry shadows inside the contour.
- Smudge with any comfortable and suitable brush.
- Comb eyebrows.
- Apply the pigment with strokes with a beveled brush and distributehis. Especially carefully on the inner parts of the eyebrows.
- Fix the work done with a beveled brush or any convenient model. To do this, use a special gel.
And be sure, of course, to wash and dry the brushes in a ventilated area.
Conclusion
Now you know how to choose an eyebrow brush. A photo of good tools for clarity is presented in the article. Choose your option. And do not forget about the basic rules for applying cosmetics. Be always beautiful!
