Different Types of Basic Makeup Brushes

Foundation Brush

• Foundation brushes have long, flat bristles that are tapered at the ends, allowing for accurate and precise application of foundation or concealer.
  
  The E.L.F. Studio Foundation Brush runs for about $3 at eyeslipsface.com
  

  The Mac Foundation Brush 190 runs for about $33 at Mac.com
  The Sigma Foundation Brush F60 runs for about $14 at sigmabeauty.com
  
  

  

  E.L.F Studio Foundation Brush

  

  Sigma Foundation Brush F60

  

  Mac Foundation Brush 190

  
  

 Powder Brush

• Powder brushes are big and fluffy, with many bristles to pick up loose powder. These brushes are to dust makeup powder evenly and loosely across the skin.
  
  The Mac Powder Brush 129 runs for about $34 at Mac.com
  The E.L.F. Studio Powder Brush runs for about $3 at eyeslipsface.com
  The Sephora Powder Brush runs for about $14 at sephora.com
  
  

  

  Mac Powder/Blush Brush 129

  

  Sigma Powder Brush F55

  

  E.L.F. Studio Powder Brush

  
  

Kabuki Brush

• A kabuki brush features a large bunch of bristles firmly packed into a circular base, with a very short handle. These brushes are used for face powder or mineral foundation and should provide complete, even coverage across the face.
  
  The Mac Buffer Brush 182 runs for about $49.50 at Mac.com
  The E.L.F. Studio kabuki Brush runs for about $6 at eyeslipsface.com
  The Sigma Kabuki Brush runs for about $16 at sigma.com
  

  

  E.L.F. Studio Kabuki Brush

  
  

  

  Mac Buffer Brush 182

  
  

  

  Sigma Flattop Kabuki F80

  
  
  
  
  
  

Blush Brush

• A blush brush is used for adding blush colors onto the cheeks. Two main types of blush brushes are most popular: large and fluffy blush brushes or small and angled blush brushes. The bristles should be soft, as this provides a more natural look.
  
  The Mac Blush Brush 129 runs for about $34 at Mac.com
  The E.L.F. Studio Blush Brush runs for about $3 at eyeslipsface.com
  The Sigma Blush Brush F40 runs for about $14 at sigma.com
  
  

  

  E.L.F. Studio Blush Brush

  
  

  

  Sigma Blush Brush F40

  

  Mac Blush Brush 129

  
  
  

 

Eyeshadow Brush

• Eyeshadow brushes are small and come in a wide variety of shapes. Angled or pointy eyeshadow brushes help line the eyes; blunt brushes add color to the eyelids.
  
  The Mac EyeShader Brush 239 runs for about $24.50 at Mac.com
  The E.L.F. Studio Eyeshadow Brush runs for about $3 at eyeslipsface.com
  The Sigma Eyeshadow Brush E55 runs for about $9 at sigma.com
  
  

  

  Mac EyeShader Brush 239

  

  E.L.F. Studio Eyeshadow Brush

  

  Sigma Eyeshadow Brush E55

                
  
  
  
  

             

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