Monday, October 15, 2012

The low down on brushes

Hey everyone! I decided to start with brushes because they're an essential tool to have to apply makeup flawlessly and achieve any look you want to go for.

First off, I just want to give this one major makeup tip! You do not have to go out and buy the exact same stuff I talk about. 9 times out of 10 you can find something similar for way cheaper at say Ulta or even Wal-Mart and Target and will still get the same results. I learned this the hard way when all I'd do is shop at Sephora and later on find out another brand made it for way cheaper. But I will put links of where to find the ones I purchased.


Alright so here we go!


Holy batman these pictures are going to suck. Oh well, lets just pretend I have some fancy shmancy camera for a second.

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- Foundation Brush: I absolutely love this brush. Glides foundation on smoothly and effortlessly. I use it everyday and have had it for almost three years. It's only $8 and you can only order it online at makeupgeek.com. I've seen these at Target and Wal-Mart for around the same price.
-Blush Brush: Used to apply blush and even contour. I think it's important to apply blush with a brush so you can avoid harsh lines and applying too much. I ordered this one online at Crown Brush and it came in a set of 15 for $30. Also called Set 620/ 15 piece professional brush case w/ designer case.



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-Detailed Small Crease brush: If you want a defined color in your crease then this is the brush you want. If you have smaller eyes it'll work wonderful for you.This is also from Crown Brush and came in the set of 15 I ordered online.
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-Outer V Brush: Ahhh, the Outer V brush. It's a godsend. If you're like what the heck is an outer v? Then worry not dear friend. Click on this link How To: Use the Outer V Brush and watch how a little definition changes your whole look. Also got this from Makeup Geek for $6.59




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-Blending Brush: Perfect for blending color in the crease, this is definitely one I'd never be able to live without. I also use it for just a quick wash of color all over the lid. It's a brush made by Kat Von D and I bought it online at Sephora. I bought this quite a while ago in a set and it looks like it's been discontinued. There's a similar one for $55 but I definitely do not recommend buying it since it's expensive.
-Classic Rounded Crease Brush: Another one I'd never be able to live without. This one is also used for blending in the crease but is bigger so color won't be as concentrated. I usually use it for applying shadow all over the lid and in the crease when I'm in a hurry to get ready in the morning. I bought this at Sephora for $17.
-Eye Contour Brush: Used for applying eye shadow all over lid and brow bone. If you're applying an eye shadow that's shimmery or glittery and needs to be packed on I'd definitely use this type of brush. Made by Face Secrets. You can get it at Sally Beauty Supply for $6.99

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-Oval Shadow Brush: I use this mostly for applying shadow on the brow bone. I would also imagine you could use it for the entire lid. Purchased this one online at Crown Brush in the set of 15 as mentioned before.
-Angled liner brush: Used for applying gel eyeliner. Also perfect for filling in eyebrows and packing eye shadow below the lower lash line. This also comes from Crown Brush in the set of 15 brushes.
-Brow/Lash Groomer: Used for grooming brows and combing lashes to make applying mascara more effective.



Well there you have it! Feel free to email me with questions or leave a comment beeeelooowww.

Ok going to bed now.

Always remember you are beautiful!

                                                                                                         xoxoxo,

                                                                                                                     Sagan

1 comment:

  1. You're awesome! You need to do my makeup sometime! And teach me how/what to use cause I don't know anything about makeup! haha

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