The choice of tools for applying makeup is no less important than choosing the most cosmetics, because an inappropriate powder brush can ruin any makeup, breaking the texture of the tone, leaving spots and roughness.
Let's consider what kinds of brushes exist, and what "works" they are oriented to.
Shape and size
In shape, brushes are distinguished for the application of powder cone-shaped, flat and in the form of a fan. The latter are intended more for delicate removal of particles of blush or shadows from the face: they are airy, light and very soft.
Cone-shaped brushes are convenient to apply and evenly distribute the recruited product, but a flat brush is suitable for mineral powder - such a tool is also called kabuki. Make it out of the goat's hair and / or ponies, the handle of the brush is short - no more than 3 cm. Kabuki allows you to collect mineral particles, and then thoroughly shade them.
Professional brush for powder with a beveled tip allows you to correct the outline of the cheekbones, although this tool is oriented no longer applying blush.
It is most convenient to perform a make-up brush with a medium size. When buying, it is important to make sure that all the bristles are evenly distributed and fit well together.
Material
Before choosing a brush for powder, it is necessary to determine the material. Traditionally, instruments with natural nap (goat, squirrel, ponies, sable, badger) are used for applying dry cosmetics. Synthetic brushes are relevant for rare agents with a creamy texture (concealers, tonal creams, liquid shadows and blush).
The undoubted advantage of synthetics is the ease of care for it, the durability and the ability to "give away" the recruited product to the skin completely. Natural can absorb cosmetics, they often cause allergies and wear out much faster. they lose shape and "fluff".
How to clean the brush for powder?
Makeup artists recommend changing brushes and sponges as soon as they get worn out. In addition, it is desirable to wash tools every week. To do this, you can use the usual means for washing or baby shampoo, after which the nap is dipped with a towel and left to dry.
If the powder does not use a brush, but sponge, it is "washed" in a similar way.
Some cosmetic companies sell a special liquid for washing tools, for example - MAC Brush Cleanser, the cost is about 15 cu. It prolongs the life of brushes, disinfects them and removes the remnants of cosmetics.