Five Make-up Brush Essentials.
Whilst brainstorming ideas for my blog I thought of this blog title, Five Make-up Brush Essentials. I was like yes, this will be a great post, well done Zoe. Then I realised, that I had to whittle down just five key brushes out of my collection of nearly 200. I use so many brushes on a daily basis, even if I am creating a natural make-up look, therefore the task was a lot harder than I initially anticipated.
I obviously did work it out in the end, hence the post today, but my goodness, that was hard work folks. Obviously all the brushes I have chosen are from Crownbrush because I just love the brand, durrr. I do use M.A.C, Illamasqua, and Make Up For Ever brushes too, but in terms of quality and price, Crownbrush still win in my eyes.
Foundation
Okay, so had to choose two brushes for this as I always use different foundations and prefer a different brush depending on which foundation it is that I am using. So my ultimate favourite liquid foundation applicator is the new Medium Face Contour brush. Previously, this brush was only available in one of the HD Brush Sets, but now is sold individually, which is the best thing ever. Made from super soft, synthetic hair, this brush is the perfect size for buffing foundation into the skin using small circular motions. I really like it for blending large areas of concealer and is also great for blending cream contour too.
The second foundation brush is another one I rave about and always recommend to friends and family, is the Flat Bronzer brush. I actually have never used this to apply bronzer, but just like the Medium Face Contour brush, I use it to buff in foundation and also set areas of concealer with a foundation powder. Ridiculously soft and applies foundation in a flash, great for when you are in a hurry.
Blusher
Blusher is something I wear every day, even on days that I am wearing next to nothing, if I feel I look tired, blush wins over mascara. So for that reason for me, an angled blush brush is essential. I just think you can really sculpt the face with this cut of brush, rather than use a round more traditional shaped blusher brush. I do use this for powder contouring too. My favourite is this one from Crownbrush.
Powder
I wear bronzer all year round, because I am so pale, a little warmth goes a long way. I fell in love with the Precision Powder brush last year, and nothing else compares. You can use the pointed end to define your nose, and hollows of your cheek bones, but it is big and fluffy enough to use all over the face with a few sweeps of powder.
Eyes
Out of all the eye brushes, the most important is the one you use to blend. I own what feels like a hundred and one eye blending brushes, so how did I pick just one? It comes down to value for money. You really do not need to spend a small fortune on a decent blending brush. Crownbrush have a great selection of blending brushes, but my fave is the C441 Pro Blending Crease.
What make-up brush could you not live without?
15 Comments
Trecee Hutchinson
I have that flat bronzer brush and I love to use it for foundation too. Crown has some really good and affordable brushes.
The quality is amazing. Great post!
XO.
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Jodie
I need all of these brushes! I’m still shocked I haven’t tried any but I’m in need of the brush you recommend for blusher, I’m still on the hunt for the perfect one!
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A Little Dose of Makeup
These look amazing! I love brushes and I really want to try Zoeva products!
xx, A Little Dose of Makeup
Mantenso
I haven’t heard of crownbrush before but I will definitely be checking it out!
I really need to invest in some new eye brushes too.
Tenz
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Leanne Page
I heard so many good things about crown brushes recently, i need to get my hands on a few. For me it is my Real Techniques buffing brush – i haven’t found anything better for foundation xx
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Candice Petersen
These look amazing I love the Real Technique’s brushes
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Y i n G
I find myself using my Zoeva brushes quite often and for my foundation I really cannot live without my beauty blender.
The charlotte tilbury contour brush is also a must for my contouring routine. Crown brushes seem to do a great selection of brushes, definitley need to have a browse on their site soon!
Thanks for posting, have a lovely day ♥
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Isabelle Goodall-Munroe
The photography for this post is absolutely beautiful, as per usual! I’m such a huge fan of the Zoeva brushes and they’re pretty much what I use on a daily basis, I also love the MAC 217 for eyeshadow blending and Sigma brushes work amazingly too. I really want to try the Morphe brushes, AH theres just so many!
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Wellwell Girl
those are some beautiful bushes! x
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McKenzie
I really need to start building my brush collection! I didn’t realize how important make up tools are in a everyday setting! I’m definitely going to be purchasing some of these! xo
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jenny
What brand is the foundation, please?
Kelly
I feel like I like to invest more in eyeshadow brushes because whenever I buy a cheaper one it feels like it’s stabbing my eyelids. With cheaper face brushes it still feels pretty soft. I’ve been loving my sigma brushes.
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Lauren S
Obviously since you’ve introduced me to them, I love the Crowbrush Angled Brush but RT is my fave for buffering foundation – works a treat!
Lauren x
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Emma Bought What
I can’t live without my Real Techniques Expert Face Brush, I’ve been using it for years to apply foundation 🙂 x
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