9 Essential Makeup Brushes for Beginners
You may have heard the saying before: your makeup is only as good as your tools. It’s true: what you use to apply your makeup can make a big difference for your finished look. And yet, the sheer amount of makeup brush options can be super overwhelming.
Looking at my own brush collection— which is unnecessarily massive, I’ll admit— there are really only 10 types of brushes (and one sponge) I use regularly to create all of my looks. Keep reading for my makeup brush guide, including the brushes you need and what each type can be used for. Plus, these are all affordable makeup brushes that work well, so you don’t need to break the bank to build your collection! In the end, I’ll share some links to brush set options that include most if not all the essentials.
Fluffy Powder Brush
When it comes to applying setting powder at the end of your foundation routine, a fluffy brush will help dust the product evenly on the skin. My absolute favorite is e.l.f. Beautifully Precise Powder Brush. It’s great for light, diffused application. Feel free to use it with blush or bronzers well, though I believe the size is best for all-over face products.
Contour Brush
For adding definition to the face, a dense angled brush is a go-to for contouring. What makes the Real Techniques Sculpting Brush can a great choice is that it can be used with both powder and cream. Not only can you get precise as the angled shape fits perfectly under the cheekbones, but the soft bristles help blend out for a seamless look.
Blush Brush
Now, here’s the thing: you can actually use the same brush to add contour and blush, but you probably want to have separate ones so you don’t mix products. Also— just as a personal preference— I prefer a blush brush with more flexible bristles for a lighter application so that I can build up to the color intensity I desire that day. The Real Techniques Blush Brush is great for a soft application.
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