Let’s talk about the essential brushes you need for creating flawless makeup and how to choose the right brush material depending on its purpose.
How to Choose the Right Brush Material
Marketplaces offer a plethora of brushes made from various materials, which can be confusing even for makeup artists. Which brushes are suitable for creamy textures, which ones are for eyeshadows or for bronzer? We’ve compiled a small guide to help you make the right choice.
All brushes can be divided into two main groups based on the type of bristles: synthetic and natural. It’s a mistake to think that synthetic bristles are inferior to natural materials. The only difference between them is their application. Synthetic bristles don’t absorb cosmetics, making them perfect for applying creamy textures. Natural bristles have a porous texture that absorbs liquids, making them ideal for applying dry and powdery textures.
For its brushes, Latte Beauty uses premium innovative DERMOCURA® bristles, specially developed in Italy for makeup application. They are exceptionally soft, hypoallergenic, and perfect even for very sensitive skin. Their main feature is their versatility: DERMOCURA® can be used for both creamy and dry textures — a true breakthrough.
Foundation Brush
The foundation is the base of any makeup, so a brush for applying creamy textures is essential in your makeup bag. While foundation can be applied using various methods like a sponge, fingers, or even a cotton pad (in extreme situations), a brush is the best and most professional choice for applying foundation in a thin, even layer without spots or streaks.
What to look for when choosing a foundation brush:
- Choose a brush with high-quality and dense bristles that won’t shed
- Synthetic bristles are best for applying foundation as they are easy to maintain and don’t absorb the product. Natural bristles are better for blending
- Opt for a medium level of firmness: if the brush is too soft, it won’t apply foundation evenly, and if it’s too firm, it could damage your skin. Medium firmness is ideal.
For applying foundation, Latte Beauty recommends the Hera #02 More or Less brush, made with innovative material fibers. Its flat shape ensures even and easy application of any texture of foundation or highlighter, effectively covering redness and pigmentation.
Powder and Bronzer Brush
To set the foundation and give the face a matte finish, a final touch of powder is essential. Since powder is a dry texture, a foundation brush won’t be suitable. Here are a few criteria for choosing the right brush for easy application of powder and even dry bronzer:
- Natural bristles are best for applying dry products
- Choose large and round brushes. This shape makes it easier and faster to apply the product to the desired areas
- For light or almost weightless coverage, use fluffy brushes. Denser bristles are better for more intense and thick coverage.
For dry textures, Latte Beauty offers the Kabuki #01 More than Less brush — it ensures exceptional product distribution, easy blending without streaks, it also features a convenient short handle made from eco-friendly wood. If you want a multitasking brush in your makeup bag, the Kabuki brush is an ideal option: it’s equally good for applying both dry and creamy textures.
Eyeshadow and Concealer Brush
When it comes to eyeshadows, the choice is quite vast. Here’s a small list of the most relevant brushes:
- Small flat brush: perfect for defining the outer corners of the eyes.
- Large flat brush: for applying eyeshadow on the movable eyelid.
- Angled brush: great for creating sharp eyeliner looks.
- Tapered brush: for blending and transitioning between colors.
- Pencil brush: for defining the lash line and blending pencil eyeliner.
Applying dry, liquid, or creamy eyeshadows is easy with the flat #03 Less is More brush from Latte Beauty. This model with a rounded tip ensures precise application and intense coverage of any texture. It’s also suitable for concealer and corrector.
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