Mineral Makeup - what brush is best Kabuki? Flat Top-Buffer? or Stipple Brush?
I new to mineral makeup and my set comes with a average synthetic Kabuki, want to invest in a really good brush as i know that its important.
I just want to know what each brushes benefits are and the kind of finish each one will give me.
I want my makeup to last All Day, so Medium Coverage is what I'm after.
Also any other tips or tricks regarding mineral makeup and how to make it look fab and last long would be much appreciated
for medium coverage i recommend a Kabuki Brush. a flat top buffer will give you the most coverage because it is thicker and the stipple brush will give you the least. if you do get the kabuki, make sure You Get one with the right amount of bristles/thickness. i got a kabuki from cargo in this set http://www.makeup.com/brands/cargo/bronzing-kit/ and altho its great for bronzer...its not at all good for my foundation. i use the 181 from MAC http://www.maccosmetics.co.uk/templates/products/sp.tmpl?CATEGORY_ID=CAT4714&PRODUCT_ID=PROD90214 i bought this particular one because it was cheaper than buying the regular sized one but it works great! its the perfect thickness for my foundation and i get medium coverage. i use the 180 from MAC http://www.makemeheal.com/images/products/estore/10011/large/04294483009.jpg when i want more coverage. that particular brush is not sold by MAC anymore but im sure you can get one from a different brand. my 180 (the flat top buffer) is really great for giving you perfect EVEN coverage without making your face look cakey.
stipple brushes are amazing for all kinds of face products. it will give you decent coverage and you can use it for blush and highlighters but i find the 181 easier to work with.
the best tip i can give you is to clean your brush fairly regularly (not vigourously though) because ive heard alot of girls who've started to break out after using Bare Minerals or that kind of mineral makeup for a few months. and make sure your mineral makeup does not contain bismuth because it is a skin irritant and will make your skin look really disgusting after a while. as with any foundation start in the middle of your face and work your way out. ensure that youre blending out your makeup well so your face and neck aren't different colors. and to make your makeup last longer...stick with a good Skin Care routine (wash tone and moisturize) then try a Foundation Primer (the makeup sticks to the primer not your skin making it last longer). make sure you set with a Loose Powder or even try fix+ from MAC. i swear by it, one spray to finish your makeup.
good luck
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