I own a lot of makeup brushes and tools. Being high maintenance requires a lot of work, people! Honestly, though, I think tools are really important to one’s makeup collection. They truly enhance the application of the products you’ve spent your cold hard cash on.
While I do own many makeup tools, there are ones I reach for almost on a daily basis. I’d like to think of these as my staples. I thought I’d share them with you and get your input on some of your favorite tools. It appears that, not only am I high-maintenance, but a tool snob. 5 out of the 6 tools are high-end. In my defense, they last for years (granted that you clean and treat them properly).
I love this eyelash curler. It’s comparable to Shu Uemura, with more availability. I found this at Ulta. This curler really gives my eyes a nice pop. It doesn’t pull or tug at my lashes.
I love using this brush for blush. It seems to work perfectly on the apples of my cheeks. It is also good to use with a contour powder/bronzer in specific areas of your face.
I like the flat head to this brush. It allows me to get the liner as close to the lash line as possible. This is great for tightlining.
Ecotools Bronzer Brush
Seriously, one of the best bronzer brushes I’ve ever used, and I got it at the drug store. The brush itself is fairly large, and the bristles are incredibly soft. I find that this gives an even all-over application of bronzer.
This is definitely a multi-use brush. You can blend just about anything with it – from concealer underneath your eyes, to highlighters around your face, to blending in crease colors with eyeshadow. I tend to use this the most for eyeshadow, but I’m thinking about going and getting another one for face uses (highlighters and concealers).
This is a lovely brush if you use a liquid foundation. You “stipple” your foundation on – that is, you dip the brush in your foundation and then dab the brush all over your face. It applies in little dots (this is good because it is even all around your face). Then you swirl the brush even more around your face and it blends the foundation on even more effortlessly. This provides a flawless, airbrushed application.
What are your go-to makeup tools? Anything you simply cannot live without?
I’d love to hear your thoughts and recommendations!
