Who does not love having the perfect makeup brush? We all appreciate a good brush that can come in handy and be a true friend on our makeup adventures. But, if you are new to makeup, the first question that will pop in your mind is ‘How do I find the perfect makeup brush for me?
What do I keep in mind before I make my buy?’
Do not worry, and you will have all these questions answered here.
We will also cover some essential tips to keep in mind when looking for your first makeup brush.
We understand how confusing it can get when you get many pieces of advice from many people. But, with years of experience and understanding of how makeup brushes work.
We bring you the perfect set of tips that you can keep in mind before deciding which brush to buy finally. By keeping these tips in mind, you will learn about makeup brushes and end up making a suitable buy.
Wouldn’t it be great to make your buy and get it right the first time? These tips will help you understand how to buy brushes that will prove to be a long-term investment too.
Let us dive right in
Listen To Your Skin, Please
One of the most important things about buying a makeup brush is listening to your skin. After all, this product is going to be in contact with your skin. Thus, ensuring that you get a soft and comfortable brush to the skin is very important. Some low-quality brushes end up having rough or thicker to use bristles that can hurt or even cause cuts. The skin on our faces is sensitive.
Thus, if you do not take the time to rub the bristles over your skin before you buy. You won’t know how well it goes with your skin. All it takes is 5 minutes. Rub the brush over a selected patch of skin on your hand. Do not rub this on your face because we do not know how many people have already done that.
We do not want you getting any rashes on infections, now do we. If the bristles feel soft and glide through, then ding ding ding! You have listened to your skin and can tick this tip off the list. Your skin will thank you for it.
Quality And Only Quality
If there is one thing that you must not compromise on in your life, it is the quality of the products you use on your face. The horrors of using bad-quality makeup brushes on your face are too grim to discuss. While buying a makeup brush, please ensure that you choose quality over any other aspect. Let us understand how to differentiate between good and bad quality brushes.
Good Quality:
These brushes will not only be soft but will be very easy to blend different pigments and shades. Using these brushes will bring about a natural look that will look flawless and perfect. What is more, such brushes give you an even look and are bound to last for a long time. You can determine this by doing a quick makeup test of the front of your palms or right on the wrist.
Bad Quality:
A bad-quality brush will give you the exact opposite of what we have mentioned above. You will have an uneven and unnatural look after makeup. And, the bristles will be stiff and could even damage your skin. Not to mention that you can say goodbye to your long-term investment plan. The hairs will come off, and you will have to bid your makeup brush goodbye sooner than necessary.
Cost
Now since you are looking at getting a good quality brush, you may have to spend a little extra than needed. But if you are active in the world of makeup and fashion. You are bound to need a brush that will be your best friend throughout.
You do not want to use the wrong brush on yourself, which could hurt you or damage your skin. Do not think twice when it comes to investing a little more into makeup brushes.
When you invest in a good brush, be sure that you will have this brush for a very long time. And, if you are a makeup artist, you will recover its cost within no time.
Although please be cautious because you see an expensive brush. This does not mean that the brush is of excellent quality. That is an absolute myth. Before you pay and make your final bit, do the work of inspection. Only after that make your decision and get your brush.
Allergies
This is the most important of all tips. If you do not take this into account, your skin could face some severe damage. Makeup brushes are available in a variety of types. One of which is made of animal hair. It is a known fact that a lot of people are allergic to animal hair. Because it is in the form of a makeup brush does not mean that you are safe from your allergies. It can cause the same reaction or even worse since you are using the product on your face out of all other places.
So, if you are not sure, find out and do your bit to understand if you are allergic to animal hair or not. If you are not, then there is nothing to worry about. But if you are, then there are always synthetic bristle-based makeup brush that you can use.
Ask Questions
Wherever you choose to buy your brush from. There will be a representative or a professional who can answer your questions. Be sure to find out what brushes do what. You do not want to buy a Powder brush if you were looking at getting a foundation brush.
Take the time to read, ask questions, and grasp as much information as possible before buying. There are many brushes like- Setting, Powder, Stippling, foundation, blush, crease, and more.
So, if you are a first-timer, be sure to talk to a professional and let them know what you are looking for. That way, you will get directed towards the right kind of brush. Then you can inspect those brushes based on the tips we shared above.
If your product complies with all the above tips. Congratulations, you have found the perfect makeup brush for you!
All in all, these tips will only take about 15- 20 minutes, and these minutes will not go to waste at all. You will end up with the ideal makeup brush for yourself and will not have to worry about doing this again for a while.
Happy shopping!