5 Essential Makeup Brushes You Need In Your Makeup Bag

Whether you’re a makeup newbie or a pro, these makeup brushes are a must-have!

Let’s make something clear: you don’t need to be a professional makeup artist to use makeup brushes. In fact, it’s probably best to start your makeup journey by stocking up on a few essentials, especially if you’re new to it! Once you try it, you’ll find they make the application much easier, and the results stunning.

However, it only takes one meager Google search to get overwhelmed with the choice of makeup brushes. They come in different sizes, are made out of different materials, not to mention the varying shapes, lengths, bristles, and densities…We know it’s a lot to take in if you’re new to it, so we’ve narrowed it down to 5 must-have makeup brushes that’ll help you get started!

Powder makeup brush

Applying loose or pressed powders, like powdered blush or a finishing power, requires a brush that’ll pick up just the right amount of the product and disperse it evenly without leaving any patches behind. Choose dense but fluffy brushes, ideally with curved bristles, to give you that polished look without putting too much effort or skills. Don’t forget to gently tap the brush before applying to shake off the excess product, and whatever you do, don’t blow on it! Otherwise, you’ll end up with powder all over your vanity mirror instead of your face…

Eyebrow brush

If you want to join the eyebrow phenomenon and create that perfect eyebrow arch and fuller brows, an eyebrow brush is a must. Thanks to the tightly bristles you’ll be able to apply any type of product, gel or powder. But before you apply anything, comb your brows upwards before following their natural arch to give them a more natural and fuller look.

Concealer brush

Once you try this soft-bristled, curved brush, there’s no going back. It’s flexible and small enough to fit any area that needs concealing, such as under your eyes or around your nose to neutralize imperfections, and blends the product seamlessly, so it doesn’t show under your foundation. With ultimate precision, you can even use it to carve out your eyebrows for a more polished look!

All-over-eyeshadow brush

The all–over-eyeshadow brush is critical to applying an even layer of the product on your eyelids. Not only that, the large and fluffy bristles are great for picking up larger amounts of the eyeshadow, so you don’t have to keep dipping in for more. Remember to tap it lightly before applying!

Blending brush

If you want to create beautiful color transitions on your eyes, a blending makeup brush is a game-changer. You'll find that his brush has much softer bristles, giving you more control over the transitions and can blur harsh lines if you’re experimenting with gradients. To blend, all you need to do is swirl the brush in circular motions along your eyelid until you’re satisfied with the result.