For a professional finish you need the right tools. This means investing in a set of good brushes and applicators. Even the most expensive make-up in the world won’t look particularly great if it is applied carelessly and using your fingertips. Bring out the creative make-up artist in you with good-quality set of brushes and make-up kit. In this article, BEBE AFRIKANA brings to you 10 must-haves basic makeup tools.
POWDER BRUSH
Get used to using a powder brush each time you put make-up on. To prevent a caked or clogged finish to your face powder, use a large, soft brush to dust away any excess.
MAKE-UP SPONGE
Have a wedge-shaped one, so you can use the finer edges to help blend in the foundation around your nose and jawline, and the flatter edges for the cheeks, forehead and chin. However, if you prefer not to use a synthetic sponge, try the small, natural ones instead. Remember to use it damp, not dry.
EYESHADOW BRUSH
Smooth on any shade of eyeshadow with this brush.
EYESHADOW SPONGE
A sponge applicator is great for applying a sweep of pale eyeshadow that doesn’t need much blending or applying highlighter to your brow bones.
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ALL-IN-ONE EYELASH BRUSH/COMB
Great for combing through your lashes between coats of mascara for a clump-free finish. Flip the comb-over and use the brush side to sweep your eyebrows into shape, or softened pencilled-in brows.
EYEBROW TWEEZERS
It is essential to have a good pair of tweezers for regular tidying up the eyebrows.
EYELASH CURLERS
Once used, they will soon become a beauty essential! Curler eyelashes make a huge difference to the way your lashes look and help open up the eyes.
BLUSHER BRUSH
Use to add a pretty glow to your skin with a light dusting of powder blusher. A blusher brush is slightly smaller than a powder brush to make it easier to control.
LIP BRUSH
Create a perfect outline and then use it to fill in the shape with your lipstick.