How To : Use and Care for Brushes

An informative "how to" for brush usage and care

Brush Usage 


Standard Procedure for applying makeup products to brushes: Apply a light layer of makeup product to brush tip (avoid overloading the brush). Rotate the brush around for a round dome type and apply it evenly to both sides for a flat dome type. When applying it to the face, use the entire surface of the brush evenly so all working areas look well blended and balanced.

1. Powder brush
Place the tip of brush onto the powder lightly, picking up a small amount and shake off excess. Then place the brush on a sponge puff and distribute the powder evenly onto the whole area of the tip. Stroke over the center of the face once, then repeat the same procedure a few times for a glossy finish. Stroke outward from the center, placing the powder on the forehead, cheek, chin & neck so that they have a natural, even finish.

2. Blush brush
Apply brusher evenly to entire surface of brush horizontally and move it along the hair line running direction. Apply brusher from the ear toward the nostril, brush moves to skeletal hollows naturally.

3. Eye shadow brush
Apply eye shadow to both sides of flat surface of the brush evenly. Apply eye shadow from the edge of the eye upward providing gradation.



















4. Foundation brush
Place liquid foundation on your palm and blend it in on the both sides of the brush. Apply the right amount of liquid foundation to high side of cheek, temples and chin. Spread it outwards and pat with sponge to make skin smoothly. 









5. Eyeliner brush
Take the right amount of eyeliner from its own applicator onto a brush for smooth eyeliner application. Use the brush rather horizontally













6. Eyebrow brush
Apply brow powder to brush vertically and dust off excess on the back of your hand. Hold the brush perpendicular and determine the highest point of eyebrow position and draw the line to form a narrow outer edge.












7. Concealer brush
Apply concealer to the entire surface of brush horizontally. Place it under the eye, dullness of areas, the wings of the nose and any red spots.













8. Lip brush
Apply the lip liner fully to the both side of the brush horizontally. Hold the brush horizontally and apply it with one stroke by outlining using the edge of the brush. First decide where you want to draw the line of the lower side of the lip. Then place the tip of the brush at the corner of the lip and join the line where previously drawn. For the upper lip, start at the corner and draw it to the highest point by gradually raising the brush up vertically and draw it horizontally back to the center from the top.




Brush Care

All your cosmetic brushes should be cleaned at least once a month. Brushes used to apply lipstick and concealer require more frequent cleaning than brushes used for powder products. The following will help you keep your brushes in top condition:

Daily care:

Powder Brushes: 
After each use, dust off the excess powder & wipe gently with a tissue.

Lip brush, shadow brush:
Wipe gently with tissue. If you wipe it every time, you'll seldom need to wash it.

Monthly care (for personal brushes only, brushes should be washed after each makeup application if brushes are being used on more than one person) :

When your brush contains build-up, wash it with warm water by dipping up to the ferrule. Gently squeeze out the make-up while the brush is under water. You can also wash it with fragrance-free soap. Lather by combing in one direction with your fingers. Wash the head by gently retaining the shape of the brush hair and not flaring it out into a fountain shape, stroking toward the tip, and rinse it thoroughly. Place the brush on a clean towel to dry.

Always remember, treat your brushes well and they'll do the same back to your ;)

Thanks for reading

Danielle