They all have a discount code attached to their post and more often than not the products they are pushing are over priced.
It got me thinking, what do I really need?
Truth is, the all time greatest makeup artist recently awarded and OBE by the Queen for her contribution to the world does not really use brushes. She does most of her work with her hands.
This amazing woman is Pat Mcgrath. Have a google of her work and you will be in awe. Then look at the images and remember she is notorious for using her fingers to create the master pieces.
Now I'm not saying we should bin our brushes and take to using our fingers. We don't all posses the skills of Pat. But I really don't think we need 12 different contouring brushes.
Ive taken a look through my kit and narrowed it down to what I believe I really need and what I use on a regular basis.
1. Beauty Blender
You can use an alternative like the real techniques miracle completion sponge.
I like my Beauty Blender. I use it every day.
I use it to apply my foundation. I use it to blend out my concealer. I use to to apply liquid illuminator and I use to to blend out my cream contour. Thats 4 brushes in one.
I also apply the products in that order so I can use the sponge to apply a whole face without having to wash it.
Alternatively any foundation brush will do. Different types create different effects so choose the one that matches the finish you are trying to achieve.
2. Angled Blusher brush
I like an angled blusher brush. But if you prefer a domed brush then use that. I like an angled one because I can use it as a blusher brush or a contour brush easily. I don't like cream blusher that much. I much prefer powder and a brush is best.
3. Small Angled Brush
This is great for so many things. I use it for my brows, eye liner and when doing a cut crease.
4. Flat synthetic brush
This brush is great for packing on eye shadow. It can also be used for applying highlighter down the centre of the nose and on the cupids bow. Synthetic brushes can be used wet or dry. Great for applying cream products. If you wet your brush before you dip it into the eyeshadow the colour pay off will be stronger.
5. Fluffy Blending brush
You may want a couple of these but you can get by with one.
I use this for every shadow look I do. You use this to blend out the shadows. I also use this to apply highlighter on the tips of my cheek bones and on my brow bone.
6. Small domed eye shadow brush or pencil brush.
You could use a different shape. What your looking for is a brush thats more compact than your fluffy brush and fits nicely into your socket. This is also useful for applying and blending shadow on the lower lash line.
7. Large fluffy face brush.
When choosing brushes you may want a mixture of synthetic and natural bristles. You want brushes that don't shed and ones where the bristles are evenly cut. Some cheaper brushes shed and the hairs are uneven, this will make the application harder. If you are applying a shadow wet or a lip stick you will definitely want a synthetic brush.
2. Angled Blusher brush
I like an angled blusher brush. But if you prefer a domed brush then use that. I like an angled one because I can use it as a blusher brush or a contour brush easily. I don't like cream blusher that much. I much prefer powder and a brush is best.
3. Small Angled Brush
This is great for so many things. I use it for my brows, eye liner and when doing a cut crease.
4. Flat synthetic brush
This brush is great for packing on eye shadow. It can also be used for applying highlighter down the centre of the nose and on the cupids bow. Synthetic brushes can be used wet or dry. Great for applying cream products. If you wet your brush before you dip it into the eyeshadow the colour pay off will be stronger.
5. Fluffy Blending brush
You may want a couple of these but you can get by with one.
I use this for every shadow look I do. You use this to blend out the shadows. I also use this to apply highlighter on the tips of my cheek bones and on my brow bone.
6. Small domed eye shadow brush or pencil brush.
You could use a different shape. What your looking for is a brush thats more compact than your fluffy brush and fits nicely into your socket. This is also useful for applying and blending shadow on the lower lash line.
7. Large fluffy face brush.
You may want to use this to apply face powder, bronzer or shimmer to your face, chest and shoulders.
I make that a total of 7 items that I can not live without when applying a full face of makeup.
Of course I still have more.
Also, I could use less. But I think 7 applicators is rather modest for a Slap Addict.
When it comes to where to buy your brushes please don't think MAC is the only place to get a decent brush. Just as the beauty blender at £16 can be substituted for the Real Techniques for under £6, so can brushes. Real techniques again offer some very decent alternatives.
Body shop do some great brushes as do a company called Ovoni. You can get a set of theirs for around £30. The set includes a lot more than the staples above and comes in a handy carry case.
I make that a total of 7 items that I can not live without when applying a full face of makeup.
Of course I still have more.
Also, I could use less. But I think 7 applicators is rather modest for a Slap Addict.
When it comes to where to buy your brushes please don't think MAC is the only place to get a decent brush. Just as the beauty blender at £16 can be substituted for the Real Techniques for under £6, so can brushes. Real techniques again offer some very decent alternatives.
Body shop do some great brushes as do a company called Ovoni. You can get a set of theirs for around £30. The set includes a lot more than the staples above and comes in a handy carry case.
When choosing brushes you may want a mixture of synthetic and natural bristles. You want brushes that don't shed and ones where the bristles are evenly cut. Some cheaper brushes shed and the hairs are uneven, this will make the application harder. If you are applying a shadow wet or a lip stick you will definitely want a synthetic brush.
Remember you can use your fingers too!
Let me know what brushes you can't live with out.
Take care. XOXO
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