It is not enough to have high-quality beauty products in your cosmetic bag. You also need quality tools - for different purposes, types of makeup, and different textures. What kind of brushes should be used to apply the powder correctly?
As you know, products with a creamy and powdery texture should be applied with different brushes. In this article, we will tell you which brushes and applicators are good for powder, how to choose a tool depending on the product you are going to use, and why you need natural bristles instead of synthetics.
The powder is a product that is not as easy to spread over the skin in an even layer as it seems at first glance. In addition to knowing the application technique, you will need a brush, preferably a professional one (the best quality). The choice of the most budget option can turn into inconveniences - in particular, such brushes easily lose the pile, leaving it on the skin.
1) Shape
A powder brush is usually a rounded volume brush. It is easy to apply the product to the desired areas with its help.
2) Density
The denser the brush, the thicker the finish. With this in mind, powder brushes are thick but still fluffy. With such a brush it is easy to "knock down" the excess of the product so that the powder lies in a thin, airy, barely noticeable layer.
3) Material
For powdery textures are usually used brushes made from natural porous bristles. This material is hygroscopic, that is, it absorbs moisture, so it is better not to apply creams and fluids with such brushes. But you can do it with powder.
It should be noted that powders also come in different forms. Therefore, it is important to consider this when choosing a brush. If we are talking about loose powder, the brush should be of such a type that when the product is applied to the brush, its particles do not scatter, and when applied, they lie on the skin in an even layer. That is why loose powder is often produced with a puff included. It “collects” powder well and holds it until it is distributed over the skin.
If there is no puff, then it is quite possible to do with a standard fluffy powder brush with a rounded cut. This is enough to powder the face and fix the makeup, creating a pleasant velvety powdery finish.
By the way, it is worth considering the features of the mineral powder. The fact is that this product is a particle of crushed minerals. For everything to work out, you need to move the brush in one direction. It should not be driven back and forth over the skin. Otherwise, the coating will be uneven and uncomfortable.
Such a powder is usually easier to apply on the brush, and in the right amount - without excess, which is difficult to avoid when working with a loose texture. Therefore, it is not uncommon to find a flat brush in cases with compact powder. It is quite suitable for applying the powder in a not too dense layer.
If you want to create a coating that masks all imperfections, then instead of the supplied brush, you will need a kabuki brush - this is the name of a medium-sized brush with a thick bristle, which is easily recognizable by its small "stem". The secret of this brush lies in it - the pressure is quite strong, which ensures the density of the coating.
1) First, decide how dense the coverage you are going to create. If it's going to be a thin layer, you need a large fluffy brush like Giorgio Armani's Maestro Powder Brush. If, on the other hand, you want to use powder to create a base tone, a short, dense kabuki brush with a round or straight cut will come in handy. Check out NYX Professional Makeup's Kabuki Pro Brush.
2) Secondly, check the quality of the brush while still in the store. There are simple ways to test it. With strong pressure, slide it in different directions along the back of your hand. If lint remains on the skin, then it is better to look for another brush. Take a closer look at the handle. It should be well fixed in the metal mount, not wobbly.
3) Third, pay attention to how comfortable the bristle is for your skin. If your skin is sensitive, a hard-bristled brush will not work. At the same time, it is difficult to create dense coverage with a brush that is too soft.
Usually, it is recommended to apply the powder with a natural bristle brush. But there are also supporters of "synthetics" - it is more hygienic since it does not have a porous structure of natural pile and does not absorb moisture and powder particles. Synthetic brushes last longer. They are also environmentally friendly. The choice is yours.
What kind of powder brush do you use on regular basis? Write your feedback in the comments.
