Makeup ToolsDo You Need Special makeup applicators or can you simply use your fingers? Your fingers or even cotton swabs will work - but in most cases, makeup goes on more precisely, more smoothly, and blends better when you're using good makeup tools. Notice I said "good" makeup tools. Cheaply made, clumsily designed tools actually do more harm than good to your final look, so if you're going to buy makeup tools, be prepared to invest. Most makeup-artist lines feature makeup tools; My favorite brushes are from Tony & Tina and are made by master calligraphy brush craftsmen in Japan. Makeup SpongesA makeup sponge is one makeup tool you can pick up for very little money. While sponges are available in flat disks and round shapes, my favorites are the triangular wedges that allow you to apply foundation to large areas or work it into the creases around the nose and eyes, as well as to pat the face clean of excess dirt or oil. Makeup BrushesName a type of cosmetic and there is probably a brush to help apply it. These brushes, depending on their intended use, are large, mid-size, small, or downright tiny and are usually used dry - although they can be dampened and used wet. When shopping for makeup brushes, look for sturdy handles and tightly anchored brush hairs. Here's a rundown of brush styles:
Don't assume the best makeup brushes are made from camel or other animal hair; some of the best brushes are entirely synthetic. Pencil Sharpener If you use any kind of lip or eye pencils, you'll need a pencil sharpener. These look exactly like those small pencil sharpeners you kept in your school bag as a child - they work the same way, too. Look for a sharpener that has two openings, one for regular, slim pencils, and one for fatter "crayon-type" pencils. Eyelash CurlersI know big-time makeup artists love eyelash curlers for the way they curl lashes and create a more "open-looking" eye. Still, I don't use an eyelash curler. Then again, my lashes are curly to start with. If yours aren't, you may want to give this contraption a go. Choose a lash curler that fits your eye comfortably- this means it must be wide enough to fit your entire row of lashes without pinching or pulling any of your lashes Lash and Brow Combs Lash and brow combs are two-sided tools featuring what looks like a mini-toothbrush on one side and a mini-comb on the other. The brush side is used to brush up brows and blend brow color, while the comb side is for separating lashes. |
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