Makeup Brushes for Beginners: Build a Kit Around Your Routine
You do not need a large brush collection to start wearing makeup. Choose tools for the products you actually use and add more only when a particular task calls for them. The five brush types below are useful starting options, not a rule that everyone needs all five.
1. A Base Brush
If you wear foundation, compare a foundation or buffing brush with the application method you already prefer. Use a small amount of product and blend the edges in light layers. Check the brush listing and foundation directions for compatible use.
2. A Powder Brush
A fluffy powder brush is useful if loose or pressed powder is part of your routine. Tap off excess powder before application and start lightly. A brush does not guarantee a particular wear time.
Explore the Large Powder Brush.
3. A Blush Brush
A medium-sized cheek brush gives you control over where you place blush. Start with a little colour, blend the edges and check the result before adding more. Compare the size and shape with your preferred placement.
4. A Flat Eyeshadow Brush
A flat shader brush helps place eyeshadow on the lid. Pat colour on where you want it rather than immediately sweeping it over a larger area. Choose products intended for the eye area and follow their instructions.
Browse eye brushes and compare individual shapes.
5. A Blending Eyeshadow Brush
A fluffy blending brush softens the edge of eyeshadow. Use gentle, small movements and a clean brush if you want to blend without adding extra colour. A smaller brush offers more targeted placement than a larger one.
Explore the Blending Eyeshadow Brush.
Individual Brushes or a Set?
Individual brushes let you buy for one task at a time. A set may be worth considering if you expect to use several of its included tools. Compare the contents and current prices rather than assuming a set is always cheaper or contains everything you need.
View the Glowy 'n' Glam Makeup Brush Set and read its listing for included tools.
Before You Add More Tools
Ask whether your existing brushes already cover the task. Check each tool's care instructions, keep your brushes clean and allow them to dry fully as directed. Expand your kit gradually as you learn which shapes you enjoy using.
Explore all makeup brushes or browse face brushes for the steps in your routine.