Since there is an almost infinite choice of all types of make-up, it can be difficult to choose anything.
One might assume that after finding a brand that fits your style and budget your worries are over.
But what about the brush? How should you decide which brush works best with a certain kind of make-up? Powder brushes come in three basic shapes.
The large and fluffy brushes in a dome shape enable the most uniform application.
Smaller, blunt-shaped brushes usually have concentrated bristles, which enables a more concentrated and precise application.
A slant brush is named for the shape of the tip of the brush and allows you to apply make-up that gives a heightening effect.
The bristles of all of these brushes are generally of two types: synthetic and natural bristles.
The man-made option is easier to clean, more durable, and also provide for a softer application.
The are several varieties of natural bristles for powder brushes, each best serving a specific purpose.
Stiff badger hair bristles are best for defining shape.
The most common uses for brushes with this kind of bristle are defining eyebrows and blending the eyebrow pencil with the other make-up.
For blush and eye shadow, the best type of bristle is made from pony hair.
This variety can be either be used moist to assist with a dramatic look or dry which gives a natural shimmer.
Squirrel hair bristles are best to apply a soft layer of color.
Goat hair offers perhaps the most appealing type of applicator, and brushes with goat hair are available in several shapes.
They provide the easiest way to achieve great coverage and even application.
After considering the shape of the brush and type of bristle, you are ready to pick a specific brush.
To test a brush, run the bristles against your hand.
They should not come loose and should feel soft as they touch your skin.
You can loosen the bristles somewhat as you run them along your hand.
After purchasing a good brush it is advisable to rinse it with lukewarm water at least every other week to maintain it in good condition.