Makeup Blending: Brushes, Sponges, and Fingers
When to blend with a brush, a sponge or your fingers, the motions that give a seamless finish and how to fix harsh lines.
By Sunil Dutt · 4 min read
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A few well-chosen brushes do more than a large set. The articles under this tag explain what each common brush shape is for, which ones a beginner really needs, and how brushes, sponges and fingers give different finishes. They also cover cleaning, which matters for your skin as well as your makeup: how often to wash brushes, what to wash them with, and how to dry them so that they keep their shape.
When to blend with a brush, a sponge or your fingers, the motions that give a seamless finish and how to fix harsh lines.
By Sunil Dutt · 4 min read
How to use a makeup sponge for a smooth base, wash it properly, let it dry and recognize when it is time for a new one.
By Sunil Dutt · 4 min read
A simple method for washing and drying makeup brushes with gentle soap, how often to do it and how to avoid damaging them.
By Sunil Dutt · 4 min read
The main face and eye brushes, what each is designed to do, which few a beginner needs and how to recognize a good brush.
By Sunil Dutt · 3 min read
The few products and tools worth buying first, what each does, what can wait and how to build a kit on a budget.
By Sunil Dutt · 4 min read