Choosing The
Right Brush
Don't underestimate
the power of a good brush.Fingers are all well and
good, but when it comes to perfect blending or precise
outlines, nothing beats a good set of makeup brushes.We
suggest the top tools of the trade to give you total
glam.Make room on your dressing table for these brushes
that will work wonders on your face.Also, apply your
make-up in the right order, it can make all the differences
in how the final effect looks.
An
Alluring Base:
Dot foundation or a natural-tinted moisturizer with
a UV filter on your cheeks, chin and forehead.Blend
with fingers or a damp, cosmetic sponge.With a small
and soft artist's brush, apply concealer cream under
the eyes to cover shadows.To create the perfect canvas,
use a brush with thick, dense bristles to evenly dust
your T-Zone with translucent powder.Compared to a
sponge, a brush evens out the skin tone better over
a large area while still giving it a sheer look.
A
Warm Glow:
Blusher warms and enlivens the skin, helping to accentuate
cheekbones and contour areas. For an all over-glow,
take a large, soft brush and swipe blush over your
cheekbones,
forehead, and temples and add a touch to the chin.This
instantly brightens up a dull and colour-starved complexion.During
the rainy seasons, opt for powder blushers, as they
have the most staying power.Apply small amount high
on the cheekbones, below the eyeball.Sweep the brush
outward, away from the nose, blending carefully to
avoid hard wedges of colour.Try Optic Fibre Brushes,
as they never pick up too much product and ensures
that the blusher or bronzer goes on evenly.
For
Your Eyes Only:
The perfect made up eye is a result of careful blending
and building of colour with a wide variety of brushes.Apply
highlighter to the inner corner of the eye and the
browbone with a brush.Apply pale muted shades on the
inner eyelids and darker eye-shadow on the outer corners
of both lids to balance the eye depth.If you don't
have a steady hand, don't apply the eye-line with
a brush.If you do use a brush, keep to the lash roots.
Flirt
With Me Lashes:
Mascara adds the final frame to your eyes and completes
your eye makeup.It separates the lashes very effectively
and lasts well.Always apply your mascara first on
the lower lashes, brushing from the roots to the tips.Apply
two light coats, separating in between with a clean
eyelash comb.Viola! Long, thick and lustrous lashes.With
a few sweeps of L'Oreal Paris Intensifique Mascara,
make a statement with your impossibly long lashes!.You'll
also love Estee Lauder's New Illusionist Maximum Curling
Masacara that has a patent-pending flex-fibre brush
for precise application.Absolutely no smudges.Well-defined
and tidy brows balance the face and give it character.Use
an eyebrow brush with a slanted edge to smooth and
brush the brows into shape.
Brush
Your Luscious Lips:
For full luscious lips, it's important to apply your
lipstick the right way.Well chosen color and shine,
carefully applied, can enhance lips tremendously,
whatever their shape.Smudged outlines or a faded ring
of color at all.Outline lips carefully with a thin
and smooth lipbrush-this stops the color from bleeding,
and gives a precise but less harsh finish than a lipliner.Soften
the line by dabbing gently with the lipbrush.Finally,
fill your lips in.Top it with a clear gloss for lips
that look edible.
Brush Care:
Whichever sort you use-Nylon or hair-your brushes
should be kept clean and replaced once a year.After
use, wipe off excess make-up from your brush with
a tissue.If needed, wash in lukewarm water, using
mild shampoo.Rinse thoroughly.Dry on a rolled towel,
and then press the brush back into shape with fingertips
to prevent feathering.Lie flat to dry.The key to a
flawless finish is the tools.
