Makeup Brushes : Why They’re Important
If you are still applying your eyeshadow with a sponge applicator STOP NOW! You must get yourself a good, medium sized makeup brush that is hypoallergenic and will last you for a long time. One of my really good friends uses and swears by MAC makeup brushes. While she says they do cost more, they last her forever.
If you can, stay away from the really cheap ones you might find at your local drugstore, and opt for a better brand (which you might actually find at the drugstore), or at your Dillards or Kaufmann’s makeup counter. The difference is, some of the cheaper ones I’ve found actually make my skin itch. I’m not sure if it’s the type of synthetic fibers used in the brush or what the deal is, but they also fell apart fairly quickly, and I had to go out and buy a new one.
You may also find a good brand or a professional grade set of makeup brushes at a beauty supply store such as Sally’s Beauty or some other beauty supply chain.
The reason I’m a big advocate of the makeup brush is that it gives you much more control over the depth of color applied, and with a little practice and perfection, you will notice your eyeshadow looks a lot more “professional” instead of “drawn on”. It may be a little bit of an art to apply it with a makeup brush, but you will quickly get the hang of it, and you will LOVE the results and wonder why you ever used a sponge applicator before. Throw them away when you’re good enough at using brushes!
