7 MUST HAVE MAKEUP TOOLS FOR BEGINNERS
Choosing the right makeup tools can be confusing and hard, especially if you’re new to makeup tools. There are so many different tools to pick from nowadays.
If you’re not a makeup expert yet and don’t know where to begin, you’re in the right place.
Can this makeup tool be used to blend eyeshadow and foundation? Can it do more than one job? Can it work with different types of makeup like creams, liquids, and powders?
Alright, let’s make this simple…
1. EYEBROW & LASH SPOOLIE
Let’s start with the brows
Why? Brows frames the face, so its import that the brow shape is manicured and maintained to suit individual face shape.
Behind every great brow is a great brush, and the B.U. BEAUTY brand Eyebrow & Lash Spoolie is the ultimate one.
The spoolie helps you shape your eyebrows and mix the product so they look natural. Now your eyebrows look even better!
This makeup tool is really good because you can use it for many things. It can help shape and fix your eyebrows and also tidy up your eyelashes.
Did you know you should brush your eyelashes before putting on mascara? Why? Because if you put on your makeup in the morning, your lashes might be all mixed up from sleeping, and brushing them helps make them nice and even.
How to use:
- Comb your brows with spoolie.
- Apply the desired brow product.
- Use the spoolie to blend the product.
- Simply brush your lashes, moving the spoolie up, just like you would do when applying mascara
2. EYESHADOW BLENDING BRUSH
Now that the eyebrows are finished, let’s move on to the eyes.
We suggest using the B.U. BEAUTY Universal Base Shadow brush because it’s an important and helpful makeup tool to have.
This oval-shaped brush has soft bristles and helps you blend makeup smoothly and evenly, making your look look professional.
The name of this brush shows that it is special and can do many things, not just mix the base color. The brush is shaped to help spread eyeshadow on the eyelids. You can also use it to shape your nose, blend concealer under your eyes, put setting powder around your nose, and more.
How to use:
- Using circular motions, smoothly blend eyeshadow all over the lid.
- Create depth by applying a darker shade to the crease and blending in a windshield-wiper motion.
3. PRECISE EYESHADOW BRUSH
You might be thinking, “I’m new to makeup, why do I need a precision brush?” Well, a precision brush doesn’t mean it’s a tiny brush. It means the bristles are packed closer together than a blending brush, so you can put makeup exactly where you want it.
We suggest using the B.U. BEAUTY Precise Shadow Brush. The bristles are short and packed tightly, so it picks up lots of color and spreads it evenly. It’s great for shimmery and glittery eyeshadows. You can also use it to put on lipstick.
How to use:
Apply the desired eyeshadow shade/ glitter/ pigment on the eyelid in swipe motion.
4. THE EYELASH CURLER
We suggest using the B.U. BEAUTY Precise Shadow Brush. The bristles are short and packed tightly, so it picks up lots of color and spreads it evenly. It’s great for shimmery and glittery eyeshadows. You can also use it to put on lipstick.
How to use:
- Brush your lashes with the lash spoolie.
- Open the curler and place it over your lashes.
- Squeeze gently and hold for a few seconds.
- Open and remove.
- Apply mascara.
5. THE FOUNDATION BRUSH
Now that the eyebrows and eyes are finished, let’s move on to the face.
We all want our makeup to look smooth and perfect, right? We suggest using the Flat Head Foundation Brush from the B.U. BEAUTY brand.
It’s really simple to use. You can use it to put on moisturizer, primer, foundation, and even to blend cream contour. The soft bristles are gentle and help mix liquids and creams smoothly. It makes your skin look even and covers any spots or blemishes.
How to use:
- To apply the liquid/ cream foundation simply swirl the brush in the circular motion starting form the centre of your face blending to the sides.
- To blend cream contour – swirl the brush in a circular or patting motion.
6. THE POWDER BRUSH
In the beauty world, a simple rule is to put a good base so makeup stays put and doesn’t crease while you wear it.
We suggest using the B.U. BEAUTY brand The Setting Brush. It’s not a big powder brush like others, but don’t let its size fool you. It has a small, pointed shape that helps you apply makeup very carefully. It’s a super useful brush that can do many jobs!
Use with powder and cream makeup. It helps blend sharp edges and keeps the powder in place. It’s also great for blending concealer and many other uses.
How to use:
- Use the soft bristles to pick up a fine layer of loose powder (tap off any excess)
- Sweep or tap in the areas you want to set the foundation or all over the face.
- To blend the concealer, tap the brush on till the concealer gently blends into the foundation.
- To powder contour (bake), lightly swirl the product onto sides of the nose and under the cheek bones. Dust off any access product of the skin.
7. THE CONTOUR BRUSH
Why do you need a contour brush, you ask? Well, it helps make your face look more three-dimensional so it doesn’t look flat like a pancake after putting on foundation. Using a contour brush helps shape and define your face better.
We suggest using the B.U. BEAUTY Contour Brush.
A long, tapered brush with soft bristles that’s great for creating a gentle, blurred look on your face. It can also be used to set makeup, add glow with highlighter, or put on blush. It’s a super versatile tool that does many jobs!
How to use:
- Use the fluffy bristles to pick up a fine layer of loose powder (tap off any excess).
- Sweep over your complexion to set makeup.
- To apply contour, swirl into your contour powder then gently glide the brush back and forth below the cheekbones, under the jawline and along the sides of the hairline.
- To apply blusher, lightly swirl the product onto the apples of your cheeks and blend up into your cheekbones.
- To apply highlighter, swipe the product on the highest point of your cheeks, tip of the nose, brow bone.
This is everything a beginner needs.