Makeup Brush Guide
Do you ever feel like you spend more time googling how to use your brushes and tools than you actually spend using them? You are not alone! To help, we’ve put together a list of the brushes we use the most with tips and tricks for how to use them and how to clean them.
A pro makeup artist-approved brush for the complexion, crafted in a sustainable factory with vegan fibers and Forest Stewardship Council-approved wood. Once you experience its perfecting powers, trust us: You’ll never go back to your old tools.
The Perfecting Buffer by Clove + Hallow is a dense kabuki-style brush for applying powder, liquid, and cream foundations flawlessly. Also ideal for applying bronzer, highlighter, and blush. Yes, you read that right - this brush can do it all.
These days, your best bet to have a little extra fun with your makeup is to really play up your eyes. Those are the most viable part of your look these days! Clove + Hallow created a duel ended brush for the eyes, crafted in a sustainable factory with vegan fibers and Forest Stewardship Council-approved wood.
Use the fluffy crease brush on one end for blending and creating a soft wash of color, then flip to the flat shader panel to deposit serious pigment.
Speaking of playing up your eyes, nothing pulls together a look like the perfect eye liner. I use the Lily Lolo Eye Detail Smudge Brush to create a subtle cat eye that doesn't look harsh. Then, I flip the brush and use the smudge edge to bring my eye shadow below my lashes, widening the eye.
The ultimate multi-purpose brush!
This petite brush is an all-round gem for powders like highlighters, bronzers and blushes. A sleek tapered brush head delicately collects color and deposits on cheeks and skin. It can also be used to sweep eyeshadow over your entire lid. Amazing at blending, dabbing and contouring, this mini brush is durable with vegan bristles and biodegradable corn resin handle. Perfect for travel and your on-the-go beauty bag.
The Clove + Hallow Precision Buffer is a concealer brush that quickly and evenly blends powder, liquid, and cream products for the ultimate airbrush effect underneath the eyes and over blemishes. Try it as a shadow or blurring lip color brush, too.
Pro Tip: Wash your brushes at least once a week. Never immerse cosmetic brushes in water as this can affect the bond holding the bristles together. Instead hold the bristles pointing downwards in warm running water, gently lather with a mild shampoo and rinse the same way in running water. Always leave cosmetic brushes to dry naturally, preferably on their side to prevent water from running into the ferrule.