Foundation brushes are plentiful and it's hard to tell which brushes are right for which application. But when it comes to foundation and make-up, many people are not even quite sure what exactly that means or what the difference is.
Foundation vs. Makeup: What's the Difference?
The term make-up is often used synonymously with foundation, which is basically wrong. Because make-up is actually the generic term for decorative cosmetics in general. These include lipstick, concealer, eyeshadow, but also foundation. This is one of the covering cosmetics. It is available in liquid or creamy texture or in powder form (solid and loose). Foundation can be applied with a foundation brush, but also with a sponge or fingers and makes the complexion appear more even. Skin impurities or redness are concealed by it. And this is also possible in different intensities.
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Why do I need a foundation brush?
As the name suggests, the foundation brush is designed to apply foundation to the face. This also works with your fingers, but a thorough, covering and even application usually works better with a brush. Blending is also easier with a good brush and you prevent unsightly make-up edges.
In addition, working with a brush is a bit cleaner. Because after applying it with your fingers, the foundation sticks to your hands and is sometimes not so easy to wipe off. It ends up being found in the towels or on the packaging of other makeup products.
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These are the usual foundation brushes The classic foundation brush
If you particularly like using liquid foundation, you can hardly avoid this brush. The classic is flat and relatively wide and usually very dense. Due to its shape, it can quickly cover larger areas of the face such as the cheek area, while at the same time being well suited to getting into difficult areas such as around the nose. The latter works particularly well if you have a foundation brush with a slightly angled tip.
For those who have fine facial hair or suffer from dry skin, this brush has other benefits. Because the foundation is applied with the brush in firm strokes, both hairs and any skin cells that may be present are pressed on. This makes the makeup look more even.
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The Kabuki Brush
For many, the Kabuki brush is THE brush par excellence. No wonder, because it is extremely dense and tight, you can work with it quickly and effectively. Another benefit of the kabuki is its ability to apply foundation in multiple layers. So you can approach the intensity of your make-up step by step - from the reserved, natural day look to a striking, very intensive evening make-up.
The Kabuki is suitable for all forms of foundation, whether liquid foundation, powder (solid or loose) or cream foundation. However, the application here is a little different than with the classic foundation brush. With the kabuki, they work their way forward in circular movements.
You can also use the Kabuki brush for almost every skin type. However, you should be careful if you have hair on your face or extremely dry skin. The circular movements allow the foundation to get under hair and skin cells and lift them. This could end up creating a slightly troubled complexion. Affiliate Link-15%Flaconi: Synthetic Fiber Kabuki BrushShop Now€37.95€44.95
The Flat Top Brush
"Flat" means "flat" and in this case means that the brush has a flat edge at the top and no tip. This enables an even more controlled application, but sometimes you can't get into difficult corners with this brush. It is purely a matter of taste which brush you prefer to work with.
You can find a flat top on many brushes, for example the Kabuki or the classic foundation brush. So this is more or less an additional specific brush feature. Affiliate LinkFlaconi: Synthetic Fiber Flat Top BrushShop Now€44.95
The Stippling Brush
This brush is clearly different from all other brushes in terms of appearance. HE has two-colored brush hair, mostly black with white tips. These are the so-called duo-fiber hairs, which are particularly soft at the top. This makes it possible to achieve a finer finish.
Whether creamy, liquid or powdery foundation - everything works great with this foundation brush. Affiliate Link-20%Flaconi: Stippling Brush Foundation brush Shop now€18.95€23.95
The powder brush
As the name suggests, this foundation brush is best used for powder makeup. It is usually extremely fluffy and voluminous. If you like using loose powder, it's best to go for a powder brush variant with longer hairs on the outside. These prevent powder from being lost during application. Affiliate LinkFlaconi: Powder Brush Shop now€48.95
The toothbrush brush
This brush actually looks a bit like an oversized toothbrush. The bristles of this foundation brush are usually extremely soft, but very dense and firmly bound. The shaft of the brush is usually slightly curved and gives slightly when pressure is applied to the skin. This allows for an even application without putting too much pressure on the skin.
The toothbrush brush is ideal for applying particularly liquid make-up. Smaller versions of the brush - it comes in all sizes - are also great for highlighter or blush.
Real hair or synthetic brushes?
If you want to buy a foundation brush, you should definitely pay attention to the quality of the beauty tool. Cheap brushes often have the disadvantage that they lose hair quickly, which makes applying foundation a nerve-racking game. But you should also think carefully about whether you want a brush made of real hair or synthetic fibers.
Real hair brushes have the advantage that they pick up make-up products particularly well and can then be blended out very well. However, these brushes are made of animal hair, so they are not of vegan origin. With a vegan lifestyle, you should therefore use synthetic brushes.
Foundation brushes made of synthetic fibers are usually not as absorbent as animal hair brushes when it comes to powder foundations, but liquid make-up can be spread more easily with them. Another advantage of synthetic brushes: high-quality brushes are soft and supple right from the start, which often takes a bit with animal hair brushes.
