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BONUS BRUSHES

1. Dior Backstage 11

Fluid/Cream product brush. It’s flat - ´Cats tongue´ shaped, synthetic dense bristles, ideal to apply any type of skincare, primers, cream blushes or contour products. It provides a high degree of product control. If used for cream or fluid foundations it delivers seamless application with a second-skin effect and buildable light to medium coverage. I use it throughout my makeup routine, touch ups, cream blending or wiping off product buildup.

2. CTR Pro W0648

This fluffy synthetic taklon bristles brush is high-quality and very versatile, it can be used for dry or liquid textures. Whether you use it to apply cream foundation or powder all over your face (or zoned), you will be able to create the most thin and even coverage without overloading the skin. It blends out harsh lines after applying other makeup products (cream or dry textures). It also serves as a finishing brush to apply a light dusting of translucent powder to set make up.

In case if you prefer smaller size brushes, I recommend to choose:

CTR Professional Nº W0647 or Nº W0644.

3. CTR Pro W0713

Dual-fiber (taklon & goat hair) brush ideal for concealer and eyeshadows blending. It easily distributes and blends a wide variety of textures, dry or creamy. Its tapered shape and fluffy bristles are perfect for creating a seamless transition between colours in the crease and outer corners of the eyes. I personally use it mostly to apply concealer under my eyes since its very gentle on my thin under eye skin creating flawless coverage without any effort.

4. ZOEVA 114

This soft synthetic, hypoallergenic bristles brush is suitable even for the most sensitive skin. Designed to mimic performance of natural hair. It is dense and shaped into a tapered, rounded form, which allows for precise powder application. Particularly in smaller, detailed areas of the face. Ideal for setting concealer under the eyes, around the nose, and other precise areas. Besides its primary function of setting powder, it can be used to apply highlighter to the high points of the face, such as cheekbones, brow bones and down the bridge of the nose, and also for contouring.

5. Beautydrugs 10

Its a tapered powder brush made from corn silk fiber and its designed for dry textures. It is specifically created for quick, effortless and airy application of powder on the face or body. I recommend it for bronzing powder in particular since it spreads the product very gently without leaving any harsh lines. Ideal for beginners.

6. Beautydrugs 12

This semi-round corn silk fiber brush is ideal for beginners and professionals. Incredibly soft and fluffy bristles makes it easy to work with dry and cream textures, allowing smooth blending and transitions. Offers buildable effect and create beautiful blush and highlighter combinations.

7. Beautydrugs 13

Its a small torch-shaped hypoallergenic brush made from corn silk fiber bristles. It is designed for more delicate and detailed applications for dry textures, making it ideal for powder highlighter or powder blush.

8. Dior Backstage 16

This is a very high performance, versatile, angled shaped brush made with natural fibers. Its designed for cream and dry textures allowing custom finishes ranging from soft to highly structured, precise and professional result. I use it for cream or powder blush, contouring and even eyeshadows.

9. Dior Backstage 21

This is a high-quality natural fibers brush, primarily designed for eyeshadow application. Its flat, slightly rounded shape is ideal for precision work. It’s soft but dense bristles are excellent for picking up and holding powder products. This brush provides excellent control and can be used to achieve both subtle, natural looks and more dramatic, defined eye makeup styles, depending on the technique and amount of product used.

10. Morphe M441

It’s a natural fibers brush, excellent for blending eyeshadows. Its tapered, fluffy shape make it perfect for applying and blending eyeshadow in the crease and outer corners of the eyes for a seamless transition between colours. Ideal for applying transition shades to the crease to help blend multiple eyeshadow colours together, or to soften any harsh lines, or apply eyeshadow directly to the crease to create a smooth and diffused look. I also like using this natural fibers brush (or ZOEVA 221 synthetic) to set my concealer with powder for more airy and light coverage.

11. Dior Backstage 13

This firm brush is ideal for precision application of all types of concealer and corrector. Its extremely fine synthetic bristles make it perfect for applying concealer in precise areas, such as under the eyes, around the nose, and on blemishes. Flat shaped with a tapered "cat's tongue" tip to apply concealer directly onto imperfections and blend seamlessly into the skin. It can be used to blend out the edges of the concealer for a smooth, natural finish or more intense, buildable coverage. depending on the technique and amount of product used.

12. Morphe M213

This brush made of natural fibers is perfect to run under the lower lash line for a smokey eye effect. The compact size makes it ideal for precision work, smudging and blending out liners and shadows. This brush can also be used for detailed eyeshadow application, particularly for packing colour onto the lash line or the inner, or outer corners of the eyes. It can also be used to apply and blend out highlighter in small, precise areas such as the inner corners of the eyes.

13. Dior Backstage 22

This brush is designed for detailed eyeshadow application, particularly for precision work such as applying shadow to the crease to create depth and dimension, add definition on the outer corner of the eye, and smudging eyeliner along the lash line. Made from natural fibers therefore it picks up and applies product effectively. Its pointed tip and bristle density allows for precise placement and smooth colour blending.

14. Dior Backstage 25

Its a dual-ended tool specifically designed for eyebrow grooming and shaping. Stiff synthetic bristles on the angled side are perfect for filling in and defining brows precisely. Ideal for applying brow powder, pomade, or wax. It can also be used for applying eyeliner, particularly gel or powder along the lash line for a defined look, to define brows, or even lips with concealer to enhance their shape. The spool end is perfect for brushing through the brows before and after applying product to blend and soften the look, and style the brow hair. Spoolie end is useful when I want to separate eyelashes after applying mascara to remove clumps.