What tools you use to apply your makeup can make a difference in how your makeup looks and applies to your face. Finding that sweet spot where your skin looks flawless and perfectly blended, can have everything to do with what brush or sponge you use. If you're a beginner, you may be overwhelmed by the number of brushes you can use for applying makeup. Morphe is a company that got their start from launching affordable, easy to work with, yet high-quality makeup brushes. Some of these brushes I've had for years and they've still maintained their shape without shedding.
Here are my top 10 brushes and 2 sponges I use to complete any makeup look.
Beauty Sponges
I'm a huge fan of using a damp beauty sponge to apply any liquid base, such as foundation and concealer. I'm a dry girl, and I no longer deal with my foundation and concealer settling into fine lines or clinging on to dry patches (especially around my nose). At one point, I seriously thought my face was soo dry, that no foundation or concealer was formulated for my skin until I started using this method to apply those products. You don't need to be dry to enjoy this method of applying your foundation and concealer, by using a beauty sponge, it helps ensure you aren't using too much product on your skin because the sponge will pick up any access. You do get more of a sheer, natural finish using sponges, which I really enjoy. I use the pointed beauty sponge for applying foundation. It fits nicely in my hand, and I can use the backside to pick up any additional product or to help blend. I also like to use the point on this sponge for applying stick form highlighter. For blending out concealer, I use the angled sponge. The angle on this sponge is made to blend under the eye, making it easy to push product close to the lash line. You can also use this sponge to blend out a stick contour or apply translucent powder.
Brushes
R10 Tapered Powder Brush - This is a goat hair brush, which is great for apply powdered products. This brush is perfect for applying a powdered contour. I use this brush to apply a light layer of translucent powder to set the under eyes.
E4 Powder Blush Brush - This isn't exactly my brush, mine is from a limited
holiday collection, but this one is very similar and comes with high recommendations from some of my favorite beauty gurus. The angle on this brush makes applying super easy by having more control over where your blush is placed.
E53 Pointed Powder Brush - The brush pictured is from that same holiday collection, but I actually own this one as well! They are very similar, but this one has more of a point to it, great for blending out a powder contour on the chin, forehead, jawline, and hollowings of the cheeks.
M158 Brow/Spoolie Brush - My version of this brush is from the holiday collection (last one I promise!) But this is the same exact brush, without the glittery rose gold on it. The spoolie is my go-to for combing through my brows while filling them in. The angled brush is thin and less stiff then others I've used, which is perfect for cleaning up my brow line, although the main purpose is to sculpt the brows if you're using a brow pomade.
R37 Blender Brush - This brush was the winner of a short list of eyeshadow brushes. I really wanted to include a brush that could be used for multiple purposes if needed. This brush is made of goat hair, which wonderfully blends out powdered products. The slight point on this fluffy brush makes it great for blending eyeshadow, applying a powdered highlight, or simply adding a transition shade (nude colored eyeshadow base) all over the lid.
M522 Oval Brush - This brush is round, soft but stiff. I use this to push color into my crease, to pack on glitter or foiled eyeshadow, or for my nose contour.
E18 Round Crease Brush - This brush is great for beginners if you want more control when blending out the crease, or when applying dark colored shadows. This brush is also a great size for blending out your first initial color for the lower lash line.
E36 Detail Crease Brush - This is my go-to brush when applying a cut crease. It looks similar to the E18 but even smaller. You can use this to blend out the lower lash line as well - perfect for layering shadows in that area.
M213 Smudger Brush - I use this tiny guy when applying my inner eye corner and brow bone highlight. I also use this when created more of a smudged liner look, or when using one of my shadows as eyeliner.
I've used a few different brands of brushes in the past, but Morphe brushes are really where it's at. The quality is there, they're easy to clean, and I don't have issues with either eating up too much of my product or hairs shedding on my face as I'm applying makeup. By writing this post, it made me think about what brushes I reach for the most, and these are it. With these tools, you can complete any makeup look whether you're a beginner or more experienced. Morphe offers affiliate discount codes for 10% your order, so if you buy anything, make sure you're using one of those! My favorites are: mannymua, larlarlee and jacattack.
If you pick up any of these brushes, make sure to let me know what you think
Happy shopping!
E53 Pointed Powder Brush - The brush pictured is from that same holiday collection, but I actually own this one as well! They are very similar, but this one has more of a point to it, great for blending out a powder contour on the chin, forehead, jawline, and hollowings of the cheeks.
R37 Blender Brush - This brush was the winner of a short list of eyeshadow brushes. I really wanted to include a brush that could be used for multiple purposes if needed. This brush is made of goat hair, which wonderfully blends out powdered products. The slight point on this fluffy brush makes it great for blending eyeshadow, applying a powdered highlight, or simply adding a transition shade (nude colored eyeshadow base) all over the lid.
M522 Oval Brush - This brush is round, soft but stiff. I use this to push color into my crease, to pack on glitter or foiled eyeshadow, or for my nose contour.
E18 Round Crease Brush - This brush is great for beginners if you want more control when blending out the crease, or when applying dark colored shadows. This brush is also a great size for blending out your first initial color for the lower lash line.
E36 Detail Crease Brush - This is my go-to brush when applying a cut crease. It looks similar to the E18 but even smaller. You can use this to blend out the lower lash line as well - perfect for layering shadows in that area.
M213 Smudger Brush - I use this tiny guy when applying my inner eye corner and brow bone highlight. I also use this when created more of a smudged liner look, or when using one of my shadows as eyeliner.
I've used a few different brands of brushes in the past, but Morphe brushes are really where it's at. The quality is there, they're easy to clean, and I don't have issues with either eating up too much of my product or hairs shedding on my face as I'm applying makeup. By writing this post, it made me think about what brushes I reach for the most, and these are it. With these tools, you can complete any makeup look whether you're a beginner or more experienced. Morphe offers affiliate discount codes for 10% your order, so if you buy anything, make sure you're using one of those! My favorites are: mannymua, larlarlee and jacattack.
If you pick up any of these brushes, make sure to let me know what you think
Happy shopping!
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