Make Up For Ever Artisan Brush: Say No to Fingers
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Now let’s go back to the brushes!!! First part which is the most important one why should you use brush and not Finger?
It is not wrong to use your finger but with brush you can achieve optimum precision, coverage; reach every corner of your face and will help save time and money during application. If you realize your finger can be too big for your eyes sometime and that will create a big mess on your eyes…. Trust me with your finger it’s so hard to blend the crease area, usually I end up blending the colour onto my entire eyelid. Not to mention near tear duct area, it will never possible with my fingers to reach even with the tiny pinky finger.
Using finger also end up taking too much product unlike brush which can slowly pick up the product and build the layer to achieve more intense colour. Do you know you finger is not flat and the curvature as well as non uniform point of strength from your finger will cause uneven foundation application.
Last week I was at the Make Up For Ever brush workshop with Erika Saenz, Regional Education Manager to show us the difference using finger and brush to apply make up.
She start off by applying foundation using her fingers then move to using the brush…
Can’t see big difference in my picture because of the back light from the window behind Joyce, the model. In actual it makes a big difference….I agree to Erika that using brush makes a big difference as I used to use my finger to apply foundation too especial in a rush but honestly using brush require the similar time to apply foundation and may be faster than using finger too!! Don’t believe? Try it out yourself!
See this picture of difference between applying eye shadow using finger and brush. Also look at the difference using lipstick to apply directly and using a lip brush (urgh such a mess on the left side of the lip) !! So now you why we should use brushes not our finger??
Make Up For Ever brush are made from 100% Engineered Fibres 0% Natural Hair and so they are animal cruelty free. Fibres?? How can they pick up powder? Aren’t Natural Hair the best? Hang on, let me explain this… I ask the same question like you did. These hair is a result of 7 years of research and development made from high quality new generation engineered fibres. These fibres deliver more precise and consistent make-up results for the PROS as well as for beginner, for everyone.
Now let’s see in details what make these Artisan brush so unique.
The fibres is so soft and fluffy as good as the natural hair and there are more durable compare to the natural hair. I support Make Up For Ever intention toward more eco-friendly product… These brushes are environment friendly certified!! What I like is that is has 2 type of hair which is the straight and wavy fibers for different function. The straight one are for cream and liquid and the wavy are for powder for a more diffused finishing. Also the bevel tip is brilliant idea!! It can be used to pick up product as well as to mixed and blend it!! The wide range of brush type is really amazing, there must be a brush that suits your desired function!
Are you intrigued to pick up any of the brushes?? Let me share with you which brushes you should get!!
Below are 6 best seller brushes that you should have in your make up bag!
For the Face:
1. Buffer Blush Brush – 154
Perfect for beginners and pros alike, this foundation brush applies liquid foundation like a dream with no streaking or any need for a particular technique. Swirl, stipple or stroke to create a second-skin, poreless finish.
Type of fibers: Straight & Wavy.
Recommended textures: Loose and compact powders.
2. Double-ended Sculpting Brush – 158
Never deal with streaky blush that makes your face appear blotchy again! Use the angled end to achieve a sculpted blush placement for a slimmer and uplifted appearance. Follow with the fluffy end to blend away harsh lines and diffuse the glow.
Type of fibers: Straight & Wavy (Round) and Wavy (Bevelled).
Recommended textures: Loose and compact powders.
An al-time favourite, this all-rounder brush applies fine powder foundations in a diffused fashion for a bonafide airbrush effect in seconds.
Type of fibers: Straight & Wavy.
Recommended textures: Loose and compact powders.
4. Precision Powder Brush – 128
A hybrid between a brush and puff, this make-up tool provide the best of both worlds; the flexibility and precision of a brush with the coverage and soft finish of a puff. Used with a tapping motion over the face, it covers large and small areas expertly.
Type of fibers: Straight & Wavy.
Recommended textures: Loose and compact powders.
For the Eyes:
5. Double-ended Shader & Smudger Brush – 204
Achieve the alluring impact of smoky eyes easily with this double ended tool. The smudging tip blends eyeliner pencils for a soft, hazy look while the brush tip allows for precise application and blending of eyeshadows. Takes literally minutes to achieve.
Type of fibers: Straight.
Recommended textures: Cream, pencil, liquid, compact powder
6. Bent Eyeliner Brush – 260
Specially-created for ultimate control when lining the eyes,the brush has been angled at a specific 30deg and is able to draw lines to a precision of 1mm. Winged and cat eyes become an easy to achieve look.
Type of fibers: Straight.
Recommended textures: Cream and liquids.
p/s: I have thid in my collection and I just try out this brush the other day and wow I am amazed at it’s precise application!! It take right amount of gel eyeliner, never be too much… It can draw super fine and thick line too!!
For full listing of all available brushed please visit Make Up For Ever Artisan Brushes
Thanks for reading up to this point…I know it’s a lengthy post…teeheee… I gotten myself some of these brushes too….I will review these lovely brushes soon!!!
Till then see you on my next post..tata..
21 Comments
Mizu
That looks good! The makeup looks more cleaner than using fingers. Do these brushes soft?
cindy tong (cindysplanet.com)
yeah as soft as the real hair!!!! and best part is they are more durable!!!
Syaza Suhana
Double ended brushesss~~~
Siew Hui
This is a really good tip. I usually use my fingers too. but I think i'll invest in a set of brushes now. 😀 Thanks for sharing
Gig Love,
Siew Hui
http://3verythingilove.blogspot.com
Ari
I want that Precision Powder Brush and Buffer Blush Brush! I only use my fingers when it comes to BB creams and when I need to dot BB cream, foundation, or concealer here and there on my face. Or when I need to blend cheek stains.
Lorna Mai Ltd
These brushes look fantastic. I like the idea of such professional brushes that are durable and soft on your skin. I will look out for these.
Caity @ Moi Contre La Vie
Great review – I love seeing all of these pictures, so fun to see what you can do with quality brushes! <3 GIGLove
Marxie
The difference in applying using fingers and brush is really evident! I don't really use brushes, I use the air puffs, the ones included in cushion compacts and it's really nice but I would invest on these brushes too because they seem great!
Evan Chang
Actually it depends on the products you are using also, some products needs fingers to warm them up for better application, such as Asian cosmetics. However, for western cosmetic, the need to use brushes is higher.
I think it still depends on the preferences of the individual la.
cindy tong (cindysplanet.com)
we ask this question to eriqa and she said the product doesn't require warming up maybe only for western product like you say but that only applicable to foundation and even if I use finger to apply i love to use my brush to blend into hard to reach edges and corner…. and for eyeshadow a brush is a must!
Khushboo Motihar
I never used my fingers for makeup. It is so unhygienic and it always ends up looking so uneven. Thanks for sharing these lovely makeup brushes dear. Lots of GIG love 🙂
Cynthia Loh
i've tried this blushers before and it really soft. but for the price zoeva win hands down
yuhjiun
Wow such a huge difference by using fingers and brushes! I shall learn how to use makeup brushes d 🙁 haha
MollyMia
i always thought using fingers for foundation is better because i tried applying my bb/cc cream with a foundation brush and it's so streaky! guess i tried out with a lousy brush. =.="
giglove
Sana
OMG !!!! These are looking worth spending money on… Very detailed and well explained post (Y)
Smallnhot Sarah
What an interesting workshop.. too bad I cant make it.. Btw those brushes look amazing… 😀
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Agata Pokutycka
I was never big on brushes but they are growing on me and I might be ready to buy a set 🙂
Nicol Wong
ooo i want to try these brushes! i only use my fingers if I'm in a hurry
Natasha
Nice! I'm going to have to add these to my list of things to get. I'm crazy over makeup brushes and you can never have too much in my opinion.
Caroline Paris
love this brand so much – these brushes look amazinggg
Marie Claire
i prefer using brush rather than just with finger..
more hygiene and more intense color..
need to purchase all type brushes soon .. *save money*