You’ve probably heard a lot about applying makeup using a brush over the years. On the other hand, that beauty blenders are the real stuff and that they’re unrivalled when it comes to applying foundation. So, what are your options? Do you use a makeup brush or a beauty blender to do your makeup? It’s tough to choose amongst all the information and promises available. If you keep on reading, you’ll be able to choose between the two.
BLENDERS
PROS:
Most blenders enable you to press your foundation into your skin as well as onto it, giving you a more perfect, natural look. After all, they’re called beauty blenders for a reason: they’re great at blending your makeup and rarely leave streaks or blend lines. Moreover, blenders effectively transport the substance to your skin, allowing you to apply less foundation. A beauty blender is ideal for those who have dry skin. Because the brush’s bristles might irritate your skin and make it seem flaky, you should avoid using it. A beauty blender’s smooth, soft surface is considerably kinder on the skin and may help you apply makeup smoothly without leaving you with a cake face.
CONS:
Because the ideal way to apply makeup using a blender is to ‘stipple’ it on in short patting movements, using a beauty blender might take some time. If you don’t want to spend time stippling on your makeup for a flawless finish, the beauty blender is probably not for you. A beauty blender also uses less product, as indicated in the benefits section. As a result, it doesn’t work well with light coverage foundations—you’ll just wind up using a lot more foundation and spending a lot more money. Finally, a beauty blender should be cleaned after each usage, which is something that many of us don’t have the time or patience for. Sponges are the worst for hiding acne, and it’s not just because they absorb so much concealer. This is because even the tiniest ones lack tips tiny enough to prevent concealer from spreading. Using a synthetic lip brush or pencil brush is a much better option since you can use the brush to push the concealer in only where it’s needed rather than spreading it about. Sponges are useful for pushing a substance into the skin after it has been applied with a brush. This is because picking up a product with a sponge and applying it to the skin wastes a lot of product because sponges soak up the product and only deposit a small quantity.
BRUSH
PROS:
A makeup brush is your best choice if you want to achieve an airbrushed effect. When it comes to applying makeup, brushes are a lot more flexible and can be incredibly accurate. Because of their versatility, makeup brushes are also great if you prefer powder foundation to liquid foundation. A makeup brush also makes it much easier to create coverage.
CONS:
Although cosmetic brushes don’t need to be cleaned as frequently as a beauty blender, they still need to be cleaned and require a specific cleanser—one that is generally rather pricey. Furthermore, a brush might leave your face streaked and make your blend lines apparent, making your look appear very unnatural.
