All About Makeup Brushes: A Beginner-Friendly Guide

If you ask us the secret behind a seamless, poreless base and eye makeup mastered to perfection, we’ll tell you it’s a combo of using fail-proof makeup techniques and obviously our magic wands. Wands, eh? Obviously, we are talking about makeup brushes, peeps! In the beauty world, you know you’ve peaked when you have a rack dedicated to storing only makeup brushes! That being said, if you are a newbie just turning through the pages of your makeup journey, figuring out the types of makeup brushes you need can be tricky. But like always, so you can finally say goodbye to blending with your fingers and complete your makeup with brushes! Ahead we’ve compiled for you a comprehensive guide to types of makeup brushes that are also completely beginner-friendly! Let’s dive into this lesson, shall we?

1. Kabuki Brush

In a room full of makeup brushes, this is the one that has maintained its cult status owing to its versatility. Characterised by a signature flat top, kabuki brushes, much like stippling brushes are a dream to work with, especially with creamy makeup formulas. Apart from blending your foundation in under a hot minute, you can also expect this all-rounder to perform outstandingly well in buffing in bronzer, cream blushes and even some good ol’ powder!

2. Highlighter Brush

If you are a makeup lover, it's undeniable that highlighters have taken over our world and honestly, we are happy to oblige to a blinding glow. But did you know your beloved highlighter can live up to its best potential only if you use a highlighter brush? Generally, this is a type of makeup brush that has fanned bristles or comes with a tapered design. , it packs a punch with its luxe plush bristles that aid in accentuating your facial features with a hint of shine and shimmer. Oh, and did we tell you, this multitasker can also be used to sculpt and define your face? An absolute win-win!

3. Blush Brush

We’ve all had our run-ins with clown cheeks at least once in our life. Here’s when a blush brush comes in handy to save the situation! Similar to a powder brush, a blush brush helps in diffusing the pigment evenly on your cheeks for an ultimate seamless look. They are fluffy, soft and are characterised by a dome-like shape. If you are on the hunt for a reliable blush brush that dresses up your cheeks without making them look OTT.

4. Eyeshadow Brush

If you are a makeup buff, chances are that you already own a myriad of eyeshadow brushes to play up with. After all, makeup is an art and anything artistic requires a bunch of brushes to create a masterpiece. When it comes to eyeshadow brushes, there are a number of types you can choose to complete your eye makeup with. While flat eyeshadow brushes help pack on pigments and shimmer better, fluffy ones blend in the shades immaculately to avoid any harsh lines.

5. Foundation Brush

Rule number one of makeup: ace the base! By now we’ve probably said it a million times that your base makeup holds the foundation (pun intended) to a snatched AF makeup look. While liquid foundations do offer the privilege of using your fingers for blending, we are Team Foundation Brush forever! The coverage it provides is unrivalled and the finish is of course unbeatable. With options like flat, stippling and angled variants to choose from, you can unarguably blend in your foundation to perfection with these types of makeup brushes, sans the streaks or patches.

6. Concealer Brush

Gaining maximum points for utility, concealer brushes are a type of makeup brush that helps to mask off dark spots or highlight your face with concealer. While selecting a concealer brush, opt for ones that have synthetic bristles to make them work better with cream and liquid formulas. Besides, synthetic brushes offer better coverage than natural hair brushes so you can def bid goodbye to the dark circles playing peek-a-boo underneath your eyes.