Which make up brush

Which make up brush should you use

We are going to explain Which make up brush to use and what for

There are many different types of make up brush but how do you know Which make up brush to use and what for.

We have covered the basic brushes yesterday and now are going to explain what some of the lesser known brushes are used for.

• Fan brush-  This brush is used  to clean up excess powder and highlight cheekbones.
• Brow brush- This is important when you are filling in your eyebrows. The brush is angled so that it is easier to get even the thinnest areas of your brows. Remember when using this brush to go with the direction of the hairs.
• Eye Blending Brush: This brush is perfect for blending in your eye shadow along the crease of your lids.
• Kabuki: This brush is  short with wide round or flat bristles.This is mostly used to apply mineral powder by using a circular motion to buff the powder into your skin.
• Angled Eye Brush: This brush can be used to define your eyes and can be used with gel eyeliners, if your no good at drawing a straight line then draw small dashes close together near to the lash line to get the same desired effect.
• Stippling Brush: This brush is a blend of synthetic fibres and goat hair. It is used for light powder, liquid or cream products and can give you an airbrushed look.
• Angled Brush: These brushes are typically used to apply blush. They are similar to powder brushes in their firmness. It is easier to define your cheek bones with this brush.
• Concealer Brush: This firm, narrow brush is tapered at the end and allows you to brush on concealer in a concentrated area, there is no need to use any other brush if your using this for concealer.
• Smudge Brush: A smudging eye brush helps to obtain the coveted smokey eye look. It has soft bristles that let you smudge a pacific area.

Make sure when choosing  Which make up brush to buy you keep in mind bristle type and texture.

What make up brush to use

When it comes to make up do you know  What make up brush to use ?

We are going to explain  What make up brush to use

With so many different makeup brushes out there how do you choose  What make up brush to use

When choosing your make up brushes,
it's important to factor in the material the brushes are made of. The makeup formulas you use will help you determine whether to choose natural, real hair (i.e. sable or pony fibres) or synthetic, fake hair usually made of acrylic or plastic.

Choose the brush material When choosing your makeup brushes, it's important to factor in the material the brushes are made of. The makeup formulas you use will help you determine whether to choose natural, real hair (i.e. sable or pony fibres) or synthetic, fake hair usually made of acrylic or plastic.

Natural brushes are better for dry products like blush and eyeshadow and synthetic brushes are best suited for cream or liquid products like concealer or foundation because they soak up less product than natural hair.

When you are choosing your brushes take in to consideration the size of the brush and its  firmness try the brush out ou your face before you buy make sure it feels comfortable and does not irritate your skin. Makeup brushes are pricey, but are a worthwhile investment that can last a long time, so don't rush when choosing which one to buy.

There are lots of different brushes that are all used for different things we are just going to show you the basic ones for now:

• The foundation brush -  this can be round,fluffy , flat tipped and synthetic and is used blending and buffing foundation on to the skin,The shape is perfect for a smooth application and will really work to cover pores for a flawless finish.  only use the flat tipped brush for foundation cream, as it is easier to spread with this and use the others with  mineral foundations.
• Blusher/bronzer loose powder brush - large round  soft brush by dipping into the powder and tapping the excess off you then brush gently over the contours of the face.
• Eye shadow brush - there are lots of different eyeshadow brushes but the first one to buy is a small, stiff, flat natural brush. This brush is used to apply an  all over eyeshadow colour, as it will give your lids a smooth finish and more intense pigment than a fluffier brush would.
• Eye shadow blending brush - A flower-shaped, soft natural brush blending brush for eyes,it is great as  it can get into the crease of your eye and define your lid with precision. Using a circular motion  blend in the eye shadow in working from the outer corner backwards  until you cannot see any edges of colour.
• Eyeliner and brow brush - is a small angled natural or synthetic brush,This is multi-purpose as it can be used on your lash line for eyeliner and your eye brows to fill in any gaps or to enhance them.
• Lip brush - use small, flat, round-tipped brush.It is the  best-shaped brush to define your lips and will make a precise lip colour easy.

These are just the basic brushes but hopefully you will now know What make up brush to use for your make u

How to get the perfect tan

How to get that perfect tan!

Its party season again, and although we had a great summer unless you have been on holiday recently or visited a tanning salon you are probably starting to look a bit pale and and wish it was sunny and hot again however we live in England and the sun being warm this time of year is unlikely and what is even more unlikely is you getting a tan. So you are probably going to reach for that bottle self tan or go and have a spray tan.

We at Beauty Secrets  are going to tell you the top tips for your tan  to be perfect and people asking you if you have been on holiday.

• Before you have your spray tanning,ex foliate your body before the application. This is easily accomplished by rubbing a damp cloth or ex foliating puff firmly over your skin when showering. Pay attention to rough skin areas like knees, elbows, ankles and the tops of your feet.
• Do not apply moisturiser to your skin at this stage as doing this will reduce the final result. We also recommend that you don’t wear any make-up.  If you are at home you can get away with being naked to apply a self tan, we don’t recommend this if you are going to a salon though you may get a arrested,  we suggest a bikini for women and dark shorts or swimmers for men.

Self Tanning

• If you are self tanning make sure you apply the tan with either a tanning mitt on gloves on or you will have bright orange palms, and stand on a dark or old towel to protect your soles of your feet.
• The best self tan to use is a spray as it covers a wider area and providing you don’t apply like you painting a fence it should be streak free make sure you still rub it in otherwise it can be uneven and patchy, Make sure you don’t spray to close  as it can run particularly  on areas where there is hair if you notice a drip wipe it away as soon as possible  to avoid any drip lines.
• If you are using a cream divide your body into 4 and apply the product to each part completely so you  achieve an even tan.
• Don’t forget when you applying to your face to include your neck and ears and always apply with upward strokes and blend otherwise it will look like you are wearing a mask.

Once the self tan /Spray tan has been applied , you must allow it to dry completely do not wet your skin for at least 5 hours after the tanning session.unless the colour is getting too dark .Showering the following morning is the best option.We also recommend that you do not exercise or perspire excessively between the tanning and the showering phase. When showering don’t be concerned if some of the initial bronzer washes off – this is part of the tanning process, and your skin will continue to tan.
Apply moisturiser twice daily after showering. This reduces the rate at which your skin ex foliates and will keep your tan looking better for longer.Other considerations in maintaining your tan are to avoid long baths, hot spas and extended swimming sessions. Shorter sessions are preferable. Also avoid products designed to ex foliate your skin. as this will reduce  the  live of your tan.

If you have used self tan do not be tempted apply more self tan as this is where a tan starts to look fake , uneven and even orange, wait until and has all sloughed off  and  then reapply after exfoilating.

If you  like people are rubbish at applying self tan go to a salon, and let someone else do it like B Beautiful 4 U Ltd they currently have an offer on there website which can be booked on line or by phone for  a Spray Tan and  Flair lashes for £40 ( normally £59) http://bbeautiful4u.co.uk/offers/