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Expertly applied makeup doesn’t require the skill of a Rembrandt or a museum-size arsenal of brushes. All you need: five brushes (for foundation, powder, eyeliner, eyeshadow and lipcolor) that take all the work off your hands—and fingers.
“Unlike your fingertips, brushes are specifically designed to conform to the angles of your face,” says Laura Geller, a New York City-based makeup artist. “Plus, when you apply product with your fingers, the natural oil on them can change its color and consistency.” Here, the five essentials and how to use them.
2 - Foundation Brush
The flat sides of this brush hold onto liquid and powder foundation to ensure a smooth, even application every time. Sweep on using broad, horizontal strokes, which help conceal fine lines and wrinkles. The exceptions: around your upper lip, jawline and chin, where a downward motion better blends the foundation into your skin. WD Pick: Foundation Brush, Face Secrets $8.99; SallyBeauty.com.
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