Brushes, important makeup tools!!!!

So where to start with makeup brushes, well lets start with those blush brushes and those eye shadow dabber things that usually come with your palettes, or blushes.  Get rid of em, toss em, I have never been able to apply a flawless look with those.  The key to a great makeup application is not only the products that you are using but also the tools. Good brushes help you apply and have control over the product and allows you to have an accurate placement, and assist you in achieving  that desired look.  My favorite blush brush is the real techniques.  I wasn't a fan of real techniques brushes after the first time I deep cleaned them because some had started to shed during the process.  So I asked other makeup artists for their opinions and they did not have the same issue. I figure mine were just defected ones so I replaced them and now they are as good as gold :) I love my real techniques blush, powder and foundation brushes, they are my go to brushes and the most reliable ones I have.  For powders I prefer natural hair brushes because they pick up pigments so much better then synthetic brushes.  When working  with concealer or liquid foundation I prefer to use synthetic brushes.  My favorite and I mean favorite eye brushes are make up forever natural ones!  The way they pick up shadow, how blendable, strong and dense those brushes are made, provides me with full control over shadow placement! For lip brushes I am not to picky, as long as they are thin, flat, and dense that is all that matters.

Brush Cleaning
I am sure for the average makeup user brush cleaning is not an everyday concern, but bacteria can build up on your brushes between each use so it is very important to keep them sanitized.
An easy way to sanitize your brushes is to purchase alcohol from your local pharmacy, buy yourself a spray bottle easily found at the dollar store.  After each use just spray your brushes with alcohol and wipe them down, they will be  prepared for the next time you need them.

Deep Cleaning

Deep cleaning takes a little more time and effort but its essential to the longevity of your makeup brushes.If you have dish soap, a towel and water you are all set to deep clean your brushes.  Dab a dash of soap in the palm of your hand, grab your brush and swoosh around, rinse and repeat till the water coming off your brush runs clear.  Shape your brush and then place flat on a towel to dry, the ideal drying position would be to have your brush slightly tilted with the handle lower then the bristle end.  One thing to avoid is standing your brushes directly up while drying, the water can run down to the handle of the brush and the water can manifest and cause the glue that holds the bristles together to loosen.

I hope this post was some what helpful and improved your makeup brush knowledge, if you have any questions just comment below :)

Budget friendly yet great makeup brushes
- Real Techniques
- Soho
- Eco Tools
- Elf Studio Pro Brushes
Higher End Makeup Brushes that are great! 
- Sigma
- Make up For Ever
- Mac Cosmetics Brushes