Most women use the applicators that come with their makeup but quality brushes are essential to creating a great even look.
good quality brushes should have soft bristles and a fimly crimped ferule that holds they hairs so they don't shed and so the stick doesn't wiggle. there are literaly hundreds of kinds of brushes but i'll go through some basics with you.
Powder brush: this is a multitasking brush and i have several made of different kinds of hair and in different sizes but you really only need one or two. it should be soft, dense and shouldn't shed. this brush is a workhorse applying mineral foundation, blushes, bronzers and finishing powders.
the kabuki brush: also a workhorse. its a Japanese style powder brush which is a must have if you use mineral foundation regularly. the short plump handle allows for great control and the britles are very dense, very soft and in the perfect dome shape. you use it to apply mineral makeup in buffing motions and it provides great even full coverage.
eye shadow brush: there are an endless number of eyeshadow brushes in various sizes, denisties and shapes. for most people i'd reccomend a standard midsized tapered fluffy brush like number 4 for general application.
crease brush/blending brush: this brush is used to add contour and depth tot he crease of the eye and also comes in many sizes, shapes and densities. one like this is a good standard one to have for application and blending on most eye shapes.
angled liner brush: this brush is used to fill in brows and apply cake and cream eye liners.
foundation brush: a quality foundation brush is used to apply liquid and cream foundation evenly on the face without absorbing the pigment like a sponge does
angled contour brush. used to apply contour colors under the cheekbones or hilight shades above them to create a defined facial structure.
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