Makeup 101_ Complete Guide to Makeup Brushes! _ Makeup Geek

Makeup 101_ Complete Guide to Makeup Brushes! _ Makeup Geek <br />Hello Makeup Geeks! I wanted to share a complete 101 video on how to blend your eyeshadow like a pro. <br /> <br />Blending your eyeshadows is without a doubt one of the most important things to learn to do properly.  In this video I have put together several different eyeshadow shapes so you have plenty of styles and techniques to choose from.  I’ll also show you the best brushes for perfecting any look, as well as how to pair together eye shadows to do a complete look! <br /> <br />I know with many different shapes, sizes, and angles, choosing which makeup brushes you need can be a challenging task. However, there are really only 4 essential brushes needed to create any look. So let’s get <br /> <br />The MAC #239 or Makeup Geek Eye Shader Brush is a must have. It’s main use is to apply eyeshadow over the lid. You can also use the tip of the brush to apply eyeshadow under the lower lash line, or to create a very defined line in the crease of the eye. The best use for the Eye Shader brush is for packing color onto the eye lid. (MAC) (Makeup Geek) <br /> <br />The Pencil Brush is ideal for applying color under the eye, or smoking the color out for a soft effect. Because of the fine tip of the brush, you can also use it to apply color to the crease area in a fine line. This brush also works great for applying shadow to the outer part of the eye to darken and intensify the color. (Makeup Geek Store) <br /> <br />Stiff Dome brushes come in many different sizes. A larger brush is great for feathering out color, where as a smaller brush is more precise and easier to use on smaller eyes. This is perfect for feathering out color to create a smokey eye, or for blending out the crease. This brush is meant for blending instead of packing on color.   (Makeup Geek Store) <br />This brush is all about the blending. Because of its softer bristles the brush gives a more delicate blended effect to the eye. I like to use this brush to blend out harsh lines under the brow bone or for blending concealer under the eyes.  (Makeup Geek Store) <br /> <br />This is also known as “divided in thirds”. The yellow represents the lightest shade, the orange is the medium color, and brown is the darkest. This is the most flattering for every eye shape, especially if your eyes are close together. Having the lighter shade on the inside of the eyes makes them appear farther apart. To do this look, use your flat stiff brush and pat each color on. Make sure to blend between each color so there are no harsh lines. <br /> <br />This is excellent for anyone with flat eyes because it gives the illusion that they are round. For a more dramatic look use a shimmer in the middle of the eye lid, and a matte shade on the inner and outer part of the eye. It’s best to use the flat stiff brush to apply this, making sure to blend the lines where the colors meet. <br />This look is very popular. To achieve a smokey eye,  simply pat a dark color all over the lower lid using a flat, stiff brush. Next, use a soft dome brush with a medium or light color and blend out the crease area to soften the look. <br /> <br />The Cat eye look can be done with either eyeliner or eyeshadow. Personally, I like to do this with eyeshadow because it gives it a softer appearance. Start with an eyeliner and follow the lower lash line upward towards the outer part of the eye. Pull your eye upwards with this cat eye shape by applying your darkest shadow to the outer corner in a large winged shape. Then, go over the liner with a pencil brush to set and soften the line. Use the pencil brush to bring the color over the top part of the eye as well. This shape elongates the eye making it ideal for people with rounder eyes, as it creates an almond look to the eye.