bare-essentials-makeup | mineral makeup

If you’re not using mineral makeup by now then chances are you are hearing everywhere just how great it is. It’s the latest craze in makeup and its popularity over the last few years has boomed. Mineral makeup is based on natural mineral elements and often applied in a loose powder form. Advances in the industry have also meant that liquid mineral foundations and pressed mineral foundations, not to mention mineral blushes and mineral eye shadows have also hit the market.

As with other makeup, the brushes that are used when applying mineral makeup can make a huge difference in the coverage, blending and overall look of mineral makeup application.  To achieve aven application of mineral makeup, a technique called buffing is used. And none better than Bare Escentuals Buffing Brushes The Essential Collection.

This limited edition collection of five custom-colored brushes is a must-have, whether you’re a buffing newbie or seasoned pro.What it is formulated to do: These easy-to-use brushes are designed to buff on the perfect amount of bareMinerals exactly where you want it. From seamlessly applying eyeshadow to buffing blush, each brushes in this collection is used to help shape and shade every contour of the face for the most natural, flawless application. What else you need to know:The fact that the brushes come in a stylish brush roll makes it even more irresistible.Collection includes Handy Buki Brush, Tapered Blush Brush, Soft Focus Eyeshadow Brush, Wet/Dry Eyeshadow Brush, Precision Eyeliner Brush, and Escentual Brush Roll.

Here is your guide to Mineral Makeup must have brushes:
1. Foundation - If your mineral makeup is falling from the brush or causing a cloud of minerals in the air just as you begin to apply your foundation, then chances are your brush is synthetic. Instead opt for brushes such as sable, pony or goats hair makeup brushes. These hold the makeup onto the bristles and ensure an even higher coverage application. Your makeup actually ends up on your skin and not all over your bathroom when you chose a good brush such as these.

2. Blush – Nothing is nicer than a baby buki or a high quality angled sable brush. Perfect for contouring an even coverage of blush onto just the right places.

3. Eye Shadow – For this you need a brush that works well both wet and dry. Sable is perfect in this case. Synthetic will be ok, but is really not the best option.

4. Finishing Powders – Some people use the kabuki brush to apply both their foundation and finishing powder, sable is often a better foundation brush but for finishing powders the kabuki brush is the best. Be sure to purchase a high quality brush some cheaper options just don’t do their job.

5. Liner – A fine brush of almost any type can be used for liner. Taklon is a great option as it works well wet as well as dry.

When it comes to makeup brushes, there is really no better option than trialling individual brushes until you find your perfect match. What is preferred by some people is definitely not preferred by another. Once you find you perfect brush it can be the difference between ok looking mineral makeup to professional flawless coverage.