Beyond the Blush Brush

Stocking up on your favorite makeup is only one part of the get-gorgeous formula. The rest is up to the beauty tools you arm yourself with. If you’re not sure where to start or what to focus on, we’re sharing some of our go-to tools and to add to your makeup bag and telling why you need them.

Eyelash curler

Mascara will only take you so far, and if you really want to add curl and volume to your lashes, invest in a good quality curler that will really make your eyes stand out. By taking the time to lightly curl your lashes before applying mascara, you’ll see much more length and wow factor than if you relied on mascara alone. Choose one that’s well-constructed, easy to use and perfectly suited to all eye shapes.

Good powder brush

The trick is to apply powder with a light hand since too much can end up looking cakey or too obvious. Steer clear of that unsightly issue by applying loose or pressed powder with a large soft powder brush that will ensure even yet barely-there coverage.

Concelear brush

Trying to cover up a zit or dark circles can be tough to do with your fingers, especially if you’re trying to create natural-looking coverage (which, let’s face it is the only way to go). Rather than have your zit look even more prominent after trying to conceal it, make the cover-up process even more precise with a concealer brush.

Q-tips

Whether you botched your mani, over-applied eye shadow or just need to even out some other makeup mishap, there are countless uses for q-tips when it comes to beauty. Stash a few in your makeup bag, a bunch in your purse (in case of a beauty emergency) and leave a few in the car so you’ll be ready for anything, any time. Best of all: they’re ultra-cheap!

Angled brush

Kind of jack of all trades where makeup tools are concerned, the multitasking angled brush is a must-have for a variety of reasons. The sharp angle and small shape can be used to shape your lips, define your brows and even to create a sassy winged look.

Source: sheknows.com