Favorite Makeup Brushes Overview

Introduction

• Reintroduction to the "favorites" series.
• Focus on essential makeup brushes for professional use.
• Emphasis on reliability and versatility of selected brushes.
• Mention of future videos on personal use brushes and specialty brushes.

Brush Selection Criteria

• Shape, cut, and material are key factors.
• Alternatives provided for each brush.

Foundation Brushes

Key Brushes

• KVD Number 25 Brush:

  • Synthetic with a tapered, slightly fluffy shape.
  • Ideal for liquid and cream products.
  • Provides an airbrushed finish.
  • Also usable with cream bronzer and blush.

• NYX 37 Brush:

  • Dense, high-end feel.
  • Great for clients with oily skin or texture.
  • Helps in achieving even, thin coverage.

• Hourglass Brush:

  • Compact for travel.
  • Versatile for body and face makeup.

Alternative Cream Brushes

• Sephora Number 47 Pro Foundation Brush:

  • Angled, fluffy.
  • Ideal for bronzing and blush.

• MAC 109s Brush:

  • Synthetic.
  • Great for concealer and cream blush.

Powder Brushes

Key Brushes

• Wayne Goss Brushes (Natural Hair):
  • Versatile for blush and bronzer.
  • Soft application and blending.

Alternatives

• MAC 129 Brush:

  • Scratchy, but excellent for picking up shimmer blushes.

• Sonia G Cheek Pro Brush:

  • Natural hair, detailed application.

Bronzer Brushes

• Charlotte Tilbury Bronzer Brush:

  • Fluffy, squared-off, ideal for even distribution.

• Hakuhodo G505:

  • Picks up product well, long-lasting investment.

Eye Brushes

Base and Blending Brushes

• My Kitco 1.127s (Soft Blender):

  • Essential for setting eye base.

• Sigma E27:

  • Smaller for targeted blending.

• MAC 217s:

  • Serves similar purpose as My Kitco.

Detailed Work

• Wayne Goss Number 6:

  • Soft, natural hair for mature eyelids.

• Ry Morris Number 8:

  • Tapered, suitable for detailed crease work.

Finishing Brushes

• My Kitco and Wayne Goss:
  • Used for final crease work and blending.

Specialty Brushes

Smokey Eye and Liner

• MAC 228s:

  • Essential for blending liner.

• Ry Morris Number 9.1:

  • Synthetic, precise application.

Lip Brushes

• Refer 21 Brush:
  • Classic lip brush, synthetic.

Body Brushes

• Fenty Beauty 160 Face & Body Brush:
  • Compact, distributes product evenly.

Additional Tools

• Beauty Blender:
  • Essential for concealer and final blending.

Conclusion

• Tried and true brushes ensure professional results.
• Future video plans on personal brushes.
• Encouragement to subscribe for more content.