Is the foundation brush a waste of money? Is it necessary to buy a foundation brush?

I've seen many foundation brushes recommended before, all of which are easy to apply without getting stuck. But is this really the case? Are foundation brushes just a waste of money? Is it really necessary to buy a foundation brush?

In general, a large flat-headed brush like Uehimura No. 55 is suitable for people with smooth skin without too many raised blemishes. It has the advantage of covering a large area, and the base makeup it produces is very even. It can be applied quickly and does not require any techniques. It is suitable for use with a slightly thicker liquid foundation.

If your base makeup product is thin and has strong fluidity, then it is suitable to use a brush, and the makeup will be very smooth. If it has poor fluidity and dries easily on the face, it is best to use a wet beauty egg, which will make it more even and thin when patted.

There are many kinds of materials for makeup brushes, including artificial fiber, animal hair, mixed hair, etc. The prices are also different. The price levels of fiber hair are also different. The inferior ones will be very bad to use. I personally recommend using more expensive animal hair. The makeup effect and feel are excellent, and the powder holding power is also very good.

According to the shape, foundation brushes can be roughly divided into three categories: round-headed, flat-headed, and flat-headed.

Typical flat shape. It features dense bristles and a flat, rounded tip to reach hard-to-reach areas. It can be used with any foundation to provide comprehensive, professional coverage and help foundation blend evenly.

Flat-headed brushes are mostly made of animal hair. Because they have a large contact area with the face, are soft, have high density, and have a strong ability to grab powder, they are suitable for liquid foundation and dry powder.

The round-headed brush tends to pick up too much foundation at once, so it usually makes the base makeup a little thicker. But correspondingly, because it is a little thicker, the coverage is stronger and the makeup lasts longer.