The beauty tools used to apply your favourite make-up is important too! Knowing the right make-up brushes to buy can transform your look as the make-up can be applied more easily, last longer and look more seamless.
The Top 10 Make-Up Brushes Every Woman Should Own:
Foundation brush ![foundation-brush](https://www.womanandhomemagazine.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/Foundation-brush.jpg)
Applying liquid and cream foundation is made easier with the right tool and even coverage is a guarantee.
Concealer brush ![concealer-brush](https://www.womanandhomemagazine.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/Concealer-brush.jpg)
Before blending out your concealer, apply it with a small brush like this to help you have a more controlled application. Great for precise spot correcting too!
Blush brush![blush-brush](https://www.womanandhomemagazine.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/Blush-brush.jpg)
Add colour to your cheeks to enhance your face shape.
Lip brush ![lip-brush](https://www.womanandhomemagazine.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/Lip-brush.jpg)
Perfect for mapping out the shape of your lips. The go-to tool when you want to blend and layer multiple lipsticks. Plus, your lipsticks will last longer!
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Tapered blending brush ![tapered-blending-brush](https://www.womanandhomemagazine.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/Tapered-blending-brush.jpg)
Avoid any harsh lines by taking a blending brush to the crease of your eyelid when creating any eye look.
Flat eyeshadow brush ![flat-eyeshadow-brush](https://www.womanandhomemagazine.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/Flat-eyeshadow-brush.jpg)
This brush is a must-have for concentrating your shadow colour and packing it onto the lid.
Small angled brush ![small-angled-brush](https://www.womanandhomemagazine.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/Small-angled-brush.jpg)
Great for applying gel eyeliner and adding eyeshadow to the lower lash line.
Contour brush ![contour-brush](https://www.womanandhomemagazine.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/Contour-brush.jpg)
Create a slimmer face, sculpt out higher cheek bones, and disguise double chins with this contouring tool.
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Fan brush ![fan-brush](https://www.womanandhomemagazine.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/Fan-brush.jpg)
Highlighters are best applied with a fan brush to the points of your face that light would naturally hit it.
Powder brush ![powder-brush](https://www.womanandhomemagazine.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/Powder-brush.jpg)
Your brush set will not be complete without a powder brush to keep everything in place with a light dusting of your favourite setting powder.
Extra make-up tool to have: a beauty blender![beauty-blender](https://www.womanandhomemagazine.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/beauty-blender.jpg)
This make-up sponge is perfect for a flawless foundation finish and effortless blending.
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How To Clean Your Make-Up Brushes
It’s also important to know how to take care of your brushes so that your make-up tools last longer and don’t contribute towards breakouts.