11 Essential Makeup Brushes you Need

Makeup brushes are just a must for flawless makeup application. But what brush does what? How many do I need? Im here to tell you all about brushes, and show you exactly which ones you need to have.

All of these brushes are about the actual brush and in no way picked by brand. You can purchase from any brand you like!

1. Flat Eyeshadow Shading Brush

This brush is one of the most important. If you apply eyeshadow, this brush is necessary for the main color to the eyes. Usually you use this on the eyelids to pack on color.

2. Blending Eyeshadow Brush

This brush is essential for making your eyeshadow look blended and more put together. There is many different sizes in this brush. If you have to pick one id recommend a big fluffy one! But of course you can add lots of them to your makeup brush collection.

3. Pencil Eyeshadow Brush

A pencil brush is used for precise application. You can use it to smoke out your upper or lower lashline. You can use it to add precise color and control on to any place on your lid. This is a must for your collection.

 4. Angled Liner Brush
This brush is one of the more important ones! This brush will help you apply gel eyeliner, and it creates a sharp and clean wing! Many people also use this brush to fill in their brows.

5. Concealer Brush
A concealer brush is going to help you apply your concealer flawlessly. It will blend out that thick formula, and make it look airbrushed. Saucy Tip: Use this brush to clean the outside of your shadow to create a clean a crisp look.

6. Beauty Blender
Now this may or may not be for you. If you haven't tried the a beauty blender I HIGHLY recommend you do. This will change the way your foundation blends on your skin. The idea is to wet the sponge so that its damp. Then either play the foundation on the blender and apply to your face, or the other way around. Saucy Tip: This blender can be used to blend out a harsh contour and make it look very blended.

7. Fan Brush
If you're a lover of all things shiny in the highlighter world, this brush is a must. In the shape of a fan, its designed for you to gently place your highlighter on your cheekbones. Saucy Tip: Use this brush to apply highlighter above your lip, the high points of your forehead, and the tip of your nose.

8. Kabuki Brush

Although it has a funny name, this brush will do wonders for you. Usually, Kabuki brushes are super soft, big, and fluffy. This brush is for all over your face to blend large parts. Saucy Tip: Use this soft brush to buff in your foundation.

9. Powder Brush


Many of you will probably already know what this brush is, and how essential it is. If you dont know, powder is a must after applying foundation. Many people also use powder foundation instead of liquid. So they'll be needing this brush. Saucy Tip: For baking you concealer, use this brush to apply the powder on top.

10. Lip Brush
 Some will say that his brush isn't necessary, and if it not for you thats completely fine. But if you were matte liquid lipstick, this brush makes it much easier to apply your lipstick clean and crisp. The tiny bristles will be able to get to small places. So, you'll have complete control over the application. Saucy Tip: Apply another liquid lipstick as your lip liner with this brush. It'll be matte, and you'll have tons of choices to pick from.

11. Contour Brush
In the beauty world these days, its all about a strong and chiseled contour. A contour brush is specifically made for you to achieve that. Saucy Tip: Try to choose a contour brush with an angle to it. When applying to your face, it'll be thick at the start of the contour, and blend gently smaller.

Although there are many different sites and brands to order brushes from, my favorite by far is  Sticks  and Sponges. Their selection on brushes are AMAZING. Lots of sets that include all these essentials. They offer affordable prices, and the quality of the brushes are amazing. Check them out. (I am not affiliated. just love them.)