Makeup brush

Face

Foundation brush - long, flat bristles and tapered tip

Powder brush - fluffy bristles; soft, full and rounded

Fan brush - similar to a fan painting brush, used for light touches

Blush brush - fine bristles and rounded head

Concealer brush - soft and flat with a pointed tip and a wide base

Kabuki brush - very thick and rounded with a short handle

Duo fiber multipurpose brush - flat, circular and feathery head

Mineral powder brush - thick and rounded

Face Contour Brush - Slanted and rounded for cheekbones

Face Sponge - Varied Shape, Sponge Texture

Eyes

Eyeshadow brushes

basic eyeshadow brush

crease brush

lid brush

contour brush/blending brush

Angle eyeshadow brush - small, soft and rounded angled tip

Eyeliner brush - very thin and fine with soft bristles

Blending eyeshadow brush - long with a round head

Smudge brush - flat and soft

Mascara (usually comes with the mascara)

Eyebrow brush - long, thin with tougher bristles

Slanted Eyebrow Definer Brush - Stiff and Angeled

Spiral brush

Lips

Lipstick brush - fine, soft and tapered

Lip gloss brush (usually comes with the lip gloss)

Types of makeup brush bristles

Makeup application can alter due to the materials used to create a makeup brush. Bristles of a makeup brush can either be synthetic or natural. The brush itself is important to the application of makeup as it can densely pack on product or loosely pack on product.

Synthetic Bristles

Synthetic bristles are the most common material used in a makeup brush. They are widely found in drugstores and makeup specific stores. The bristles are made out of plastic, and are often dyed to get some color on the bristles. Synthetic bristles are often used with liquid and cream products, as they tend to blend out products more easily and will not absorb product as much compared to a natural bristle brush. Synthetic are cruelty-free. The bristles are usually made from nylon or other synthetic fibers. The longevity of synthetic brushes are usually longer than natural haired bristles as they do not degrade or breakdown and are not as fragile.

Natural Bristles

Natural bristles are made from real hair as opposed to plastic. Many prefer to use natural bristles, since they could be less abrasive to the skin. Although natural bristles are more preferred in the cosmetic industry, the bristles themselves can cause allergic reactions because of the animal fur/hair. Natural bristles may be easier to control the product when blending out or even packing on a product. Natural bristles do have hair cuticles which is why it is easier for the brush to pick up more product and blending it out.

Types of Natural Bristle Brushes

Sable

Goat

Badger

Pony

Squirrel