Why Shiseido and Dior Have the Best Foundation Brushes, How To Use and Clean Them Properly8/26/2014 Awww..... Foundation brushes..... There are so many on the market. In my quest to find the perfect one, I found the perfect two. I was a total YouTube makeup blogger junkie before I landed myself a job in the world of cosmetics. I literally wanted to own every product they showed, including brushes. Brushes are so completely overlooked by so many. They make a HUGE difference how things will look, shade and blend. Good makeup brushes are not cheap (although I have found a few inexpensive gems), but a good foundation brush is a really great investment. If you treat it well, it will last a very long time. I always choose synthetic bristle brushes with a liquid foundation. I use to use the MAC 187 and 130 goat hair stippling brushes, but all of the hairs would fall out and stick all over my face. Liquid foundation will pull out the bristles in real hair brushes, because they are are not as strong as synthetic. Also, since you have to clean foundation brushes way more often than other brushes, real hair brushes fall apart so much quicker in this process (especially if the proper techniques are not used) than synthetic brushes. SHISEIDO PERFECT FOUNDATION BRUSH I have tried so many foundation brushes, and none of them seemed to stick out quite like the Shiseido Perfect Foundation Brush. This is my ultimate favorite brush. It's relatively cheap at $30, which is pretty inexpensive compared to other nice brushes that are $45+. Its sleek compact design is a big hit for most, especially to those traveling since the handle is only 4". The lack of length in the handle does not deter the precision that this brush can handle applying foundation. It was everyone's favorite brush to use in customers makeovers in my cosmetics department; we couldn't keep them in stock and we sold out of them many times over. After all, it did win Allure's prestigious BEST OF BEAUTY AWARD for BEST FOUNDATION BRUSH and InStyle Magazines winner in the foundation brush division. It has also won many other cosmetic awards and it is obvious why. The bristles are flat on the top with the perfect amount of density to give the most beautiful airbrush look you could possibly want. You can control the coverage with it although it is definitely my best full-coverage brush. If you want less coverage, than you can just spread the product over a further distance. You use less product with Shiseido's brush because it spreads so much further than what most brushes can do. The bristles angle down, so getting underneath the eyes and the hard-to-reach spots on the face are a breeze. I sold one of these to almost everyone looking for foundation. I would demonstrate how using this brush is so much better than using your fingers, or a saddle brush (standard foundation brush) because getting a good blend with the fingers takes a lot of time and product and is not very hygenic, and using a saddle brush scoots the product around the face creating an uneven coverage, look and lines. I also demoed how much further your foundation can go with a brush. You can see my demo with a really crazy color to demo below: Dior has a similiar foundation brush that looks almost exactly like it with a longer tapered handle (Not the one in my post). When any brand loyal Dior fan would hold and feel both, 9 times out of 10 they would choose the Shiseido brush. There is something to the bristles that just works well. How to use the Shiseido Perfect Foundation Brush: Very Full Coverage: Dot your foundation around your face and use the brush in small circular motions to blend out Standard Full Coverage: Pump foundation directly onto bristles of brush and use in circular motions on face Medium Coverage: I like to pump a dime sized amount of foundation on my wrist, or the back of my hand and dunk the bristle ends of the brush very lightly in the foundation and blend out on face in larger circular motions DIOR BACKSTAGE FOUNDATION BRUSH My second favorite is the Dior Backstage Foundation Brush. It looks like standard foundation brush from the photo, but it's not entirely flat as it appears, it has a full amount of bristles that are longer. This brush is perfect for light to medium coverage foundations. I mainly use this brush in the summer when I want a lighter coverage and finish. Instead of circular motions like the Shiseido brush, you use short sweeping motions (like a paint brush) for your foundation. It has a long tapered handle with synthetic bristles. The bristles are so soft and start out with the longest bristles in the center and taper down the sides for the perfect finish. It is a little pricier at $45, but definitely worth it. How To Use the Dior Backstage Foundation Brush: Light to Medium Coverage: I like to pump foundation out on the back of my hand or wrist and dip the end of the bristles in the foundation and sweep onto my face like a paint brush up and down and side to side. I will stick one layer on for light coverage. If I want more coverage, I will put another layer on top of the first layer. How to clean foundation brushes: The best way to clean this brush is to buy a brush cleaning solution to soak it in. My favorite is MAC's Brush Cleanser because it removes extra makeup and residue, disinfects and conditions the brush. I take a paper cup and pour a small amount in the bottom, and put the brush bristles down to soak for a bit to dissolve the foundation (since foundation can stick itself pretty good in the dense fibers), and after an hour or so, I will put a small amount of baby shampoo, regular shampoo, or even my Bath & Body Works Antibacterial Soap in my hand and swirl the bristles around for a little bit to get all nice and soapy. I rinse it by letting the water drain over my hand while I am still swirling. I might repeat if it is really dirty. TIP: There is usually a metal ring on the handle of your brush by the bristles, NEVER get the the top of the ring (where it attaches to the handle) wet!!! That is where your bristles are glued to the brush, and getting it wet will dissolve the glue over time, and the brush will fall apart. I like to shake the brush out to get the water out and lay it on a towel or a flat surface with the bristles hanging over the edge to properly dry. Once dry, you can reshape the bristles by running over your hand a few times. Where To Buy: Shiseido Perfect Foundation Brush $30 + Free Shipping Dior Backstage Foundation Brush $45 + Free ShippingMAC Brush Cleanser $15 + Free Shipping ***I am not endorsed and do not get paid by any brand or any affiliates, the opinions expressed are my own***
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Tracy
1/6/2018 05:49:35 pm
Thank you for the information
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KarleeCouture
1/19/2018 12:05:00 pm
I do a deep wash on them every once in awhile. Probably once a month.
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