Bobbi's Brush Basics

A makeup pro's tips for choosing and using the best tools

- BOBBI BROWN

The right brush can completely transform how your makeup looks, no question about it. It can be the difference between a concentrated, cakey appearance and a natural-looking final result. After using skincare and applying eye cream (to plump fine lines so products won't settle into them) and SPF (it's never too late to protect skin from the sun's harmful rays!), it's time to select your brushes. Here are my tips for picking and using the right ones.

USE A FLAT BRUSH FOR THE FACE

Foundation, moisturizer, Miracle Balm, cream blush all these face products tend to be liquid-based, so a flat and slightly rounded brush works well. I use