Faces By KLM

Cosmetic Kabuki Brush

It seems that for every type of mineral makeup there is also a different technique to apply it. Now, each company may have slight differences in their makeup that when it is applied a certain way will make it look or adhere better. However, there are some very basic guidelines to applying mineral makeup that will work with almost any brand you buy. Of course, it's always preferable that you develop your own personal style- your own touch. You know how you like your makeup to look, so practice, practice, practice until you get your application method how you like it. After all, it is your face.

Applying Foundation/ Finishing Powder

Foundation is admittedly the hardest to apply. You see some brands that say "swirl, tap, buff" and other brands that say "don't!" What are you supposed to do?

The general rule of thumb is that if a mineral makeup contains bismuth oxychloride, you'll likely have to buff it in, and buff it in well, for the makeup to look its best. Generally a kabuki brush is used with this technique.

What's A Kabuki?

Good question! It's a very densely packed brush. It gives very heavy coverage because so much more makeup is left on the bristles after you tap. It's a good option for people who want a more opaque look or need heavier coverage. Usually with a kabuki you must buff the minerals into your skin, or else you'll look streaky, emphasize your pores, etc.

Buffing techniques, usually with a kabuki, are known to irritate sensitive skin. Even women without sensitive skin have problems with irritation. Remember, it's "swirl, tap, buff."

Fluffy Brushes

Using a fluffy face brush is the other popular way to apply mineral makeup. Better quality makeup is more pigmented, so using a kabuki is out of the question for most women. But a nice fluffy brush is just the ticket since a little makeup goes a long way. Whether you choose synthetic or animal hair brushes is up to you. Both can be equally good, depending on the quality. The same basic rules apply as with the kabuki- swirl your brush in the makeup, tap off the excess and the brush in a downward motion over your face. No need to buff. If you'd like more coverage, just repeat the steps again.

"Swirl, tap, brush." Almost the same words, but incredibly different effects.

Applying Foundation Wet

Wet? Yup. There are some gals who prefer the finish when mineral makeup is applied wet. There are a couple of ways to do it.

With A Brush- Mix your foundation and some water/moisturizer/lotion, etc. until a creamy consistency. Then dip your brush in it and apply in a downward motion. It will dry to a soft powder.

With A Puff/Sponge- You can either dampen your puff or sponge and dip it into your foundation and apply in a downward motion or mix the foundation with water/moisturizer/lotion and apply with a sponge. It will dry to a soft powder.

Finally, you can apply your foundation dry, then mist with a hydrosol or something similar and either use a brush or a sponge to smooth the moisture into the powder. Be sure to use a downward motion. Some gals even like to layer their makeup this way. Powder, mist, smooth. Powder, mist, smooth.

Why The Downward Motion?

Good question. Your pores and facial fuzz lay that way naturally. When you smooth your makeup that direction it makes a more "natural" look.

Other Facial Applications

For your other color cosmetics applied to face, here are the general outlines.

Concealor- Using a taklon concealor brush or an all-over eyeshadow brush, dip it into the concealor or foundation you're using, tap off most of the excess and apply directly to the area you want to conceal. Blend very, very well. If you're using an all over concealor, complexion enhancer, finishing powder, etc. use a fluffy face brush and swirl, tap and brush lightly in a downward motion.

Blush- Swirl, tap, brush in a slight curve from the apple of your cheek to your hairline. A nice fluffy blush brush works best.

Eyeshadow/ Eyeliner Application

This is the really fun stuff. You can apply mineral makeup wet or dry. Applying it wet is called "foiling" and makes the colors more bold and can even change them slightly in some cases.

For regular application, simply dip your brush into the color, tap off the excess and apply like you normally would.

For foiling, mix some minerals with water, hydrosol, eye primer, etc. until a creamy consistency. Then apply as you normally would. When dry you can buff with a dry brush to blend (but this may cause some of the mica to come away).

The foiling method works very well for eye lining. Colors that might be too bold to wear on your eye make great liner colors. Foiling them will help them last longer and show up better.

And that's it! These basic tips should help you apply mineral make up like a pro. Play around with it, develop your own style and technique, and most of all...Have Fun!

Lynn Starner is the proprietor of Beauty Bliss Mineral Cosmetics at http://www.beautyblisscosmetics.com

Can anyone help me with MAC cosmetics?

Brushes-should i fork out $55 for the kabuki or get like a few eye brushes even though i dont wear eyeshadow yet?
Blush-should i get a mac blush $22 or nars blush $32 or recommend drugstore brands and which kind?
Eyeshadow-i dont know if i should start wearing eyeshadow but i want something like supersuper neutral like you cant really notice its on me.What do oyu recommend?
Powders-i think ill try msf natural and give it another chance.what do you think?
Eyeliner-any eyeliner you recommend from mac or anywhere else?should i get the 266 liner brush is there another liner brush better?
oh just to let you know i might get laura mercier tinted moisturizer or primer $42 and $30 and i live in canada so they are all CANADIAN prices. (: thx

Brushes: Don't buy from MAC without looking at these first! Sigma Makeup makes MAC brush comparables for a much cheaper price and equal quality. They even have the same numbering system. I reccommend getting the 12 Piece set. It comes with 5 face brushes, 7 eye brushes, and a free travel size 217 eye brush. They also sell individual brushes too. http://sigmamakeup.com/products/701.html

Blush: Those are both good brands! If you go with MAC I'd get Well Dressed or Orgasm if you're going with NARS.

Eyeshadow: I recommend All That Glitters for lid applied with a 239 and Satin Taupe lightly dusted in the crease with a 217. Use Blanc Type as a highlight on the brow bone and tear duct. If you want to add a little more color and deepen out the look, I'd suggest Sketch applied with a 219 to the outer v and smudged on the lower lashes.

Powders: I love my MSF natural! I'd stick with it :]

Eyeliner: MAC fluid line is great, but a much cheaper drugstore alternative with almost the exact same quality is L'Oreal HiP Color Truth Cream Liner. It's amazing! You get so much more product than MAC Fluid Line for less money. the 266 is my favorite liner brush, but the 209 also works well.

Good luck! I love MAC :]]

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