Tools
Brushes, sponges, and other tools - what each one is for and how to pick a good one.
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Angled Brush
A flat brush cut on a diagonal, used for precise, directional placement of powder or cream product.
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Beauty Blender
A soft, non-latex sponge used damp to blend liquid and cream products into a seamless, airbrushed finish.
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Blending Brush
A soft, fluffy brush used to diffuse the edges between eyeshadow shades so transitions look seamless.
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Blush Brush
A rounded, medium-size brush shaped to deposit blush precisely on the apples of the cheeks.
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Brush Cleaner
A liquid or solid soap formulated to remove product buildup and bacteria from makeup brushes and sponges.
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Eyelash Curler
A mechanical clamp that bends lashes upward, opening the eye before mascara is applied.
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Foundation Brush
A brush shaped for applying liquid or cream foundation smoothly across the face.
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Powder Brush
A large, fluffy brush used to apply loose or pressed powder evenly across the face.
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Sharpener
A small tool used to shape and refresh the tip of pencil-format products like liner, lip liner, and brow pencils.
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Tweezers
A precision hand tool used to remove individual brow or facial hairs at the root.