Lip brushes have similar functions. They feature a thin and long pencil-like wand and soft bristles that create a tapered point. It allows you to apply your lipsticks and glosses on the lips evenly. But most of us tend to avoid this important tool during our makeup regimen. This is because we find it easy to apply the product directly from the stick or the tube instead of using pots, pans, or palettes. Lip brushes look unnecessary to most of us, and we refrain from adding on to our makeup kit. But the fact is, every time you try a unique or bold color like hot red, vibrant fuchsia, or even purple and black – you have to ensure full coverage. In this article, we will talk about all the benefits of using a lip brush and how it can make your lips pop. Swipe up!
Why Should You Use a Lip Brush?
- Lip brushes are designed to apply lip cosmetics with precision and to prevent them from smudging. A long handle provides optimum control, and a curved, tapered bristle provides better precision. This results in even, feather resistant budge-proof application. An even thin layer of lipstick always looks better and sophisticated than one applied with a bullet. You can also layer your lipstick with the help of a lip brush to improve its staying power.
- If you are mixing several shades and/or formulas, you absolutely need a lip brush. Using a lipstick brush to apply lip colour may result in lipstick lasting longer because less product layers are used in each application.
- In addition, a lip brush is often used to blend lip liner and lipstick together on the lips. Some people who use these brushes do not even need to use a lip liner because the application tends to be very precise. A lip liner however is still needed to give perfect shape to the lips and to prevent a lipstick from bleeding. This application technique also prevents the lip liner from looking too severe and harsh, thus giving more natural appearance to the lips. As we all know blending makeup is the only way to make it look soft and natural, professional looking but not over the top.
How To Use A Lip Brush?
A lip brush may be dipped right into a lip pot or tube of lipstick or you can even squeeze out a bit of it on a makeup tray and apply it with a lip brush. Do not share your lip brushes with anyone else and keep two separate lip brushes for lighter and darker colours to prevent unwanted mixing.
Lipstick Application:
For a lipstick or a lip gloss application, start from the center of your lips and blend product out towards your lip line. To get a crisp finish, use the tip of the brush to define the lip lines at the bows and corners.
Different Types of Lip Brushes
Lip brushes come in several forms: regular or classic and retractable. Retractable ones are the better because they are travel friendly and comes with a cap that fits into place at the opposite end of the brush, thus giving more handle length.
How to Clean and Maintain A Lip Brush?
It is necessary to regularly maintain and clean lip brushes by washing them gently with warm water and soap. Make sure to also keep them dry. Like any other makeup tools should also be replaced every year especially when the bristles become stiff or start to fray. Can you use a lip brush for liquid lipstick? Yes. You can use a lip brush for liquid lipstick for precise application and flawless coverage. Can you use a concealer brush as a lip brush? Unless you are lining over the lips with a concealer to accentuate the shape of your lips, it is not ideal to use a concealer brush as a lip brush.
