#like the mac one was PERFECT and then they changed it into a brow pomade/liner like??? if i wanted a brow pomade i would just buy that

[lacebird]

i need recommendations for gel eyeliners that are really long lasting. i've tried the ones from mac and bobbi brown and they both suck T_T

[iamandco]

  Photo by Flaunter.com on Unsplash  The world of makeup brushes can be unreasonably confusing. Many makeup brush sellers don’t even name their brushes, instead choosing to assign them a random number. They release heart-shaped brushes, wavy brushes, pointy brushes, and hundreds of other oddly-shaped brushes, then leave you to figure out what to do with them. How are you supposed to decide whether to buy Brush #143 when its brand won’t even tell you how to use it? Don’t worry—we’ve all been there! We know makeup brushes can be confusing, so we’ve selected the 14 most essential makeup brushes for your collection and provided short explanations of how to use them. If you don’t have the money to drop on a 30-piece set of makeup brushes, but don’t want to miss out on any important brushes, this is the list for you. Flat Foundation Brush If you want a full-coverage finish, reach for a flat foundation brush. When used with paintbrush-like strokes, they provide a quick and easy application, making them a favorite of runway makeup artists. Because of their dense structure, flat foundation brushes will absorb minimal product and give you the fullest possible coverage from your cream or liquid foundation.   PHOTO: COURTESY SEPHORA  Make Up For Ever 108 Large Foundation Brush $36 at the time of publication buy at sephora.com Stippling brush A stippling brush is characterized by its flat top and two lengths of bristles: longer white synthetic bristles and shorter black natural bristles. This duo-fiber structure allows the brush to diffuse the foundation, allowing for a more sheer, airbrushed finish. When using a stippling brush, apply a small amount of light to medium coverage cream or liquid foundation on your hand, dip the brush in the foundation, and lightly buff it into your skin using delicate circular motions. Because it creates such a diffused finish, you can also use a stippling brush to apply cream bronzer or blush.   PHOTO: COURTESY SEPHORA  Sephora Collection PRO Stippling Brush $35 at the time of publication buy at sephora.com Concealer Brush Because they’re used to create as much coverage as possible, concealer brushes are compact and dense. They’re meant to cover smaller areas, such as the under eyes, acne, and dark spots. To apply your cream or liquid concealer, dip the concealer brush into the product and apply in short strokes and small buffing motions.   PHOTO: COURTESY SEPHORA  Kat Von D Lock-It Edge Concealer Brush $24 at the time of publication buy at sephora.com Powder Brush Powder brushes are the largest, most luxurious of all face brushes. They’re characterized by soft, loosely packed bristles that are intended to diffuse powder as smoothly and evenly as possible. These brushes are meant to be used with setting powder (or powder foundation if you want a very light finish). To use a powder brush, dip the brush into a loose setting powder, tap off the excess on a hard surface, and either buff the powder onto your face or gently press it into your skin (often preferred for under eyes).    PHOTO: COURTESY MAC COSMETICS  MAC 135 Synthetic Large Flat Powder Brush $42 at the time of publication buy at maccosmetics.com Blush Brush Blush brushes are similar to powder brushes but are slightly smaller and denser. Though they’re named after blush, blush brushes can also be used for bronzer or setting powder (if you want to really pack powder onto your under eyes). To use a blush brush, dip the brush into your blush or bronzer compact, tap off the excess product, and apply it to your cheeks using light circular motions.    PHOTO: COURTESY BH COSMETICS  BH Cosmetics Studio Pro Brush 15 $4 at the time of publication buy at bhcosmetics.com Fan Brush Fan brushes vary in size and density, but they all have one main use—to apply highlighter. 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To apply eyeshadow with a blending brush, pat or swirl the brush in an eyeshadow pan, tap off excess shadow, and apply it to your crease in circular buffing motions.   PHOTO: COURTESY NORDSTROM  Sigma Beauty E40 Tapered Blending Brush $17 at the time of publication Buy At Nordstrom.Com Smudger Brush/Pencil Brush A smudger brush (or pencil brush) is an extra-small, extra-dense eye brush that’s round and tapered (like the tip of a pencil). Unlike a blending brush, this brush’s purpose is applying an opaque line of color and smudging, rather than blending, it out. A smudger brush is usually used for applying an intense line of eyeliner to the top or bottom lashes or smudging out a line of pencil eyeliner to create a smokey look. Use a pencil brush in back-and-forth motions to keep its application precise but not blunt.   PHOTO: COURTESY SEPHORA  Make Up For Ever 212 Medium Precision Smudger Brush $25 at the time of publication buy at sephora.com Shader brush Shader brushes are typically small, flat, and have medium density. They are a multi-functional eye tool whose uses can vary from packing shadow onto the lid to applying shadow to the bottom lashline to blending shadow into the crease. If your metallic shadows aren’t applying as reflectively as you’d like, spray your shader brush with a bit of setting spray before dipping it into your eyeshadow. 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Eyebrow spoolies are used to brush through your brows after you apply pomade or a pencil. They gently blend out the product, making your brows look less harsh while maintaining their shape.    PHOTO: COURTESY SEPHORA  Anastasia Beverly Hills Brush #12 $18 at the time of publication buy at sephora.com Lip Brush If you have a cream lipstick bullet that no longer has its sharp, angled shape, you need a lip brush! Its tiny, dense bristles ensure a sharp, precise cream lipstick application, making it a favorite of makeup artists. To use a lip brush, brush it back and forth on your lipstick bullet before applying the lipstick in a careful outline or your lip line. After lining your lips, you can either continue filling them in with the lip brush or use the lipstick bullet directly on your lips.   PHOTO: COURTESY MAC COSMTICS  MAC 316 Lip Brush $20 at the time of publication buy at maccosmetics.com Beautyblender This little egg-shaped sponge may seem simple, but ever since its invention in 2007, it has changed the makeup game. The Beautyblender (and its less expensive knockoffs) applies any cream or liquid face makeup with a natural and hydrated finish. To use a Beautyblender, soak it in water and squeeze to remove excess moisture. Dip it in cream or liquid makeup, then gently bounce the sponge on your skin for a perfect application every time.   PHOTO: COURTESY SEPHORA  The Original Beautyblender $20 at the time of publication buy at sephora.com

[jennywren-7]

Hi guys!

Back when I first created Jennifer’s Beauty Place over on Weebly I also attempted to develop my own beauty tag. I didn’t have any followers back then so this tage didn’t really get out there. However, as a tradition I still update the tag every year because I’m proud of it and really like the questions, and you never know, others may one day take part.

So here is my update on the Eye Product Addict Tag (last year’s answers). I’m tagging all other eye product addicts who reads this to take part.

1: Favourite neutral eye palette?

My favourite neutral eyeshadow palette at the moment has got to be the Urban Decay Naked Ultimate Basics. This palette is completely matte and it’s something that I reach for everyday mainly for crease work and transition shades. There are times where I just wear this on it’s own, but for the majority of the time, I always whip out another palette or eyeshadow to wear with it. I do use this everyday and I love it!

2: Cream, Pigments or Pressed shadows?

I’m torn between pigments and pressed shadows. I do love a cream eyeshadow for easy days but I love experimenting with my eyes, and powders are the best way to do that. I find powders and pigments so blendable and actually last longer on my eyelids. Most cream shadows tend to fade after a few hours unless I pile powder shades on top.

3: Best luxury vs drugstore eye product?

My favourite luxury eye product is definitely my Chanel Eyeshadow Duos. I only tend to buy these with my Boots points as a treat to myself, so they are quite special. The shadows are really pigmented and blend beautifully. They’re just so gorgeous! My favourite drugstore products would have to be Nyx eyeshadows. I love these. They are such good quality for their price range. I actually have a fair few in a Z-Palette, and I prefer some of these to my MAC eyeshadows. They are just stunning!

4: Do eyeshadow primers make a difference?

Yes. I finally found one that does make a difference, and that’s the Body Shop’s Instablur Eye Primer. This leaves a nice even surface for eyeshadow to stick to, and with it being slightly yellow in tone it actually cancels out any discoloration in the eyelid. It’s an amazing product!

5: Most disappointing eye product?

I don’t actually have one. At the moment I am loving everything that I own. I’ve not had that, “I wish you were better” moment with any of the products in my collection.

6: Best product/s for getting rid of dark circles?

I actually have a combo that I use on my dark circles. I first apply the Chanel Correcteur Perfection concealer under my eyes to get rid of any redness. I then go over this with the Bare Minerals Stroke of Light Concealer, then set it with the Dior Forever and Ever Powder. This combo works wonders and I know that it will last all day. It’s brilliant!

7: Most desired eye product you really wish was in your collection?

I really want a Natasha Denona palette. You hear so many great things about her eyeshadows, and I’d love to own at least one palette of hers. I really want the massive green and brown palette but it’s £199 and I just think that it’s a bit excessive for one product. maybe once I win the lottery, I’ll treat myself to it.

8: Favourite mascara?

My ultimate favourite mascara is the Urban Decay Perversion Mascara. This gives me the blackest of black, long, glamourous lashes that I’ve ever gotten. It’s amazing! I do use the Subversion primer with it, and together they’re awesome.

Another more recent favourite has been the Clinique Flutter to Full mascara, which I do use for both my upper and lower lashes on more natural lash days. It’s such a lovely product.

9: The Most Expensive Eye Product You Own?

I’ve always included my MAC x15 for this question,but I’m not this time. What I am going to include is the Urban Decay palettes. Some of these cost £43, but you get so many eyeshadows in them of such amazing quality. I still use my Vice 4 quite a bit, and I recently added the Full Spectrum one to my collection. Although very pricey, they’re worth every penny.

  10: Best for Brows?

My favourite brow product has got to be the Benefit Ka-Brow. I never thought that I would be a brow pomade girl, but this is amazing. It manages to make lashes look really natural and fuller, but will last all day. I never feel overdone when I use this since you only need a tiny amount of product to fill in your brows. It’s awesome!

11: Liquid or gel liner?

Liquid. I find this the easiest to create winged liner looks without creating too much of a mess. My favourites are the Lancome Grandiose Liners. I love the bendy wand, and how easy it is to create even flicks. It lasts such a long time on the eyelids too!

12: Who is your favourite beauty guru on youtube for creating beautiful eye combinations?

Nothing has changed here either. It’s still Shelby Ashburn. Although she claims to rarely do any eye makeup on herself normally, her eyes always look amazing in her videos. I have loved watching all the different looks she creates; they’re never the same, but all look wearable for everyday. If you haven’t watched her videos, you need to check her out. She really deserves more followers than what she has.

13: You are invited to a red carpet event. Which beauty artist would you choose to do your makeup?

This would again be Shelby. She is a makeup artist and does some gorgeous looks. I think she would do a lovely job of my makeup. Unfortunately she lives in America, and I doubt that she would ever come to England.

14: Something special?

My something special this year is going to be the Charlotte Tilbury eyeshadow palettes. They are gorgeous! They can be worn quite naturally, or can be built up to stunning evening glam looks. The formula is so buttery and really blendable. I have loved using them lately, and will continue to love them as the years go by. The packaging looks so chic too. It’s gorgeous!

And that is my Eye Product Addict Tag. Please let me know if you do this. I’d love to read your answers.

Bye for now!

xxx

  The Eye Product Addict Tag Update 2016/7 Hi guys! Back when I first created Jennifer's Beauty Place over on Weebly I also attempted to develop my own beauty tag.