Should I apply serum with a brush?

MoSt of us would never think of applying a serum or moisturiser with a make-up brush — but there are advantages. ‘not only do brushes help you apply serum evenly, but they prevent dirt transferring from your hands, which can clog your pores and cause breakouts,’ say make-up artists Sam and nic Chapman. However, it is important to choose the right tools. the prep brush from the Real techniques Prep & Prime Set (£19.99, boots.com) has a flat head, which helps to apply creams, serums and masks evenly. or, for the perfect application of liquid products, go for the Beau Belle Rose Gold Foundation Brush (pictured left, £13.95, beaubellebrushes.com), which has a tapered shape.