9 Makeup Brushes You Most Definitely Need By Louella Exe

Iget asked a lot what makeup brushes are absolutely necessary. With the great evolution of makeup, you can be easily swarmed with choices and end up with what you need as well as what you don't really need.don't be overwhelmed by all these Instagram slay queens and all the packages they show off on their snap stories.

To each their own!

For personal makeup, you can get your complete full face slay on with just a few brushes. If you find a set that has all of these, or at least most, you are good to go! I'll be taking you through the ONLY makeup brushes you need, their high end and popular brands, and the cheapest dupes in the market.

Dual angled brush & spooley:

This is a life saver (or brow saver).your brows will thank you. Use the spooley to brush your brows to a natural look. Use the angled brush to clean up with concealer.

High End Brand: Anastasia Beverly Hills Dual angled brush.($19.95)

Dupe: Random unnamed at Yaba market (500 Naira)

Tapered blending brush:

This is my most essential eye brush it makes your eye makeup look a lot better. It removes harsh . lines and results in beautifully placed eye shadow work.

High end brand - Sigma E45

Dupe - any brush that is soft, fluffy and has this tapered shape.

Tapered shape Eyeshadow shader:

Place your main lid colours with this brush and build up eye products for a lasting, vibrant eye look.

High end: Urban decay shadow shader. Dupe: Elf flat eyeshadow brush

Angled eye liner brush:

For those of us who absolutely fear liquid liner.

And are queens of the gel, this brush saves us. Precise and smudge-free.

Beauty Blender:

Technically, it isn't a brush, but it is the “holy grail” of flawless skin work for many professional makeup artist.

When used properly, the beauty blender gives a very air brushed look.

High end: There is only one Original Beauty Blender. It is $20

Dupe: There are many good dupes made by Nigerian brands. Nubanbeauty, Pearlluxury, Bulkyonline. Prices range from 1200 to 2000

Flat top foundation brush:

This is an option. You can skip this if you enjoy your beauty blender. You can have it handy for the days your Blender is old and grey.

Slanted flat top foundation brush:

Contouring is the rave right now. This brush just makes life easier. It . controls the contour line and also blends out so you don't have one straight harsh line.

High end: MAC 134 ($35)

Dupe: slanted soft brush.

Powder brush:

But then, you already know. Just in case you don't though, please don't use the rubber thing that comes with your powder. This is 2017. Everyone wants their makeup to look like skin.

High End: Mecca brush costs $60 Dupe: That is such a steep price. Since you don't take powder brushes to heaven, just buy a fluffy brush like…

Elf Powder Brush $4

Real Techniques Powder Brush $9.99

Fan brush:

Last but not least, this is the brush that crowns your “glow up!”

High End: Velvet Luxe Empress Fanbrush $48

Dupe: Elf fan brush $3

I've kept these brushes under 10. Just to convince you that you can do a lot with a little.

And so now, till next time, Go forth and slay!!

Luoella Eze Is A Makeup Artist And Beauty Blogger At Www.ellapinkette.wordpress.com. Keep Up With Her On All Social Media Platforms @ellapinkette And @ellapinkette_mua