How many make-up brushes do I need?

According to make-up artist Bryony Blake, the perfect number of cosmetics brushes is seven.

she recommends: ‘A foundation brush, to apply it evenly and prevent you from using too much; a concealer brush — you can target combination skin areas hygienically with one brush; a bronzer and powder brush; two eyeshadows brushes — one for popping colour onto the lid and one, slightly fluffier, to blend it in; an eyeliner brush if you use gel liner and one brush for blusher and highlighter.’

or save space with the multi-tasking Blank canvas F01 Quick Brush (£13,

blankcanvascosmetics.com), which can be used for applying foundation, bro nzer, blush and powdered mineral make-up.