THE MINERAL JOURNAL · BY MINERAL MAKEUP
Choosing Makeup Brushes for a Simple Routine
Match a brush to the product and area you want to work on, then compare intended use and care directions.
Start with the task
Choose a brush around the product and area you intend to work on. A broad face brush, a foundation brush and a smaller eye brush serve different tasks. Check the intended use of the exact tool rather than buying by its name or appearance alone.
Begin with the tools your chosen formulas actually call for. A minimal routine may need fewer brushes than a routine with several powder and eye products.
Compare shape and formula compatibility
Compare the brush shape, the area it is designed for and the application directions for your makeup. Do not assume a brush works equally well with every loose powder, pressed powder or liquid.
Our product pages explain the tool’s place in a routine. Use the comparison tool to review alternatives, and check the current product description when deciding whether a tool fits the formula you already own.
Check the item and its care directions
Confirm that the listing is for the intended brush rather than a bundle or similarly named makeup product. Check the size, packaging and seller before ordering.
Follow the tool’s cleaning and drying directions. Add a tool to the optional finish-and-tools step in your routine builder only if it serves a task you need.
General shopping guidance. We have not personally tested every product in the collection. Check the manufacturer’s current information and the exact selected listing before purchasing.