Flair Cosmetics

Once your skin is makeup free, apply a high quality cleanser to your face. Wet the facial brush and massage cleanser into skin with small circular motions using gentle pressure then rinse with warm water. Use a manual face brush 1-3 times a week.

The basics include a foundation brush, concealer brush, powder brush and a blush brush that also works for bronzer.

Every good skin care routine starts with a clean canvas, and the same goes for facials; begin by washing your face with lukewarm water and a gentle cleanser.

You truly only need a 3-4 brushes if you are a beginner – a flat eyeshadow brush, a crease brush, eyeliner brush and a blush/powder bronzer brush. That's it!!! However, once you are beyond the beginner level there are a few more brushes that come in useful and will complete your set.

To protect your skin and kill any harmful bacteria that lingers in your makeup brushes, it's a good idea to wash your brushes every 7 to 10 days. To clean your makeup brushes, dermatologists recommend the following tips: Rinse the tips of your brushes under lukewarm, running water to remove residual makeup.

Theoretically, you can do a very good brushing with a regular hand brush, but the movements of an electric brush make the task easier and more effective. Also, some electric brushes (Sonicare) produce sonic vibrations that are difficult to mimic with a hand brush!

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Natural brushes are the best choice for powder-based products, and they're ideal for blending to a smooth, natural finish. Synthetic brushes have bristles constructed with man-made hairs of nylon, polyester or other synthetic materials.

The bottom line: Natural brushes are the best choice for powder-based products, and they're ideal for blending to a smooth, natural finish. Synthetic brushes have bristles constructed with man-made hairs of nylon, polyester or other synthetic materials.