by DesZeLL — Thursday, May 14th, 2009 at 10:00 am
in Beauty School, Tested, Tools and tagged with Brush, Coastal Scents, Dupe, MAC, Makeup Show, MUS
You’ve heard so many times that the steep price of Duo Fibre brush is fairly justified by the many ways that you can use it right? Please do not get bored yet, as I’m here to reiterate that exact point again.
If you can and willing, do splurge on the MAC 187 Duo Fibre Brush sold at Rp 600,000 which in my humble opinion worth every penny. Both Make Up Show Duo Fibre Brush (Rp 180,000) and Coastal Scents Stippling ($7.95) brush are very recommended dupe for MAC 187 at a very reasonable price.
Here are 5 ways on how you can utilize this very versatile brush:
1. This brush is perfect for lightweight application and blending of face powder or pigment. Therefore perfect for applying highlighter or pigmented blush which needs featherweight application. Just swirl the brush lightly over the product and apply the product light-handedly. For pigmented blush, stroke the brush from the hairline into the apple of your cheek whereas for highlighter apply it on your cheekbone. Blend the highlighter and blush together by stroking your brush in circular motion on your cheek area until the pigments are blended together nicely.
2. To apply liquid foundation, put a pea size of foundation on the back of your hand and pick just a little bit with the side part of your brush and deposit it on your face. Even out the foundation by using the head of the brush buffing it into your skin in circular motion. Apply evenly throughout the face. You will get that flawless airbrush look that you always see on the cover of the magazine.
3. For applying powder or mineral foundation for sheerer coverage. Place your brush against the powder and tap the excess. In the same circular motion after applying your primer, apply the powder or mineral foundation light-handedly until the powder is evenly distributed. The result is natural and seamless.
4. If you’re not willing to dish out extra money to get the smaller version of MAC 187, which is MAC 188 to apply cream blushes you can cheat a little and use this brush instead. Cup the bottom part of the brush so that the size of the head brush is smaller and brush lightly the head brush to your apple of your cheek to apply cream blush creating soft layer of color with dewy finish.
5. Lastly, if you’re really a skincare freak and much prefer avoiding using your finger to apply skincare you can use duo fibre brush instead. Since the synthetic brush is very lightweight and sparsed, it is perfect in applying your skincare because you will get just enough product for your face. It is featherweight therefore you avoid applying pressure to your skin which means you’re not pulling them and it will help to maintain its elasticity. The natural hair at the bottom of your skin helps to support the brush, when you buff the skincare into your skin it will sink in instead of just sitting on top of your skin.
*Image from www.maccosmetics.com
Blog: Five Ways for Stippling Brush http://tinyurl.com/o5n2n3
mal, kalo applying mineral foundie, which is better, the above brush atau kabuki flat brush? i guess the later ya? tx
ekeekke jd kudu punya brp stippling brush yah mal idealnya
(jk)
mal, yg coastal scent itu aseli deh geda bgt. malah yg punya gue si bulu itemnya msh suka rontok (gue beli lgs via online)
MAC $42 masih pemenang (iyalah, harganya segitu.. ngamuk gw kalo gak menang
), CS $8 ke laut krn rontok abis, dan skrg lagi nunggu Sigma $17.
Nyesel gak beli punya Juleha (apa namanya, Jul?) wkt di Jkt.
Alice – stippling brush only to get sheer coverage for more covergae back to kabuki brush lah ya
Ambung – 188 dan 187 sebenernya udah cukup, atau satu 187 dan satu dupe.
Dundan – makanya pulkam dong biar bisa beli dupenya MUS
Huaa gw juga demen banged sm stipplin brush ..pokoknya yg belon py kudu py deh .. bs buat apa aja kecuali e.s kali ya neik haha
Deb .. bagusan MUS drpd Sigma haha *racun pemilik lapak*
iya nih gue juga blm punya yg dupe 187 punyanye Jule. kekekeke keabisan molo.
Deb, ooo brarti si CS indang emg rontokan ya? pegel gue mungutin bulu2nya yg nempel di muke gue pake pinset.
Gue juga belom punya dupenya punya jule, padahal dah pegang2 tuh pengen :p
You can purchase the stippling brush at Target at a fraction of the cost. If you use liquid foundation, the stippling brush provides a seamless airbrush finished. When I don’t wear liquid foundations on casual days, I apply a powder foundation using a simple foundation brush. To ensure smooth finish I apply makeup primer to bare skin, allow a few minutes for the primer to dry. Use a brow pencil, mascara and a tint lipstain and I’m good to go!
If you don’t have a Target, look at Sally’s beauty supply at their store or online
Thanks
DesZeLL,
Gue jadi pengen make ini brush buat apply skincare, tapi abis pake kan pasti lengket tuh brush kena cream, jadi jorok (bikin debu nempel) ngga sih? Kan ngga ada tutup nya ya?
maydev – kalo mau ada yang namanya brush guard buat nutup brushnya and help it to maintain the brush shape