Makeup brushes are incredibly powerful tools so why is it that so many of us spend so much money on makeup products and so little on brushes? Maybe it’s because we just don’t know where to start. If you’re looking for the 411 on makeup brushes, we’ve got you covered. Celebrity makeup artist Guy Guido took some time out of his busy schedule to give us his advice on what brushes to buy and how to use them.

Makeup brush essential #1: Eyebrow powder brush
One of the most forgotten parts of our faces according to Guido are our eyebrows. “There are so many misshaped and neglected eyebrows out there when it comes to makeup,” he says. So what’s a girl to do? Guido recommends a “flat, thin, angled eyebrow brush.” This will give you a precise tool with which to fill in and shape your brows. He suggests brushes by Maybelline. Just make sure you use it with an eyebrow powder that truly matches your brows! Or take a cue from one of Guido’s tricks and use it with a matte eye shadow.

Makeup brush essential #2: Blending eye shadow brush
Guido’s second must-have makeup brush is a brush that is perfect for blending your eye shadow. It “looks almost like a watercolor brush,” Guido says. His personal favorite is M•A•C Cosmetics’ “tapered blending brush” (#224). “After you have applied your eye shadow(s) with your regular eye shadow applicator, swiping this brush in light circular motions will give you that perfect blended almost airbrushed pro look,” he explains.

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