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Bobbi Brown’s 5 Favorite Blush and Bronzer Makeup Brushes

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Last updated: Jun 7, 2021 • 1 min read

From angled to flat brushes, regardless of the shape, makeup artist and beauty mogul Bobbi Brown says: “And by the way, when you use any kind of powdered shadows or bronzers, you dip the brush in, you tap it, you blow to get it off, and that way you don't make a mess on the skin.”

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The Best Types of Brushes for Blush

The best blush brushes feature soft bristles and an angled shape with a long handle for ergonomic yet precise application to cheekbones.

The Best Types of Brushes for Bronzer

For an even glow, opt for a wide, synthetic brush with soft bristles and feathery tops, which allows for sweeps of face powder products for a shimmery distribution.

Bobbi Brown’s Recommended Brushes for Blush and Bronzer

The following selection of Bobbi Brown’s favorite brushes works for cream, liquid, and powder blushes, as well as for bronzers and highlighters. The synthetic bristles allow for full control of how much formula to pick up as well as how much to deposit while blending your makeup looks.

  1. 1. Precision Powder Brush by Chanel. A clever tapered design gives this brush a dome shape and ensures proper deposits of powders in concentrated areas. Can also be used as a contour brush.
  2. 2. 133 Buffing Face Brush by Smith Cosmetics. A luxe, high density brush that features a combination of synthetic bristles and bristles made of goat hair.
  3. 3. 115 Foundation Brush by Smith Cosmetics. Good for all-over coverage, this blending brush is a versatile powerhouse that easily works with powders, liquids, and cream-based formulas. Can also be used as a concealer brush.
  4. 4. e44 Round Delux Buffer by morphe. A rounded brush head most ideal for applying powder products to the apples of your cheeks.
  5. 5. Pro Colour Angled Cheek Brush by Beauty Pie. A sleek workhorse of a brush better suited for contouring.

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