Makeup
The 7 Makeup Brushes You Actually Need
A flawless makeup application starts with the right tools. See the makeup brushes that are essential for creating any look you desire
Lip brush The brush: A small, flat, round-tipped brush. Try Mary Kay Retractable Lip Brush, $5.
Why you need it: It's the best-shaped brush for "a defined lip," says Zizzo and will make a precise lip color application easy.
How to use it: After lining lips, "cover [the] brush with lipstick then starting at the center of the lips blend out to edges. Using the tip of the brush, define [the] edges by using short precise strokes to blend liner and lipstick together," she says.
Next: The best way to clean your brushes (yes, you must clean them).
SEE NEXT PAGE: How to clean your brushes
Why you need it: It's the best-shaped brush for "a defined lip," says Zizzo and will make a precise lip color application easy.
How to use it: After lining lips, "cover [the] brush with lipstick then starting at the center of the lips blend out to edges. Using the tip of the brush, define [the] edges by using short precise strokes to blend liner and lipstick together," she says.
Next: The best way to clean your brushes (yes, you must clean them).
SEE NEXT PAGE: How to clean your brushes
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