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Types of Kabuki Brushes and How to Use Them

The kabuki brush is a very popular makeup brush with a short handle and dense bristles. Its origin can be traced to the heavy makeup worn by Japanese Kabuki dance-drama performers centuries ago. This type of brushes was necessary to apply the heavy makeup evenly all over the face. Today, kabuki brushes are used for all makeup routines, helping bring about a soft, airbrushed, and pore-less looking skin. A kabuki makeup brush is available in various shapes for different purposes.  Flat Kabuki brush – The flat shape of the head lines up with the surface of the skin to give an even distribution of tinted moisturizers and foundations. It is especially useful to apply mineral powder over the foundation to easily “set it” in place. Rounded Kabuki brush – This slightly rounded shape of the brush is ideal for buffing in pigmented powders like bronzers, highlighters, and blushes into the cheeks. Apply the powder with a rounded kabuki makeup brush in circular motions to give the c...

Three useful makeup tips for summers

The moment summers set in, women start to get panicky. Makeup is an important part of their beauty routine and they very well know how sweat plays havoc with it. And then there is swimming, the most common way to beat the heat. The very thought of leaving the pool with smudged makeup makes them lose their nerve. They end up seeking the advice of beauty experts asking them about long-wearing foundations that will endure the test of water. Here are certain useful tips that will help you get rid of your summer makeup issues – Avoid wearing mascara. Women who are experienced makeup users are well aware of how sweat can wreck the mascara. To avoid this horrible mascara meltdown, you can opt for eyelash curlers. That will enable you to make your eyes look beautifully bigger sans any mascara spill. Primers are often underappreciated. It is an effective tool to smoothen texture and also, helps your skin fight sweat. Nevertheless, during the hot season, it is advisable to use lightweight prime...