When it comes to makeup, we love buying new products and testing the latest foundations, eyeshadows, lipsticks, blushes, highlighters and mascara. But these products mean nothing if you don't have the right tools to apply them with. Makeup brushes are key when it comes to flawless application and there is a wide range of brushes to suit whichever product you want to use.
However, they need more maintenance than some people realise in order to apply product perfectly and stay hygienic. The beauty world can be a minefield these days, so we enlisted the help of makeup artist and social media star Wayne Goss to give us the lowdown on makeup brushes - how to look after them, the most important ones to get for a flawless finish and how to clean them without damaging them. Read more: Common makeup mistakes that 'add years to your face' and how to fix them Read more: 9 hay fever-proof makeup hacks to keep your face looking fresh all day Wayne explains: "Looking for soft bristles is always a great starting point when looking for new brushes.
Ensuring that the construction of the bristles is well thought-out is very key to ensuring you’re buying good quality brushes. "The ferrule [metal cap] needs to be extremely tight, to ensure the hairs of the brush are fully locked in." When it comes to the quality of the brush, there are a few key components to look out for.
Wayne explains: "Generally speaking, a good make-up brush will feel soft and you can tell there's quality there. "Meanwhil.
