makeup brushes

I am a MAC girl. I love everything about their makeup and I'm very familiar with it, so the majority of the makeup stuff I will suggest will be from MAC. I know there are many more brands out there that are wonderful, but frankly I don't have the time to try them all.

So, the next thing we need to talk about is getting good brushes. You don't have to run out tomorrow and spend hundreds of dollars at once (if you do that's awesome) but you really should invest in a few good brushes every year until you have everything you need. A good brush costs starting around $15 and goes up to around $50. The really cool thing is, around the holidays MAC comes out with brush sets for about $50 and you get 5 travel size brushes. These are a great way to start or add to your brush collection. If you didn't score one of these sets during the holidays, you can look forward to the anniversary sale at Nordstrom (in the summertime), when you can get MAC brush sets and makeup palettes for a great price too.

The MAC holiday brush set collection 2010

                                                                                 click here to purchase


You may want to pick up some brush cleanser when you go. That way, when you experiment with bright colors, they don't come back to haunt you the next time you use that same brush. Plus, it helps hydrate your brushes too (which will make them last longer, therefore justifying the purchase of the cleanser).

Go through your old brushes and TOSS the ones that look like your dog chewed on them or you accidentally ran them over with your car. TOSS the ones that feel like sandpaper on your face. Applying makeup shouldn't be a painful experience. TOSS the ones that are just plain old and grody!