6 Essential Brushes for Beginners | Makeup 101

In today's video I'm going to explain the 6 brush shapes that I believe are essential for any brush collection, plus 2 additional shapes for the eyes. When purchasing individual brushes or brush sets, sometimes it is overwhelming with all the shapes and you don't know which to choose to build an essential brush collection. I hope this video helps you narrow down your selections. Stay tuned, with the upcoming holidays, there will be a lot of specials around the holidays!

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🌸 About Me: I have mature, normal skin, leaning dry. My skincare issues are stretched pores on cheeks, hyperpigmentation and fine lines.

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[magpiesneedle]

Great. All the clear information in ‘the box’ organised by type. Thank you.

[ACottageGirl]

So helpful Lisa! I’m overwhelmed by brushes, and basically just use my fingers 😁

[laurasutton]

Great video, Lisa! I'm saving this video. It is extremely informative and very helpful. Thank you so much.

[sarakym]

Hey Lisa. Thanks so much for this video. Most of these brands of brushes are not readily available where I live but, it was so helpful to see the different shapes, close up.

[andreaarias]

Thank you for talking about these useful tools!

[marisabrumley]

Thank you! Great info, I always learn so much from your videos.

[sashabelle]

Thanks so much for explaining the shapes and their uses. This was so helpful. I now know I need to switch my bronzer and blush brushes. LOL My favorite brand of brush (currently ) is Real Techniques. I have some ELF brushes that I like too but RT brushes are my favorites. I also now know why I don't like the brush I am using for concealer - it's the wrong shape. What a shame, I'll have to go shopping. :)

[stacylbrewer]

I used to always use my fingers and those small generic sponges that came with the eyeshadow palettes. Now I am OBSESSED with makeup brushes. It has really helped me "up" my makeup game. Thanks for sharing your favorites. You got me into the Rephr brushes and I LOVE THEM so much! I also really love my BK Beauty brushes. Thanks, Lisa! 💜💕❤

[donnadesisto]

Thanks Lisa! Looking lovely as always! What is your preferred product to clean your brushes?

[pennycaschera]

Thank you for always doing such a thorough job explaining. This is the video I've been waiting for. Thank you again!
I have some Eco tools and they are soft. Just not sure they're the right brushes for my skin needs. 😉

[Lucinda_Jackson]

Thanks for this one! I used fingers for so long and started playing with brushes around age 50 (just turned 67 - yikes! 😂). I say “playing” because I’m never really pleased with most of the ones I’ve bought, whether they’re expensive or on the cheap side. I just really was in the dark. This cleared things up tremendously and I see now that the ones I didn’t like were simply the wrong shapes and types. While I love all of your videos, this one has left me knowing exactly what I need and want to look for. Thank you!!!

[BlingyBea]

Hi Lisa, I love watching videos on what brushes you use and you explain it so well. Rephr brushes are so good, can’t wait to see the new 5 they are releasing soon. Do you have a video on how and what product you use to spot conceal those hyperpigmentation spots. I get so frustrated trying to find something or maybe theirs a technique I don’t know about.❤

[doreencostabile]

Thank you for this video. Learning so much from your videos. Recently started investing in better quality brushes, and yes, it can be overwhelming.

[LenaSheppard]

Wow. Rephr brushes are awesome. I've only 1 of theirs that I won in a giveaway. I've not tried bk.
Thank you for keeping us company !

[derilyjoy]

Oh wow how cool you have the rephr brushes to show. I was wondering what the 5 new ones are. Do you know what date they are being released? I have just started buying beautiful brushes for myself at 55 & loving the way my makeup goes on. Sonia G, BK beauty & Rephr are my faves so far. Thanks for the recommendations 😘

[lauriediekrager]

Wow Lisa! I was literally researching brushes before I head to Ulta/Target. Great topic. Thanks. I am partial to IT brushes. BTW I am also left handed.🙂...I'm back from Ulta. I got an IT Heavenly Lux #22 Foundation Brush, Bare Minerals Angled Perfecter Brush, Elf Domed Stipple Brush and a Real Techniques Eye Brush Set. Now I need to make myself promise to take care of them better.

[monak]

MODA is also a good affordable brush brand. They are quite like RT. 💖

[MusicLover-sbmo]

I was confused and thought…wait……what? then saw your short about reposting this vid. I saw and commented on the first one before you took it down. Good to know I am not losing my mind (entirely). 😂

[FastingStarChanelNo]

I almost never use brushes, only on very rare occasions, tho I have them lol. Thx Lisa, love & blessings to you. ~~Chanel

[jeepinwithjulia]

I bought a Wayne Goss eye set a couple years ago the love them. I don't see it on Beautylish anymore.