The Face Brush Trio !

In today's post, I am sharing my current favourite brushes for base makeup. 

I love almost all Real Techniques brushes I own and they play a major part in my daily makeup routine. But, it was not until recently that I started using the Coastal Scents 110 brush for foundation, which I absolutely love !

Coastal Scents 110 Brush - I have been using this for my foundation. I love how this brush moves and blends the foundation with ease. This is less dense and less tightly packed as compared to Sigma F82, F84 (other similar brushes I own), which is the WOW factor for me. This allows for a more natural and buffed in finish.

Real Techniques Multi Task Brush - I use this for powder and I love that this just picks the perfect amount. I also use this brush to blend my blush. 

Real Techniques Setting Brush - I use this for blending my concealer for under eyes and also setting my concealer with powder. 

Which brushes have you been loving recently ? What are your must have brushes ?

Cheap but Chic Diaries - Makeup Brush Holders for a dollar

Today's Cheap but Chic Diaries edition features Makeup Brush Holders from Kmart. 

I had been looking for makeup brushes holders since a while. I saw these transparent pencil cases from the stationery 'Back to School' section at Kmart. These were for a dollar. As soon as I saw them, I knew they would be perfect for storing my brushes ...

I have two of these one for face brushes and one for eye brushes .. I have temporarily just put foam in these cups.  

PS : Could someone pls suggest where can I get affordable fillers for these cups in Australia ..

 Hope you liked this edition of Cheap but Chic Diaries..

The Makeup Brushes I use

I had no makeup brushes two years back, I didn't even know that brushes were required for makeup ;D. Since moving to Sydney, my love for makeup along with my makeup/brush collection has expanded to some extent ..Today's post highlights which brushes I use and for what ..

Foundation
I am not really a foundation person. I only wear foundations for special occasions. I sometimes apply it with my fingers or sometimes I use Sigma F86. Same for the BB cream, I like to blend in with F86 or sometime just with my trusty old fingers. IMO, applying with fingers is the fastest.

Powder
I enjoy wearing Loreal mineral powder foundation and Australis Fresh and Flawless pressed powder. For both,  mineral powder and face powders, I use Models Prefer MPP 100 (This is a local brand available exclusively at Priceline). This is a lovely soft fluffy brush, also works perfectly for buffing in liquid foundation.

Blush
Eco Tools blush brush also reviewed here, is the brush I use for powder blushes. For cream blushes I use F86 (in the first pic) by Sigma since it is good at picking up cream products.

Concealer
I usually apply n blend in my concealer with my fingers and then powder over it with Models Prefer MPP 100. Sometimes I also like to apply powder with smaller fluffy brushes like Sigma E40 (in pic 5).

Contour
I contour very less, but when I do, I use this no name brush from Coastal scents. Its a small tapered brush which is perfect for contouring and then I blend it with any bigger brush.

Lips
I usually apply lipsticks directly from the tube, even the bold and brighter ones, but just in case If i need to use  a brush, I keep a Sigma L05 (which I haven't used even once btw)

Eyes
For eyeshadow, I mainly use the Australis eyeshadow brush, MAC 217, Sigma E25 & E40. I absolutely love MAC 217 and  Sigma E40. I prefer using the fluffy brushes for application as compared to the typical flat shadow brushes.

For eyeliner, I like to use Sigma E05 or even the brushes that come with the Maybelline gel liner. Those brushes work just as well. 

Which are your favorite brushes ?

**This does not include the Real Techniques brushes I just bought, as I am just getting into using them. I will probably do an updated post later in time**