Concealed is a wonderful makeup every woman needs in her beauty basket. Concealer is perfect for anyone who has blemishes they want to cover. Using a concealer magically erases dark circles from under the eyes and minimizes the appreance of fine lines and wrinkles, and crow’s feet underneath the eyes. It is available in powder and liquid forms and can be used alone or with makeup.

A good brush to apply the concealer is a necessity. There should be several different brushes inside of your makeup kit. Not all concealer brushes are created equal. Some really are better than others and worth the extra few dollars you will spend on them. How do you know which brush to choose? Here are the 3 most recommend concealer brushes out there!

1. MAC 194 Concealer Brush
With the MAC 194 brush works great with liquid or powder concealers. It is small yet offers a long handle that is comfortable to hold. The brush is perfect for use on small areas with precise application everytime. It is made specifically made for use under the eye, therefore contains extra-soft bristles that won’t scratch those sensitive areas. It is a great bargain at only $20.

2. Hakuhoda Concealer Brush S126
These Japanese made brushes are made with only quality hair. This particular brushes uses weasel for the bristles for an extra soft way to apply your concealer. The handle is made of wood that is colored in the bright traditional Japanese color of vermillion. The handle features brass rolled 24 kt gold with clear coating. The brush sells for $44 and is well worth it for the superior application process and extra comfortable bristles.

3. Bare Minerals Maximum Coverage Concealer Brush
For a price of around $17, this is one of the best brushes your money will buy. Many celebrities appreciate this concealer brush because of its smooth, synthetic bristles. Concealer is evenly applied every time. The handle is long for easy hold. It works great with liquid or cream concealers. The brush is the perfect size to apply concealer to underneath the eye. You will have perfect application every time.

These are the 3 most recommended concealer brushes. From people like me and you to makeup artists and celebrities, these are the best selling and most liked brushes. While there are tons of others out there, these brushes will offer complete satisfaction and long lasting use.

Those who are adding to their makeup bags or buildling to their makeup application repertoire may have a few questions or can run into some puzzling conundrums along the way. A common misconception for not only makeup artists is that just because one brush looks similar to another brush means that it can be used for the same purpose.

Artists brushes have always had the tendency to be a bit confusing because many of them are of the same general length while the bristles are of the same color and shape. While it would be hard for the novice to know the difference between two different brushes while glancing at the makeup artist’s bag there are some differences between certain types of brushes that it is important to note.

The difference between a fluffy blush brush and a brow brush is easily detected because one has a mass amount of fluffy bristles while the other has just about an inch of bristly and stiff bristles. One of the harder discriminations to make at first glance is the difference between an eyeshadow brush and a concealer brush. There are several different types of eyeshadow brushes but an all over shadow brush that is used to swipe shadow over the lid looks quite similar to the concealer brush used to blend concealer into the inner corners of the eye.

Though a concealer brush and an eye shadow brush look similar it is important not to confuse the two. Just as concealer should never be used on the eyelid and eye shadow should not be used underneath the eyes the brushes should also remain in their designated territories. The eye shadow brush will have a fluffier and fuller tip used for dispersing powdery eyeshadows evenly accross the lid. The brush used for concealer will usually have a tip with longer bristles and will look the most similar to a water color brush.

Once the difference between the brushes has been distinguished it may be a good idea to mark the brushes as such so they are not confused inside the makeup case. One way to differentiate between the two brushes is to mark one of the brushes with a piece of fluorescent tape. Another way to keep the brushes separate is to obrain an eye shadow brush and a brush for concealer from two different companies so the designs will not be confused.

Just as there is not only one color or type of eye shadow there are also not only just one type of makeup brush. Different makeup types, formulas and colors exist because people have different tastes and preferences about the types of makeup that are applied to their faces. The end result is not the most important part of makeup application. The mode and method of how the makeup is applied is just as important as the finished result.

Makeup brushes vary in style, texture, width, temper, color, and materials from brush to brush. Not only do the brushes differ for each type of makeup but there are also many different types of brushes made by one company for one makeup application purpose. One makeup company may make 5 different types of eye shadow brushes with different features simply because it has been found that consumers have differing tastes and styles in the makeup application proccess.

The type of makeup brush that you choose really depends on the style of makeup that you wear and how you wear it. No two people have exactly the same personality and therefore no two people will gravitate toward the same makeup brushes for exactly the same reasons, but there are some aspects of the personality that can help you to pick out the right brush for you.

Concealer brushes are made with short handles and long handles. The shorter handled concealer brushes are better for those who like to sit in front of a magnifying lighted vanity mirror because the shorter handle will offer more control and precision. Long handled brushes are better for those who do not have the need to be extremely accurate in their concealer application. There are brushes made with a very wide and angled brush and there are also brushes that are rounder, smaller and tapered. A thicker angled brush is good for fast application while a smaller and tapered brush is better for the person who spends more time focusing on accurate and precise application.

Do not forget that the mode of application is just as important as the type of makeup that is used. The brush that is used in applying makeup can even be more important than the type of makeup that is used. The brand and formula of the makeup applied to the face is important but brush skills and technique are important too.