There are a lot of people who nowadays are applying cosmetics using their fingers, in my opinion it looks a lot better if applied using a make-up brush.
A good friend of mine who has been involved within the cosmetic industry for a number of years has tried to educate me on the subject. I am personally involved in the stuttering therapy sector advising people on how to stop stuttering and I also have a partnership selling front doors and offering people a DVD duplication service.
Blending
A smooth finish is what is required if you really want to look your best. Using your fingers and the fingertips makes it very difficult to get this smooth finish, where as if you use a good quality shaped make-up brush you can.
There are of course various oils in your fingers which can easily transfer to your face to make it look blotchy. This oil can also transfer itself to the make-up itself which can make it difficult to use in the future.
I often see people out and about in pubs and clubs and can tell straight away whether they have used a brush or if they have just simply used their fingers. I know which person I find more attractive.
Control
It is far easier to control the amount of powder or other make-up you are using when you apply it with a make-up brush. If you use your finger tips it is very easy to use too much and your face can become plastered. This can look really horrible and is a huge turn off. I would be thinking, what are you trying to hide beneath all of that make up? It also shows a lack of self-esteem and confidence on the part of the wearer.
This of course was not meant to happen and could have been avoided by using by a brush.
Which type of brush?
In my opinion you can beat a long handled brush to use to apply your make-up, well this is what my good friend has tried to drum into me – it is all about balance apparantly.
When looking to purchase these brushes you normally get what you pay for. I would certainly advise where possible to avoid the lower end of the market.