Here are some of the basic makeup brushes you should own

Piece by: Caroline Mutembei
Lifestyle

Powder brush

Used for gently dusting loose powder products across your face.

A powder brush is generally a thick, full brush that has the versatility to perform a multitude of beauty jobs.

Very important to have and you'll most definitely get it in all the make up brushes sets.Could also be used to apply foundation.

Foundation Brush

Used for a more precise application of foundation, highlight, or blush.

Tapered foundation brushes are usually flat, less full in form, with a gentle taper.

These brushes are best for liquid foundation and other liquid products.

Many types of makeup brushes are multi-use, so don’t be afraid to use your flat foundation brush to apply a little highlighter to your temples or spot-correct, too.

Contour brush

Mainly used to achieve angular, defined cheekbones and facial structure.

Contouring is a makeup application skill that most chubby ladies relate to in case one wants to make the face seem a bit slim.

For that to happen,one needs to have the best brush for the job.

Fan brush

It is used for applying highlighter and blending out dark lines.

A fan brush is shaped just like a fan.

Towards the end of the makeup look,highlight your jawline with a highlighter of your choice using the highlighting brush.

Eye shadow brush

Used for general application of color on the eyelids.

A general eye shadow brush is a small, usually stubby brush meant for sweeping eye shadow all across the lid and upper eye area.

This is a great tool to use for eye shadow primer, as well.

Brow brush

Used for taming and styling your brows.Mostly comes in two sides,a comb side and a brush side.

The comb side as the brush suggests is just for combing and grooming the brows

The brush side is for applying the product. 

Mascara wand/spoolie

Used to apply mascara to your upper and lower lash lines.

Also used to comb through eye lashes while applying the product.

Very common especially when mascara dries up or is depleted.Store the brushes as they come in handy in the long run.

May also be used to comb through brows.