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Make-up 101: tools for a flawless look

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Achieving a perfect makeup look isn't just about high-quality products—it also requires the right tools. Here’s a list of must-have makeup tools that will elevate your routine and ensure a seamless application. Each step of the makeup would have a re...
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Cream base tools

 
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To apply your foundation in a natural way you can use a flat and thick brush like this one
Kiko Face 05 Round Foundation Brush
 
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If you want more coverage I consider a thick, cat-tongue brush.
Morphie M107 Paddle Cream & Liquid Foundation Brush - Morphe | Ulta Beauty
 
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If you want to save space in your makeup bag I recommend this type of double brush: on one side you have the cat's tongue brush for greater coverage, on the other you have a brush with thick bristles for a more natural effect.
Airbrush Dual-Ended Flawless Foundation Brush #134 - IT Brushes For ULTA | Ulta Beauty
 
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To apply concealer without a sponge and, above all, to apply concealer to correct imperfections, I recommend a small, thick but soft brush like this one
KIKO Face 02 Intensive Coverage Brush
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To apply concealer in precision areas, such as the eyebrows, I recommend a small cat's tongue brush.
ELF Concealer Brush - e.l.f. Cosmetics | Ulta Beauty
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I love kabuki brushes for liquid contouring: precise and gentle on the face.
Kiko Face 16 Multi-Purpose Kabuki Brush
 
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For nose contouring I recommend a small, thick, angled brush. I suggest to use the other side per powder contour
ELF Dual-Ended Nose Contour Brush - e.l.f. Cosmetics | Ulta Beauty
 
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To apply blush to lift the face I recommend a full and angled brush
Angled Blush Brush - e.l.f. Cosmetics | Ulta Beauty
 
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For the liquid bronzer I recommend a thick angled brush but sharper than the blush one, therefore slightly flatter.
ELF Putty Bronzer Brush - e.l.f. Cosmetics | Ulta Beauty
 
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To apply the liquid highlighter I recommend a small flame brush
KIKO Face 17 Highlighter Brush
 
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As a beauty blender, prefer an angled blender
ELF Total Face Sponge - e.l.f. Cosmetics | Ulta Beauty

Powder base tools

 
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To set the concealer I recommend a triangular puff
Halo Glow Pinkie Puffs - e.l.f. Cosmetics | Ulta Beauty
 
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I recommend something chunky and fluffy to apply the powder to set your face.
Extra Big Powder Makeup Brush - Real Techniques | Ulta Beauty
 
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For powder blush I suggest an angled brush but more fluffy and not dense
M201 Angled Powder Blush Brush - Morphe | Ulta Beauty
 
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For the powder bronzer I suggest an angled brush but more fluffy and not dense
M241 Angled Powder Bronzer Brush - Morphe | Ulta Beauty
 
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For blush and powder bronzer I recommend one of these brushes to save space, using the smaller part for blush.
Dual Ended Finishing Powder Brush 144 - ULTA Beauty Collection | Ulta Beauty
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For powder highlighter I recommend a fan brush to place the highlighter in strategic positions.
KIKO Face 12 Powder Fan Brush
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Eyes and brown tools

 
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Before applying your mascara, lash curler will help you for having longer lashes
Pro Eyelash Curler - e.l.f. Cosmetics | Ulta Beauty
 
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For eyebrows I recommend a double brush, with a liner brush on one side and an eyebrow brush on the other.
ELF Eyebrow Duo Brush - e.l.f. Cosmetics | Ulta Beauty
 
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You can sue a ultra-thin, angled liner brush with a firm, tapered point for precise and polished lining of the eyes.
Sephora Collection - PRO Eyeliner Brush #22
 
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I usually use ths type of brush for soften harsh lines of the lishline liner
M383 Pointed Detail Eye Brush - Morphe | Ulta Beauty
 
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Use this little cat tongue brush to make the cut crease
M302 Medium Paddle Packer Eyeshadow Brush - Morphe | Ulta Beauty
 
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For applying eyeshadow all over the crease
Pro Flat Detail Eyeshadow Brush - NYX Professional Makeup | Ulta Beauty
 
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I use it to apply colors and blend them lightly and precisely.
Precision Crease Brush 160 - ULTA Beauty Collection | Ulta Beauty
 
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Use a small fanned brush for precise blending
M333 Large Rounded Blender Eyeshadow Brush - Morphe | Ulta Beauty

Brush set i raccomend

 
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This ELF set is perfect: it contains all the brushes you need to get started
Ultimate Makeup Brush Set & Travel Roll - e.l.f. Cosmetics | Ulta Beauty
 
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They are low cost and great! Perfect for beginners
Worthy-af 14 Pz Set Pennelli Trucco
 
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Real techiche is a go to talking about pearls. If you need eye brushes, this is the one to look for
Everyday Eye Essentials Makeup Brush Set - Real Techniques | Ulta Beauty
 
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Begginer base brushes set from Morphie
Portrait Mode 5-Piece Face Brush Set - Morphe | Ulta Beauty