You can’t go wrong with a duo fibre synthetic brush when applying powder blush or bronzer. This type of brush lays down a sheer layer of product, so matter how rushed you’re feeling, you’ll always apply just enough color — but not too much! When I have a very narrow window of time to apply makeup, it’s the brush I reach for when I do my cheeks.
I used it today for a 10-minute makeup look that I did before a video work call. I layered Laura Mercier Ginger Blush and MAC Give Me Sun MSF Powder for a sheer, warm flush on my cheeks.
You might hear this blush referred to sometimes as “skunk brush.” Lots of brands make them; I have one by MAC (the 188) which I’ve used and loved for ages. It’s in the pic above! What I like about it is that width of the brush head. It’s on the smaller side, so it’s easier to control exactly where the color goes.
Makeup worn in this look
Here’s everything I’m wearing in the 10-minute look above, in the order in which I applied the products.
- MAC Omega Eyeshadow – In my brows.
- Laura Mercier Tinted Moisturizer in Wheat – Dotted all over and blended with fingers.
- Ilia Dusk Gel Liner – Waterlines and lash roots.
- Hourglass Veil Retouching Fluid in Sand – Under my eyes and round my mouth.
- MAC Medium Mineralize Skinfinish in Medium Golden – I applied the sheerest layer to my under eyes, cheek, between my brows and around my mouth
- Ilia Cool Nude Eyeshadow Palette – Just the taupe shade, Infinity, applied with a finger and blended out with a tapered brush.
- Ilia Fullest Volumizing Mascara – Upper lashes, but to be honest I’ll be ditching this soon. It’s thick and hard to control.
- Lilah B Lip Oil in Be Remarkable – Lips, applied with the wand and then blended in with a finger.
- Laura Mercier Ginger Blush – Did this first for a light flush of color.
- MAC Give Me Sun Mineralize Skinifinish – Layer this on for instant warmth. Also works fab as a crease color!
Your friendly neighborhood beauty addict,
Karen
How do you manage to take such a good pic with your eyes closed!
Love the eye look here and I have that palette so you have given me some inspiration. Totally agree on the Ilia volumizing mascara. The wand is huge. It’s just unwieldy and ended up a mess on me. The Ilia original formula is my go-to.
Happy Cinco de Mayo!
Hi Megan,
I’ll have to try the original version one of these days. How’s the curl hold?
I don’t curl my lashes separately and my natural lashes have a decent curl (I guess? I may not be the best person to answer this!). I like the limitless lash because it adds nice length and volume. It doesn’t flake and it’s easy to remove.
OK, thank you for the feedback! I desperately need curl hold so it might not be a good fit for me. I haven’t been getting along well with mascaras lately! Sigh.
Hope your day is going well. 🙂
When I saw the photo, I was hoping you’d tell us what products you used. I love that shadow. Really pretty look.
Thank you! I am embracing all the fast, easy makeup looks. I figure if I love them, others out there might too! 🙂 How’s your day going? Connor is at home sick with a cold, so I’m doing all the things.
I have one from Zoeva and agree, it is just the best for blush!