Powder & kabuki brushes
Powder brush and kabuki brush for setting your makeup
Powder is the step that makes your base stay put, and the brush decides whether that looks natural or heavy. A powder brush is large and fluffy, so it lays down a thin layer of powder instead of dumping everything on your face at once. At Boozyshop you will find powder brushes in every size, plus kabuki brushes with a short handle and a wide, dense head.
Which powder brush do you choose?
To set your whole face you want a large brush with loose, fluffy bristles. It picks up little product and spreads it evenly, so your skin turns matte without going dull. A smaller, denser powder brush is handy for targeted work, for example your T zone or setting your concealer. Only want one powder brush? Then take the big fluffy one and control it with the amount of product.
What is a kabuki brush?
A kabuki brush has a short handle and a wide, very dense head. That density means it buffs product into your skin rather than sweeping it across, which makes it suited to powder, bronzer and body glow over larger areas. The short handle also makes it handy to travel with: it fits in your makeup bag without the bristles getting squashed. A kabuki comes in a fluffy version for powder and a denser version for cream products.
How do you set your makeup with powder?
Dip your brush in the powder and tap the excess off properly, because most powder mishaps come from too much product on the brush. Then set only the areas that get shiny: your T zone, around your nose and under your eyes. Work with sweeping or pressing motions and build up if you need to. On the rest of your face your skin can keep some glow, and that is what keeps it natural.
Loose powder or pressed powder?
Loose powder is finer in texture and lays down the thinnest layer, so pair it with a large fluffy brush. Pressed powder is firmer and easier to carry, and works well with a smaller, slightly denser brush or the sponge from the compact. For baking, use loose powder and a powder puff rather than a brush.
Powder brush or powder puff?
A powder brush sweeps powder across your skin and leaves a light, even layer. A powder puff presses powder into your skin and therefore puts down far more product, which makes it perfect for baking and for setting your under eye area. Most people use the brush for their whole face and the puff only in specific spots.
How do you clean a powder brush?
A powder brush gets dirty less quickly than a foundation brush, but powder mixes with skin oil and then the bristles start clumping. Wash it every week or two with lukewarm water and a brush cleanser or brush soap, keep the bristles pointing down, squeeze gently, reshape them and let the brush dry flat or upside down. With a dense kabuki a cleaning mat helps.
Shop powder brushes at Boozyshop
Looking for a large powder brush or a kabuki for face and body? Discover the powder brushes at Boozyshop. Order before 8 PM, shipped today. Torn between a fluffy brush and a kabuki? Our beauty experts are happy to help via chat or email.