Brushes - Your Guide

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The Best Brush For Your Base? Start Here.

The Best Brush For Your Base? Start Here.

Build flawless coverage with the right tool—and make your makeup routine way easier.

Your foundation brush matters more than you think. Whether you’re loyal to liquid, powder, or cream sticks, the right brush changes everything—coverage, finish, and staying power.

Here’s what to look for—and exactly which brush to use.

Start With Synthetic

Forget old-school natural bristles. Synthetic is the gold standard now.

Soft, high-performance, and way better for sensitive skin.

Bonus: every Glo Skin Beauty brush is 100% vegan and cruelty-free.

Regular cleaning keeps them in top shape—and saves you from buying replacements every few months.

Which Brush Shape Is Right For You?

Kabuki

  • Rounded, dense, and made for max coverage.

  • A flat-top kabuki packs on powder for a flawless finish.

  • Great if you like full coverage or want to buff in product fast.

Flat Foundation

  • Think of it like a paintbrush.

  • Glide on product from the centre of your face outwards.

  • Works for sheer or full coverage.

Dome

  • More control, more precision.

  • Use for medium coverage, powder touch-ups, or a soft blush finish.

  • Denser bristles = more payoff.

Your Foundation Type = Your Brush Match

Powder Foundation?

→ Try the 101 Pro Kabuki Brush

Dense and full. Perfect for blending or building coverage.

 

Loose Powder?

→ Reach for the 103 Tapered Setting Powder Brush

The tulip tip gets into corners (eyes, nose) with a soft, natural finish.

 

Pressed Powder?

→ Go with the 104 Dual Fibre Face Brush

Short bristles hold the powder, longer ones diffuse it. Full or sheer—it’s up to you.

 

Liquid Foundation?

→ You need the 105 Flat-top Kabuki Brush

Works wonders with Luminous Liquid Foundation SPF 18. Buff in circles for that smooth, second-skin finish.

 

Need a multitasker?

→ Say hi to the 109 Dual Foundation/Camouflage Brush

One end for concealer, one for foundation. All bases covered.

 

Conclusion? Your Tools Matter.

Your foundation is only as good as the brush you use.

Choose smart. Go synthetic. Clean regularly.

And shop the full brush edit at retail.gloskin.beauty.

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