What is an artist without their tools? Not a whole lot. There are many useful tools to use while applying makeup. Makeup brushes are on the top of the list. Let’s talk about the stippling brush, and why this particular brush can be the new hero of your makeup bag.
What Is A Stippling Brush?
Let’s start with the basics: this under-the-radar makeup brush is what you’ll want to grab when you’re looking for a blurred, airbrushed finish to your foundation, color correcting tinted moisturizer or a subtle glow of blush. What sets the stippling brush apart from any other makeup brush is the ability to smoothly deposit product, without leaving behind an overdone or uneven texture. The stippling brush’s dual layers of feather-soft bristles excel at transferring any formula onto your skin leaving behind a velvety, natural finish.
Did I mention the variety of formulas this makeup brush can handle? Liquid, powder, cream… you name it, the stippling brush can do it!
How Do I Use a Stippling Brush?
To use a stippling brush, first press the brush into the formula of choice (liquid, cream or powder), then press and tap onto the skin, concentrating your movements in the areas where you want the color the most or coverage payoff. Avoid the dreaded clown cheeks or cakey look by blending out while using the edges of the stippling brush in a light, flicking motion. Continue lightly tapping until you’ve successfully blurred the formula out, leaving behind a natural, soft flush of color or subtle foundation coverage.
What Is Special About the Stippling Brush Shape?
The anatomy of a stippling brush is a true work of art. The fine attention to bristle length and subtle nuances of the cone shape helps to make this brush truly unique. Double layers of bristles have a dual purpose. When pressure is applied, the inner dense layer of bristles works to help blend the formula, while the outer layer of thinner bristles is reaching out into the nooks and crannies to blend.
Tips and Tricks for First-Time Stippling Brush Users
- Stippling brushes are perfect for applying bronzer! Just make sure to clean the brush after each use, so that you aren’t darkening your foundation when applying.
- To achieve a sheer, diffused finish, pat the bristles over a pallet or cloth before applying a powder product like a highlighter, bronzer or foundation.
- Dotting is key to the “stippling” motion. Avoid rubbing or brushing, which will have the opposite of the diffused effect we’re looking to achieve.
If you feel like you’re ready to add the stippling brush into your arsenal? It’s the go-to makeup brush for professional makeup artists as well as the everyday natural makeup lover. After you see the soft finish it leaves behind, you’ll wonder how you ever applied makeup without a stippling brush!
Sara was born and raised in the Czech Republic. In 2012, she moved to the US and worked many jobs but never felt fulfilled, which lead her to share her story and her passion for fitness (former fitness professional), nutrition tips (vegan) and makeup. She is also a new mom. Sara and her husband welcomed their baby boy in June 2020.
Sara is a makeup junkie at heart and decided to start her own business to help women look and feel their best. She loves supporting other business moms feel beautiful inside and out as they work to create their own destinies. You could find out more about her HERE.
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