With so much emphasis on looks, it’s no wonder that every woman today is getting her hands on any substance that has established itself as a beauty product. While I have no qualms with looking good, I am however concerned about how many go about this exercise.

Its like I always say, for one to get a flawless and professional make up one must be equipped with the right tools; and what better investment to make than investing in good and quality make up brushes.

Choosing the right quality of brush ensures that you will enjoy a flamboyant and glowing appearance. However, it has been my experience that most people tend to be confused with the hundreds of brushes in the market. So how do you know which one is the best for you?

It all depends on your taste. If you prefer to use chemical based make up then that is up to you. However, with the growing acceptance of a more natural way of life, many are now opting for mineral make up instead. With this change has also come the introduction of new brushes that are suitable for mineral make up application.

By far the best place to buy these brushes is from companies that have a reputation for producing mineral make up and cosmetics. These companies use good quality materials in order to maintain their reputation while at the same time have been known to test their brushes for long term use and make the necessary changes if they find their product to be wanting in one aspect or another.

One of the most important things to examine is the hair in the brush. The sable, mink and squirrel brushes are usually the best although they cost quite a bit. If perhaps for one reason or another, these are not suitable for you, then there are other pocket friendly options that range from pony hair, goat and even human hair.

When choosing powder brushes; avoid purchasing the big brushes for powder as this may make it harder to get the powder into the areas you need. The same also applies to blush brushes.

Always choose a lip brush that has fine bristles and a straight edge. For those who prefer adorning themselves with lip line, then I recommend them to choose a small lip brush with a pointed tip.

Good eyeliner brushes come with long tapered bristles and have very pointy ends. Not only is this design effective in getting to the base of the eyelashes but is also suitable for creating a very subtle and natural line.

Test for durability before you make any purchases. Brushes made of natural bristles tend to easily lose the bristles with use. To ensure that the brush is strong enough, pull the bristles gently. If they are easily uprooted, then abandon that brand and choose another.

I can never say this enough – not all make up brushes are equal. Quality, not quantity is the rule. The quality is always the difference between a bad make up application and a good one.