RSS3 Great Makeup Brushes From Lise Watier
November 23, 2008
L to R, Angular Blush Brush, Definition Brush, and Teint Precision Makeup Brush. All Lise Watier.
Back in Why You Need A Foundation Brush, there were 10 reasons why this is a very valuable tool that will make a difference, even if you own a crappy one. I searched for a long time to find one I liked.
What I noticed first about this brush is that it doesn’t have the traditional paddle shape. It is more conical. This is called the Teint Precision Makeup Brush, different from their traditional foundation brush.
Teint Precision Makeup Brush by Lise Watier
The second impressive fact was the price. I bought it for CDN$25 at Shoppers. I’ve washed it twice and used it daily for a month and it’s still in great shape.
A foundation brush applies foundation cleaner, faster, lighter, and better than any other method. A few more tips, though this is ridiculously easy to learn to use,
- Apply the thinnest layer over lined areas. The whole beauty of this tool is how little foundation you need. The less product over wrinkles, the less visible they are. To minimize the lines around the eyes or the rest of the face, the thinnest possible application is key.
- If you see streaks, you may be using too much. It takes awhile to get used to how little is needed to get the effect.
- Brush the final strokes downward to get the hairs to lie flat and avoid the peach fuzz effect.
I’m not a fan of enormous brushes because of the lack of control. A huge brush, especially if the bristles are too floppy, deposits color too near the eyes, too low on the cheek, and too near the nose.
That’s as true for powder as for blush. To preserve the look of moist skin, powder is best kept to the sides of the nose, mid forehead, and mid chin.
I bought this one for 2 reasons. First, the angled shape. It reminded me of the brushes used in watercolor painting. The angle is terrific for defining contours and angles while the point can still be used for precise work. When I use it for blush, I hold it with the longer bristles downward so they move around the cheekbone. Then, I put a lighter, brighter, and/or shinier color right on the top of the cheek.
I figured it would be great on a face, to sculpt edges. Using just the tip allows you to apply product to smaller areas like along the sides of the nose. Having product on the long bristles, but none on the short bristles, allows you to blur the color edge with the empty bristles.
Second, the small size. You have perfect control of where the color goes (and where it doesn’t go). This is a great brush for blush, but also for bronzer and contour powder.
The Definition Brush (a.k.a. The CleanUp Brush)
Do you often have a sprinkle of eyeshadow powder under your eye when your makeup is done? This is the perfect tool to fluff it away without disturbing the rest of your makeup one iota.
Soft and floppy bristles are just what you need. Just brush it under the eye and flecks of powder or shadow brush away easily.
From top, Angular Blush Brush, Definition Brush, Teint Precision Makeup Brush. All Lise Watier.
Lise Watier products are available at Shoppers Drug Mart in Canada. If you buy more than one, remember to watch the flyers for 20x the points, or good coupons, if you spend over a certain amount. You could get big money back.
The Toothbrush Cup
Why do I feel I need to share this with you? You will have your own good filing system. It might fall in the category of Too Much Information. It’s just so attractive and shiny!
Brushes kept in a folded fabric pouch seems messy to me. Unless I’m travelling somewhere, I like them where I can grab them without fuss and they can air dry after washing. I keep them in these nice steel cups. Works well.
The big cup with the very fat holes is hard to find. It’s at WalMart for $11. It must be for the fat toothbrush handles.
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Okay I will just cut copy and paste this to Kevin’s Blackberry right now!!!!! I want all three and the cups as well. Oh hell Kati needs them too. meh why not?
Thanks as I was about to ask you where I am supposed to find a good make up brush. I think Jean Coutu carries Lise Watier as well. Oh joy oh bliss!!!
Meci merci merci!!
I’ve been trying to avoid giving my business to Wallyworld, but think I am gonna have to go find those toothbrush holders. Those are great—-thanks for the idea!
Forgot—-I actually have a couple brushes from Sonia Kushiak (sp?) at Target that I’ve been pleased with—and they’re inexpensive also. For anyone looking for a brush bargain, these might be worth a look.
Hi, Gina!
I hope you like them. I think they’re just fine and quite versatile, last well with washing. I don’t use many brushes but these get used every day.
Mary,
I feel the same way about WalMart. I resisted for a long time. I also have a never-pay-full-price-for-anything policy that I had to overcome to buy that cup, since nothing is ever really on sale at WalMart. I looked around and didn’t see anything like this anywhere.
Sonia Kashuk is usually good. I’m not surprised to hear that the brushes are functional. Much of her makeup is too.