The Best Brushes for Face Charting: Expert Advise by Face Chart Liza
Brushes are the backbone of any artist’s toolkit, and face charting is no exception. Choosing the right brushes ensures smooth application, precise details, and flawless blending on your face charts. In this guide, I’ll share my top recommendations for brushes that every face charting artist should have.
While I dive deep into brush techniques and tools in the Makeup Designer Academy’s Face Chart Course, this blog offers a curated list of my favorite brushes and why they’re perfect for face charting. Remember this: There’s no need to buy a lot of stuff and you’re perfectly fine if you have a set of brushes at home you never use.
Why Brushes Matter in Face Charting
Using the right brushes not only makes your work easier but also helps achieve professional results. Different brushes are designed for specific tasks, such as blending, shading, and detailing, and they are key to bringing your face charts to life.
Key Features of Face Charting Brushes
Sturdy Bristles: Opt for brushes with sturdy, high-quality bristles to transfer product on your paper.
Precise Tips: Look for tapered or angled brushes for detailed work.
Variety of Shapes and Sizes: A versatile set of brushes allows you to handle everything from broad strokes to intricate details, in the course we discuss just five.
Top Brushes for Face Charting
Below are my handpicked recommendations for the best brushes for face charting. These brushes have been chosen for their quality, performance, and ability to enhance your creative process.
In case you’re wondering (as many do) the ones I use in the course are prototypes I developed intending to launch a series of brushes, but due to the covid pandemic, we never did. However the brushes below are similar, and top brushes for face charting and facial application as well.
SIGMA Beauty Ultimate Fresh Face Set of 7 Makeup Brushes
This set has all the brushes you need to do anything face charts, except for the super fine liner brushes (see number 7)
e.l.f. Ultimate Makeup Brush Set & Travel Roll, 17-Piece Brush Kit
Brushes For Eyeshadow, Foundation, Powder, Concealer & Great for Face Charting, Vegan & Cruelty-Free by e.l.f. Cosmetics
NYX PROFESSIONAL MAKEUP Pro Blending Brush: NYX Cosmetics
This blending brush is one of my most used and most versatile brushes. I guess the one I use now is my twelfth or thirteenth… lol.
NYX PROFESSIONAL MAKEUP Pro Buffing Brush: NYX Cosmetics
For me this buffing brush is near to perfection when it comes to face charting, it picks up and distributes products exactly how I like it.
KINGMAS Eyebrow Brush, Professional Angled Brush
This sturdy angled precision brush allows me to make sharp angles and lines, and establish vibrant colors.
Sigma Beauty Professional E30 Pencil Brush
Great for flawless eye makeup, highlighting, lining, smudging & blending.
Winstonia Striping Art Brushes for Long Lines
Details, fine lines, lashes, and brows: This set of 3 Brushes covers them all!
Pro Tips for Maintaining Your Brushes
Keep your set of brushes aside, and use them for art only. Grease from the human skin on your brushes can make stains when face charting.
Clean your brushes regularly, use gentle soap or brush cleaners to avoid damaging the bristles.
Store your brushes flat or upright to maintain their shape.
Closing Thoughts
Investing in high-quality brushes can transform your face charting experience, making it easier to create stunning designs. Whether you're focusing on shading, blending, or fine details, having the right tools in your kit is essential. For more in-depth brush techniques and face charting strategies, join the Makeup Designer Academy’s Face Chart Course.
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