A guide to makeup brushes

[@Rye_Toast]

I'm so happy that pros like yourself have joined youtube, it wasn't until I started watching pros that I realized that you really don't need 50 different brushes on a daily basis. You watch some of these beauty "gurus" when they do a tutorial and they use like 10 different brushes for their eye look. I'd much rather learn how to properly use basic brushes and move on, so I appreciate so much that you took the time to show us what we actually need. I've given my excess brushes to a friend's young daughter who was starting off with makeup, she was thrilled, and I was able to weed out my brushes to exactly the ones I need and use, which also makes keeping them clean much easier. I was tickled to see one of my favorites made your list! Thanks Caroline for another great video!

[@carladelcastillo3326]

Excellent video Caroline! And your make up is gorgeous! You look fabulous ❤️💋

[@veronicadooley8351]

LOVE this video. Excellent information and tips.

[@drmann9886]

Wow, your makeup in this video is amazing! You look like you're 20. Please do a tutorial!!!! What a youthful makeup. Please teach us every step of it!

[@Rye_Toast]

I agree, this look is gorgeous!

[@margaretqol809]

So colourful and pretty!

[@angelinadrobina5037]

She’s so beautiful it makes me want to hide in a cupboard 🙈😂😂😂

[@mrsdrhux]

What I love most about your channel is how you convey a message. You don’t recommend 10 brushes when you can get away with a maximum of 2 or 3 for each scenario. That for me is so valuable. I have randomly bought lots of brushes over the years simply because I don’t have one that looks that shape or size and they sit around gathering dust and I stick to a few that just work for me. The explanations you gave and reasons for them all make sense to me and mirror the brushes I actually use. And you prompted me to de clutter all the brushes that I have and don’t use and streamline my collection so I’m not fumbling around and can get better results quicker. Thanks Caroline xx 😘

[@karenpage5674]

Very helpful. At 60 still make up clueless. Small weird brush collection never really know what where. Yes please to more detail on foundation and eye make up brushes.

[@JA-ey7ep]

Thanks, Caroline, for a great video! I found this very helpful. Please consider doing a video where you show us how you clean your brushes - both a regular cleaning & a deep cleaning. Thanks.

[@nihaltuncer7769]

This was great. I not only learned about brushes, but learned about makeup techniques.

[@TamarasTimelessBeauty]

Great video! Your makeup today is so fresh and pretty! What products are you wearing?? Tutorial please! ❤️

[@sabsa70]

You did a great job explaining and showing all the brushes, Caroline!!! Thanks❣️😘

[@jillyfish9528]

Caroline - thank you so much for this. I really enjoyed it and the nuggets of information along the way - I have learned so much from you over the years! Your look lovely today - very fresh and spring like. Have a good day x

[@jowestley4539]

Thanks, Caroline. Perfect pace, don’t worry! You’re so good at showing us which brushes you use and why, when you do your looks, but this is a great round up. Love your make up today - so pretty and fresh.

[@irtazasajid8777]

Such useful information handed out in an easily digestible format. Thank you Caroline :)

[@carolgray7911]

Late to this video but just wanted to thank you for this one on brushes, extremely helpful as there are soooo many brushes and ways in which to use them. 👍🏻😊

[@Tracey_Lee]

So much valuable information that I'll have to watch again before I get rid of my bendy brushes and plastic mascara comb. 🙏💜

[@judithbrown3229]

Brilliant. Don't like double end brushes either because of the storage issue. I apply foundation with my fingers since watching your videos and the buff in with my hourglass brush. It looks so much better since I have been doing that. My brushes are a combination of Bobbi Brown, Clarins, Kiko, Real Techniques, Boots No7 and Eco Tools. My favourite eyeshadow brush is one from lancome. I use it daily.

[@robertaevans9658]

Thank you Caroline for another great informative tutorial! I always thought that I was crazy for using smaller brushes for blusher, bronzer & powder etc. X

[@saramathews1069]

Really instructive thank you I will be using my brushes differently from now on

[@sarahmurphy7762]

I love your videos caroline you explain in such great detail. Simplifies it all! Good to see you plugging an Irish brand too 👍🇮🇪💕

[@emmadean9146]

Excellent video as ever. Your makeup in this is gorgeous... what eyeshadow are you wearing?

[@kenndrathompson8985]

This video is so helpful! I have been decluterring and wasn’t sure how many brushes I needed to hold onto, especially those big fluffy ones.😄Would you mind giving us a quick demo of doing a deep clean with your brushes? Would love to know method and products you use.

[@ninak8506]

Such a good video. I've always used the "brush that came with" product. But over the years I've discovered many of the things you pointed out. I've gone to smaller blush & bronze brushes, very small undereye. But eye brushes remained a mystery until today. 🖌️🖍️🪠Brush on ladies!

[@christineh342]

Great video and very well prepared information. Thank you, Caroline.

[@magdawojcik1854]

Thank you , very informative, your video helped me understand the subtle differences 👍🙂My favs would be Eco Tools, I keep adding to my collection and they’re fantastic,very reasonable price too. We share the dislike of double ended brushes, with me always one of them is lost I just buy two identical and use the opposite heads🙂

[@carmena.g.2448]

Would like a eye liner tutorial with brushes. BTW love this particular makeup look you’re wearing in this video♥️💕

[@jackiemonk3542]

Great video & answered all of my questions. But I do have a question, what type of brush do you use for a cream blush and a cream eyeshadow? I know you like using your fingers & I do too but sometimes I'll want a brush. Any suggestions?

[@doodleschucky]

Thank you, really helpful. I am looking for a brush that’s good for both loose powder and swirling powder from a compact. I might try a couple of your recommendations 😊

[@margaretqol809]

Loved this - so useful! I love the BB Full Coverage Face (great for liquid or powder), the RT Setting and the Chanel Double Ended eye brush which lays colour beautifully in a sweep or in detail.

[@katemakeuplooks]

Honestly Caroline, I could probably listen to you talking about paint dry and find it entertaining 😂. Now I must watch your video on a Saturday morning with my first cuppa of the day ☕️😁❤️💋💋xx

[@ninak8506]

So true isn't it! I could listen to her chat about anything. 😊

[@ZUZU6485]

Perfect video, exactly what I needed. Would love to see you use the flat foundation brush x

[@JoJoTinkRN]

This was incredibly informative. Thank you, Caroline! 💜

[@bigbird3970]

Really useful Caroline, thank you. I have Ruby's original stacking brush set, I didn't know she'd developed a 2nd one, so that'll be falling into my shopping basket! 🤭 At the age of 52 I treated myself to BP's brush wallet set, and they're gorgeous. Another great video..happy Saturday! 😊

[@kirsty1997]

I imagine you had about 3 cups of coffee just to get through all of this, haha. I hope you had a little lie down afterwards 😆 Thank you Caroline, this has been on wish list for ages. If I could give it more than one thumbs up, I would. Totally agree with the comment below mine - your makeup is stunning. Hope you have a lovely weekend 🌸x

[@cazzielewis7466]

Great video and so much professional info xx

[@claudiacain6771]

That was brilliant info Caroline. Looks like I have been using the wrong foundation brush all along. I’ll try washing up liquid to clean as I have a real problem getting my brushes, particularly the really dense ones clean. They look very stained. Thanks

[@goldiemarkowitz9300]

I was waiting for your Expertise on brushes! Which brush is the best for cream blush?

[@catherinebrown8213]

Such a helpful tutorial, thank you 😊 You always look beautiful and the makeup you are wearing in this video looks stunning on you 💕. Please would you do a tutorial on this look x

[@leneskov5184]

Wow lots of info - very interesting. Does not the flat foundation brush leaves brush strokes/marks?

[@ednaflynn4186]

I was waiting for this video, thank you Caroline.

[@annab9220]

Yey! Thanks so much for focusing on cruelty free brushes in this video! 😍 (As unfortunately the animals do suffer in countries like China where the brushes are made.) Also great to see synthetic brushes seem to have upped their game. 👍

[@fionareddick2572]

Such great information thank you

[@janetkim9496]

Hi Caroline! 🥰 normally don’t comment as I’m a fairly new subscriber and binged pretty much all your videos by now haha!! Loved the video, been waiting for this release and very thorough in my opinion thank you as always! Pls pls can you possibly do more videos for different looks for smaller eyelids/ monolids which colors to use/ palettes? I followed your how to make your eyes bigger and mascara vids and got so many compliments as I normally don’t ever wear makeup but would just appreciate if you touchedthe subject more! Love from California xxx 💓

[@georgina3358]

Yes, i second this. Eye makeup for small lidded, small eyed people!

[@cynthiasstylemua9822]

If you love old natural haired MAC brushes, try Rephr brushes out! They are so amazing, soft and the shapes, cuts and density of the brushes are perfect!

[@maureenormston1687]

Really, really helpful video. Could I just ask about duo fibre brushes - do they have a specific purpose as opposed to a “normal” brush ? TIA

[@dianechayer7336]

You must have used a lot of time to prepare such a good review. That was very informative and very interesting, thanks Caroline! Like others have commented, your look is really wonderful! Looking forward to the tutorial ;-)

[@eleanorjane3473]

LOVE this make up look! Would love to see a tutorial! 😍 xxx

[@themerz6982]

"These guys will sort you out a treat". Well, I'm going to need those eye shadow brushes then. ;) Also, I had to google, "fairy liquid". Hehe It's like Dawn dish detergent. Enjoyed the post. I have a brush addiction & should probably get help. Just not ready to accept it yet.

[@nicciellett5008]

Hi Caroline, I love my makeup brushes and am a makeup enthusiast! My most recent find that I’ve bought a back up for is the Sigma Smudge brush. I’ve had several others but they’re never perfect until I got this one.Wishing you all the very best, Nicci x

[@anaml722]

I love the look good feel better brushes. I love your videos Caroline!

[@donnalynne26]

Loved this! Thank you Caroline! I bought a complete set of Zoeva brushes from their website as they have such a good sale on 👍🏻😍

[@jackbarham5273]

As a woman of a certain age it is wonderful to learn how to maintain my appearance from a brilliant teacher. Thank you from California.

[@susanq4282]

Great info! So I didn’t realize cream brush and powder brush. I use mostly cream. Will they all work for cream too?

[@karencragg2245]

Really helpful video, thank you. I bought a metal lash comb after you mentioned one in a previous video and what a difference it makes! Don't know how I managed with out one ☺

[@inthechairwithcloochy8102]

One of my FAV videos yet!!! Lovely selection Caroline and you look fresh as a daisy this morning!!! Hope your well and staying healthy, Love as always from Ireland XOX

[@jessicafisher2998]

Wow! This is such a useful video that I will refer back to. Thank you!

[@tracyw7362]

loved the video, but mostly loved your makeup in this video. Please do a tutorial on the look.

[@eileenboffo6300]

Caroline you are looking fabulous & radiant here! Thanks for the helpful info 👍

[@dianebeckett1697]

Thank you this lovely video!! There are so many brushes!

[@susannewhelan5668]

Thank you so much! Really informative; wish I’d known all this years ago! Sx

[@casseyanzio2568]

Bloody great info woth pro tips and explanations. Best brush advise from a professional

[@64Biina]

Please, please, please try BK Beauty make up brushes Caroline! They are just divine!!! Thanks for such an informative video, as always!!!

[@dianebeckett1697]

Thank you for recommending the Angel brush for blushing! And it really does work’

[@martatoth4558]

You are so beautiful! Honestly, time is your friend🤗💓

[@dianebeckett1697]

I’m big on eyeshadow!! Ty for information on the brushes on this ! I tried this and it works! I learned so much from this video! And for all of this I say Thank you so much! 🙂💐👍

[@SpeedBeautybyCarolineBarnes]

Ahhh thank you!!

[@ilkiz19]

Love your make up today, please show us how you did it 😊😊

[@shelleykerr8411]

Hi Caroline, have you tried Rae Morris makeup brushes. I love the magnet on the bottom and they are super soft x

[@chloegranleese5748]

Thank you great video. Would love a tutorial of applying make up with these brushes.

[@joylewullis9538]

Thank you for a good informative video. You look so lovely, pretty always and especially today!

[@geordiebird1971]

I loved this video! Thanks 🙏

[@menagoncalves7870]

Excellent video. Loved it

[@kimdrye9348]

Hi Caroline please can you tell me where your earrings are from 💕

[@emmamorrissey4471]

They’re listed and linked in the description box.

[@nihaltuncer7769]

Can you do a video on eye pencils and eyeliners?

[@teletubbiestunetwister9570]

This was great!! Thank you!

[@denisewouters9139]

Thanks Caroline I really enjoyed this video and your makeup looks lovely! Just one question - when you were showing the eyeshadow brushes you held two up and said if you just needed two basic eyeshadow brushes these were the ones to go for - were they the MAC 239s and Mykitko 1.6 ones?

[@shirleybriggs7746]

Fantastic have you tried any of 5he BK Beauty brushes?

[@michelleearlam6121]

Hi there! The Kitstars eyeshadow brush, will it blend cream eyeshadow. I use cream eyeshadow sticks and looking for a brush that will blend but not rub product off. Thank you. Mish

[@dianesteen4025]

Bello, what brand is tour kit? And can you show what's in tour kit??

[@VanityAndMe]

Thank you for this. I learned new things x

[@Marianna-fv3wd]

That make up look... Gorgeous 😍

[@SuperB719]

Very instructive. Thank you.

[@robertagreen57]

Your make up looks beautiful, tutorial please xx you always look so lovely xx

[@BarbItalia]

I've missed you - I hope you aren't ill! Perhaps just on vacation. Come back!

[@SpeedBeautybyCarolineBarnes]

See ya Saturday! Vacation I wish 😂

[@Anonom2012]

The light color brushes show up far better against your sweater than against your hand. ;)

[@QuadJ1990]

Thank you! Double ended brushes 😖 🤦🏻‍♀️ never use them.

[@Grannysouth]

So much helpful information. One tip though, slow down a bit so our brains can keep up with your lips.

[@schandiz2010]

💐💝

[@julieme7927]

Please watch Aly Art on KZbin and get in contact with her. She has more than 600k subscribers but doesn't seem to be getting any of the benefits that usually comes from having a large KZbin audience. She's amazing.

[@dianesteen4025]

Sorry, I want to say hello

[@scarlet9323]

Oh my goodness, I am not a makeup woman. I hate foundation. This is scary for me, sorry. Too many brushes for my neanderthal mind.