4 Types Of Kabuki Brushes And How To Use Them - L'Oréal Paris

There are certain makeup brushes almost everyone owns, like a flat foundation brush and an eyeshadow shader, while there are others that you might not even understand what they do. Take the kabuki brush, for instance. Many people have simply never heard of this face makeup essential and others have but don’t quite understand how to use it. If you want to make applying makeup easier and take your beauty look to the next level the kabuki brush is one beauty tool to know about. So we’re sharing the lowdown on this must-have tool so that you can pull it out of your makeup bag and put it to use with confidence.

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What Is A Kabuki Brush?

Named after the Japanese drama theaters where they were used to help create elaborate makeup, the traditional kabuki brush has a short handle and dense bristles with a rounded shape. The brushes are primarily used to apply powder products seamlessly as the bristles help dust on just enough product without making your face look cakey or overdone. While face powders, namely loose powders, are the name of the game when it comes to the kabuki brush, you can also use them to apply liquid foundation, just don’t switch back and forth during the same makeup session.

Editor’s tip: The kabuki brush has evolved in form over time. While a traditional kabuki brush is perfectly rounded, new versions are available in different shapes, including angled, dome, and flat, which you can choose depending on your beauty needs.

How To Use A Kabuki Brush

Now that you’re better equipped to identify a kabuki brush, it’s time to learn how to put this beauty staple to work. Below, we’re giving you the rundown on how to use four different types of kabuki brushes in your makeup routine.

1. Round Kabuki Brush

If you want your beauty look to last from day to night, you’ll need to lock your makeup in with a setting powder. This is where your classic round kabuki brush comes into play. When you’re ready to set your makeup, simply dip the brush into the L’Oréal Paris Infallible Pro-Sweep & Lock Loose Setting Face Powder, and dust all over your skin with light strokes.

2. Angled Kabuki Brush

If skinimalism-inspired makeup just won’t cut it for every occasion and you still love a good contour here and there, then it would be wise to add an angled kabuki brush to your arsenal. Perfect for any powder contour products, this tool makes precise application easy so you can sculpt your face to your heart’s desire. Sweep your powders onto the skin in key spots, including your cheekbones, the sides of your nose, and your temples and buff them in.

3. Dome Kabuki Brush

A domed kabuki brush can be thought of as a smaller take on your traditional kabuki. Since it still has a rounded head shape, this brush is ideal for applying highlighter, blush, and bronzer. Just like the other kabuki brushes, all you need to do is dip your tool into your compact and brush on your powder. Use soft sweeping motions with this shape brush.

You can also use a domed kabuki to apply setting powder in hard to reach spots, like the under-eye area and sides of the nose.

4. Flat Top Kabuki Brush

Known to pair well with everything from liquid foundations to face powders, the flat top kabuki brush is a multifunctional tool that takes makeup application to the next level. Use the brush to stipple and buff liquid foundation, like the L’Oréal Paris Infallible 24 Hour Fresh Wear Foundation, Lightweight, onto your skin for seamless coverage.

If you’re using a powder, like the L’Oréal Paris Infallible Up to 24H Fresh Wear Foundation in a Powder, simply dip your brush into the product and press onto your skin. Sweep away excess for a flawless finish. It’s just that easy!

How To Care For Your Kabuki Brush

Kabuki brushes might work miracles for your makeup, but they don’t have magical self-cleaning powers — you still need to wash them regularly like you do your other brushes. Per the American Academy of Dermatology, dirty makeup brushes are a breeding ground for bacteria. So, to protect your skin and keep your makeup brushes bacteria-free, they recommend washing your brushes at least every seven days. 

Check out our article, How To Properly Clean Makeup Brushes and Blenders for step-by-step instructions. 

Next: How to Use a Fan Makeup Brush

Edited and Photographed by: Shalwah Evans

Still using your fingers to apply your foundation or tinted moisturisers? Discover longer-lasting coverage and smooth skin confidence as we show you how to use a Kabuki brush for liquid foundation.

Why use a Kabuki brush?

A Kabuki brush is a natural make-up brush with many uses. You can use a Kabuki brush to apply mineral make-up powders and blushers and we think it is the best type of make-up brush to use when applying liquid foundation and tinted moisturiser.

If you want to learn more, please visit our website flat kabuki foundation brush.

Our eco-friendly, natural Kabuki brush features a bamboo handle and vegan bristle and can be used time and time again, making this make-up brush a useful, sustainable addition to your make-up routine.

How to use a Kabuki brush for liquid foundation

One of the reasons why we consider Kabuki brushes to be the best tool for applying foundation is the professional finish you get from the soft, dome shaped brush.

We asked make-up artist Amy Saunders how professional make-up artists use Kabuki brushes to create flawless foundation.

“A Kabuki brush makes achieving even foundation coverage much easier. The short handle gives so much more control when you blend, and the dome shape makes it easy to work mineral make-up over the contours of the face and around tricky areas such as the nose.”

Using Kabuki brush with our tinted moisturiser

1. Prime the skin by cleansing and following with a blend of serum and facial oil.
2. Dispense half a pump of Age Defy+ Tinted DD cream onto the back of your hand and then lightly dab the Kabuki brush in the product.
3. Gently dot the foundation on the checks, chin, forehead and nose before buffing your foundation into the skin by moving the Kabuki brush in gentle circular motions.
4. Working outwards from the centre of your face and making sure you blend well around the hairline, ears and jaw.

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How to clean foundation off a Kabuki brush

Using liquid foundation will leave reside on your Kabuki brush that should be removed. To clean, gently rinse the brush and then work a small amount of foaming cleanser into the bristles. Rinse out any excess and then leave your Kabuki brush to dry.

 
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