Makeup Brushes for Beginners Below, you will find my 9 essential makeup brushes for beginners. If you’re not used to the “makeup brush” type of application yet, I hope you try out some of my suggestions below. You won’t be disappointed! FOUNDATION BRUSH: CONCEALER BRUSH:  POWDER BRUSH:    BLUSH/BRONZER BRUSH:  HIGHLIGHT BRUSH:  BASIC EYESHADOW BRUSH:  BLENDING BRUSH:  EYELINER BRUSH:  EYEBROW BRUSH: