Alexandra Cardoso is a professional makeup artist based in New York whose love of art and inclusion have guided her 6-year career. Alex is focused on creating thought-provoking work that highlights social issues and empowers her clientele. Her aim is to foster inclusion while providing creative services for all, emphasizing the importance of representation in the beauty industry. Since moving from Miami to Manhattan, she has overseen and advocated for Makeup by Flynn’s team of over 40 makeup artists and hair stylists while maintaining her freelance career. Through A.M.C. Artistry, Alex hopes to uplift her clients by transcending societal standards of beauty, emphasizing her mission: Creativity for all.
“While this brush is advertised for blush application and gives the most beautiful, even finish for all powder products, I personally like to use it for a different purpose. When applying underpainting techniques, I typically use this brush to go over the contour and concealer with a wash of liquid foundation. Recently, I have found that applying a pump of foundation on my palette, lightly tapping this brush in, and blending it on a sanitized palm before using it to apply a wash of product all over the face mimics airbrushing techniques. By blending the product in the palm, you are evenly coating the bristles, and the fluffy texture of the brush blends in all liquids while applying a beautiful veil of coverage to the face.”
“This brush takes all the work out of blending in cream and liquid products. The packed kabuki is at the perfect angle to sculpt the face, but soft enough that by simply tapping in the product melts it into the skin.”
“This brush is the perfect size and shape to set under the eyes. The tapered shape allows you to get up close to the lash line without disturbing the eye area. The fluffy bristles provide an even distribution of product which creates a seamless, airbrushed finish.”
“This unique brush was created to mimic the shape of a finger. This is the medium size in this range, which is perfect for applying cream and liquid products beneath the eye. The pointed end allows you to apply and blend product near the inner corner, while the curved center evenly distributes and blends the product. Personally, I love using it to blend out eye primers or concealer on the lid as well because it really hugs the lid and creates a blended finish without removing coverage.”
“My favorite brush in the entire OMNIA® Pro range! I have 2-4 in my kit at all times. The curved edge is the perfect size and shape to carve out the bottom lip with concealer or foundation after your lip products have been applied for a clean finish. It is also a great shape for applying a light layer of shadow beneath the lash line. Lastly, it’s a fantastic brush for artists looking to enhance their FX kit and it’s a great size and shape to blend edges on any prosthetic appliance.”
“Personally, I LOVE a tiny brush! This brush takes detail work to another level. Particularly when working with clients that are sensitive in the eye area, it can be difficult to get a clean, crisp application near the lash line, but this brush is the best of both worlds. The compact bristles hold the product for a high coverage application, but the size gives you the control necessary for a precise application.”
“This brush is great for blending contour from the bridge of the nose into the crease of the eyeshadow. It’s also a great shape to blend shadows upward from the crease.”
“No kit is complete without a blending brush, especially a mini blending brush. The fluffy bristles are perfect for blending out harsh lines and shadows in the crease. It’s the perfect size for any eye shape.”
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