A Angled approach. The slanted handle of the Laura Mercier Angled Eyeliner Brush, £16 (www.selfridges.com), allows easy and precise eyeliner application.
B Best for blusher. The Bobbi Brown Blush Brush, £35 (www.bobbibrown.co.uk) is soft, sturdy and perfectly shaped for buffing on blusher.
C Contouring masterclass. For Kim Kardashian-style cheekbones, try Charlotte Tilbury’s Powder & Sculpt Brush, £35 (www.charlottetilbury.com).
D Disguise blemishes effectively with a densely packed short-bristled brush, like the Body Shop Lipstick & Concealer Brush, £9 (www.thebodyshop.co.uk).
E Expand eyelashes by combing through with a lash comb. Metal teeth are best they’re less likely to break.
F Flawless foundation can only be achieved with a flat brush like the Bobbi Brown Foundation Brush, £32 (www.bobbibrown.co.uk).
G Professional make-up artist-turned-vlogger Wayne Goss describes how to make the most of your face shape and features on his videos (www.youtube.com /gossmakeupartist).
H Highlight the tops of cheekbones using the fan brush.
I Incredibly expensive is one way to describe the Suqqu Face Brush, made with super-soft squirrel hair, which costs £168 (www.selfridges.com).
J Japan, specifically the region of Kumano, is famed as the place where make-up brushes have been hand-crafted for the last 200 years.
K Kabuki brushes also originated in Japan, where they were used to apply make-up by actors in the traditional Kabuki theatre. Try the Lola Brocha Kabuki Brush, £19 (www.marksandspencer.com).
L Look for a round-tipped lip brush that comes with a cover to protect it in your make-up bag, like the Illamasqua Lip Brush With Cover, £18.50 (www.illamasqua.com).
M Mini-brush sets are a great space-saver when travelling. Try the Limited Collection Mini Brush Set, £8.50 (www.marksandspencer.com).
N Natural isn’t always best, especially if you want to avoid animal products. EcoTools brushes, available at Boots, are cruelty-free because they use synthetic hair with bamboo and recycled aluminium handles.
O One drop at a time is all it takes with the BareMinerals Perfecting Face Brush, £24 (www.bareminerals.co.uk), designed with an indent in the bristles.
P Plastic replaces hair on the Real Techniques Silicone Liner Brush, £5.99 (www.boots.com), allowing for smooth straight lines. Get practising your cat-eye flick.
Q Queen of YouTube, Zoe Suggs, aka Zoella, pictured. Watch the ‘self-confessed beauty junkie’ in chatty tutorials (www.zoella.co.uk).
R Real Techniques is the brush brand beloved of vloggers and fans alike. The latest kit to hit the shelves is the Real Techniques Collectors Edition Sculpting Set, £20.99 (www.superdrug.com).
S Stippling brushes are a must if you suffer from acne or scarring. Dip into your foundation or concealer and dot on to your skin.
T Tightlining is a favourite YouTuber technique, where you apply eyeliner right in between the upper lashes. Have a go with the MAC 212 Flat Definer Brush, £19 (www.maccosmetics.co.uk).
U For under-eye concealing, choose a small, tapered brush like the Clinique Concealer Brush, £14 (www.clinique.co.uk) to ensure even coverage.
V Value for money can certainly be found with the Models Own brush range. A 5-Piece Brush Set will set you back just £9.99 (www.modelsownit.com).
W Washing brushes regularly gets rid of product residue and bacteria that can cause spots. Try Clinique Make-up Brush Cleanser, £13 (www.clinique.co.uk).
X is for Pixiwoo, where sisters Sam and Nicola recreate celebrity make-up looks for their followers at www.youtube.com/pixiwoo.
Y YouTubers’ most-used brush has got to be the MAC 266 Small Angle Brush, £16.50 (www.maccosmetics.co.uk), the essential utensil for dramatic eyeliner and shadow application.
Z Zoeva is a brush brand that’s a major hit with the vlogger crowd. The range offers more than 50 tools, including some vegan brushes (www.beautybay.com).
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