Pick the right makeup brush

The care of brushes is as important as making the right selection.
NEW YORK (AP) -- Beauty professionals always are espousing the virtues of makeup brushes, but it's not always easy to pick the right one for the job when faced with a bouquet of soft hair and long, slim stems.
Clinique, which launched a collection of brushes with anti-microbial technology, offers this guide:
* The powder brush has the largest bulb, a loose, round dome for application of pressed and loose powder, and sets the foundation.
* The blush brush is shaped a flatter top than a powder brush. The large size helps with blending of powder blush without streaking or harsh edges.
* An eye-shader brush should be large enough to cover the entire eyelid and is used more for blending than application.
* An eye-shadow brush is short and stout but soft. It's for application and to highlight the browbone.
* A concealer brush is round with firm yet flexible bristles to provide control under the delicate eye area. It also can be used for spot concealing on the rest of the face.
* The eye-contour brush has a rounded shape to create contour on the outer corner of lids and the crease, and to create definition or to smudge shadow for a smoky look.
* The eye-definer brush has a firm feel and sharp, slanted shape. The angle helps with control when lining the eye with a dark shade of shadow.
All brushes need to be cleaned and stored properly since brushes often are kept in the bathroom where moisture and humidity are constant, factors that can lead to mold, fungus and bacteria.