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“It is just making your makeup process that much harder.”

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We know, that’s alotof makeup brushes.

We handpicked some of the collection’s standout items, what they do, and their meaning below.

As Tejada explains, this two-sided brush is a staple in his kit.

morphe ariel A19 DualEnded Concealer Brush on white background

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It’s also great, he says, for any cleanup in areas like the lips.

“The other side of the concealer brush is a proper concealer brush.”

This double-sided brush also represents a really difficult period of time for Tejada.

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“I had to wear baggy clothes and baggy sweatpants and disguise that,” he recalls.

The A16 brush is named for the first time Tejada did Kylie Jenner’s Met Gala makeup in 2016.

Tejada calls the A22 his lucky charm with good reason.

morphe ariel A22 Blush Brush on white background

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morphe ariel A14 Precision Setting Brush on white background

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