This pointillism makeup tutorial is mesmerizing. ... Kat starts off by applying her foundation, using a cotton bud for the perfect dot shape.

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If you use cotton buds for make-up precision, you might know that make-up artists swear by the Muji Thin Cotton Buds (£3.50 for 200). Thankfully, these are made of a supple paper shaft that ...