The Best Makeup Brushes To Buy Right Now
Whether your beauty routine is minimal or in-depth, having the best makeup brushes to apply your makeup with is a must. Not only will having the best makeup brushes take your makeup application to the next level, but it also will help your skin stay clearer, as bacteria love old makeup brushes. Check out these makeup brushes so you can know what to get for your brush collection.
MAC 242S Synthetic Shader Brush
This eyeshadow brush has the ideal design for flawless shadow application. Whether you like shimmery, metallic, matte, or cream shadow, or any other shadow for that matter, this brush will apply the makeup to your eyelids perfectly. How the makeup looks in your shadow palette is how it will look on your eyelids. That’s how good this brush is.
The short, dense, rounded brush is ideal for eyeshadow application, as it holds the shadow on the outer portion of the brush, transferring it from the palette directly to your eyelids. The flat synthetic bristles are the secret to this brush’s flawless transfer of makeup onto your face. Any makeup bag is in need of this pristine shader brush.
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Cover FX Liquid Foundation Brush
Though this brush is intended for liquid foundation application, it is a dream for any type of foundation application, including powder and cream. The smaller brush design allows for more control during application, meaning you can be more precise with your foundation placement. Who wouldn’t love that?
The brush is made of short dense bristles with a completely flat end, allowing for makeup to be used sparingly without getting mushed into your brush. The brush design also lets you spread your makeup thinner, if you wish, and gives you a beautiful finished result. Because of this brush’s versatility and thoughtful design, every makeup user will benefit from owning this foundation brush.
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Hourglass Veil Powder Brush
This brush is beyond cool, and so useful! There are actually two of the best makeup brushes on one brush handle! Imagine applying powder with one end and blending it with the other end, only needing to flip the brush already in your hands to do these beauty touchups! You will feel like a professional makeup artist once you master this double brushed wonder.
The one end of the brush has a full fluffy rounded brush end ideal for setting powder, while the other end has a smaller more tight brush of the same shape. This end is perfect for applying blusher, bronzer, contour, or highlight. If you do not want to use this end for any of those powders, use it as a blending brush to remove any harsh makeup lines. Genius!
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Sigma Beauty F90 Fan Brush
This fan brush is one of the best makeup brushes for applying blush, contour, or highlight, especially if you find yourself struggling with a lighter hand at applying these things. Even if you apply your bronzer flawlessly without this brush, adding it to your collection will make applying your bronzer quicker and easier. Sounds good to me!
The wide rounded fan of this brush combined with the thick soft brushes allows the brush to pick up a lot of powder and evenly distribute it both in the brush and on your skin. The large area it covers allows you to forget worrying about how wide your blush application should be, or how many highlights you need on your nose. This brush has your back.
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Japonesque Round Concealer Brush
Just about everyone has to deal with hiding the occasional surprise blemish. That is why everyone who wears makeup needs this concealer brush! Everything about it helps it help you with your concealing endeavors. And if you do not really need concealer, this brush is also great for cream detail for things like lining lips and eyes. I’ll take two!
The tight-packed bristles of this round ended brush are perfect for scooping up whatever you need it for, whether it be concealer or cream eyeshadow. The bristles do not absorb the cream makeup; instead, they help you precisely apply it as heavy as you want. Say goodbye to that chin pimple that attacked you overnight!
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Tarte Etch & Sketch Double-Ended Bamboo Liner Brush
Be still my beating heart! Another makeup brush that is actually two brushes in one! This liner brush works great with gel eyeliner, as it is fine enough to let you get those straight edges without needing to touch anything up. A brush that can do that is not so always so easy to find. AND IT HAS TWO BRUSHES WITH THIS CAPABILITY ON ONE HANDLE!
While both brush ends are the same tightly-packed rounded thin design, one end of the is bent, letting you be much more precise with your winged lines. The other end is straight, like normal, for creating fine lines across your lids close to your lash line. If you have tried gel before but found it frustrating, buy this brush and try again. You may find your new favorite liner being gel…
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Anastasia Beverly Hills #12 Large Synthetic Duo Brow Brush
The versatility of this brow brush makes it the only brow brush you will ever need. Whether you prefer to dab on the powder or brush on the liquid, this brush has your back. Plus, users of this brush have reported that it holds together well, even after repeated washing. This brush is a good investment for sure.
The one end of the brush is a small angled brush perfect for filling in brows with powder, while the other end is a dip brush design ideal for separating brows and brushing on liquid brow makeup. You can create perfect brows with this one brush, and you do not even need to spend a fortune to get it! Get this brow brush and never need to search for a quality one again.
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