compact brushes

i’ve tried so many different ways throughout the years (beauty blender, fingers, multiple styles of brushes, that lil milk makeup plastic thingy) and non of them come close to the skin like finish this one gives....They are a little bit expensive but for this quality I find them worth it. This brush is my favorite so far and not just from this brand but of all the makeup brushes I've ever used, seriously. ...The best foundation brush, period!...my all time favorite brush

What it is: A small, soft, angled makeup brush that delivers an even, streak-free foundation application.

What Else You Need to Know: This compact foundation brush has soft, dense fibers to help build coverage and create a smooth, flawless complexion. Made for liquid foundation formulas, its angled oval shape delivers a seamless finish while easily reaching the contours of the face for an even foundation application.

After five years in development with makeup artists and fiber experts, MAKE UP FOR EVER Artisan Brushes are a revolution in brush craftsmanship. The 100 percent fiber brushes are available in a large range of handcrafted styles, each with the perfect balance of straight and wavy fibers that replicate natural hairs.

I absolutely love this brush!...I use this brush for my foundation and the small side for my concealer! ...Love this brush!...Bought it alongside Mario’s new foundation. I use the small end to apply to skin and the larger to blend; not streaky and leaves a glowy finish.

What it is: A dual-ended foundation brush that features two different applicators to easily blend and build foundation.

Ingredient Callouts: It is cruelty-free.

What Else You Need to Know: The large end of this brush features a uniquely sloped shape that perfectly hugs the curves of the face for an effortless application and seamless blending. The compact brush end also offers more controlled application and helps easily build and layer foundation to the desired level of coverage.

Small but mighty!!...It’s small and compact, blends the concealer easily into the skin without any streaks or aiding the concealer to set into fine lines. ...I received this brush in conjunction with the new concealer that Sephora Collection is launching and it is a fantastic concealer brush.

What it is: A vegan concealer brush that helps blend and conceal imperfections for a flawless appearance.

Brush Formulation: All Formulas

Brush Coverage: Buildable

Brush Handle Length: 5.59 inches

Bristle Type: Synthetic

Ingredient Callouts: It is vegan, cruelty-free, and comes in recyclable packaging.

What Else You Need to Know: This concealer brush is designed with short, cruelty-free, synthetic fibers to precisely apply, buff, and blend product. It can help you conceal the look of dark circles, redness, and other imperfections in hard-to-reach areas with ease.

small, compact & easy for travel!...Which it does evenly without intense product strokes left on the brace by the brush fibers. The fibers of the brush are soft and durable. ...Best brush for mineral powder foundation!...Although i prefer a smaller buffing brush since I have a small face, I don't find this brush to be too large in size.

What it is: A four-petal face brush that is uniquely-designed to contour to face and buff skin to a polished finish.

What Else You Need to Know: Inspired by the Shiseido camellia, this uniquely-designed brush features four distinct petal sections with hidden core technology. This brush helps control pressure for a smooth and seamless makeup application, and was developed to be used with all makeup textures.

One star off for being a bit small and needing more manual wrist work than a bigger brush would....It is also pretty small and compact so it would be a great brush to have when you are traveling.

What it is: An angled brush designed for seamless blending of skin tint and liquid or cream foundation.

Brush Formulation: Liquid

Brush Coverage: Buildable

Brush Handle Length: 6.29 inches

Bristle Type: Synthetic

Ingredient Callouts: Free of parabens, formaldehydes, formaldehyde-releasing agents, phthalates, mineral oil, retinyl palmitate, oxybenzone, coal tar, hydroquinone, sulfates SLS & SLES, triclocarban, triclosan, and contains less than one percent synthetic fragrance. It is also vegan, gluten-free, cruelty-free, and comes in recyclable packaging.

hourglass brush...soft brush but not worth the money, sephora brush #55 works the same way at less the cost. sephora brushes work very well- easy to maintain- once a week or every other week clean with mild face soap or small drop of mild dish soap- swirl in palm of hand and swirl with water in palm of hand squeeze out excess water and dry on paper towel tilted downward....Perhaps Hourglass would win out in longevity but I won't be keeping them to find out. #1 isn't as large as I expected. #2 isn't as dense as I expected. #7 is in between the two but I didn't want a multi-tasking brush and prefer the long handles. I do use the small eye brushes and love them.

What it is:
A medium-size foundation/blush brush.

What it does:
This multipurpose makeup brush ensures the flawless application of liquid foundation and even primer. It can also be used for contouring and highlighting the face with blush or bronzer. Expect polished, professional results every time.

What else you need to know:
Hourglass designed their makeup brush collection to be supremely soft, decidedly luxurious, and PETA-friendly. Takelon bristles are made from high-grade synthetic fibers to maximize product application, avoid potential allergic reactions to animal fur, and promote the use of non-animal products.

Hourglass products are 100 percent cruelty-free.

I overall love this brush only thing is it’s a bit small compared to many other brushes. ...Small blending brush...I use this brush to blend in my PMG eye concealer it’s a little bit small in comparison to most makeup brushes length wise but it works really good the bristles are soft and sturdy.

What it is: An ultimate concealer brush that offers a unique angled shape that allows for intuitive application and control, ensuring blendability and superb laydown.

What Else You Need to Know: This brush is made with patent-pending TRX fiber technology bristles to deliver superior pickup and effortless blending to eliminate imperfections.

I love this brush! I use it for foundation and I love how compact it is. ...Love this brush!...The compact brush hairs make it easy to blend liquid or cream foundations and concealers.

What it is: A soft and fluffy yet dense brush that helps apply foundation for natural, buildable coverage.

What Else You Need to Know: Due to the varying bristle length, this brush keeps foundation from settling in pores for the smoothest complexion finish. The soft hairs can build coverage while treating easily irritated skin gently, making this brush perfect for texture and sensitive skin.

PRO Brush Collection, thirty brushes with the highest-quality, hand-shaped vegan synthetic bristles. The tapered artistry handles help offer ultimate control in makeup application to help you create any makeup look you desire. This brush and its holder have been developed responsibly.

Very compact and dense brush! Very similar to my morphe (forgot the number) foundation brush. ...The bristles are short and very compact so you have to work in small areas at a time.

What it is: A super densely packed brush with soft short bristles that buffs foundation into skin for instant coverage.

What Else You Need to Know: This buffing brush smooths foundation into skin for a seamless finish. It is perfect for powder foundations.

PRO Brush Collection, thirty brushes with the highest-quality, hand-shaped vegan synthetic bristles. The tapered artistry handles help offer ultimate control in makeup application to help you create any makeup look you desire. This brush and its holder have been developed responsibly: The paper of the packaging and the wood of the handle are made of sustainably managed forests.

It's really good/used for applying foundation. For small spot treatment or to spot-cover, use the small brush but DEFINATELY BUY the Sephora Collection Pro brushes, they look & feel amazing, their worth the $, and your makeup will look better - TRUST:)...Favorite foundation brush...This is now my favorite brush. I just wish they have the same brush with a shorter handle so it's easier to carry in a small makeup pouch or small purse.

What it is: A uniquely tapered brush for a fingertip-like application that moves with the curves of your face for a seamless foundation application.

What Else You Need to Know: This is an evolution of the traditional paddle brush—it utilizes a smooth, dense surface to deposit coverage and blend in a single swipe. Ideal for concerns of redness in the center of the face, the flexible fibers are good for cream formulas, cream compacts, and stick foundations.

PRO Brush Collection, thirty brushes with the highest-quality, hand-shaped vegan synthetic bristles. The tapered artistry handles help offer ultimate control in makeup application to help you create any makeup look you desire. This brush and its holder have been developed responsibly.