A makeup brush is an essential tool for any makeup artist. It's the first thing they use to apply foundation, concealer, and other products to the face. Here are some of the best makeup brushes on the market today.
$38.00
A multitasker On the picture side by side, is the spot and foundation brushes also reviewed. I cannot comment yet on longevity. ...Now I want to replace all my Mac brushes, help!!...multitasking synthetic brush
What it is: A brush with a pointed tip for targeted coverage just where you need it—the ideal companion to the Vital Skin Foundation Stick (sold separately).
What Else You Need to Know: Luxurious and durable, each brush is handmade in Japan by the most prestigious brush maker in the world, using cruelty-free, super-soft nylon fibers and sustainably sourced birch. Thoughtfully designed shorter handles make for an easy, effortless application.
$18.00
I purchased this brush to use for the under eye area. the size and the shape is perfect- the angling and the pointed tip of the top of the brush make it a piece of cake to get to the corners, spread and seamlessly blend. ...The brush is soft and blends out the concealer great, no streaks or brush marks.
What it is: A cruelty-free concealer brush with uniquely sculpted bristles and a pointed tip for precise coverage.
Brush Formulation: All Formulas
Brush Coverage: Buildable
Brush Handle Length: 4.25”
Bristle Type: Synthetic
Ingredient Callouts: This product is vegan and cruelty-free.
What Else You Need to Know: This plush concealer brush mimics the shape of fingertips for fast and easy blending. The densely packed, vegan bristles build coverage and buff away streaks for seamless results. Use the precision tip to hit hard-to-reach spots under eyes, around the nose, and along the corners of the mouth. This brush pairs perfectly with the Liquid Touch Brightening Concealer (sold separately).
$28.00
Perfect Powder Brush!!...I love how this brush has an elongated shape and a more pointed tip. ...fluffy powder brush!...I loooove rare beauty brushes! every product selena makes I'm purchasing and loving it!
What it is: A precise, dome-shaped powder brush with a soft, tapered tip that’s fluffy enough for all-over blending, yet firm enough for precise application.
Brush Formulation: Powder
Brush Coverage: Buildable
Bristle Type: Synthetic
Ingredient Callouts: This product is cruelty-free.
What Else You Need to Know: The innovative shape makes this brush versatile enough for all-over application and precise, controlled blending alike. Super-soft, patented vegan bristles mimic the effect of real hair for a seamless finish. Use this brush with Always an Optimist Soft Radiance Setting Powder (sold separately) or any powder formula.
$34.00
What a great brush shape! It's not quite as pointed as the Kat Von D, but does almost have a tip while still being beautifully rounded. ...This brush is more on the flat side, so I don’t prefer it for blush.
What it is: A multipurpose brush that is perfect for applying and building color on the cheeks.
What Else You Need to Know: The rounded brush head and soft bristles allow you to easily apply and build color to the apple of the cheeks, leaving the perfect deposit of color.
The PRO Brush Collection is made up of 30 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.
$36.00
Perfect powder brush...This powder brush is super fluffy and soft. I love using this for more pointed powder application because it had more of rounded tip. ...This is a really nice brush! The bristles are soft but it’s still dense.
What it is: A rounded powder brush that precisely applies powder foundation and finishing and setting powders.
What Else You Need to Know: This precision powder brush was designed for targeted application to blend and build coverage. The rounded brush tip perfectly sculpts and shapes the features of the face. The bristles evenly apply powder formulas and help you effortlessly achieve the flawless finish you desire.
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.
$34.00
I like how soft it is, and the precision due to the pointed tip. Unfortunately, Sephora pro brushes no longer come with a hard plastic cover like they used to....You can use it to set your undereyes, for blush, to highlight your cheekbones and the bridge of your nose with the pointed tip. It's an all in one brush. Love it!
What it is: An innovative, spade-like brush head for targeted application to the apples of the cheeks.
What Else You Need to Know: The spade-like brush head allows for precise application and blending, making it the perfect tool for blush, contour, and powder application. Slightly dense, the soft bristles are perfect for cream blush.
The PRO Brush Collection is made up of 30 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.
$28.00
This is my favorite brush. I love all of the Saie Brushes...Favorite brush...I hate the sparse bronzer brushes I’m used to. For $26??? I’ll take 3!!!!!!
What it is: A dense yet incredibly soft buffing and blending brush that is designed to achieve a smooth and seamless finish.
Brush Formulation: Cream
Brush Coverage: Medium
Brush Handle Length: Three-and-a-half 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.
$36.00
good brush...With 30% off, I think face brushes are worth it. This particular brush #50 is a paddle style fluffy brush. ...Sephora brand brushes are now my go to for eye and face brushes.
What it is: A unique tapered brush head that is designed to easily apply powder into skin to set and finish any look.
What Else You Need to Know: The supremely soft bristles and domed shape picks up and applies the perfect amount of powder for a light coverage application.The sheared side of the brush is perfect for pressing any setting powder onto the face to fully set and keep liquids and creams from moving throughout the day. Its shape allows for multiple complexion applications from setting and sculpting to create an airy, light finish application.
PRO Brush Collection, thirty brushes with the highest-quality, hand-shaped vegan synthetic bristles.
$65.00
such a great brush!...My powder products look flawless with this brush! I don’t even like dual sided brushes, but this is fantastic!!!...Great brush...I normally hate dual ended brushes but this has to be one of my favorite brushes ever and I own chikuhodo, hakuhodo, and Wayne Goss brushes too.
What it is:
A double-ended brush custom designed to be used with Veil™ Translucent Setting Powder (sold separately).
What it does:
The smaller, tapered side is perfectly shaped to set the under-eye area, while the large, rounded side is designed to be used for all-over powder application on the face. The ultra-soft synthetic bristles are perfectly dispersed and shaped to pick up the ideal amount of loose powder and create the most airbrushed, perfected-looking complexion. The brush features PETA-approved, high-grade, ultra-soft taklon bristlesan excellent alternative for those who suffer from allergies to animal hair.