If you're a makeup artist or a person who does their own makeup, you know that the right brush can make all the difference. A good brush can help you apply powders evenly, blend them well into the skin, and pick up just the right amount of product. Here are some of the best finishing brushes on the market.
$95.00
Wonderful brush...I get an air brush finish without an air brush. I wish the carried more of the Hourglass brushes. ...Nice Finishing Brush...I use the finishing brush to "blur" my foundation, blush, and highlighter to give a natural finish.
What it is:
A large, super-soft, face-powder brush.
What it does:
The No. 7 Finishing Brush is perfect for depositing just the right dusting of blush or powder, leaving your face looking flawless.
What else you need to know:
Hourglass designed the makeup-brush collection to be luxuriously soft with PETA-friendly Takelon brushes for a truly luxurious experience. Takelon bristles are formulated from high-grade synthetic fibers to maximize product application, avoid potential allergic reactions to animal fur, and promote the use of non-animal products. Gently clean brushes with mild soap and water.
Hourglass products are 100 percent cruelty-free.
$46.00
However, I love it so much that I use it as a daily finishing powder brush, just so I can use it more often. ...this brush is wonderful, just like the other fenty brushes!
What it is: A face and body kabuki brush with a custom, angled design for blending liquid and powder formulas.
Ingredient Callouts: This product is cruelty-free.
What Else You Need to Know: This brush has soft, synthetic bristles at the ultimate density, making it perfect for blending all formulas. The unique, angled brush head was designed for effortless diffusing, and the rounded handle provides comfortable control for a total-body-buffing experience.
$49.00
Made the switch from beauty blender to brush for foundation and this brush is awesome! It spreads my foundation evenly and blends it seamlessly. ...This is my 1st fenty brush and I picked a good one!!
What it is: A tapered foundation brush that delivers a streak-free and seamless finish; pairs perfectly with Soft’lit Naturally Luminous Longwear Foundation (sold separately).
Brush Formulation: Liquid
Brush Coverage: Buildable
Bristle Type: Synthetic
What Else You Need to Know: Get an airbrushed finish—fast. This tapered-shape foundation brush is designed for precise application in the hardest-to-reach areas, such as around the nose or under eyes. The super-dense bristles deliver the perfect amount of formula to the skin and the handle allows for maximum control.
$32.50
When you look at the app, it looks like a bigger brush, but it’s actually a very tiny brush. I do recommend getting the duo brushes. ...Huge difference between this brush and cheaper drugstore brushes. Feels much softer but still dense.
What it is: A dual-ended beauty brush that seamlessly buffs and blends for a quick, even, natural finish.
Brush Formulation: All Formulas
Brush Coverage: Sheer
Bristle Type: Synthetic
Ingredient Callouts: It is cruelty-free.
What Else You Need to Know: The smaller fluffy brush contains soft, gently rounded fibers which are designed to lightly buff under the eye. The larger brush is crafted with the same fluffy synthetic fibers, allowing the brush to glide smoothly over your skin, both leaving a soft-focus and streak free finish.
The handle is aluminum; the bristles are nylon.
$35.00
I have been using the NARS creamy concealer for a very long time and applying it with a beauty blender. This brush is everything !!! I have never worked with a better concealer brush and it gives you the perfect airbrushed finish! ...The brush I NEVER knew I NEEDED. (although I had tried some other high end brushes before, I’m considering this my gateway brush that is putting me on to invest in other brushes)
What it is: A small, fluffy brush designed for use with the bestselling Radiant Creamy Concealer (sold separately).
What Else You Need to Know: This small, fluffy brush is designed for use with the bestselling Radiant Creamy Concealer (sold separately), applying the award-winning, creamy formula with a smooth, even finish and an airbrushed effect. Its contoured shape is ideal for seamlessly blending and diffusing product onto the delicate under-eye area.
$33.00
BEST type of concealer brush - read for dupe...This style of brush will change your makeup, so I highly recommend giving it a go!...I love this brush. So soft, great quality. If you want good brushes, anything by Mario is so great.
What it is: A round, sloped brush that hugs the curves of your face to easily blend and build concealer.
Brush Formulation: All Formulas
Brush Coverage: Buildable
Brush Handle Length: 4.4 inches
Bristle Type: Synthetic
Ingredient Callouts: This product is vegan and cruelty-free.
What Else You Need to Know: This uniquely sloped, fan-shaped brush seamlessly blends and builds concealer under the eyes with a finger-like finish for a natural effect. Made with soft, cruelty-free, densely packed fibers, it works perfectly with SurrealSkin™ Awakening Concealer (sold separately) or any liquid or cream concealer.
$41.00
I love this brush! I use it to apply my powder bronzer and it leaves a super smooth and blended finish. ...A new makeup by Mario brush to be collection! I love these brushes, this is my 3rd brush. ...A beautiful brush!
What it is: A dual-ended brush that seamlessly applies and blends bronzer or powders.
Brush Formulation: Powder
Brush Coverage: Buildable
Brush Handle Length: 3.54 inches
Bristle Type: Synthetic and Natural Blend
Ingredient Callouts: It is cruelty-free.
What Else You Need to Know: This double-ended, multiuse brush features large, fluffy hairs and a custom tapered shape, perfect for picking up and applying powders and bronzer with minimal fallout. It features the highest-quality patent-pending hairs, which mimic the finish and feel of natural hair.