The right brush can make all the difference when it comes to applying makeup. Whether you're looking for a foundation brush, a concealer brush, or an eye shader brush, there are plenty of options out there to choose from. One type of brush that is often overlooked, however, is the medium brush. This type of brush is great for creating a blended, natural look. Here are some of the best medium brushes on the market today.
$32.50
Medium to full coverage with this dense brush!...I love this brush! It's perfect for blending with medium coverage.
What it is: A medium-size, round brush with firm, synthetic fibers that is ideal for blending emollient-based products with medium to full coverage.
What Else You Need to Know: Anastasia Beverly Hills’ A30 Pro Brush has a rounded-dome shape for easy application and blending on the face and body. Its premium, synthetic fibers are densely packed, making it ideal for applying and blending liquid and cream foundation.
$49.00
The brush was great while new, it fell apart after a few years of use which never happened to any of my other brushes....I don't love cakey or 'full faced' looking makeup and this brush is the perfect tool with my medium coverage foundation
What it is: A revolutionary foundation brush that makes application like airbrushing without the air™.
Brush Formulation: Liquid
Bristle Type: Synthetic
Ingredient Callouts: It is cruelty-free.
What Else You Need to Know: This fluffy, dome-shaped foundation brush flawlessly buffs foundation into skin. It features a unique luxe bamboo handle and gives foundation an airbrushed effect.
$42.00
Perfect option for medium coverage...This will give a nice sheer to medium coverage as the way the brush is, it diffused skin nicely but absorbed more than a normal foundation brush would buy less than a beaut ly blender....It is an awesome brush and it provides sheer to medium coverage and the way it blends the tint on the skin feels very natural but better.
What it is: A brush made with synthetic fibers that provides natural, buildable coverage and an airbrush finish.
Brush Formulation: Liquid
Brush Coverage: Buildable
Bristle Type: Synthetic
Ingredient Callouts: It is cruelty-free .
What Else You Need to Know: This custom-cut complexion brush is a makeup must-have to create a natural, airbrushed finish. It works to apply, build, buff, and blend any liquid or cream formulas. The bristles are made with 100 percent synthetic fibers and the handle is made with PCR (post-consumer recycled) plastic.
$40.50
Best Brush Ever...The perfect size and shape, super durable, fits in any makeup bag, and makes it really easy to manipulate coverage from sheer to medium coverage from the same foundation. Also blends out other cheek products super easily. ...Travel friendly 2 brushes in 1...It didn't work well with their cream stick products but I haven't been able to blend their sticks with any brush or sponge
What it is: A multitasking, dual-ended, and to-go-size brush is ideal for applying cream, liquid, and powder complexion and concealer products.
What Else You Need to Know: This brush features silky soft synthetic fibers that are cruelty-free and won’t shed. Ideal for sheer, lightweight products, the Blend and Buff Brush is a makeup must-have for worry-free application every time.
$46.00
I love the brush and have been using it a while now. It is very soft and really helps pack down a medium to full coverage look. ...I can't wait to use other brushes from the brand.
What it is:
A medium-density liquid foundation brush designed to give seamless, air-touched, full coverage.
What it does:
Meet the makeup brush designed to make skin look natural. The Full-Bodied Foundation brush is the ultimate tool for applying Pro Filt’r Soft Matte Longwear Foundation. It’s made to give you the quick coverage of a flat paddle brush plus the seamless blending of an airbrush. In other words: Fast coverage with an air-touched finish.
$74.50
This brush is INCREDIBLE. I’m so sad that I didn’t try the MUFE brushes before, they seem to be phasing them out. ...130 large powder brush...OMG love at first sight and first use of this brush , keep in mind the picture on the website don't do the 130 brush justice, wait till you see it in person it is super super soft and apply powder like a dream, I love this brush so much im going to purchase the the 126 medium powder brush. worth every penny. trust me you wont regret it.
What it is:
A large, dome-shaped brush for quick, lightweight powder application.
What it does:
This soft, round, luxurious brush is used to apply light powder coverage to a large area. Best used in sweeping strokes, it features wavy fibers and is ideal for applying compact or loose powders to the face and body.
What else you need to know:
After five years in development with makeup artists and fiber experts, MAKE UP FOR EVER Artisan Brushes are a revolution in brush craftsmanship.
$45.00
Perfect tool to apply a light layer of foundation, or build up to medium coverage. It worked best when patted onto the skin for me....I absolutely love these brushes. I prefer dense brushes for everything so this is great for all my makeup...Light coverage brush...Best base brush
What it is: A dense yet flexible foundation brush with ultrasoft bristles designed to flawlessly blend liquid formulas.
Brush Formulation: Liquid
Brush Coverage: Buildable
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 cruelty-free.
What Else You Need to Know: This cruelty-free foundation brush is made with ultrasoft synthetic bristles and has a unique surface that disperses product seamlessly without waste. This brush is the perfect companion to Glow
$25.00
Best Highlight Brush...Most brushes or too rough, not soft, and apply waaaaay too much highlight. ...the best highlighter brush...the perfect highlighter brush. i always see highlighter brushes either being too big or too small and this one is perfect
What it is: A small, tapered precision brush that makes it easy to sweep on highlighter exactly where you want it.
Brush Formulation: All Formulas
Brush Coverage: Medium
Brush Handle Length: 4.25"
Bristle Type: Synthetic
Ingredient Callouts: It is vegan and cruelty-free.
What Else You Need to Know: Slim and firm for perfect precision, this vegan, cruelty-free highlighter brush hits all your high points with full control. Super soft, synthetic bristles are perfectly tapered with just enough fluff to diffuse Positive Light Silky Touch Highlighter (or your highlighter of choice) seamlessly.
$61.00
Amazing brush...Ive tried many brushes and this one it my favorite....I love this Brush.
What it is: An ultra-soft, diamond-shaped foundation brush with densely packed, flexible bristles that deliver a streak-free, precise application.
Brush Formulation: Liquid
Brush Coverage: Medium
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.
$48.00
This is my favorite brush. I love all of the Saie Brushes...Just as described- medium coverage brush that is perfect for seamless blending.
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.