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.
$35.50
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.
$55.00
I don't love cakey or 'full faced' looking makeup and this brush is the perfect tool with my medium coverage foundation...The brush was great while new, it fell apart after a few years of use which never happened to any of my other brushes.
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.
$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
Light coverage brush...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....Best base brush...I absolutely love these brushes. I prefer dense brushes for everything so this is great for all my makeup
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
$28.00
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.
$47.00
I enjoyed this brush with medium to light coverage liquid foundation. ...The Holy Grail of Face Brushes...This is THE best foundation brush by far!!!!!!! Its great for a medium to full coverage with liquid, mineral and cream/whipped based foundations.
What it is: A brush with medium length and soft bristles that are densely packed—ideal for building foundation coverage.
What Else You Need to Know: This brush is sheared to the perfect dome shape, and the head is densely packed for maximum control and a streak-free, airbrushed finish. It has the ability to build to full coverage and is super easy to work with—perfect all levels of artistry. Its shape is perfect for 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.
$70.00
This is actually a really nice brush that helps sheer out coverage, but this is $62 at shoppers drug mart -_- kinda feel scammed Sephora
What it is: A smoothing foundation brush designed to build beautiful, natural coverage and smooth the look of uneven skin tone for a glass-skin finish.
Brush Formulation: Liquid and Cream
Brush Coverage: Sheer to Medium
Brush Handle Length: 2.24"
Bristle Type: Synthetic
Key Benefits:
- Adapts your CC+ Cream to create breathable, undetectable sheer to medium coverage
- Never streaky or cakey: Flat and wide brush shape for an all-over, even complexion application
- Suitable for sensitive skin: Pro-hygienic and won’t clog pores
