The amount of makeup brushes on the market can be overwhelming, only some do the perfect job. I personally only prefer certain brands and these to me are the best brands and I’m sure many bloggers do agree. I have particular brushes I use everyday, but I have certain brushes on my wish list but just haven’t got round to buying them. Some are cheaper, some are more expensive, I personally wouldn’t spend too much on makeup brushes, I’d rather spend more on makeup! But if your’e interested in my favourite makeup brush brands, keep reading!
Foundation brushes
As seeing from previous posts, I currently use the real techniques foundation brush, I bought this along time ago and has lasted me for ages. I would update foundation brushes regularly though, I use baby shampoo to clean my brushes around every 2 months. Real techniques are a cheaper brand but they are excellent makeup brushes!
There are a few real techniques foundation brushes, this is a current one on my Wishlist. It has stippling bristles which would easily buff foundation onto your skin, and its cheap! Go on look fantastic where I buy most of my makeup and brushes where they sometimes have discount codes and offer student discount. This one is currently £6.74 on look fantastic. Link is attached.
The following are some more linked foundation brushes I would recommend:
Morphe brushes: Pro Deluxe buffer brush This foundation brush buffs the skin making your makeup look perfectly even, giving a dewy finish not rubbing it too much into the skin. I love this brush, and I also love morphe brushes! This one is more expensive but so worth it!
Elf brushes: Elf brushes are super affordable!! I bought some elf brushes whilst on holiday in Florida! and I love them! This foundation brush E.L.F Beautifully Bare Stipple brush is only £3.50 at the moment reduced from £5! It creates a flawless look with pure precision, you can’t go wrong with the price.
Sigma brushes: This Sigma F80 Flat kabuki is perfect for blending in foundation, with synthetic hairs, it ensures an even finish which assures you a long lasting finish. This sigma brush on the more expensive side at £18.90 from look fantastic, but it will last you ages if you want a decent foundation brush!
Powder brushes
Powder is an essential part of my makeup routine to keep foundation in place and oils at bay, therefore a good powder brush is key! Here are my faves:
I currently use a No7 Brush, however this one is out of stock now, I have had it for around 4 years, and its still in ammaculate condition, I have continued to use baby shampoo to clean it and its stayed perfect! Although this one is out of stock, No7 have some beautiful powder brushes which are exactly the same as this, with fluffy bristles, powder glides on perfectly. Just check out the brushes on boots to see! Powder brushes from No7 are my fave, and not ridiculously expensive
This No7 is my favourite but here is a list of some of my the brushes which lay in my makeup bag where I use for certain occasions or which are on my wish list!
Laura mercier: I currently use Laura mercier loose powder, which I love, on my wish list is the Laura mercier powder brush for loose setting powder. This is £32.00, thats why its on my wish list, even though I hate to spend this much on a brush I have heard so many good things about it from friends and fellow bloggers! I love Laura mercier loose powder so paired with this, powder would go on like a dream!
Real techniques: Again, real techniques, great brushes at an affordable price. Of course this one is in my makeup bag which I love. Its currently priced at £8.24 on look fantastic. Real Techniques Powder Brush
Real techniques setting brush: I love this smaller Real techniques setting brush for £5.99 on look fantastic. I like to use a smaller brush to get to the harder to get areas which a larger brush can’t quite cover such as round the eyes and nose. This one blends round the eyes nicely!
Concealer brushes
I mostly use my finger to even out concealer under my eyes and around my red area’s but do own a concealer brush which I do rate, however I still prefer to use my finger but when I don’t want to get them dirty this is what I use! :
Mac: The Mac 195 concealer brush for £16.50 on look fantastic is designed with a slight tip for precise application around the eyes. With synthetic bristles, it delivers a flawless finish.
Secondly, I use the real techniques complexion sponge. Everyone needs a makeup sponge in their bag. I always use this to blend in my concealer under my eyes, or sometimes even foundation. Its only £5.99 from Superdrug.
Bronzer/Blusher Brushes
This MAC 139s Duo Fibre Tapered brush is the current bronzer brush I use on a daily basis. The bristles are soft allowing bronzer to be effortlessly applied. It is on the more pricey side, but Mac always deliver the best.
I also currently use the Real techniques blusher brush for £7.49 on look fantastic.
Again, it has soft bristles creating a seamless finish. Can also be used as a bronzer brush if preferred.
The following are on my wish list and heard good reviews about these bronzer and blusher brushes!
Sigma: The Sigma F10 Powder/Blush brush has a large head with soft and fluffy bristles which I prefer on a face precision brush. This is only £12.32 on look fantastic
Elf: The Flawless Face Brush from E.L.F for £7.50 is another cheap buy! Again it has soft bristles for a sheer, natural looking effect.
It cosmetics: This brush is a higher end brush at £36.0, I have heard so many good reviews about this brush and It cosmetics, its fibre bristles pick up the perfect amount of powder and gives an airbrushed look. Heavenly luxe wand ball powder brush.
Eye brushes
My all time favourite brushes for eye makeup are urban decay brushes. I first discovered these brushes when I brought the urban decay eyeshadow palette. I then ordered some more urban decay brushes separately. I brought mine from Selfridges but you can also get them cheaper on amazon or on look fantastic and the original urban decay website. They are pricey at around £18 but they apply eyeshadow so evenly, picking enough pigment up to delicately apply eyeshadow.
Real techniques off eye makeup brushes, this set is £15.99 of look fantastic. Link here.
Also morphe offer eyebrow sets however more expensive side. Link here
Highlighter brushes
I currently use the Mac 128S Split Fibre Cheek brush. It blends my highlighter onto my cheek bones perfectly without over powering the look. Its £28 on Mac.
Some further highlighter brushes in my makeup bag:
Real techniques- Real techniques setting brush for £5.99 on look fantastic. Applies effortlessly at an affordable price!
Sigma – Sigma F35 Tapered Highlighter brush for £14.59 on look fantastic. A small tapered brush for easy application creating the perfect glow look!
These are all my favourite brushes and brushes which are on my wish list! I think it is clear that real techniques is the most affordable yet best brushes for application, as well as sigma and morphe. Hope this is helpful!
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