15 best makeup brushes

Sometimes, in the process of creating makeup, even with the use of expensive professional cosmetics, there are shortcomings: the tonal cream rolls, the powder will fall unevenly. Makeup brushes can help avoid such annoyances. In addition, be that as it may, without a minimum set of brushes can not do when creating a more complex makeup than the day. For example, the same contouring that has been relevant for several years in a row, professional makeup artists recommend performing with brushes, because the pads of the fingers or the sponge cannot so delicately shade the applied means.

There are a lot of kinds of brushes, they are all from different materials, differ in form and, accordingly, in purpose. When choosing it is important to pay attention to the following aspects:

• Quality. The handle of the brush should fit comfortably in the hand, its cover should not peel off, and the pile should not climb and scratch the skin at work;
• Purpose If a large brush can still be used simultaneously for powder and blush, the rest will have to be purchased. The beginner's basic set is: a flat shadow brush, a feathering, bevelled for a liquid eyeliner and the same powder brush;
• View pile. Brushes with natural bristles perfectly gather a dry product like powder, eye shadow, blush. Artificial pile is optimal for creamy textures, especially for tonal resources.

To simplify your choice, we have created a ranking of the best makeup brushes that will be useful not only to the makeup professionals, but also to beginners.

The best artificial makeup brushes

3 PETIT STIPPLING 122 ZOEVA

The Zoeva Petit Stippling brush will be useful for all those who want to hide minor skin defects behind a tonal foundation or liquid powder. Users say that it is very comfortable in the hand due to the medium length and small diameter. Another advantage is its short and thick pile, characterized by high density and stable form, even after a year of constant use. With its help, cosmetics are used carefully, as the taclon, from which the soft part is made, does not absorb the composition.

Advantages:

• Good pile density;
• Comfortable handle;
• Easy to clean;
• Villi not showered.
• The brush does not change color.

Disadvantages:

• No case provided;
• A little sticky after washing.

2 NYX Makeup Pro Kabuki

A miniature, non-standard form, a kabuki brush from NYX, the best-selling cosmetics company, is realized using both an artificial pile and a natural one. The synthetic brush is the most common, which is quite justified, since such a nap is less whimsical in care and less often causes an allergic reaction.The business card of the NYX Makeup Pro Kabuki brush is its very thick nap, which does not crumble. Despite the small size of the handle, it fits comfortably in your hand. Also, due to the flat base, it can be put in a vertical position. In the comments, they make a remark that the brush takes the dry product so well that you can take a surplus of a cosmetic product, so you need to constantly brush it off a little.

Advantages:

• Soft nap;
• Resilience;
• Unusual design;
• Does not lose villi.

Disadvantages:

• No cover.

1 SIGMA F65

A large synthetic brush for concealer Sigma F65 premium class is the highest quality among competitors. It allows you to apply cream evenly over the entire face. Buyers are pleased with the double pile, which helps to create the effect of the airbrush. Despite its synthetic origin, the product does not cause allergies and is pleasant to the skin. The advantage of this option is a soft bristle of medium size, which can be conveniently used to cover all areas of the face with cosmetics. In addition, the cost of the brush, as a professional, is very budget.

Advantages:

• Long service life;
• The brush does not stretch;
• Villi do not fall out;
• Dries quickly after washing;
• Easy

Disadvantages:

• The case is easily scratched.

The best inexpensive makeup brushes: a budget of up to 300 rubles.

3 ZINGER SB1004

Inexpensive two-sided brush Zinger SB1004 will become a reliable assistant in applying powdery and creamy structures for ever. Since the pile is made of soft nylon fiber with a length of up to 12 mm, its blade shape and handle are very thin, it is very convenient to use for its intended purpose. It does not slip out of the hands, distributes the composition well over the surface and, as users say in reviews, provides the effect of polishing the face. This product is completely safe for the skin.

Advantages:

• Nice shape;
• Convenient size;
• Quality fiber;
• The softness of the pile;
• Low price;
• Double sided.

Disadvantages:

• Bad wash;
• It dries long.

2 ECOTOOLS FLAT EYELINER BRUSH

The budget Flat Eyeliner Brush from a company that does not test its products on animals, EcoTools will help make your look more expressive. This is a super-thin and flat eyeliner brush with a smoothly cut nap. It will help to confidently hold a straight line and create flawless arrows. For drawing lines, except for a cream or gel liner, this brush can even use shadows, since the pile is perfectly typed and the dry product. Traditionally, the manufacturer made a bamboo handle, a pile of smooth artificial material, and a cover made of exclusively natural materials (cotton and hemp). In the reviews, many share that the brush is also very convenient to draw eyebrows with shadows.

Advantages:

• Keeps the shape while drawing lines;
• Not tested on animals;
• Easy to clean;
• Pile does not fall out;
• Long service life.

Disadvantages:

• May scratch the skin.

1 QVS

QVS two-sided brush is the best tool for working with the ages.Thanks to him, you can perfectly evenly spread on the eyelids, both liquid and crumbly shadows. Of great importance is the possibility of its use for the care of eyebrows. Despite the low cost, reviews show that the fiber is quite soft and dense, does not stick together over time. Allergies do not have to worry, because it is made of nylon. For convenience, the brush has two working sides. Often falls into the rankings of the best brushes for beginners visage. But there are also disadvantages - the bristles are too coarse, and because of the uneven edges the cosmetics are not well shaded.

Advantages:

• The presence of two working parties;
• Fiber is safe;
• Suitable for eyelids and eyebrows.

Disadvantages:

• Does not completely shade the shadows;
• Over time, the nap may "get off";
• Inconvenient handle shape.

The best natural makeup brushes

3 SHIK 50E

Being in the ranking is not the most popular brush - Shik 50E for eyelashes - it is no coincidence, but the reason for this is the fan shape, thanks to which the eyelashes are colored from beginning to end. The great advantage is that they do not stick together. Leaving feedback, users focus on the wear resistance of the bristles, which is made of raccoon wool. Because of this, it has optimum stiffness and is not rough to the skin. All this makes it possible to justify the price above average.

Advantages:

• The bristles are soft but dense;
• Does not "pull out" eyelashes;
• Good length;
• Convenient form.

Disadvantages:

• Price is above average;
• Bristle fluff too when using the product;
• Hard to wash.

2 Parisa Cosmetics P14

Unlike other brushes, Parisa Cosmetics P14 is suitable for shading both dry and liquid shadows. It has a rather long and thin handle of small weight, so the process of applying cosmetics is simple. As the reviews show, with its help you can avoid abrupt transitions and smooth out the borders when working with centuries. The buyer will not be disappointed by the high quality of pony wool, which almost never causes allergies and gently affects the skin. Speaking about the shortcomings, it is impossible not to note the small size of the bristles, which somewhat increases the time for creating makeup.

Advantages:

• Famous brand;
• Naturalness;
• Good density;
• Villi dry quickly;
• The bristles do not crumple.

Disadvantages:

• Rarely on sale;
• The bristles are too pointed at the bottom.

1 Zoeva 101 Luxe Face Definer

If you do not like to carry with you a whole set of brushes or your budget does not allow you to purchase several brushes of different purposes, then this tool will be the best option! The brush is delivered in a practical case on a zip-fastener and brashgard that will protect the nap from dust and dirt, as well as keep its shape. A brush from an incredibly soft pile, a length of as much as 5 cm, not only gathers good bulk materials, but also gives them to the skin; Not a single gram of product remains on the villi. For the Zoeva 101 Luxe Face Definer brush, it is not a problem to evenly distribute the powder evenly, in a neat layer. She delicately shaded the side part and competes with a pointed tip. Pile tightly fixed in the bezel, which in turn is firmly fixed to a comfortable long handle (17.5 cm) of real wood.

Advantages:

• Easy to clean;
• Not showered;
• Gentle pile;
• Multifunctional.

Disadvantages:

• High price.

Top Professional Makeup Brushes

3 DEWAL BR-508

The undisputed leader in the category of the best professional makeup brushes - Dewal BR-508 powder. This honorable place was given to her because of the possibility of using for delicate skin, long service life and economical consumption of cosmetics due to high-quality “sticking” of powder. In the reviews, there are positive statements about the size of the soft part and the density of the bristles. But there are also complaints that the product is inconvenient to hold in your hand.

Advantages:

• Made by hand;
• Natural materials;
• Powder is applied exactly;
• Large and soft bristles.

Disadvantages:

• Thick pen;
• Smooth bristles made without relief of the face;
• Hard to clean;
• Gaining a small amount of powder.

2 Real Techniques Bold Metals Brush 200 Oval Shadow

Real Techniques Bold Metals Brush 200 Oval Shadow is one of the best-selling tools among professional makeup artists. This is due to the fact that the bristles here are made of high-quality soft nap on the basis of taclon. Despite the synthetic material, the skin does not suffer from it. This oval brush is used only for applying blush. According to the reviews, it allows you to create a natural blush without noticeable color borders. The great advantage of the brush in a soft bristle, which is convenient to recruit cosmetics. It reliably lies in a hand at the expense of the aluminum handle and the rubberized basis.

Advantages:

• Non-slip handle;
• Large bristles;
• Thin villi;
• The softness of the bristles;
• Convenient form.

Disadvantages:

• With frequent use, the bristles quickly disintegrate.

1 Christian Dior Backstage Powder Foundation

Professional brush Backstage Powder Foundation from the famous fashion house Dior was created for the perfect application of powder and powder tonal means. Comes in a set with a velvet black case. It will be easy to work with the brush due to the convenient oblong handle and thick and elastic natural pile (the handle length is 12 cm, and the bristles are 2.5 cm). The brush has been involved in the creation of podium images of models for more than a year. It perfectly crushes the powder, as it has an even cut; gives the whole product to the skin, that the coloring pigments on it become dull and almost invisible. In the reviews, they complain that it is almost impossible to find a brush in stores, but it is not difficult to find it in online stores.

Advantages:

• Well picks up and gives the product;
• Elastic.

Disadvantages:

• At extraction of a brush from a cover it is possible to damage extreme fibers, it is better to get other more convenient cover;
• Weighty.

Best Makeup Brush Sets

3 Limoni smoky eyes

Limoni Smoky Eyes is 5 natural-brushed brushes placed in a compact eco-leather case. Although initially brushes were positioned as a set of tools for creating daring Smoky Eyes, in the reviews notice that Limoni Smoky Eyes is perfect for all types of work with eye shadows, because the set has everything you need for applying simple daily makeup, and for more complex shading shadows. Small flat - carries the shadow on the eyelid; medium cut semicircle - suitable for blending the shadows of any texture; round brush barrel with elastic short pile - for working out areas difficult for applying shadows; flat with a wide cut - for a liquid eyeliner; there is also a brush with eyebrow brush and comb for eyelashes.

Advantages:

• Compactness (fits easily even in a small handbag);
• Gift box and case.

Disadvantages:

• Pile has a tendency to fall out with improper washing.

2 Zoeva Rose Golden Luxury Set Vol.2

Zoeva's Rose Golden Luxury Set Vol.2 professional set is the choice of professionals who value quality and convenience. In total, the set includes eight brushes: three for the skin of the face, and five for the eyes. They are delivered in a kozhzam cosmetics bag. Brushes with polished handles of pale beige color, with numbering and company logo, with a base in pink gold, look very expensive. Pile is made from a mixture of high quality synthetic and natural fibers. Brushes more than once fell into the ratings of the most popular sets, thanks to the quality of materials, as well as their unique design. Each tool has a separate package so that the pile does not lose its shape.

Advantages:

• Recruit the required amount of product;
• Light nap soft, pleasant to the skin;
• Pile does not fall out;
• The paint on the handles keeps well, but the rims are not loosened.

Disadvantages:

• High price;
• It is difficult to find in stores, the set is easier to buy on the Internet.

1 Bobbi Brown Caviar & Oyster Travel Brush Set

Professional set from the famous company Bobbi Brown - the best travel assistant for any girl. It includes all the necessary brushes for a flawless make-up: for liner; for lips; for putting blush and powder; 2 for the shadows. Brushes are placed in a convenient case of eco-leather in black, inside it is trimmed with powder-pink satin. In the feedback of newcomers, as one of the main advantages of the set, it is noted that the handles of the brushes indicate what area they are. But the main advantage, bringing a set in the world rankings of the best brushes, was the durability of the tools; even with everyday use, brushes retain their original shape, texture and do not lose volume.

Benefits:

• Versatility (will help create both light and festive "heavy" makeup);
• Compactness;
• Pile does not fall out at all;
• Do not lose shape;
• Easily washable from coloring pigments.

Minuses:

• High price.

Popular vote - who is the best makeup brush manufacturer?
We vote!

Sigma

ZOEVA

QVS

Zinger

Parisa Cosmetics

Dewal

SHIK

Real Techniques

Nyx

ECOTOOLS

Christian dior

Bobbi brown

Limoni

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