After researching the best makeup brushes, here are some of the details, positive and negative aspects, and materials of the top products:
- Best Overall: IT Cosmetics Heavenly Luxe Complexion Perfection Brush #7
- Bristle Material: Synthetic
- Shape: Round/angled
- Density: Very dense
- Intended Use: Liquid, cream, or powder foundation
- Coverage: Full
- Vegan: Yes
- Positive: Fibers allow for quick application and blending of foundation without sacrificing smoothness or a natural-looking finish. Super easy to clean.
- Negative: Expensive.
- The Complete Kit: Hourglass Vegan Brush Collection
- Bristle Material: Synthetic
- Positive: High-quality vegan brushes that are soft and gentle on the skin. Comes with a variety of brushes for all makeup needs.
- Negative: Expensive.
- The Starter Kit: Sigma Beauty Essential Kit
- Bristle Material: Synthetic
- Positive: Affordable set that includes all the basic brushes needed for a full face of makeup.
- Negative: Some users have reported shedding.
- The Contour Brush: MAC 187S Synthetic Duo Fibre
- Bristle Material: Synthetic
- Positive: Soft and fluffy brush that blends contour products seamlessly.
- Negative: Expensive.
- The Foundation Brush: Saie The Base Brush
- Bristle Material: Synthetic
- Positive: Soft and dense brush that applies foundation evenly and smoothly.
- Negative: Some users have reported shedding.
- The Highlighter Brush: Fenty Cheek Hugging Brush 120
- Bristle Material: Synthetic
- Positive: Unique shape hugs the cheekbones for precise application of highlighter.
- Negative: Expensive.
- The Blush Brush: Rare Beauty Soft Pinch Blush Brush
- Bristle Material: Synthetic
- Positive: Soft and fluffy brush that applies blush evenly and blends seamlessly.
- Negative: Expensive.
- The Eyeshadow Essential: Chanel Eyeshadow Brush N°200
- Bristle Material: Natural
- Positive: High-quality brush that picks up and applies eyeshadow evenly.
- Negative: Expensive.
- The Blending Brush: Chantecaille Buff And Blur Brush
- Bristle Material: Synthetic
- Positive: Soft and fluffy brush that blends eyeshadow seamlessly.
- Negative: Expensive.
- The Cruelty-Free: Westman Atelier Blender Brush
- Bristle Material: Synthetic
- Positive: Soft and dense brush that blends foundation and concealer seamlessly.
- Negative: Expensive.
- The Powder Brush: Surratt Beauty Face Brush
- Bristle Material: Natural
- Positive: Soft and fluffy brush that applies powder evenly and smoothly.
- Negative: Expensive.
- Real Techniques Duo Fiber Contour Brush
- Bristle Material: Synthetic
- Positive: Affordable brush that dusts away loose setting powder without disturbing the makeup underneath.
- Negative: Only available in a set.
- elf Small Tapered Brush
- Bristle Material: Synthetic
- Positive: Affordable brush for targeted setting of certain areas.
- Negative: Only available in a set.
- Moda Highlight and Glow
- Bristle Material: Synthetic
- Positive: Affordable brush that...
