15 best makeup brushes

A well-made make-up is not just skills, knowledge of special techniques, but also tools and other accessories that allow you to properly apply cosmetics, to shade them. It is high-quality brushes that allow make-up to look natural, as they are created from special natural or synthetic hairs that blur the boundaries, making them invisible. At the same time, not least, brushes greatly simplify and speed up the process of applying makeup.
Expertex expert.bigbadmole.com/en/ will help to make a choice among the variety of manufacturers represented in the boutique market. We have compiled a ranking of the best makeup brushes, which includes 15 positions.

What to look for when choosing makeup brushes

1. Types of brushes. It is important to know why this or that brush is acquired. Large designed for applying loose or compact powder. Small - for blush, bronzer, contouring means and highlighters. They can be oval, round or beveled. For the eyes, small brushes are used: with flat (in the form of a scapula, “tongue”), shadows are superimposed, and fluffy ones are infused with feathering. For tonal foundations used duofiber or flat synthetic brush. For the eyebrows you need a little beveled. Thin long tassels allow you to draw arrows or to give an eyelid with liquid textures. Fan - allows you to brush off the crumbling shadows and remove excess powder.

2. Material. Synthetic pile is needed for liquid and fatty products. Natural is ideal for dry. It is better to buy brushes from squirrel, sable, goat, column, pony. It is also important to look at what kind of cut. The highest quality products are assembled by hand in production. In such brushes, the pile does not shave, and the hair is selected to the hair. This ensures that the process of make-up even and uniform application. Shorn, however, are cheaper, but leave sharp boundaries and poorly extinguish.

3. Rigidity. Pile of goats and ponies harder. These brushes are good for corrective products like blush, bronzers, and so on. Soft brushes are squirrels, sable and column - suitable for shadows, powder, blush, highlighter. They gain less product than hard, and therefore provide a thin layer.

4. Quality. Test before buying a brush for hair loss. Any brushes, even the best, can lose several lint from time to time, but it is important that their number is small. Pay attention also to the elasticity. After you run your finger over the nap to the left or to the right, it should instantly restore its former shape. The material of the handle does not matter much, but the attachment to the upper part plays an important role. If it is fragile, then over time it can loosen and simply detach, causing the brush to become unusable.

Top makeup brushes

Nomination	a place	Name of product	price
The best artificial makeup brushes	1	Flat brush for concealer KM cosmetics	405 ₽
	2	NYX Professional Makeup Pro Brush-Contour	890 ₽
	3	MAC Large Shader №252S	2 250 ₽
The best of inexpensive makeup brushes: a budget of up to 300 rubles	1	Chérie ma Chérie №531	259 ₽
	2	Manly Pro K98	280 ₽
	3	N.1. highlighter brush	270 ₽
The best natural makeup brushes	1	Ludovik №4E	2 100 ₽
	2	Manly Pro K5	1 550 ₽
	3	Clinique Eye Shader Brush	1 236 ₽
	4	N.1 (N.312) shadow brush	600 ₽
Top Professional Makeup Brushes	1	Zoeva Makeup Artist Zoe Bag	21 990 ₽
	2	Ludovik set of brushes "Econom"	14 100 ₽
	3	Professional brush set Manly PRO	3 400 ₽
	4	Clinique Foundation Brush	2 800 ₽
	5	Bobbi Brown Foundation Brush	3 145 ₽

The best artificial makeup brushes

Flat brush for concealer KM cosmetics

Rating: 4.9

The first in the ranking is a brush that provides a dense application of products. It is best for her to impose a tone or concealer. The brush is flat, has a synthetic elastic pile, size 17 x 9 mm, and a rounded cut. Dense stuffing guarantees a thick layer of application, so the product is suitable for makeup or makeup used in photo and video shooting. It can also be used for applying creamy shadows or gel textures, if there is a need to cover a large area with them. Comfortable long handle allows you to quickly work with the tool.

NYX Professional Makeup Pro Brush-Contour

Rating: 4.8

In second place is brush number 05 for contouring. Excellent draws the cheekbones, cheeks, forehead line and cheekbones. It is also suitable for applying blush and powder, so it will become universal. It has a conical shape. Synthetic pile, even, tightly packed. Brush picks up the required amount of product, gives it well to the skin. Shades perfectly, leaving no clear boundaries and divorces. The tool can be used for both dry and creamy textures. According to users, after washing and drying, the extreme hairs can bristled to the sides, so it is better to purchase a special brush net.

MAC Large Shader №252S

Rating: 4.8

The third line is a makeup brush that works great with all sorts of textures. Thanks to synthetic pile, it allows you to gain the necessary amount of product, especially if it is liquid or cream. Evenly distributes the tool on the skin, without streaks and bald spots. Ideal blends without leaving borders. The professional MAC brush is hand made, so all hairs have a natural tip without a cut. Equipped with a wooden handle and a nickel-plated brass rim. Fastening strong, over time, not loosened, extending the life of the brush.

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

Chérie ma Chérie №531

Rating: 4.8

The first position in the category goes to the widely known Chérie ma Chérie in makeup circles. It has a synthetic bristle that is tightly packed. Due to non-natural material, it does not absorb liquid and cream cosmetic products, saving their consumption. The brush is small in size, therefore it is suitable for applying concealer, corrector, and shadows that need to be applied to a small area. Well works the area of ​​the eyelids and nose wings. Does not leave stains, well shading means. The hairs on the tip are painted white.

Manly Pro K98

Rating: 4.7

In second place is a soft taclon brush. It has a small size and is used for spot application of liquid and fat-cream textures. The length of the pile is only 1.1 cm. Flat with a rounded cut. Ideal for applying corrective means as well as under the shadow base.Applies the product evenly, without streaking, does not absorb it. Such a tool is best to treat local areas, such as redness, scars, bruises, area of ​​the wings of the nose and eyelids. The ergonomic handle allows you to conveniently hold the product in your hand, speeding up and simplifying the process of applying makeup.

N.1. highlighter brush

Rating: 4.7

The third line in the ranking gets a small brush for applying a highlighter to small areas of the face. It has a rounded shape, resembling a keg. Pony is tightly packed. Due to the average stiffness of the hairs, it is good at picking up the product and gives it to the skin in the right amount. Distributes the product evenly. As noted in the reviews, perfectly blends, softening borders. If desired, it can be used for any dry textures, for example, blush, powder concealer, contouring means and other things. A brush is best to handle the upper part of the cheekbones, the eyelids, the wings of the nose, a tick above the lip, under-growing space.

The best natural makeup brushes

Ludovik №4E

Rating: 4.9

In the first place is a new brush from Ludovik. It is the fourth in the line, has a beveled edge and an average size (pile length - 3.7 cm). Suitable for the treatment of large areas of skin. A raccoon pile is used, which is more rigid, elastic and thick compared to squirrel, but softer than goat. Due to this, it allows to make an expressive and bright correction. Well models the face with the help of dry and greasy textures. With the correct formulation of the hand, it applies color in one motion, leaving a clear border that can be easily shaded if necessary. Recommended for professional use, but also suitable for beginners, as it is easy to use.

Manly Pro K5

Rating: 4.8

The brush for contouring, blush and highlighter takes the second position. In addition, it is suitable for any other dry texture, therefore it is considered universal. Made from premium quality premium goat hair. Filled tightly. It has a conical shape, where the tip is narrowed. At the bottom is flat. This is very convenient for setting accents. Allows you to properly apply contouring means on the cheekbones, cheeks, forehead. The length of the pile is 4 cm, and the diameter is 3 cm.

Clinique Eye Shader Brush

Rating: 4.7

The third line in the category gets a high-quality comfortable eye makeup brush. Natural pile perfectly gathers dry shadows, giving the pigment to the skin as much as possible. Chip products is a patented antibacterial technology that was used in the production. Thanks to it, microbes do not multiply on the brush, fungus and mold are not formed, even if the instrument is stored in a damp room, for example, in the bathroom. The company Clinique first began to use this technology, making a breakthrough in the industry.

N.1 (N.312) shadow brush

Rating: 4.7

In the fourth place a brush from natural sable pile. Designed for use in makeup eyes. Due to the softness, elasticity and density with which the brush is filled, it picks up the product and gives it to the skin in the right amount. It is not intended for shading, as it has a flat shape, suitable only for the application, distribution and layering of shadows.

Top Professional Makeup Brushes

Zoeva Makeup Artist Zoe Bag

Rating: 4.9

The first place is taken by a set from the well-known company Zoeva. According to makeup artists, is the best option for beginners in the field of makeup. The kit comes with a bag of artificial leather and a set consisting of 25 brushes. There are 3 big brushes: for blush, powder and correction; 3 small brushes: bevelled, for highlighter and for dusting local areas; 3 duofibers: larger and smaller; fan brush; the rest - for the shadows (application and shading), applying lipstick, eyelid eyelids, eyebrow drawing.

Ludovik set of brushes "Econom"

Rating: 4.8

The second position is occupied by a medium-small set of makeup brushes. In it, as stated in the reviews, collected the necessary number of tools that will allow a novice makeup artist to get a hand and explore different techniques. In the circle of makeup artists is considered to be student, as well as visiting to perform simple makeup. There are 20 brushes in the set: for powder, dry correction, blush, foundation, concealer, base, applying dry and creamy shadows, feathering, liner, eyebrow shaping, applying lipstick, and also there is a brush for eyelashes.

Professional brush set Manly PRO

Rating: 4.7

On the third line is a high-quality professional set consisting of 10 brushes. Will help the makeup artist of any level to make a variety of simple makeup options. This kit is convenient to take with you to leave, as it does not take up much space, but it has all the necessary tools. Comes with a zipper pouch. The set includes: a beveled brush for blush and dry correction, a powder brush, synthetic for tonal bases and bases, a large flat brush for applying shadows to the entire eyelid, a small brush for local application of shadows, 2 brushes for drawing the ciliary edge and setting accents, beveled - for shaping eyebrows or eyelids, as well as a brush for separating eyelashes and combing eyebrows.

Clinique Foundation Brush

Rating: 4.7

The fourth place is occupied by a flat brush for applying the base with a rounded cut. Visually resembles a scapula. Made of synthetic material. Due to this, it does not absorb fat textures, completely giving them to the skin. Evenly distributes the product, leaving no streaks. Well shading borders, which is very important when applied tonal means. It has an average size suitable for working on hard-to-reach places (nose wings, eyelids, along the hairline), and for large areas. The product is manufactured using antibacterial technology that prevents the growth of microbes, the formation of fungus and mold.

Bobbi Brown Foundation Brush

Rating: 4.6

At the last position is another brush for applying tonal bases or bases. It creates a perfect and dense coating, does not leave stains and bald spots. It has a flat shape ("tongue") and a rounded cut. Made of synthetic material that does not absorb oily texture, allowing them to economize.It is quite elastic, therefore it perfectly distributes the product over the surface of the skin, blending it with no visible borders. The brush is also convenient to draw the contours of creaming sculpture means.

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Attention! This rating is subjective, is not advertising and does not serve as a guide to the purchase. Before buying, you should consult with a specialist.