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5 best makeup brush sets

5 best makeup brush sets
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When looking flawless, the tools you use to achieve the aspired level of beauty can make all the difference. It can be a hassle or a quick fun process. You don’t want bristles falling off onto your face, resulting in you panic-swiping them off and smudging your makeup. While using your fingers is popular among many makeup artists, if you’re on-the-go, it’s not the most hygienic thing in the world. Which is why investing in a makeup brush set could be a game changer for you. From big fluffy brushes perfect for dusting powder along cheekbones to ultra-precise lip brushes for creating the finest of lines, think of these as your beauty tools.

It can be time-consuming but if you get all your essentials in one place, it makes it easier to carry around with you. But do you go natural or synthetic? There are plenty on the market; vegan-friendly brushes are popular. Typically they are made from manmade fibres, which give them extra precision. While natural brushes – usually made from animal hair – move more freely and work really well with powders.

Whichever set you opt for, we’ve chosen the best on the market to make sure you leave the house looking fabulous. From the essential travel sets to the ultra-luxe collections, we’ve rounded up the best.

Rose Golden Rose Golden Complete Set

If you are a makeup obsessive, this set was made for you. Zoeva has created a number of brush sets, but this one is our favorite because it has everything you need. Whether you are a professional makeup artist or a beauty newbie, these brushes perform incredibly well.

Not only do they come in a nifty makeup bag to ensure they are kept clean and undamaged, but each brush is labelled, so you won’t get mixed up with what brush to use for which part of your face. It is costly, but worth it considering how many brushes are in the set. They don’t malt and they look fabulous. Plus, who doesn’t love rose gold?

Zoeva
$135.00

Bombshell Beauty - 10 Piece Brush Set

BH Cosmetics are great for folks looking to get pro-level quality out of their brushes at a drugstore price. Reviewers praise their softness, variety included in the set, and the ease they had cleaning them without excessive shedding.

“I use high end brushes and these are just as good,” one buyer glows, adding, “I adore them."

BH Cosmetics
$26.00

Charlotte Tilbury Magical Mini Brush Set

Charlotte Tilbury is back with her second instalment of the Magical Mini Brush Set. The first drop sold out everywhere and prompted the luxury makeup brand to relaunch the bestseller, and it hasn’t disappointed us. It comes in the iconic glittering gold clutch, perfect for travelling and the perfect fit for your handbag.

The set features the essentials; the blusher brush to paint your cheeks pink, eye blender brush, for a flawless finish, eye smudger brush, for the all-important smokey eye, and lastly, the lip brush specially designed square for even coverage. Whether you are a professional MUA or simply a beauty gal ready to paint the town red, this set is a must-have.

Charlotte Tilbury
$65.00

Lilah B Let's Face It Brush Set

One of the US’s not-so best kept secret, Lilah B was founded by beauty veteran Cheryl Yannotti Foland, who successfully transitioned her life from maximalist to minimalist by moving from the Big Apple to California. Her brainchild, Lilah B, encompasses the life of an easygoing Cali girl who likes to keep all her essentials in one place. Which is why this brush set, which comes in a chic vegan brush roll, is perfect for those who don’t like a fuss.

It comes with a retractable bronzer brush and retractable foundation brush, keeping both neat and tidy when on-the-go, while ensuring you can execute your day-to-night look seamlessly. And what is a set without your tools to deliver the perfect eye and bold lip?

This one comes with two eye brushes – one all-over brush and a crease brush, and also a lip brush. The bristles are beautifully soft, with little to no malting, so there’s no risk of getting brush hairs all over the finished look. We take ours everywhere.

Lilah B
$126.00

Real Techniques Flawless Base Brush Set With Ultra Plush Custom Cut Synthetic Bristles and Extended Aluminum Ferrules to Build Coverage

This bestselling kit is one of the best on the market because it’s all about that base. With three tools, including a face brush, the all-important blending sponge and concealer brush, these tools help to target small imperfections. It is an absolute staple for an even all-round complexion without having to break the bank.

Real Techniques
$13.23
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