Whether you want to master your contour or achieve the perfect smoky eye, the right brush will definitely up your makeup game.<\/p>\n
So which brushes should you invest in? We asked six makeup artists to share which makeup brushes (everything from bristle type to shape) every woman should have in her makeup bag.<\/p>\n
High-quality brush<\/strong> Natural hair brush<\/strong> Makeup artist Vivian Wang<\/a> also suggests natural hair brushes. \u201c[Use]\u00a0Real Techniques Setting Brush<\/a> for cream foundation and blush. It\u2019s great for applying thin layers to build and control coverage, and it\u2019s super affordable.”<\/p>\n Flat brush<\/strong> Contour brush<\/strong> Brow brush<\/strong>
\nYou might be surprised to learn that you can find high-quality bushes without making a huge dent in your bank account. Makeup artist Gabrielle Paci<\/a> suggests using MODA brushes<\/a>\u00a0because the brand sells, “amazing quality brushes [that] are perfect for beginner artists all the way to pro-makeup artists.\u201d<\/p>\n
\n\u201cI always try to get products that are as natural as possible,” says Paula Salas Bloise of LA Bloise Art<\/a>. “I like soft brushes that are easy to clean and dry. Some of my favorite makeup [brush brands] are Crown Brush<\/a>, e.l.f. Cosmetics<\/a>, and Kat Von D<\/a>. You can feel the difference in the application between brushes.\u201d<\/p>\n
\n\u201cFlat brushes will allow for more concentrated application of color,” says Wang. “I like the\u00a0Smith Cosmetics 256 Arrowhead Laydown Eyeshadow Brush<\/a>. For blending out, I like the\u00a0Smith Cosmetics 230 Quill Crease Brush<\/a>.\u201d<\/p>\n
\n\u201cMy favorite makeup brushes are from Morphe<\/a>,” says\u00a0makeup\u00a0artist\u00a0Hadassah Ayanna<\/a>. “My favorite brush is the Morphe E20 Oval Detail Buffer<\/a>. This brush does it all — whether you’re applying your concealer or perfecting your contour — [and it] gives you a seamless blend.\u201d<\/p>\n
\nEyebrows can really take your makeup look to the next, next level. \u201cFor eyebrows, Anastasia Beverly Hills Duel-Ended Firm Detail Brush<\/a> is my all-time favorite when applying pomade or powder [because it] gives a clean, soft look,\u201d says makeup artist Keyanna Banks<\/a>.<\/p>\n