10 Best Make-up Brushes

The difference that a great brush can make to your beauty regime is nothing short of amazing – why else do you think every good make-up artist has a full set in his or her kit at all times? From big fluffy brushes perfect for dusting powder along cheekbones to ultra-precise lip brushes for creating the finest of lines, there is no beauty technique that a really brilliant brush can’t assist you with. And whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned professional, there’s sure to be a brush for you. See 10 of the best make-up brushes for every beauty eventuality below.

By having the fibres on the side rather than at the end of the brush – like a toothbrush rather than a paintbrush – Artis’s brushes are ergonomic and great for buffing product into the skin. The Oval 8 brush is brilliant for powder or bronzer application.

Artis Elite Mirror Oval 8 Brush, £67. Available at Net-a-porter.com

Utilising natural-hair bristles and designed in sleek, monochrome style, Burberry’s brushes are easy to use and great for beginners. The Blush Brush No.2 is angled, making it ideal for contouring and highlighting too.

Burberry Blush Brush No.2, £36. Available at Burberry.com

As well as being some of the prettiest make-up brushes on the scene, Spectrum’s beauty tools are all vegan and cruelty-free. The So Oval You A03 foundation brush ensures even and precise application.

Spectrum So Oval You A03 Brush, £7.99. Available at Spectrumcollections.com

MAC’s extensive brush collection is second to none, with a variety of options for pretty much every beauty technique. The 219 Pencil Brush is particularly good for more precise shading and defining on the eyes.

MAC 219 Pencil Brush, £21. Available at Spectrumcollections.com

Created by make-up artist sisters Samantha and Nicola Chapman, Real Techniques was designed in order to make great tools accessible to everyone. The versatile Powder Brush is a great way for beginners to get into using brushes.

Real Techniques Powder Brush, £7.84. Available at Realtechniques.com

All of Bobbi Brown’s brushes are frankly excellent, but the Blush Brush is among the best thanks to its ultra-soft bristles and tapered round head for the perfect flush of blush.

Bobbi Brown Blush Brush, £35. Available at Bobbibrown.co.uk

Zoeva’s brushes range from everyday essentials to clever tools designed for the most specific of purposes. The Luxe Fan Brush is ideal for soft dustings of highlighter on the cheekbones – plus it’ll look pretty on your dressing table.

Zoeva Luxe Fan Brush, £10.99. Available at Cultbeauty.co.uk

Perfect for the wannabe make-up artist – as well as for actual make-up artists – Morphe’s professional-standard brushes allow impressive precision and control. The Contour R5 Brush allows expert sculpting.

Morphe Rose Gold Pro Pointed Contour R5 Brush, £13. Available at Cultbeauty.co.uk

Trish McEvoy’s career arguably began thanks to brushes, when the art-store paintbrushes she cut into shape for make-up herself used developed a cult following. Her eponymous range makes make-up application easy – the Perfect Foundation 76 Brush is great for stippling on foundation.

Trish McEvoy Perfect Foundation 76 Brush, £40. Available at Selfridges.com

It’s not surprising that when a make-up artist like Charlotte Tilbury creates her own line of brushes, they end up being some of the best brushes you’ve ever tried. The Lip Brush from her eponymous brand has a square tip for optimum precision.

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10 Best Make-up Brushes

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