How to choose a makeup brush
The right choice of brushes simplifies the process of applying cosmetics several times. This makeup looks much neater and more professional. It is very important to use brushes for their intended purpose and purchase only those that are suitable for a specific user. When purchasing, you should focus on the following parameters:
- Pile quality. First of all, we pay attention to the composition of the pile: artificial or natural. Then you should take a closer look at the quality of the padding and cutting. Hairs should not stick out in different directions, be prickly or sloppy. Ideally, the brush should not be cut, but this is quite expensive, especially in the natural bristle segment
- Purpose of use. First of all, you should focus on the products you use, especially when purchasing sets. Too many manufacturers compose them based on their own benefit rather than versatility. Some brushes in the set may be missing or most of the brushes turn out to be useless.
- Convenience of the handle. It should be the right size, fit comfortably in your hand and not fall out during use. The most convenient in this regard are products with a rubberized handle approximately 15 centimeters long. Pay attention to the quality of fastening to the main part, this directly affects the durability of your tool.
Focus on your own needs and feelings. Before buying, you should get acquainted with the brush in person, touch the bristles and hold it in your hands. It should not be scratchy or unpleasant, as this can cause irritation when touched and scratch the product. Give preference to multifunctional brushes and remember to clean them after each use.
Useful materials to choose from
FAQ
Which makeup brushes are better, natural or artificial?
Natural brushes, as a rule, are more expensive than synthetic ones, but their differences do not end there.
Synthetic ones are softer and more pleasant to the face, easy to care for and hypoallergenic. Most often used for applying cream or liquid textures.
Natural ones are more rigid, so they cling better and apply dry products: powders, shadows, blush, etc. Using them you can create a beautiful and clean wash, but goat or squirrel hair requires careful care when washing and drying. With poor care or production, they become prickly and quickly fail.
Which brush is best for applying foundation?
There are many types of foundation brushes, here is a list of the most popular:
- Flat ones are found in many budget sets, but are not suitable for ordinary users. They tend to leave streaks when applying tone, which are not always immediately noticeable;
- Densely padded trapezoid brushes with a flat edge are suitable for dense foundations;
- Synthetic duo-fiber is used to distribute the product in a thin layer and create a weightless coating;
- Brush "toothbrush". A Korean innovation that is perfect for quickly and efficiently applying not only foundation, but also other cream products.
The optimal shape can only be chosen by trying each of these types.
What brushes are needed for daily makeup?
For the eyes: For application - flat, tightly padded, medium width; For shading, use a fluffy brush with medium density; Angled - for eyebrows and eyeliner.
For the face: For applying foundation; Large fluffy powder brush - perfect for both loose and pressed products, allows you to apply a thin layer and without smudging; For blushes, highlighters and bronzers - usually medium in size, they come in different shapes and types, it all depends on the specific brand and series.
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Eye makeup brushes
For applying shadows
These are thin brushes with a flat base. The tip can be flat, rounded or beveled. The length of the pile may vary. Everyone chooses the shape and length for themselves individually according to their convenience.
The widest brushes are designed to cover the entire moving eyelid with a base tone. It is advisable to use different brushes for shadows of different shades, which will allow you to wash them less often and not spoil the shadows.
The thinnest brushes are suitable for applying eye shadow to the outer corner of the eye.
The pile material can be either natural or synthetic. However, it is better to give preference to natural ones, because... artificial is short-lived.
For blending shadows
These are brushes with a rounded top, with soft, slightly fluffy bristles. They allow you to make smooth transitions between shadows of different colors.
It is preferable to choose natural material.
For eyeliner and drawing arrows
These brushes are divided into two types:
- thin, cone-shaped brush with dense elastic bristles
- flat brush with beveled bristles.
It is better to choose natural material.
4. For eyebrows
To shape the eyebrows, use a brush with beveled bristles, which is also used for eyeliner. It is suitable for both correction and application of shadows.
The material is artificial.
Rating of popular brands
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- 1 Zoeva is a sensational German brand in the cosmetics community, which has been wildly popular among ordinary users for many years, and is also among the top brands among professional makeup artists. The line of this brand includes many sets and dozens of individual brushes at reasonable prices for all occasions.
- 2 Shik is the signature brand of the famous professional makeup artist Natalia Shik. Despite the fact that the company is only a few years old, their brushes have already become a favorite among users. The brand uses several types of pile. Among the natural ones you can find premium models made from goat, raccoon and artificial squirrels made from Taklon.
- 3 Valeri-D is a leading Russian manufacturer. Buyers are attracted not only by the budget price, but also by the excellent quality. The products of this brand are hand-picked and are not cut, so they are very soft and pleasant to the skin. The brand presents artificial and natural types of pile.
- 4 Real techniques is a British brand created by two makeup artists Samantha and Nicole Chapman that makes applying makeup easy even for beginners. The products are hand-set and have soft synthetic bristles, and the color of the handles separates the items by functionality.
- 5 Manly Pro is a cosmetics company with a decent line of a wide variety of synthetic bristle brushes at reasonable prices. Suitable for both beginners and professionals. Many beginning makeup artists choose products from this brand for their starting case, and experienced professionals recommend them to their clients for every day.
Also trustworthy: Roubloff, Mac, Make Up For Ever, Hakuhodo, Bobbi Brown, Royal & Langnickel, Make Up Factory, NYX, Just, Ludovik, Annbeauty, Sigma, Limoni, Belil.
Best Makeup Brush Sets
Manly Pro Basic Set
- Optimal made from synthetic bristles
- Country Russia
- Price: 6000 RUR
- Vorstaklon (synthetic)
- Handlestandard
- Rating (2020): 8.9
A multifunctional set of 10 pieces that can satisfy the needs of almost any average girl. Each item comes in a separate mesh, which is great for storage and drying. The brushes are easy to use and their shape is maintained even after repeated washing. The pile is soft, non-irritating and well packed. The set includes the legendary powder brush, which has many good reviews on the Internet.
- Advantages
- Soft pile
- High quality padding
- 10 protective nets included
Ecotools Start the day beautifully
- Best for a beginner
- Country: USA
- Price: 1513 RUR
- Artificial pile, soft
- The handle is made of bamboo and fits comfortably in your hand.
- Rating (2020): 9
Eco-set that combines quality and affordable price. The handles are made of bamboo, the bristles are soft and pleasant, they perfectly apply and distribute dry products. If you are used to using mostly cream or liquid textures, then you will feel a clear lack of necessary brushes. The best option for those who are just starting to get acquainted with the world of cosmetics or for unpretentious girls who do not use a lot of products every day.
- Advantages
- Convenient storage container
- Soft pile
- Affordable price
Zoeva Luxe Prime Set
- The most versatile set
- Country: Germany
- Price: 5000 RUR
- Pile natural, artificial
- Wooden handle, short
- Rating (2020): 9.7
High-quality universal set of 10 items. The black series is considered the best in the Zoeva brand; the handles are made of high-quality wood, slightly shorter than the standard ones, but this does not affect the convenience in any way. The brushes are easy to care for, even the white bristles wash well and retain their shape. The set includes all the most necessary elements; you don’t have to buy anything extra. Excellent blending of both creamy and dry products into a light haze without much effort.
- Advantages
- Good quality of pile
- Stylish cosmetic bag included
- Universal equipment
The best manufacturers
Lena Levi
The brand's catalog presents 15 different eyebrow brushes, 9 of which are beveled. They differ in the width and length of the fleecy part. The smallest is 4 mm wide and 5 mm long. Large – 1.4 cm in length and 0.8 in width.
All brushes are made of synthetic bristles. The cut is perfectly straight, there are no stray hairs. The working part and the handle are securely fastened.
The cost depends on the size - from 350 to 1000 rubles.
Brow Henna
Brow Xenna has three types of angled brushes. Two are made of artificial material and one is natural - from raccoon. Reviews are mostly positive - users praise the even cut and dense padding.
The price for one device is about 700 rubles.
SHIK
This manufacturer has a lot of brushes - for almost any type of makeup. There are only 5 that are suitable for eyebrow tinting. Two of the presented ones are double-sided. On one side there is a classic angled brush, and on the other there is a round eyebrow brush.
Four of the five brushes presented are made of synthetic material - taklon and one of raccoon hair.
Cost from 700 to 1200 rubles.
Valeri
Valeri instruments are of good quality at an affordable price. The cost of brushes ranges from 250 to 600 rubles. The choice is large - there are options in different sizes and from different materials.
You can find brushes with both synthetic bristles - nylon, and natural ones. Natural three types:
- badger;
- buffalo;
- raccoon.
The handles are painted in different colors - beige, gray, red, black, burgundy.
Zola
The professional brand Zola has several angled brushes. The choice is not large - only 5-6 options, but both natural and artificial are presented. Natural ones are made of raccoon hair, artificial ones are made of nylon.
The professionalism of the brand is reflected in the price - from 700 rubles and above. At the same time, the masters say that these brushes are completely worth the price.
Nikk Mole
Three angled brushes for coloring, as well as two for concealer and paste. All brushes are made of nylon synthetic bristles with acrylic handles. According to the manufacturer, heavy-duty acrylic allows tools to be processed without compromising their quality and appearance.
Cost from 600 to 1000 rubles.
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The best professional makeup brushes
MAC #217S BLENDING BRUSH
- For blending shadows
- Country: USA
- Price: 1820 RUR
- Vorskoza
- Wooden handle, black
- Rating (2020): 9
A flattened and elastic shading brush from the famous American brand MAC. It is one of the best-selling not only in the brand, but throughout the world. The model may seem harsh to some, but the bristles that are too soft are not capable of properly blending shadows into a light haze. The padding is dense, high-quality, perfectly aligns the shape of the eye, creates an invisible transition from one color to another, and is even suitable for contouring the nose.
- Advantages
- Ideal shape
- Comfortable handle
- Flexibility suitable for shading
Hakuhodo B104
- Best for powder
- Country: Japan
- Price: 8739 RUR
- Vorskoza
- Wooden handle, short
- Rating (2020): 9.2
Legendary brush for powder and other dry textures from the Japanese brand Hakuhodo. Unlike the black series, models with white pile are simply indestructible and will serve not only you, but also your children. Hand-picked goat fur hairs apply a thin layer of powder and are very pleasant to the skin when applying bronzers, blushes and highlighters. The short handle may not be to everyone's taste, but it allows you to maneuver the brush and apply all the products you need with ease. The build quality matches the price.
- Advantages
- Soft and hand-picked pile
- High build quality
- Multifunctionality
- Durability
- Good customer reviews
Annbeauty A11
- For small parts
- Country Russia
- Price: 1400 RUR
- Vorsponi
- Wooden handle, glossy
- Rating (2020): 9.6
An ideal brush for detailing eye makeup. The elastic and soft bristles allow for precise application of concealer, suitable for working on the corners of the eyes, between eyelashes, applying eyeliner, pencil technique and shading. The model is assembled by hand and washes well. The brand has not been on the market for long, but has already managed to win the hearts of many professional makeup artists not only in Russia, but all over the world thanks to the high quality of the products and their durability.
- Advantages
- Soft and elastic pile
- Multifunctional
- Does not scratch the eyelid and the product
- Fits perfectly in the hand
- Easy to clean
Basic makeup brushes and their purposes
Makeup artists recommend that every girl have the following makeup brushes in her arsenal:
- For applying foundation and concealer . These are two similar brushes, which are very similar in shape, they are wide and at the same time flat, and are necessarily made of synthetics. Thanks to this, the foundation lays perfectly on the surface of the skin in an even layer.
Foundation brush
The difference between the brushes is their size; for foundation it is slightly larger, and for concealer it is smaller. This is due to the fact that when correcting certain areas of the face, it is more difficult to reach them.
- For powder . In this case, the brushes may differ in size; they have a round shape, which is very convenient for applying powder. The smaller the size of the brush, the more convenient it is to work on small areas of the face. The material should be chosen natural; goat, pony or squirrel hair is suitable.
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The latter is rightfully recognized as the best option, since it has a soft and silky structure. However, this pile is also the most expensive.
- Round flat brush . This is another option for applying loose powder. Its peculiarity is that both natural and synthetic bristles will perfectly cope with their function.
- Fan brush . It is designed to apply powder in a thin layer, and also to remove excess powder from the face if necessary. The shape of the brush really resembles a fan; it is wide and flat. Natural pile is preferable.
- For blush . This brush can be made in two variations: be absolutely round or have a slightly beveled shape. It is believed that the second option is more convenient for applying blush to the surface of the face.
- For correction . Using this brush, apply loose corrector (powder) in areas such as the nasolabial fold, area around the eyes, and nose area. The shape of the brush is oval, and its surface is slightly beveled.
- For eyeliner . The brush is characterized by a pointed shape, and it can be very thin or wider, depending on this, it is intended for drawing arrows of different thicknesses.
- For eyebrows . It has short pile and a flat, beveled shape. The brush is designed to make eyebrows visually more voluminous by filling in the fragments between their hairs. Its peculiarity is the rigid structure of the pile; the best option is made of bristles.
A stiff brush for a perfect brow contour
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- For lipstick . The brush is characterized by a flat, cone-shaped shape and should be made of synthetic material.
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