Best Makeup Brushes in 2021

Best
Makeup Brushes
TechnoBuffalo
2022

Best Overall: BS-MALL Makeup Brushes

This 14-piece set has a wide variety of brushes at a low price. The wood-handled set includes five different large Kabuki face brushes and nine precision eye brushes for eyeliner, eyebrows, and eye shadow. The 14 brushes are Angled, Flat Angled, Face Flat, Round, Tapered, Blending, Angled Eyeshadow, Classic Eyeshadow, Concealer, Precise, Detail, Angled Detail, Classic Detail, and Eyeliner. The synthetic brush hair is dense and shed-resistant. Choose from a variety of colors.

I own several Real Techniques brushes along with several high-end brushes, and I cannot tell the difference. You can find Real Techniques brushes at many big box stores. They are easy to find, high quality, durable, and look great on your vanity or counter. This set includes the four brushes: Blush, Expert Face Foundation, Deluxe Crease, and Setting Finishing Powder. It also includes the Miracle Complexion Makeup Blending Sponge.

This convenient travel set comes with nine brushes and a convenient travel pouch. The following brushes are included in the set: Eyebrow, highlight, eyeshadow, blending, concealer, blush, powder, foundation and multi-functional flat kabuki. With these nine options you get a great selection that is perfect for taking on vacation, or throwing in your purse for easy access. They also include options for both liquid and powder, so you always have the right tool for the job.

Whether you’re just starting out with makeup or you want to build your collection quickly and inexpensively, VANDER LIFE has you covered with this enormous set of brushes that has just about every kind of brush you might need, and then some. The whopping 24-brush set comes with a case you can use for travel or storage. Each brush is vegan, synthetic, and cruelty-free.

Rainbow-colored unicorn horn handles add a fun touch to this set, perfect for a younger makeup fanatic or the young at heart. This colorful set includes ten brushes: Powder, Foundation, Angled Blush, Contour, Fan, Lip, Angled Eyeshadow, Eyeshadow, Flat Concealer, and Fluffy Blending. Two silicone makeup sponges are included. Also, you get a makeup brush egg for cleaning your brushes.

Bottom line

Apply your face, lip, and eye makeup with task-specific brushes for the ultimate precision. Brushes are an excellent way to blend out your makeup, so you don’t have harsh lines or streaks. Which type of makeup brushes you buy depends on your specific needs. When shopping for a makeup set, check carefully to see that each type of brush you might need is included. Also, think about if you prefer natural or synthetic bristles or a mix of the two. Natural bristles tend to diffuse powders best, while synthetic bristles are ideal for liquid makeup and precision application. If you’ll be traveling with your brushes, a set that includes a container tailored to your brushes is convenient.

BS-MALL Makeup Brushes are a nice, well-rounded and well-priced set. The wood handles and synthetic bristles will do the job for most people. Regardless of which set you choose, be sure to clean your brushes regularly with a gentle cleanser.

Credits — The team that worked on this guide

Karen S. Freeman is a teacher, writer, social media person, and family woman. She loves to travel, play with tech stuff, drink coffee, try new beauty products, discover amazing new restaurants, and experience new things.