What brand of make-up brushes are best? Tips for a beginner makeup artist: how to choose the first brushes? Which brushes are best to choose: the secrets of a successful purchase

01.05.2019

Updated: 13.07.2018 16:53:14

Well-done makeup is not just skills, knowledge of special techniques, but also tools and other accessories that allow you to correctly apply cosmetics and blend them. It is high-quality brushes that make make-up look natural, as they are created from special natural or synthetic hairs that erase the boundaries, making them invisible. At the same time, importantly, brushes greatly simplify and speed up the process of applying makeup.
Expertology experts will help you make a choice among the variety of manufacturers on the beauty market. We have compiled a ranking of the best makeup brushes, which includes 15 positions.

What to look for when choosing makeup brushes

Types of brushes. It is important to know why this or that brush is purchased. The larger ones are designed for applying loose or compact powders. Small - for blush, bronzers, contouring products and highlighters. They can be oval, round or beveled. For the eyes, small brushes are used: with the help of flat ones (in the form of a spatula, “tongue”), shadows are applied, and with fluffy ones, shading is carried out. For foundations use a duofiber or flat synthetic brush. To shape the eyebrows, you need a small beveled one. Thin long brushes allow you to draw arrows or draw eyelids with liquid textures. Fan - allows you to brush off crumbled shadows and remove excess powder.

Material. Synthetic pile is needed for liquid and fatty products. Natural is ideal for dry. It is better to buy brushes from squirrel, sable, goat, kolinsky, pony. It is also important to look at which cut. Most quality products assembled by hand in factories. With such brushes, the pile is not cut, but a hair is selected for a hair. This guarantees an even and uniform application. Sheared ones are cheaper, but they leave sharp borders and do not extinguish well.

Rigidity. Pile from a goat and a pony is tougher. These brushes are good for corrective products like blush, bronzers, and so on. Squirrel, sable and kolinsky brushes are soft - suitable for shadows, powder, blush, highlighters. They are gaining less product than rigid ones, which means they provide a thin layer.

Quality. Test the brush for hair loss before buying. Any brushes, even the best ones, can lose a few lint from time to time, but it is important that their number is small. Also pay attention to elasticity. After you swipe left or right over the pile, it should instantly restore former form. Handle material special significance does not have, but the bond with top plays important role. If it is fragile, then over time it can become loose and simply detach, rendering the brush unusable.

Rating of the best makeup brushes

Nomination	place	Name of product	price
The Best Artificial Makeup Brushes	1		405 ₽
	2		890 ₽
	3		2 250 ₽
Best Inexpensive Makeup Brushes: Under $300 Budget	1		259 ₽
	2		280 ₽
	3		270 ₽
The Best Natural Makeup Brushes	1		2 100 ₽
	2		1 550 ₽
	3		1 236 ₽
	4		600 ₽
The best professional makeup brushes	1		21 990 ₽
	2		14 100 ₽
	3		3 400 ₽
	4		2 800 ₽
	5		3 145 ₽

The Best Artificial Makeup Brushes

Flat concealer brush KM cosmetics

The first in the ranking is a brush that provides a dense application of products. It is best for her to impose a tone or concealer. The brush is flat, has a synthetic elastic pile, size 17 x 9 mm, and a rounded cut. Tight padding guarantees thick layer application, so the product is suitable for make-up or make-up used in photo and video filming. Can also be used to apply cream shadows or gel textures, if there is a need to cover a large area with them. The convenient long handle allows to work with the tool quickly.

Advantages

hairs do not climb;

acceptable cost - 400 rubles.

easy to care for;

blends well;

does not leave streaks;

Flaws

not found.

In second place is the brush number 05 for contouring. Perfectly draws the cheekbones, cheeks, forehead line and cheekbones. Also suitable for applying blush and powder, so it will become universal. It has a conical shape. Synthetic pile, smooth, densely stuffed. brush pick up required amount product, gives it well to the skin. Blends perfectly, leaving no clear boundaries and streaks. The tool can be used for both dry and cream textures. As users note, after washing and drying, the extreme hairs can bulge to the sides, so it is better to purchase a special mesh for brushes.

Advantages

hairs do not fall out;

fast and soft shading;

high quality;

Flaws

relatively expensive - 1 thousand rubles.

The third line is occupied by a makeup brush, which works great with all kinds of textures. Thanks to the synthetic bristle, it allows you to collect the required amount of product, especially if it is liquid or cream. Evenly distributes the product over the skin, without streaks and bald spots. Perfectly blends without leaving borders. MAC's professional brush is handcrafted, so all hairs have a natural, uncut tip. Equipped with a wooden handle and a nickel-plated brass rim. The mount is strong, does not loosen over time, prolonging the life of the brush.

Advantages

hairs do not climb;

universal;

easy to use and maintain;

Flaws

relatively expensive - 1600 r.

Best Inexpensive Makeup Brushes: Under $300 Budget

The first position in the category goes to the brush by Chérie ma Chérie, well-known in makeup circles. It has a synthetic pile that is densely packed. At the expense of not natural material does not absorb liquid and cream cosmetic products saving their costs. The brush is small in size, so it is suitable for applying concealer, corrector, shadows that need to be applied to a small area. It works well on the area of the eyelids and wings of the nose. Does not leave streaks, blending the product well. The hairs at the tip are painted white.

Advantages

low cost - 150 p.

pile does not climb;

extinguishes well;

Flaws

the need to wash after each use.

In second place is a soft taklon brush. It has small size and is used for spot application of liquid and oily-cream textures. The length of the pile is only 1.1 cm. Flat with a rounded cut. Ideal for applying correctives and eyeshadow bases. It applies the product evenly, without streaks, does not absorb it. With this tool, it is best to treat local areas, for example, redness, scars, bruises, the area of \u200b\u200bthe wings of the nose and eyelids. The ergonomic handle allows you to comfortably hold the product in your hand, speeding up and simplifying the process of applying makeup.

Advantages

pile does not climb;

budget price;

strong fastening;

easy to maintain and use;

Flaws

not found.

N.1. highlighter brush

The third line in the ranking gets a small brush for applying highlighter to small areas of the face. It has round shape, resembling a barrel. Densely stuffed with pony hair. Due to the medium stiffness of the hairs, it picks up the product well and gives it to the skin in the right amount. Distributes product evenly. As noted in the reviews, it perfectly performs shading, softening the borders. If desired, it can be used for any dry textures, such as blush, powder concealer, contouring products and more. Best for brushing upper part cheekbones, eyelid area, wings of the nose, tick above the lip, brow space.

Advantages

natural pile;

easy to care for and work;

long term services;

hairs do not climb;

Flaws

not found.

The Best Natural Makeup Brushes

At the first place new brush by Ludovik. It is the fourth in the line, has a beveled edge and medium size (pile length - 3.7 cm). Suitable for treating large areas of facial skin. The raccoon pile is used, which is more rigid, elastic and thicker than the squirrel, but softer than the goat. Due to this, it allows you to make expressive and bright correction. Models the face well with dry and oily textures. With the correct setting of the hand, it applies color in one movement, leaving a clear border that is easy to blend if necessary. Recommended for professional use, but also suitable for beginners, as it is easy to use.

Advantages

Beautiful design;

well gives the product to the skin;

puts bright accents;

gives soft shading;

Flaws

relatively expensive - 2100 r.

The brush for contouring, blush and highlighter takes the second position. In addition, it is suitable for any other dry textures, therefore it is considered universal. Made from high quality premium goat hair. Packed tightly. It has a conical shape where the tip tapers. Flat at the base. This is very convenient for setting accents. Allows you to correctly apply the contouring agent on the cheekbones, cheeks, forehead. The length of the pile is 4 cm, and the diameter is 3 cm.

Advantages

hairs do not climb;

easy to care for;

wear-resistant;

Flaws

branded white color;

relatively expensive - 1450 r.

The third place in the category goes to a high-quality comfortable eye makeup brush. Natural pile perfectly picks up dry shadows, giving the pigment to the skin as much as possible. The chip of the product is the patented antibacterial technology that was used in the production. Thanks to it, microbes do not multiply on the brush, fungus and mold do not form, even if the tool is stored in a humid room, for example, in a bathroom. Clinique was the first to use this technology, making a breakthrough in the industry.

Advantages

gently blends the borders;

convenient for drawing the crease of the eyelid;

perfectly mixes colors with each other;

Flaws

relatively expensive - 2 thousand rubles.

In fourth place is a brush made of natural sable hair. Designed for use in eye makeup. Due to the softness, elasticity and density with which the brush is stuffed, it picks up the product and gives it to the skin in the right amount. It is not intended for shading, as it has a flat shape, suitable only for applying, distributing and layering shadows.

Advantages

soft pile;

acceptable cost - 600 rubles.

hairs do not climb;

does not prick the delicate skin of the eyelids;

Flaws

not found.

The best professional makeup brushes

The first place is occupied by a set from the well-known company Zoeva. According to makeup artists, is the best option for beginners in the field of makeup. The kit comes with a purse-suitcase made of artificial leather and a set of 25 brushes. There are 3 large brushes here: for blush, powder and correction; 3 small brushes: bevelled, for highlighter and for powdering local areas; 3 duofibers: larger and smaller; fan brush; the rest - for shadows (application and shading), applying lipstick, eyeliner, drawing eyebrows.

Advantages

pile does not climb;

reasonable price - 13500 rubles.

shortened comfortable handle;

many brushes with natural bristles;

acceptable cost - 18500 r.

strong fasteners;

hairs do not climb;

Flaws

not found.

Manly PRO Professional Brush Set

On the third line is a high-quality professional set consisting of 10 brushes. Will help the make-up artist of any level to make a lot of simple make-up options. It is convenient to take such a kit with you on the road, as it does not take up much space, but at the same time it has all the necessary tools. Comes with a zippered cosmetic case. The set includes: an angled brush for blush and dry correction, a powder brush, synthetic for tonal foundations and a base, a large flat brush for applying shadows on the entire eyelid, a small one for applying shadows locally, 2 brushes for drawing the ciliary edge and setting accents, beveled - for shaping the eyebrows or summing up the eyelid, as well as a brush for separating the eyelashes and combing the eyebrows.

Advantages

most of the brushes are made of natural pile (pony, goat, kolinsky);

budget cost - 3400 r.

comfortable in work;

pile does not climb;

Flaws

not found.

The fourth place is occupied by a flat brush for applying foundation with a rounded cut. Visually resembles a spatula. Made from synthetic material. Due to this, it does not absorb oily textures, completely giving them to the skin. Evenly distributes the product without leaving streaks. It blends the borders well, which is very important when a foundation is applied. It has a medium size, suitable both for working out hard-to-reach places (wings of the nose, eyelids, along the hairline), and for large areas. The product is made using antibacterial technology, which prevents the growth of microbes, the formation of fungus and mold.

Advantages

densely packed;

easy to care for and work;

hairs do not climb;

Flaws

relatively expensive - 2800 r.

In the last position is another brush for applying tonal foundations or bases. Creates a flawless and dense coating, does not leave streaks and bald spots. It has a flat shape ("tongue") and a rounded cut. Made of synthetic material that does not absorb oily textures, allowing you to use them sparingly. Quite elastic, so it perfectly distributes the product over the surface of the skin, blending it without visible borders. It is also convenient to draw contours with a cream sculpting means with a brush.

Advantages

reduced size;

easy to care for;

inscriptions are not erased;

wear-resistant;

Flaws

high cost - 3700 r.

Attention! This rating is subjective, is not an advertisement and does not serve as a purchase guide. Before buying, you need to consult with a specialist.

Although, if desired, makeup can be done simply with your fingers., outstanding brushes can change the approach to make-up and help develop skills. In any case, the choice is purely individual and is determined only by your needs and tastes. Unfortunately, this does not make the task any easier. Everyone who is not indifferent to face painting somehow accumulates a set of brushes and sponges: some of them are used every day, meeting others turns out to be a mistake, others come to us along with cosmetics and, as a rule, are immediately put aside. We talked to people for whom brushes are a professional tool, and found out what they personally choose for themselves, guided by empirical experience.

I am a big fan of the form, my passions change periodically: just a year and a half ago I was crazy about thin beveled brushes, but over the past year, torch brushes have won my heart. Now I have over 15 of them. After the shape, when choosing, I pay attention to the pile (I love synthetic ones tenderly), build quality, and so on. Not so long ago, I went crazy over an unusual or, conversely, minimalistic design, strove for a unified look, but now the shape has overshadowed everything, so what kind of handle and color are there, the tenth thing: it will be bright - good, monochromatic - no worse.

In make-up for yourself, even in daytime, even in " special occasions”, the main factor is the time that I can spend, and depending on it, the number of brushes is determined. As a rule, this is a set of three: for a tone (fluffy or with a densely stuffed pile), which, if necessary, can be powdered, shading or a medium-sized torch, which can be applied both shadows and a highlighter, and sculpt the face (although the latter is rather to the previous brush, which works easily with modern cream correctors), and a thin flat beveled for eyebrows, arrows, lips and just clear lines.

The more time I have for makeup, the more opportunities I have to use the brushes from this set in different sizes. The daily option “on the run” looks like this: dip the brush twice into the cushion, because after applying with a sponge the finish is too dense for me, draw a contouring stick on the cheeks and blend where necessary - powder, bring eyebrows and polish with highlighter. If more time appears, arrows, shadows or blush are added, or whatever the mood is.

I am convinced that almost every brand that produces brushes can find a worthy copy. In professional ones, of course, they are more common, but the mass market can also surprise. Dearly loved by American bloggers and makeup artists, Morphe Brushes clearly show that affordable products should not be discounted. price category. If you look at today's prices, the most expensive of my brushes are MAC, which have served me faithfully for more four years. Most of the space in my tube is occupied by the middle price segment: Real Techniques, the recently released trio of Pudra, Sephora and NYX. Can fingers replace hands? They can. In summer. Because in winter in the morning in our climate, even if you are in a hurry, the tactile pleasure of spreading creamy silicone textures over the skin with cold extremities seems doubtful. Invigorates, of course, but better give me two extra minutes to meditate with my brushes.

Katya Gorelova

makeup artist, hair stylist

When choosing brushes, I first of all pay attention to pile and build quality, and only then to design and other characteristics. It seems to me that the brand is important, and it's not about the price. There are inexpensive brushes of decent quality. For everyday makeup, I most often use cream products, so it’s convenient for me to use mine. own hands as a tool. But just in case, I have two brushes in store: Tom Ford 02 (it is universal and suitable for contouring, applying tone and blush) and Zoeva 227 for blending shadows. There is another Tom Ford beveled brush, but I hardly use it. In general, I like MAC tools, Zoeva, Bobby Brown. I think every brand has good and bad brushes. I often buy eyeliner and lipstick brushes from art stores, as they are the ones most often lost and worn out. The only thing that is unacceptable to me is fakes. That's what you really can not buy, this also applies to cosmetics.

I think that it is quite possible to do without brushes and special tools. A couple of times I had it so that I forgot the brushes, and I had to paint only with my hands. But still, I think it's worth having good brush for tone, powder and blush and a comb for eyebrows. Personally, I can leave nothing for myself, but if I need to choose only one tool, then let it be my Tom Ford brush.

For me, the softness of the pile is important - no one likes a hard brush that almost scratches the skin. At the same time, the origin of the pile does not interest me. Obsolete sources claim that it is better to choose artificial brushes for liquid and cream textures, and natural ones for dry textures, but in practice, many makeup artists like to apply concealer with a MAC 217 goat hair brush. There are brands that only make vegan brushes like Make Up. Forever. In my personal permanent set, there is a regular brush with which I comb my eyebrows, and a mini version of NARS Ita Kabuki. This is a flat brush for blush and bronzer, but my cheekbones do not see it - I put shadow on her eyelids. It turns out beautifully make up the eye in one movement.

When I want to make winged lines, I use an angled eye or brow brush. This form is convenient to apply both cream and dry product, and even paint eyelashes. I remove all excess with a cotton swab dipped in micellar water. On special occasions - when I have time to wash the sponge immediately after makeup - I apply the tone with a beauty blender. In terms of quantity, the Make Up For Ever and NARS tools lead me. I bought them specifically for studying to be a makeup artist, in order to immediately work with good tools. Then I didn’t understand well and didn’t know that Sephora, L’Etoile, and art supply stores have excellent brushes. First of all, it is important that the brush does not fall apart after contact with water, does not scratch the skin and is universal in use.

You definitely can’t make up your eyelashes with your fingers, and it’s difficult to comb your eyebrows. I tried - it doesn't work. The main tool in my make-up is a brush for eyebrows and eyelashes. The best thing about this brush is the price. Even if it is a cheap disposable brush, it will still perfectly comb your eyebrows and paint over your eyelashes.

Due to the fact that I am constantly in a hurry and late, it usually takes me five to ten minutes to make up. I don't use brushes at all just because I have a beauty blender. Anything I can't apply with a sponge, I apply with sticks. This is an ideal format for people like me: highlighters, blush, shadows - applied, blended with a finger, went. I can put on makeup without brushes, but I can't without a blender. When going to some important events, I remember that I am a makeup artist and take up brushes. Here I can use from two tools at a time to infinity - it all depends on how complex makeup I do and how much time I have.

The difference between mass-market and premium brushes is that the latter are much easier to work with: high-quality brushes apply and blend better. Certainly, good makeup artist who knows how to paint, will make up with any brushes. Here the question is rather that there is no need to suffer if you can take a tool that will save time and will be pleasant for both the master and the client. I choose brushes depending on what I need: sometimes I'm looking for certain form, sometimes I need a good natural pile, sometimes, on the contrary, I need synthetics. The most expensive tools in my case are Annbeauty blending brushes.

My opinion is this: if it is more convenient for a person to paint with his hands, then why take up brushes and torture yourself? Usually for those who do not use brushes, but want to buy them, I advise you to take a small quality set so that there is freedom for experimentation. This is a pair of face brushes (powder, correction), eye brushes (flat and fluffy), lip brush. Brushes are an individual story, everyone has their own favorites over time.

Personally, I can't go without a neat synthetic lipstick brush because I hate curves. It doesn't have to be expensive: I like to go to art stores and look for "tongues" of different shapes there. I can make up my lips with any such reed brush, and it is also suitable for arrows, cream shadows and, in extreme cases, for eyebrows. In general, I usually only paint my eyelashes and correct the tone, so my palms and cotton swabs are enough for me.

If you believe that there are graphic make-up artists and color make-up artists, then I am one of the first and do not like shading a hundred shadows on the eye. Therefore, I do not have a collection of blending brushes, and for myself I use only one, Mizuho CMP527. It's very soft and does what I can't do with my finger, namely spreading dry shadows very gently and evenly. Although I usually paint with cream, which is easy to apply with your fingers.

Any brush should be strong, be it professional, luxury or mass market. That is, the pile should not fall out, and the handle should not be flimsy. Synthetic brushes can be bought cheap, they are distinguished from expensive ones only by the shape (and even then not always) and the richness of the packaging. At the same time, sometimes the desired shape can only be found among brushes for nail art or in the same art store. Good natural and cheap brushes are harder to find, I don't even try. Their pile should be evenly matched and should not prick; the type, softness of the pile, its length, shape and assembly density also matter. I won’t talk about the beauty blender and MAC brushes, everyone already knows about them.

I notice that not everyone has tried Japonesque brushes, although they are very high quality. The pile is tenacious, and there cool shapes- I recently bought a large flat tone brush like the one from Becca (funny, these brushes were used by kabuki actors, which inspired the creators of Japonesque). The new synthetic Pudras are also good. Shaquda are also great, but due to the cost, I can only look at them and test them in master classes for now.

When planning to put on a marathon, girls usually use brushes or sponges attached to cosmetics. However, with time (and skill) comes a clear understanding that this is not it. Yes, and to perform a more complex or high-quality make-up, completely different tools are needed, and not cheap foam rubber sponges. Which? Good professional or semi-professional makeup brushes. A review of leading manufacturers and customer reviews will help you make the right choice and purchase the brushes that are right for you.

Leading firms

Before you buy anything, you first need to decide for what purpose and how often the brushes will be used. It can be a daily use for the transformation of your beloved, occasional use or for work. This will come in handy with determining the price category of the desired product. After all, it makes no sense to buy something expensive or professional, if then the set begins to gather dust without work.

If you decide that you want only professional makeup tools, then pay attention to brushes from the following manufacturers:

MAC;
Sigma;
Bobby Brown
hakuhodo;
Zoeva;
Jeans.

For everyday makeup, brushes from companies such as:

Rive Gauche professional;
Letual;
Rubloff;
Mary Kay;
Real Techniques;
just;
Chinese sets no name.

Mac

One of the leaders in terms of popularity and reviews are Mac brushes. In addition, they are the most inexpensive of the professional segment.

You can choose a set that suits the price both for the work of a makeup artist and for home use.

However, one nuance should be taken into account so that there are no surprises later: Mac produces not only natural (from pony, sable, goat or squirrel) brushes, but also synthetic ones. Although synthetic "lint" is no worse than natural material in quality: it is soft, high-quality and hypoallergenic. If you believe the reviews, the pile does not climb even after cleaning.
In the recommendations for use, Mac makeup artists advise synthetic brushes use for liquid funds, and with natural pile, apply for loose (powder, blush, shadows).

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Zoeva and Sigma

Next in terms of rating and reviews are makeup brushes from Zoeva and Sigma. The brands are less well-known than the hyped Mac or Bobby Brown, but are well-deserved respect among professionals.

The German company Zoeva produces various face makeup brushes that can be bought both in a set and separately. All brushes are handmade. They have comfortable short handles and very soft high-quality pile, made of both natural and artificial materials. According to reviews, the products do not climb after washing and retain their shape. The material of the handles is high quality plastic.

American Sigma makeup brushes are suitable for daily use at home.

Perhaps their price may seem high, but this is justified by the quality of the materials used and wear resistance.

Just like most manufacturers of professional accessories, there are products with artificial and natural bristles. All of them are hypoallergenic.

Makeup brushes from Asian manufacturers

The most popular and well-deserved are accessories from Hakuhodo (Japan) and Korean Jeans. These brushes occupy a leading position even in the Asian market. They will become a worthy decoration of any girl's cosmetic bag and her indispensable assistants. The brushes of these companies are distinguished by high-quality materials, both handles and pile. Very light and comfortable, suitable for both professional material creation and daily use.

The only drawback is quite high price and unavailability of a wide range of products on the Russian market.

Budget options

Not everyone can afford expensive makeup brushes, but good inexpensive sets or accessories can be found. The most popular, perhaps, brushes from Rive Gauche and Letual. Mainly because of its availability, not only price, but also walking distance.

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Letual makeup brushes are made in Japan, so you can trust their quality. It will definitely be better than unknown Chinese counterparts. The pile is even, the hairs do not bulge in different directions, do not prick. Decent product for a low price.

Another top seller in the rankings and reviews of this category is Rive Gauche Professional. Brushes of this brand - the best choice those who are just learning the basics of makeup and do not yet know what tools are intended for what. Despite the low cost, the accessories are made of high quality materials. The pile, of course, is synthetic, but quite decent - it does not shed after the first wash, all the hairs are cut evenly.

Real Techniques

These brushes are a little more expensive than the previous tools, but they are already aimed at those who are not completely beginners. The reviews on the Internet for them are mostly positive. Occasionally, pile loss is noted, but there is no mention of the service life of the products or how the owner looked after them.
The brand produces products both from natural pile and synthetic ones. The design is quite bright, memorable. You can buy both a set and any brush you like separately.

March

This is one of the best Russian brands in the middle price category. Brushes are suitable for both professionals and amateurs. Perhaps they are not in the top by rating, but only because of the love of the majority for foreign firms. In terms of quality, they are not inferior in their price segment to foreign firms.

A large assortment is pleasing to the eye.

Comfortable wooden handles, hardened pile. The villi are trimmed neatly, allergic reactions do not call.

Not only global manufacturers with a well-known name can find high-quality makeup brushes, there are good options and less popular brands. If you wish, you can even find excellent Chinese no name sets on various Internet sites. And as the reviews show, their quality may be better than that of well-known mid-priced firms. Which option to choose is up to you. However, it should be borne in mind that it makes no sense to buy expensive brushes right away, if you are just starting to master the basics of makeup. It is better to get your hands on something more budgetary, and then switch to professional brushes.

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Makeup brushes are the main working tools of any makeup artist. Every woman who does her own makeup should have them, and they are also necessary for even application and economical consumption of cosmetics.

But do all brushes do their job equally well? Consider makeup brushes from well-known manufacturers. Which ones are better?

It will be useful for beginners to know which ones to choose. makeup brushes - top 10 most needed:

Brushes Zoeva (Zoeva)

Zoeva produces professional makeup brushes and standard sets that every woman should have in her makeup bag.

Each brush has its own purpose. In order to apply eye shadow, you may need up to 10 different brushes. Their purpose depends on the type of action to be performed (application or shading), as well as on the place where this action will be performed: inner or outer corner, mobile or lower eyelid, area under the eyebrows.

Zoeva makeup brushes are 99% positive about themselves. Women just love them! Sometimes the owners of wonderful makeup tools complain that the brush intended for the corrector leaves a trace in the form of lines. Perhaps this is the only drawback that has been seen in a company with a worldwide reputation.

Some of the brushes in the sets are made of natural goat hair. They are very convenient for applying powder, blush and blending shadows. But high-quality artificial pile helps to apply corrector cream or shadows evenly and without overspending.

Brushes Sigma (Sigma)

Very popular American makeup brushes Sigma, which are made from both natural and artificial bristles by hand.

Women who regularly use cosmetics note that the brand of this brand deserves the best praise. Women who have previously applied make-up with applicators from makeup kits and tried Sigma brushes say that "it's heaven and earth."

Thin and soft, they allow you to apply flawless makeup, exactly copying faces from fashion magazines.

Designed for applying powder, blush or eye shadow, Sigma makeup brushes take just the right amount of product to highlight it. natural beauty. This saves makeup artists and do-it-yourselfers from having to use a brush to remove excess makeup.
Brushes for blending shadows and correctors are very soft, do not irritate the skin and allow cosmetics to merge smoothly with each other so that you can not find the border.

Mac brushes (Mac)

Compared to tools from Sigma and Zoev, Mac makeup brushes have the most affordable prices. Under this brand, they produce professional brushes, and simplified sets for applying makeup yourself.
If you are looking for naturalness, then Mac kits are not for you. Each set contains both natural brushes (hair of a goat, sable, pony or squirrels) and synthetic ones made of soft, high-quality and hypoallergenic fiber. But you can buy natural makeup brushes separately.

Every review left about professional beauty tools is full of delight. Mac brushes are suitable for allergy sufferers, pet hair intolerants, and all-natural lovers.

The manufacturer himself recommends using natural pile for loose products (shadows and powder), and for liquid ones (base and Foundation) - synthetic, which does not absorb moisture and is easy to clean. Applying makeup becomes a simple task if you use proven brushes.

Rubloff brushes (Rubleff)

Roubloff is a Russian company specializing in the production of brushes for artists and makeup artists.

Better than Rubleff, brush markings cannot be found:

the first letter stands for the material that was used for the production,
the second is the shape of the working end,
the last two digits indicate the brush number.

The markings on the brushes will never be erased thanks to the protective varnish coating. This will make it easy to find a replacement for a tool that has served its time.

Happy owners of makeup brushes of this brand leave good feedback due to the relatively low cost of tools and their high quality.

The company uses both natural hair of various animals and high-quality synthetic hair made in Japan. Each brush has a chrome-plated copper clip, and the bristles are securely fixed with glue to prevent hair loss and ensure a permanent brushstroke.

Brushes Ludovic

Ludovik brushes were created by the famous Russian make-up artist - Ludmila Tarakanova. She has developed a line of wonderful makeup brushes designed for real professionals.

Each natural brush has long hairs that naturally taper towards the end and provide soft application and convenient shading of dry cosmetics.
The flat brushes have fine, stable edges that can be used to apply eyeliner or bright accents for eyelids.
Round barrel brushes feature a sharp center that allows you to apply and blend paint in one stroke.

Reviews of Ludovic makeup brushes are positive, as each model is thought out to the smallest detail.

If we compare the mass of the handle and the working part (pile + metal clip), then for each model they will be the same. Therefore, the length and thickness of each brush is different. The condition of balance between the handle and the working part is necessary in order to completely give oneself to art, without forcing oneself to balance at the same time, wasting energy on balancing the mass of the instrument.

Brushes Hakuhodo (Hakuhodo)

Japanese-made Hakuhodo brushes are superior in quality to any other make-up brushes from another manufacturer. Where can you find a tool for a makeup artist better than a brush made of natural or synthetic pile, fixed by a metal clip covered with gold?

Reviews from women who have done makeup with Hakuhodo are full of admiration.

All models have clear boundaries of the working part, allowing you to apply perfect makeup without streaks and visible borders.
Brushes for professional makeup Hakuhodo are worth the money that the manufacturer asks for. But not every makeup artist can afford them, what can we say about women doing make-up with their own hands?

One brush costs as much as a whole set of tools for applying cosmetics from another manufacturer. But once you taste true Japanese quality, you will never want to use anything else.

Brushes Rive Gauche

The acquaintance of every woman with cosmetics begins with cheap applicators and sponges that come with shadows and powders.

At the beginner level, it makes no sense to use professional cosmetics and brushes. This is due to the fact that the hand is not stuffed, you will not feel the difference. But after you have already mastered a few makeup techniques, you can go one level higher. This level is an acquaintance with the Rive Gauche.

Rive Gauche brushes are considered to be the best tools in working with cosmetics for beginners.

But do not think that the company did not take care of professional makeup artists. She sells brushes of acceptable quality at an affordable price. Professional kits affordable not only for makeup artists, but also for women who make make-up at home on their own.

To better feel the difference between the Rive Gauche tool kit and cheap sponges and applicators, increase the quality of the cosmetics used. And it’s very good if their manufacturer and brand match.

Real Techniques brushes

Real Techniques is another brand of brushes suitable for applying makeup at home.

Women who are ready to spend average amounts on beauty choose this brand and are satisfied with the quality. Therefore, the Internet is full of reviews with a bright positive color regarding Real Techniques brushes.

Occasionally there are reviews with a negative assessment of products. Usually they are associated with the fact that the pile begins to fall out after washing the working part of the brush. It is possible that these women made mistakes in caring for the make-up artist's tools.

Real Techniques brings to your attention brushes made of natural and artificial bristles. Buy a set with the most necessary tools and a storage case for only one or two dozen dollars.
In the assortment you can find brushes designed for:

for applying dry cosmetics(powder, blush, shadows),
for wet (concealer, tone, mask) products,
for blending cosmetics on the face,
separate models help to make a clear and bright line,
and with the help of others, you can draw a barely noticeable line with a blurry border.

Brushes M Art

M Art brushes are products Russian production oriented to professional makeup artists. But no one bothers to use them at home. This great alternative expensive German, American and Japanese brands.
The hardened pile increases the service life, and the wooden handle fits well in the hand, providing comfortable work.
A wide range of makeup brushes allows you to make quick and high-quality makeup without overspending cosmetics.

Reviews of M Art cosmetic brushes are ambiguous. Some women have opted for them and are not going to change it. Other users approved of some of the brushes, and the other was recognized as unusable due to creeping pile. Still others prefer more expensive and high-quality tools.

M Art brushes are middle-class brushes, their cost is lower than world famous brands, but more expensive than many trademarks oriented towards beginners. They are suitable not only for beginners, but also for makeup artists with extensive experience behind them.

Tassels Jeans (Jeans)

Korean Jeans brushes have won the hearts of Russian makeup artists.

Quality handmade with natural wool and synthetic soft fibre, light wooden handle comfortable shape and length, strict forms working part - what else can you dream of? About the low cost of quality products and convenient, beautiful packaging.

Korean makeup tools are popular among women who love the good combination of quality and low price.

Jeans sells sets of brushes in a high-quality leatherette case or in transparent packaging.
Among the Jeans brushes you will find models for correcting and for applying shadows, powders and blushes.
Separate models are designed for blending loose cosmetics, other tools - for conducting a perfectly even and thin line with mascara.

Brushes Bobbi Brown (Bobby Brown)

For more than 20 years, successful American makeup artist Bobbi Brown has been releasing brushes under the brand name consonant with her name - Bobbi Brown makeup brushes.

This is a professional yet affordable toolkit that every makeup artist should have.
Brush sets are sold in original tubes that are easy to carry.

Ordinary women and makeup artists speak positively about this line of brushes, however, there are reviews in which girls say that they stumbled upon a fake.

It is important to know: a high-quality brush under a well-known brand does not fluff, hairs do not fall out, the working part is tender and soft.

hallmark of professional cosmetic tools Bobbi Brown is a focus on underlining natural beauty. Therefore, cosmetics offered under the same brand are full of brown and pink shades- the most natural flowers that nature has awarded us.

Brushes were primarily created specifically to work with natural makeup. But no one bothers to use them for applying evening make-up.

Brushes Letual

In Japan, beauty is valued like nowhere else, so it is here that the highest quality cosmetics and tools for makeup artists are produced.

Geisha have long used cosmetics to create an extraordinary image. It was they who inspired Japanese manufacturers to make the best for women. Letual makeup brushes are made for real beauties.
Letual makeup brushes are handmade: each bristle is picked by hand. Only identical hairs are suitable for one brush. For this, its elasticity, stiffness and thickness are evaluated. This is a laborious work that gives an unsurpassed result.
With the help of Japanese tools, you can apply the perfect day or evening, modest or catchy makeup with smooth or clear boundaries.

Mary Kay brushes (Mary Kay)

Mary Kay brushes for professional make-up - American made. Make-up artists and women who use their services like them.

Each brush has its own purpose:

one type is designed for applying oily and liquid cosmetics,
another type - for bulk cosmetics,
some models do an excellent job of applying shadows to the interior and outer corners eyes, others - only on the moving eyelid, others are designed to blend shadows to create a haze effect,
the same goes for powder and blush tools. Some are easy to apply, others are easy to blend and remove excess.

Women speak positively about Mary Kay brushes:

they fit comfortably in the hand,
they can be taken with you and carried in a small cosmetic bag, they are in a convenient case,
even after washing, the brushes retain their originality: the hairs do not fall out, the shape of the working part remains the same as the softness and elasticity of the hairs.

However, these brushes should be purchased in trusted stores, as you can visually confuse branded products with Chinese fakes.

Brushes Just (Just)

The Just middle range of brushes is suitable for professional makeup artists and women who do their own make-up.

The brand represents a wide range of brushes that differ from each other in purpose, size, pile materials and handle length.
Compact models are very convenient to carry in a miniature handbag so that you can quickly and easily touch up makeup if necessary.
Long comfortable wooden handles are suitable for storage and use at home.
Just makeup brushes are sold in special fabric cases that fold compactly. Inside, the tools do not crumple, do not fluff, they are convenient to carry. If you purchased the brushes individually and not as a set, you can also order a case separately to store your makeup artist's tools.

Thus, there is a clear connection between the price and quality of makeup brushes among global manufacturers. However, if it is acceptable for someone to use just high-quality tools, then for others it is fundamentally important that they be made of high-quality materials: only natural pile, only noble metals like gold0.

For beginners, there is no point in buying expensive brushes. First you need to gain experience, fill your hand. Only after that you will be able to feel the real difference between ordinary and professional brushes.