Flat foundation brush

Willis counts this Sephora Collection brush among her go-tos and says it’s a perfect size. “I’ve been using this brush for concealer around the eye area and T-zone specifically for a long time now and love it!” she says. “It has a tapered brush head and dual usage; one side to place and smooth, and another I use to sheer and blend. It helps me to blend so well!” Best reasonable makeup brushes You can save so much money by buying your makeup brushes in a set, but that doesn’t mean that you have to compromise on quality. You want your brushes to work hard and makeup brush brands such as Sigma and Real Techniques create amazing quality makeup brushes that are affordable and reliable.

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The one thing that grinds my gears about people’s thoughts on “cheap” makeup brushes is that they believe affordable brushes are usually hard and rough on the skin. While this can be the case (I’ve had brushes in the past scratch my skin), these e.l.f brushes blend eyeshadow perfectly without causing any irritation to my skin. My eyelids are particularly sensitive, too, and they can handle the e.l.f brushes, like this Eye Blending Brush ($3). Powder Brush Here's another two-in-one brush that gets the work done. One end is a large brush for applying foundation and the other is a smaller brush for applying concealer. You can use it with both liquid and powder formulas.

This versatile brush can be used for setting, highlighting, blending or any other purpose you wish. Its performance is at par with professional makeup brushes. The small and round tip makes it easy to use in every curve of the face. It is one of the best makeup brushes to have in your collection. Makeup Forever Precision Highlighter Brush 144 Best overall | Best less expensive | Best for complexion | Best less expensive for complexion | Best for eyes | Best for brows and eyeliner | Best blush brush | Best set with a sponge | Best set for travel