Looking for makeup brushes that are actually good and won’t break the bank? These are the best makeup tools that you need to know about.
The types of makeup brushes you use can make or break your makeup game. That’s why I’m sharing the 9 makeup brushes that I think are absolutely essential to have for good makeup.
In this post, I’m sharing some insanely affordable makeup product recommendations, from the perfect foundation brush to the must-have eyeshadow brush. After reading this blog post, you’ll be equipped with the proper tools to have flawless makeup.
Best Makeup Brushes:
1. Sonia Kashuk Essential Flat-Top Foundation Brush
The shape of this makeup brush is genius: it has tightly packed bristles that allow for proper application of foundation(especially liquids)! Also, the flat-top shape is great for buffing on product onto the skin.
On top of that, it’s only 10 bucks(which is amazing for a brush like this)!
2. Sonia Kashuk Essential Flat-Top Concealer Makeup Brush
You’ve probably figured by now that I really love Sonia Kashuk 🙂
But seriously, her brushes are amazing and affordable! This concealer brush in particular is similar in shape to the foundation brush but is even more compact to maximize your concealer’s full coverage.
Ways To Apply Your Concealer:
- put your concealer on your brush, then dab it on the area you want to conceal
- put a dot of concealer on the area you want to apply it, then buff with the brush
3. Wet n Wild Powder Brush
IMO, you don’t need to spend that much on a powder brush. I mean, there really isn’t that much precision or technique when it comes to powder: a simple large and fluffy brush will do.
That’s why I’m recommending this dirt cheap(but highly rated) Wet n Wild brush for you: it’s good quality, affordable, and it’ll get the job done.
4. e.l.f. Cosmetics Contouring Brush
I always try to give the best quality but also affordable product recommendations here on Ana Health Avenue.
So I went on the search to find the perfect brush with a very dense packed head along with a steady handle….and I found it! This brush from e.l.f. Cosmetics is the absolute perfect contour brush whether you’re working with powder, liquid, or stick contour.
5. NYX Professional Makeup Pro Dual Brow Brush
The type of brow brush you have can make or break your brow game. This brow brush from NYX comes with a sharp angled brush on one end and a spoolie on the other end to get those snatched brows 😉
6. Real Techniques Ultra Plush Brush Makeup Brush
For a blush brush, all you really need is a large, fluffy brush and the job is done!
Where You Should Apply Blush:
- apples of the cheeks
- cheekbones
- bridge of the nose
- light dusting(because why not)
7. e.l.f. Highlighting Brush
Forget your fan highlight brushes and instead go for a fluffy, tapered highlight brush! This one from Target is seriously a steal.
8. Sonia Kashuk Essential Large Eyeshadow Makeup Brush
Everyone needs a good fluffy eye brush. You can do anything with this brush: lay down a crease shade, darken or lighten an area of your eye, pack glitter and more!
I’ve had this brush from Sonia Kashuk for almost 3 years and it’s still just as good as it was the day I bought it!
9. NYX Cosmetics Micro Packing Brush
This is another essential brush: whether you’re doing inner corner/brow bone highlight or packing on the glitter, this is the brush for you!!!