I enjoy using a flat top buffing brush for blending out my foundation. My top favorite foundation brush is the It Cosmetics Heavenly Luxe Flat Top Buffing Brush but it is pretty pricey. (I think it’s worth the splurge – it’s held up for years!) If you need an affordable option, I highly recommend the e.l.f. Cosmetics Ultimate Blending Brush.
I have absolutely loved the Real Techniques Blush Brush, but I rarely use it for blush. I honestly think the shape of it is too big for blush, and it makes a much better powder brush. You certainly can use it for blush, which makes this brush very multi-use!
I like a medium size powder brush to apply my bronzer or powders. I really love the e.l.f. Complexion Brush to apply my bronzer. It’s medium size helps me apply the bronzer in more precise areas.
The Sigma F40 is my absolute favorite blush brush of all time! It can also be used for contouring. See a pattern here? I’m continuing to recommend brushes that can be used for lots of different things, particularly the face brushes!
The Morphe M510 is my absolute favorite highlight brush! I love that it is a small brush that can precisely place the product exactly where you want it. You can also use it to set your under eye area with powder or to powder other small areas.
I just LOVE this small contour brush from Real Techniques. The set comes with a foundation brush, buffing brush and small detailer brush, so you could likely purchase this set and skip out on some of the other individual brushes.
Having a large fluffy eyeshadow brush like the Sigma E40 is an absolute staple in my collection! For an affordable option, try the Morphe M505. I start all of my eyeshadow looks with a brush like this – whether it is to lay down a powder to even out the eyelids, or to blend in a light neutral brown as my transition shade. I don’t think I can live without these brushes!
If I had to pick only one eyeshadow brush to use for an entire makeup look, it’d be the Sigma E25 / Morphe M433 (affordable option). The medium size of the brush makes it easy to apply all tones of shades without it becoming a mess. I can even blend shadows onto the lower lash line with it. It blends everything out seamlessly!
Having a pencil brush on hand like the Sigma E30 / Morphe M431 (affordable option) is perfect to use for any detail work. Use it for the lower lash line, to precisely place a dark shadow in the crease, and to highlight the brow bone and inner corner. It’s a staple for me!
A small synthetic concealer brush like the Sigma F70 / Morphe M421 (affordable option) is the most versatile brush in this bunch. You can use it to apply any cream/liquid product (concealer, corrector, eyeshadow primer, glitter glue, liquid glitter, etc.) and it’s also great for packing a metallic eyeshadow onto the lid. Spray a little bit of setting spray onto the brush, dip into the eyeshadow and apply.
– Liner brush – for applying gel liner, great to use as a lip brush, and I even spot conceal with it – Synthetic small buffing brush – Comes in this set (very affordable). Great for buffing out cream eyeshadows, cream contour, etc.
The amazon makeup brush set affordable, comes in different color schemes (I couldn’t resist the rose gold and white!), and high quality. I’ve washed them about 4 times and have used them for the last month and a half (I filmed the video at the end of May). Highly recommend this set!