4 Best Makeup Brushes, According to Bobbi Brown

Any complete brush set or kit will include a range of brushes to provide full coverage, from shading blends and applying highlighter to cheekbones or blending creams and powder formulas along lids, to even adding pigments to lids. Synthetic bristles outlast other fibers, and are vegan and cruelty-free.

The typical assortment of brushes that come in a beginner brush set include:

1. 1. Powder brush
2. 2. Contour brush
3. 3. Angled brow brush
4. 4. Liner brush
5. 5. Pencil brush
6. 6. Blending brush
7. 7. Concealer brush
8. 8. Blush brush
9. 9. Eyeshadow brush
10. 10. Foundation brush
11. 11. Bronzer brush

Face powder brushes are useful for applying foundation and setting powder, sealing your look like a professional makeup artist. Here, beauty mogul Bobbi Brown provides her top recommendations for the best face powder brushes:

1. 1. Mie Kabuki Brush by Nars. Soft bristles and a sleek handle suited for full coverage of pressed powders.
2. 2. 139 Buffing Face and Body Brush by Smith Cosmetics. A 50% blend of goat hair with 50% synthetic bristles, a useful brush for both face and body.
3. 3. F35 Tapered Highlighter Brush by Sigma Beauty. The tapered edges provide firm control of contouring or applying bronzer to rounded and angled areas, like the cheek.
4. 4. All-Over Face Powder Brush by Beauty Pie. A versatile brush for large areas (not ideal for precision).

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