A good set of makeup accessories can make the world of difference to your beauty routine. Scrap using your fingertips, so long old sponges, and step forward good quality makeup brushes. From layering on your base or foundation to contouring and warming with bronzer to enhancing and sculpting with highlighter, makeup brushes are an essential accessory in any makeup bag. After all, nobody wants patchy, uneven-looking skin.
Available in an array of shapes, sizes, bristle tips and materials, makeup brushes provide hygienic, targeted and precise application of makeup, blending it into your skin effortlessly and smoothly for a long-lasting base, flawless complexion and minimal product wastage. Your skin will be left fresh and radiant, cheekbones chiseled, jawline elevated – a polished canvas ready for mascara, eyeliner, lipstick, the full works.
Of course, not all makeup brushes are created equal, and knowing which brushes to use to achieve different effects or with different products is crucial. Whether a beauty aficionado, a complete beginner or here to improve your application game, we’ve curated an edit of the best makeup brushes on the market, from brands such as Charlotte Tilbury, Dolce & Gabbana, Lisa Eldridge and Chanel, so you can achieve a picture-perfect complexion in one sweep.
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