I honestly do not have an amazing brush collection, like most bloggers and gurus. I've always stuck to drugstore and ELF brushes. I've finally realized good brushes really do the work for you. I thought it was just lies that spoiled gurus and sales assistants sold to you. Some brushes are a little pricey but I'm beginning to see you get what you pay for.
I'm only willing to pay about $25 for a brush (there's plenty of MAC ones I want for $50-$70 each.) Unless you're a makeup artist, I really don't think those are practical prices. Luckily, there's Sigma that makes dupes of most MAC brushes.
Over the past month (maybe a little more), I've discovered three new brushes that have made a difference.
MAC #217 Tapered Blending Brush $22.50
(Sigma has multiple similar blending brushes at $9 each.)- This has been on my wish list forever, I finally picked it up with some Christmas money. This is my fourth MAC brush; it really should have been my first. It makes applying crease color so easy. It's great for blending out all the eyeshadow once your eye color is complete, too. I have been using the ELF Blending Brush forever, I assumed it was similar enough but I was completely wrong. I got rid of my ELF brush a few days after I purchased the MAC one.
Sonia Kashuk Synthetic Concealer Brush $9.99
I was on the hunt for a brush to apply Paint Pots and other cream and liquid products. Obviously, authentic hair brushes are out of the question (massive buildup and bacteria.) So I ended up doing some research. This brush was the size I wanted, if it could apply creamy concealer it can apply Paint Pots. I was right. No more using my finger or other brushes definitely not made for cream products. I also love the shape of the handle, the curves are exactly were your hand grip goes, it's a lot more comfortable to hold than regular brushes.
Sigma Tapered Highlight F35 $16
A lot of brands don't offer a highlight brush, just because any brush can easily apply loose powder for a highlight. I used to use a regular face brush but hold it awkwardly to get the right shape/angle for a highlight. After reading this post, I immediately had to purchase it. It makes applying highlight powders so easy and looks absolutely flawless.
FOTD using all three brushes:
Eyes:
Sonia Kashuk Concealer Brush to apply MAC Chilled on Ice Paint Pot, MAC 217 Brush to apply Bronze Eye shadow in the crease and outer V. Sigma F35 Brush to apply NYX Nude Pearl Pigment. (Also used MAC Lingering Brow Pencil, L'Oreal Telescopic Mascara, & Urban Decay 24/7 Glide-On Pencil in Zero.)
Cheeks:
Sigma F35 Brush ro apply NYX Nude Pearl Pigment and MAC Well Dressed Blush
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