To me, a good makeup look can totally become a great makeup look if you use the right tools. The right brush can take your makeup game to the next level by giving you a smooth application and blending your flaws away. And who doesn't want that?
So if you're interesting in finding out what my My Go-To Makeup Brushes are, grab a comfy seat and a nice cup of coffee and let's jump right in >>>>
FACE
When it comes to my face makeup there are 6 brushes I use every day because they give me the smoothest application:
1. Sigma F80 Flat Kabuki Brush - This little baby is so awesome I bought not 1 but 2 of them - just in case I needed a back up. This brush has a dense, flat top with soft bristles that applies foundation/bb cream/any cream product like a dream.
2. Morphe M459 Flat Contour Brush - I actually heard about this brush from Jaclyn Hill. She swore by it for years for her baking so I gave it a try and turns out she was right. If you need to apply finely-milled powder under your eyes or make your contour look more define this is the brush for you. It's bristles are perfect for packing on the powder.
3. Morphe M523 Tapered Powder Brush - For all my bronzing-loving babes the Morphe M523 is the brush for you. It's super soft bristles and tapered shape make it the easiest brush you'll ever use to contour and bronze your face and neck.
4. Morphe E4 Angled Contour Brush - This is my go-to brush for applying blush. I know the name says it's for contouring but I always use it for blush. There's just something about the way the bristles are shaped that applies blush perfectly to the apples of my cheeks.
5. Morphe M501 Pro Pointed Blender - There was a time, ladies and gents, that this brush was the Youtuber go-to brush for applying highlighter. And while a lot of people have moved on from it - I still swear by it. This brush applies powder highlighter amazingly. One swipe and the high points of your cheeks are glowing like sunbeams.
6. Real Techniques Pointed Foundation Brush - Marlena Stell, the founder of Makeup Geek Cosmetics, taught me the importance of setting your under eye area after you've finished your makeup and this is the brush I use to do that. Because the tip is slightly tapered and the bristles are flat it's perfect for swiping some transluscent powder under your eyes to brighten them up. The brush isn't sold individually but comes in a set, but I didn't mind because these brushes are affordable yet durable. So worth the $$.
So now that you've seen all my face brushes let's move on to the eye brushes, shall we >>>>
EYES
They say the eyes are the windows to the soul and I must say I want my windows to look amazing and well-blended. The brushes listed below have been my favorites for years - they travel with me, they stay within arm's reach, and they help to create all my favorite eye looks.
Left to Right:
1. Morphe E36 Detail Crease Brush - This little brush is perfect for smoking out the lower lash line. It's tiny tip and soft bristles won't irritate your eye one bit.
2. Sigma E56 Shader Lid Brush - Have you ever tried to pack a loose pigment on your lid with the wrong brush and it ended up going everywhere and ruining your whole look? Yeah, I've definitely been there before, which is why I invested in this little beauty. This brush has dense bristles that pick up loose pigment and pack it securely to the lid.
3. Morphe M432 Flat Liner Definer Brush - This is another brush perfect for smoking out the lower lashline. It's tip is flat and soft, making it ideal for your waterline and lower lashline.
4. Morphe M433 Pro Firm Blending Brush - This is my go-to brush for packing on darker shadows to the outer V of my eye. It's tapered shape help you blend shadow into the crease like a dream. A must-have for any eye brush collection.
5. Sigma Small Angle E65 brush - If you're looking for an angled eyeliner brush that's easy to use and creates awesome wings with a single flick this is the brush for you. Honestly, this is the brush I would recommend to makeup beginners because it's angled tip makes it almost impossible not to draw a good wing.
6. Morphe M160-1/16 brush - This is hands-down my favorite eyeliner brush of all time. I mean, seriously, you can't go wrong with it. The bristles are super soft, bendable, and tiny, making it the perfect tool to use when you're going for that super sharp, detailed wing. In my opinion, it's a must for any makeup brush collection.
7. Makeup Geek Outer V Brush - If you've read some of past blog posts then you're bound to know that I'm a major Makeup Geek fan. I find all of the Makeup Geek products to be as good or even better than high-end products and this includes their brushes. The Outer V brush is a small-domed brush that's perfect for packing on the color in - you guessed it - the outer V of your eye. But I use it for other things - like highlighting my brow bone and inner corners. All in all, this brush is the business and definitely worth you're hard-earned $$.
8. Morphe M124 Firm Shadow Brush - Like the Sigma E56 this brush is great for packing on loose pigments because it's bristles are - as the name says - firm yet soft enough not to irritate your eye.
9. Morphe E18 Round Crease Brush - This brush is the perfect Morphe dupe for the Makeup Geek Outer V brush. I basically bought it as a backup for when my Outer V brush was dirty and it's served me well.
THE BEST OF THE BEST
These last 5 brushes are what I like to call "The Best of the Best" because they work phenomenally and you will always, always, always find them in my makeup bag.
10. MAC 239 Synthetic Eye Shader Brush - This brush is the best for packing on shadow on the lid. It's stiff bristles pick up the most pigment and it's flat shape fits your lid perfectly.
11. Sigma Tapered Blending E40 Brush - If you could only buy one eye brush in the world to use for the rest of your life this would be the brush you should choose. It blends out eye shadow like a dream with just a few motions and it is definitely worth the bucks.
12. Morphe M431 Precision Pencil Brush - This pencil brush is amazing because it's affordable and puts the most pigment to the lower lash line.
13. Morphe M441 Pro Firm Blending Brush - Sometimes when you're layering eye shadows you need a brush that can really get into the crease without making a mess - this brush is the one for the job. It has a tapered tip that fits perfectly into the crease and outer V. I loved it so much I bought 2 of them from the Morphe site.
14. Sigma Tapered Blending E35 Brush - This brush is basically a smaller version of the E40 but I love using them both together because they work so well in blending out shadows - even the most stubborn eye shadows. Sigma has outdone themselves.
So there you have it folks, my favorite makeup brushes. These babies have gotten me through a lot of occasions from my every day makeup I wear to work to my wedding day.
What's your favorite makeup brushes? Do you like Sigma or Morphe or another brand more than the others? Let me know in the comments below. Until next time . . .
XOXO,
Nellie
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