My favorite makeup brushes

I am a big believer in fingers when it comes to applying concealer and liquid foundation, but for other products, I have a small coterie of brushes that I prefer to use on a regular basis. I have other similar brushes that I reach out for but this set is always my first choice! 

If you're into makeup for personal use, then you don't really need an elaborate set of specialized brushes to apply your products. Just get few basic brushes and you're good to go for everyday looks. Like me. :P

So, here are my favorite brushes!

From left to right: Sigma E55 / E40 duo, Estee Lauder lid brush I got from a set, fake NARS crease brush, Charm blending brush (from the Charm Travel Pro V3 brush set), fake NARS smudge brush,  Charm Double Ended Eyebrow Brush, Charm eyeliner brush (from the Charm Essentials Pretty in Pink Vegan Makeup Brush Set)

The Sigma E55 / E40 duo can do my whole eye makeup from lid, crease, to highlight. I love this because it's efficient to use - no need to switch around! The Estee Lauder brush is so dense that it packs lid color wonderfully. The couple of fake NARS brushes here may be, well, fake, but they perform with no hitch; I've had them for three years now I think.

The Charm brow brush is awesome so read the review. The eyeliner brush, I demonstrated here.

And now for the face brushes -

L-R:  Charm Luxe Flat Top Brush,  nameless P120 powder brush, Marionnaud Premium Blush Brush

I think I've already said everything there is to be said about these brushes in my reviews, so if you're insterested in them, just click the links above. :)

 

And that's it! Pray tell, what are your favorite brushes EVER?

Comments

[Steph]

I have yet to try the Charm brushes, they look really nice. :) But my favorite brushes so far are these:

1. Eco Tools Mineral Powder Brush from the 5pc brush set (http://www.makeupandbeautyblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/01/ecotools-bamboo5-piece-brush-set-2.jpg) - really really soft!

2. Eco Tools Angled Eyeliner Brush (http://www.cocktailcosmetics.co.uk/lg_images/Bamboo-Angled-Eyeliner-Brush-from-ecoTools.jpg) - makes lining so easy :)

3. Mac 217 Blending Brush - this is by far the best blending brush I've tried

4. Suesh Stippling Brush - for foundation

5. Crown c317 Crease Brush (http://images.cdnp3.beautylish.com/11/12/05/sc_11d138edff63f3fc5c731d5971d4c178/crown-brush-c317-deluxe-crease.jpg) - this is not available locally, but if you can have someone order it in the US, they have pretty decent makeup brushes :)

I have to agree that the best applicator for foundation and concealer are my hands but I've just recently discovered the wonders of using the Beauty Blender Sponge haha (http://beautyblender.files.wordpress.com/2011/04/beautyblender3.jpg). It really does create a flawless look. I think Suesh has a cheaper alternative for this. :)

[Tata]

I also have that big, super soft brush from Market Market! :)) I love how it's soft and good quality, but I don't get to use it often because I find it's too big for my face :)

For face, I found some great steals in Trinoma: a synthetic buffing brush that looks like one of the Sigmaxx brushes and a surprisingly great kabuki. Both just Php150-ish! Also love the ELF Studio and Ecotools Powder Brushes <3

For eye brushes, my favorite one is the MAC 217 (the only MAC brush I own), the ELF blending eye brush, and a super small blending brush from the Charm Pro Set

[tralala]

awesome varieties. <3
if it's not much of a bother, could you mind sharing your way on how you deep clean your makeup brushes, or is it just the ordinary "shampoo-then-let-it-dry" kind of way? :)

[Mikha]

I have a question: Why is it necessary, or is it really necessary to have different types of brush for make up? Sorry for the question. :P