Makeup Brush Set

How To Save Yourself Some Time, Energy & Money

Buying a makeup brush set can take the guesswork out of buying makeup brushes, save you money and a lot of time. The key to really benefiting is to narrow down what kind of makeup brush set to buy. Here are some buying considerations when picking a set.

makeup brush set tip #1 Start with what YOU need...

Get clear on the quantiy of brushes you need...The benefits of saving time and money per brush because of purchasing in multiples, can seem like a great idea....and it is, provided you are going to use all or most of what you buy.

makeup brush set tip #2 Do A Little Homework...

Determine what makeup tasks you want to be able to do and what type of brushes can do them. If they are fairly common tasks, you will find them in a set. Makeup brush sets come in all sorts of sizes and serve a variety of individuals from the minimalist to the makeup maven.

Choose Versatile Brushes

Some brushes can perform double, even triple duty ie. the medium head eye shadow brush;

-its flats side can place eye shadow effectively on the eyelid
-its narrow end, can work the crease
-the tip can place highlight work on brow bone
-PLUS do the medium size can effectively blend the whole zone

-SOMETIMES they are actually double ended!

Here is a minimal set that will cover the basics of makeup.

BASIC MAKEUP BRUSH SET:

Face/Large Powder Brush-use for setting foundation, dusting away shine, helping makeup stay in place and last
Blush/ Bronzer Brush- powder application of blush, bronzer, shimmer
Medium Head Eye Shadow Brush-application lid, crease and brow bone plus blending
Angled or Flat Head Eye Liner Brush-perform finer lash line work
Concealer Brush- eye zone and blemishes

Other application tools like sponges, fingers, Q Tips and eyelash curler, will help fill out the basic brush set.

makeup brush set tip #3 Comparison Shop To Get The Best Value For Your Money

No matter what your budget can afford, everyone likes to get value for their money. As with everything, there are quite a range in price points, and greater expense does not always equal greater quality.

Luckily there is a lot to choose from...here is a great example of good value for your money if you are not looking for über premium quality brushes. In addition there are over four hundred happy with purchase reviews ...

Sephora Collection Deluxe Antibacterial Brush Set goes a little beyond the above basic set with seven pieces; foundation brush, concealer brush, powder brush, angled eyeshadow brush, eye blender brush, lip/eyeliner brush, and a brow brush/lash comb. . A savings of 40 % off had you bought them individually!

eye makeup If you are looking for a premium quality set of makeup brushes, Bobbi Brown, Trish McEvoy, and Nars are all good names to consider (as well as cosmetics) and all have sets in a variety of formats.