Top 10 Makeup Brushes + DIY/Tips: How to Clean Your Makeup Brushes

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No matter what your age or what look you are trying to achieve - there are some brushes you must have in your makeup kit. You need these 10 essential brushes on hand (Listed Below).

TOP 10 MakeUp Brushes

I'm probably not the only one to admit that she doesn't really think about her beauty products too much after she has purchased them. I forget how long a tube of mascara has been open (don't worry though, it isn't over 6 months!) and grab my makeup brushes...

Shiseido 'Perfect' Foundation Brush

A good foundation brush is used for applying liquid or cream foundation evenly onto the skin.  It will help you target narrow areas around nose, mouth, eyes and hairline.



'Perfect' Foundation Brush - $30.00 (25% off), Free shipping - Available at Nordstrom

(69 reviews)

Tigi Cosmetics Concealer Brush

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Cosmetics Concealer Brush - $13.99, 5.95 shipping - Available at The Beauty Place

Clinique Powder Foundation Brush

A great look starts with the perfect and flawless base.  Use a powder brush to evenly and smoothly apply powder or mineral foundations for best results.

Powder Foundation Brush - $35.00, 6.95 shipping - Available at Stage Stores

(2 reviews)

Sonia Kashuk Core Tools Large Angled Contour Brush

Beveled cut and designed to mold to the cheeks.  Use them to apply highlighters to contour and define your cheeks to create a dramatic look.



Kashuk Core Tools Large Angled Contour Brush - No 113 - $9.99, 5.02 shipping - Available at Target.com

Bobbi Brown Blush Brush

Used to apply both cream and powder textures to cheeks that captivate. The soft rounded tip is perfect for application to the apples of the cheeks.



Blush Brush - No Color - $52.00, Free shipping - Available at Nordstrom

(12 reviews)

Tom Ford Beauty Eye Shadow Blend Brush

A medium size brush that is smaller to work on your eyelids  Used to add eyeshadow to your eyelids.



Beauty Eye Shadow Blend Brush - No Color - $55.00, Free shipping - Available at Nordstrom

Laura Mercier Highlight Fan Brush

A rounded brush with dense fibers for adding highlights to face and cheeks.  It is ideal for applying highlighting powders and creams for generous coverage.



Fan Brush - $30.00, Free shipping - Available at Nordstrom

(2 reviews)

Bobbi Brown Smokey Eyeliner Brush

An eyeliner brush is a tiny, pointy brush that is best suited for gel liner, or even moistened eyeshadow. It’s precise and if you have a stead hand, can create a beautiful line of color on either the top or bottom of your eye.



Smokey Eyeliner Brush - No Color - $30.00, Free shipping - Available at Nordstrom

Make Up For Ever Artisan Brow and Comb Brush

A brush and a comb.  It is used to highlight the eyes, remove excess mascara and keep your eyelashes maintained.



Make Up For Ever Artisan BROW COMB BRUSH #276 Defines Brows and Lashes - $19.63, 5.48 shipping - Available at Amazon.com Marketplace

Bare Escentuals Angled Brow Brush

Ideal for filling your eyebrows with precision.  Use this brush to distribute powder evenly.  Use with creams, pencils and powders.

Angled Brow Brush - $29.98, 4.49 shipping - Available at Amazon.com Marketplace

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