Best Brushes In the Industry?

Jun 7, 2012

Lisa W.

Bobbi Brown brushes,hands down! I've worked with MAC,Smashbox,Prescriptives and Chanel brushes.If you wash the real hair brushes once a month and the synthetic ones after each use,I swear that should last you a good 10 years or more.Your eye lining brushes should be replaced as soon as they start getting "fat" or fanned out looking.When it comes to good brushes,you pay for what you get.

Jun 9, 2012

Alondra A.

Since i only started using makeup until very recently i only have mac since that's were i bough my makeup but ive been noting down all this brands and Sigma, Rae Morris seem to be the most popular. But what do you guys think of Coast Scents it seems like a good deal around $30 for a set of 22 brushes?? I really appreciate your take! :)

Jun 20, 2012

Brandy R.

I agree with Jordan - Royal & Langnickel have been in the brush business for a very long time. Not only do they manufacture professional makeup brushes, but they also manufacture art brushes (which are what makeup brushes are based off of anyhow). They also offer a professional discount of 40% off (no, you do not need to pay an annual fee every year to get it either).

Also, MAC brushes are not always the best. All of my MAC brushes are from over 6 years ago so I got them when they were all still handmade. However, I know quite a few makeup artists that have bought them recently and say they are awful quality. Excessive shedding, handles coming off, etc. So I bought one recently out of curiosity and have to agree. Extremely way over priced and hardly anywhere near the quality they used to be.

Bottom line - there are so many options/companies to choose from. I have brushes from so many different companies it's crazy. Start with a basic set and add on from there based on your needs as an artist, your clientele and which brushes you reach for the most.

Jun 21, 2012

Myka A.

Mac is overrated go to enkore's yt and check out his reviews with paint brushes from michaels that was the best alternative for mac 

Jun 29, 2012

Karen Alice B.

Check out makeup mekka brushes and the real techniques brushes. They work wonders and feel so good on the skin. 

Jul 1, 2012

James C.

I stand by my earlier comment. I use ten image, smashbox certain mac brushes and bdellium tools. Professionally your tools will make the difference. Using them along side the right materials is always a good plan.  

Jul 10, 2012

Shulamith B.

I think the best natural hair brushes I've used are those from Cinema Secrets, Da Vinci (a German line),Claudio Riaz (at Barney's), Shu Uemura, Hakuhodo, Trish McEvoy, Sue Devitt, Linda Cantello (no longer around) and, a new company called the London Brush Company. The Rae Morris brushes look great although some brushes seem inspired by Shu Uemura's more extensive Japanese line. There are also less well-known Japanese lines such as Takara and Chikuhodo that do exquisite brushes. If I were in a situation where my brushes could develop legs, I'd use Bdellium, Adesign or Royal Langnickel's Revolution line.

Dec 9, 2012

Sara S.

sigma all the way. i do own a few brushes from sephora, and i really like them because of the metal wand that each brush comes with.( some of them have it, not all of the brushes in the store, the colorful ones.) I love them because they do not shed. Also, when you wash them you do not need to worry about going above that metal tube that meets the wooden brush( so water doesnt get in your brush and create sheds.) Its just more chill to wash your brushes and not worry. i do love sigma, i have never bough any mac brushes. they seem to similar since i have so many sigma brushes.

Dec 9, 2012

Sara S.

But i do not like their power brush or blending brush. the rest i ADORE

Dec 9, 2012

Liza G.

I agree with Vanessa Cozette are the best! I also love Royal & Langnickel Revolution line, Bdellium Tools Green Bambu line and OCC as well as Christopher Drummond here is a review I did on Royal & Langnickel http://makeupmattersbylnc.blogspot.com/2012/11/spotlight-royal-langnickel-revolution.html?m=1

Dec 13, 2012

Ari W.

i quite like japonesque and find good deals on them at ulta very often 

Dec 18, 2012

Laura H.

I have some great brushes from Royal & Langnickel's silk pro line. looking at bdellium for my next set 

Dec 18, 2012

Kayla G.

thanks Anaya!! Awesome advice! Thank-you so much 

Dec 27, 2012

Stephanie S.

love my bdellium brushes!! Have had tons of MAC ones forever too

Dec 27, 2012

Breanna B.

The best brushes for me are Trish McAvoy. Very Pricey though. This time of year though you can usually find gift sets at Nordstrom, Saks or Neimans. 

Dec 27, 2012

Ashley W.

I like buhmi 

Dec 27, 2012

Bobbie H.

It's really a matter of opinion. Generally, one hears Mac. Also, Sigma are becoming increasingly popular.

Dec 27, 2012

Malia V.

I love crown brushes!!!

Jan 13, 2013

Jamelia H.

Sigma !

Jan 13, 2013

Maggie D.

sigma i just got them for xmas and am in love

Jan 13, 2013

Melissa S.

I love Japonesque! So soft😍

Jan 13, 2013

Lauren A.

Mirabella

Jan 13, 2013

Shannon W.

I have MAC, I really want the billy b set.

Jan 14, 2013

Frannie S.

MAC an Sigma