Best Brushes In the Industry?
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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.
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.
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 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 14, 2012
AUDFACED x.
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 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.
May 24, 2012
Tiffany H.
Check out eyeslipsface.com also for cheap but good quality
May 22, 2012
Ashley G.
I use Bdellium, they're my favourite!
May 20, 2012
meghan p.
hakuhodoi have heard these are amzing but pricey
May 20, 2012
Monica F.
Im with James;) guys no makeup better lol
May 20, 2012
James C.
Personally I have several brands: nars, Mac, Smashbox, ten image and bdellium (maestro series). Generally it depends on what your are doing, brushes are an investment. I would look at bdellium and nars personally (Nars is expensive but worth it).
May 8, 2012
Lauren H.
May 7, 2012
Eve T.
HEY EVERYONE!!! if you love MAC - you got to go to The Makeup Show NYC this weekend may 13 &14. MAC will be exclusively selling their FALL TREND PALETTE at the show. its gonna be amazing. last day to purchase tickets is may 10. alsooo crownbruish will be selling at MAJOR discount. Hakuhodo will be there too anddd bdeullium tools.... ahhhh cant wait http://www.themakeupshow.com
May 3, 2012
Vanessa L.
I don't have much to compare to but I have invested in MAC brushes and I love them. The fact that I have two 239's (one from like 10 years ago and one I bought recently) and the bristles look the same says a lot. I feel like they will last me a loooong time. The only downside is that the MAC logo does erase after a while some people put a clear coat of nail polish over it to seal it but I think it looks tacky. If you are planning on cleaning them that often then I would suggest something that isn't the MAC brush cleaner...I've read that it's not the best thing, too harsh to be used that often.
May 2, 2012
Jessica S.
I have the Rae Morris brushes...amazing. The best ever. They blend everything super fast!. I can't get over how good they are :p
May 2, 2012
Lorena C.
I love my Sigma shadow brushes, but the stippling one isn't really all that great, so I don't know if I'd recommend the whole kit. I'd say I use 80% of it but a few I know I never use. I just bought my first MAC brush and I'm loving it so far but I don't recommend the Crown Brush face ones, as they didn't last me very long or hold the product all that well, but that's just my experience with them. They also feel scratchy now and I've had them for a little less than a year.
Apr 16, 2012
Dela Belle K.
I ordered the lace midnight brush set from sedona lace and the brushes are a little smaller than I thought they would be. :( I still like them though.
Apr 16, 2012
Dela Belle K.
Those ESUM brushes are expensive!! Whoa!!
Apr 15, 2012
Alexa D.
ecotools brushes are the best
Apr 15, 2012
Vanessa F.
I think Cozzette brushes are the absolute best. They're the softest brushes I own - I have MAC, bdellium, Royal, Crown.
Apr 14, 2012
Malenda B.
Apr 14, 2012
Elle W.
My favorites are from Sigma and MAC. Sigma is definitely more affordable and in my experience the only brush that has ever shed on me is their F50 Duo Fibre brush.
Apr 14, 2012
Soma S.
^It's the LY38, and 38a... I have both, and love them equally. =D
Apr 13, 2012
Soma S.
I'm a sucker for my Hakuhodo and Louise Young brushes... MAC is my third runner-up. I still want to try brushes by Rae Morris, Shu Uemura's kolinsky hair brushes, and maybe some more Hakuhodo ones outside of the S100 series to add to my stash...