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Pro Makeup Brushes & Tools

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Shop my handpicked list of brushes and tools a ton of MUA pros use religiously (and some more affordable options)! A good brush can make or break your makeup routine- and these tools can make your application easier on you. You'll notice a ton of the...
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Face Brushes

I gathered the best of the best face brushes! All of these are either in my kit or in my personal makeup bag- some are both! 

 
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This is my all time favorite brush from ELF! It is a stipple type brush, perfect for liquid or cream products. Price: $5.00
Putty Blush Brush - e.l.f. Cosmetics | Ulta Beauty
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This is an affordale, all around powder brush from ELF. It is nice to set your entire face or use for bronzer! Price: $7
Pointed Powder Brush - e.l.f. Cosmetics | Ulta Beauty
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This is another good ELF brush. It claims to be for powder, which you can totally use it for, but I like to use this for foundation! Price: $7
Powder Blurring Brush - e.l.f. Cosmetics | Ulta Beauty
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This is a grest RT brush that is affordable and quality. I have this in my personal brush collection and use it for blending out cream cheek products! You can also use it for powders if you desire. Price: $7.99
Tapered Cheek Face Makeup Brush - Real Techniques | Ulta Beauty
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This RT brush is perfect for setting your under eye, eyelid, contouring or highlighting! So versatile. I have 4 of them in my personal bag and a few in my kit. Can't get enough of this one! Price: $7.99
Makeup Setting Facial Powder Makeup Brush - Real Techniques | Ulta Beauty
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This blend foundation and cream products just as good as some of my most expensive brushes! My favorite way to use this is for foundation to get seamless, smooth skin. Price: $9.99
Expert Face Liquid and Cream Foundation Makeup Brush - Real Techniques | Ulta Beauty
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This NYX brush will blend your foundation like a dream. I was very surprised when I got this brush because of how soft and smooth the bristles are. At this price, you can't beat the quality! Price: $15
Cant Stop Wont Stop Foundation Brush - NYX Professional Makeup | Ulta Beauty
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NYX knocked it out of the park with this brush! I love this big, powder fan brush for contouring quickly or bronzing. You can also use it for blush! Price: $17
Pro Fan Multipurpose Powder Brush - NYX Professional Makeup | Ulta Beauty
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This is a great powder brush at a decent price. It is a bigger brush so it is great to set the whole face quickly! Price: $18
R2 - Tapered Powder Brush
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While this is marketed for contouring,, I love this brush from setting the under eye and blush! It can be used for contouring, of course, I just prefer other brushes for that. Price: $12
R13 - Pointed Contour Brush
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This brush is GREAT for blending out cream/liquid products! You'll love the smaller size and really fit into the contours of your face. Price: $11
M449 - Detailed Powder & Cream Face Brush
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This is probably my favorite brush from Morphe. AND you get one of their sponges, which is also a good quality! This brush is one of the best ways to blend out your foundation to get that airbrushed, smooth finish. Price: $18
Filter Effect Brush & Sponge Duo
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While this is perfect for blush, I also like to use it to set the under eye or precise contouring/bronzing! I have a few of these so I can use them all during my daily makeup routine. Price: $18
V106 - Precision Blush Brush
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Highlight like a PRO! This brush is perfect for powder and cream highlighters. I can't get enough of this one! Price: $10
M451 - Detailed Highlighter Brush
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Sephora does a great job with their brushes, and this one is no exception. This powder brush has lived in my kit for many years and it still is holding up well! Made to last. Price: $34
PRO Powder Brush #50
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Love this dual-ended brush from PT! It is great for your personal makeup bag because of its versatility. Contour, bronze and blush all in one! Price: $45
Precision Dual Ended Sculpting Brush
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I have so many of these in my kit, I can't even keep count! I love these for blush, setting the face, a soft contour and even highlighting. So versatile and amazing quality! Price: $30
PRO Blush Brush #99
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Your powder has never looked better! This brush somehow applies powder like it was airbrushed onto your skin. It is worth every penny! Price: $65
Veil™ Powder Brush
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My favorite foundation brush, ever! Your skin will appear airbrushed and so smooth, you won't even need your sponge (or use both “just because” like me!). Price: $47
Ambient Soft Glow Foundation Brush
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This an amazing foundation brush! It is angled to help blend into the contours of your face, and big in size to help cut down on blending time. Your skin will be streak free and flawless! Price: $34
101 Contoured Foundation
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This is the same brush as the previous one, just smaller! When I don't want to use such a large brush, like when I am just doing minimal coverage, I reach for this one. Same result, just different size! Price: $32
109 Mini Contoured Foundation
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SO versatile! I use this for all over powder, blush, bronzer.. you name it, I've used this brush for it! Price: $36
104 Tapered Powder
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Set your under eye, apply blush, bronzer or highlight with this brush! I have 3 of these in my kit and 1 for myself because it's just that good. Price: $30
108 Precision Powder
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Just like the others, this brush can be used for so many things! I have used this for foundation and got beautiful results. I have used it for blush and contour and have loved it for that as well! Price: $28
113 SMALL FLAT POWDER
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I love stippling brushes for foundations and powders, and this one from Smashbox is great! It is very soft and applies products seamlessly. Price: $38
Stippling Foundation Brush
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Another great brush from Smashbox. This one is perfect for any cream product, specifically for your cheek area given its round shape! Price: $32
Cream Cheek Brush
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I use this for powder contour and blush! It applies powders so beautifully. I have one for myself and one in my kit! Price: $34
Precise Blush Brush
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Given the stippling nature and how small this brush is, it is perfect for liquid or cream highlight! I also use this for concealer some times and it is magic! Price: $28
Precise Highlighting Brush
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Love this for powdering the face and applying powder bronzer! This brush was made to last, so you'll have it for forever. I have had mine for over 5 years! Price: $72
Powder Brush
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I like to use this brush to dust away any left over powder from “baking” and for blush! The quality is amazing on Bobbi Brown's brushes, you won't be dissapointed! Price: $55
Sheer Powder Brush
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This brush from MAC is great for laying down your contour or concealer/highlighter in a sharp, precise line! My favorite way to use this is for contour so I can be as precise as possible with my application. Price: $40
171S SMOOTH-EDGE ALL OVER FACE BRUSH
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I like that this brush has split fibers because it gives you many different options for use! The darker side, I like to use with powders, and the lighter side, I like to use with my creams. I mainly use this brush for blush but it is also great for h...
128 Synthetic Split Fibre Cheek Brush | MAC Cosmetics - Official Site
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I have so many of these in my kit, it should be illegal. This is my favorite brush to apply skin prep! I also use it for foundations and cream products. Price: $44
130 Synthetic Short Duo Fibre Brush | MAC Cosmetics - Official Site
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This is great to fit into the tiny areas of your face, like around your nose or around the eye. It blends products out seamlessy and can double as a contour brush in a pinch! Price: $28
270 Synthetic Mini Rounded Slant Brush
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Concealer Brushes

I wanted to separate my favorite concealer brushes from the eye or face brushes so the list is easier to shop if you are looking for these specifically! Blending your concealer out with a brush will help you keep the coverage of the concealer opposed...

 
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This RT concealer brush is great quality and affordable! I have 2 of these in my personal makeup bag and I could convince myself to buy another one, honestly. It blends out concealer so well! Price: $6.99
Expert Liquid and Cream Concealer Makeup Brush - Real Techniques | Ulta Beauty
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This brush has a great angle to it for blending out concealer under the eye. It has a fluffiness to it to help sheer out the concealer a little bit if you wanted to. Price: $6.99
Brightening Concealer Makeup Brush | Real Techniques
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This fluffy concealer brush gives you such a good finish. Your under eye is seamless and smooth after using this! I also like to use this to blend in my spot concealer areas as well. Price: $16.50
Airbrush Blurring Concealer Brush #103 - IT Brushes For ULTA | Ulta Beauty
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This brush is affordable and blends out concealer like a dream! It is fluffy and angled, making it the perfect fit for under the eye. Price: $6
Total No Show Concealer Brush
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I like to use this for spot concealing and laying the concealer down anywhere I might need it. The flat shape is also good for sculpting out your brows, under your water line or highlighting your nose! Price: $9
M224 - Oval Camouflage Concealer Brush
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This brush is dense, so it is great to push the product in to the skin. I like to use this to keep the full coverage of the concealer! Price: $10
M173 - Chubby Buffer Concealer Brush
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The angle of this brush makes it an easy fit for blending out under eye concealer. The quality is amazing, super soft bristles so you're skin isn't disturb through the blending process! Price: $18
Liquid Touch Concealer Brush
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This is a high quality brush that is soft and perfect for buffing in your concealer! I use this under the eye and for spot concealing. Price: $22
PRO Concealer Brush #57
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This brush is going to change your concealer game! The bristles are the best of the best, meaning your skin is going to love how this feels. Every time I use this on a client they want one for themselve! Price: $24
Angie Hot & Flashy A506 Concealer
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I have a ton of these for spot concealing! They are also good for an all over lid eye shadow shade. Price: $28
M∙A∙C 195S Concealer Brush | M∙A∙C Cosmetics – Official Site | MAC Cosmetics - Official Site
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This blends concealer out so well and leaves a smooth, seamless finish. I like to buff it in with this brush with soft tapping motions and small circular motions. Price: $28
Blurring Concealer Brush
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Another flat brush that is great for spot concealing! You can really pack the product on to get that desired coverage. Price: $24
Buildable Concealer Brush
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I have quite a few of these in my kit. It is the perfect, versatile brush for concealer or eyeshadow. The finish it gives is smooth and undetectible coverage. Price: $45
Full Coverage Touch Up Brush
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This brush is the smaller version of their foundation brush, and it is amazing! It buffs your concealer out into an airbrushed finish. I can't get enough of it! Price: $39
HOURGLASS Vanish Finish Concealer Brush
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I like this large concealer brush for times I need to conceal a large area! I have dealt with bad break outs across my cheeks and have needed a larger, dense, flat brush to spot conceal. This became my favorite one! Price: $40
HOURGLASS No. 8 Large Concealer Brush | Nordstrom
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Eye Brushes

These eye brushes are going to take your looks to the next level! You can never have too many 😍

 
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This is one of my favorite affordable brushes for blending out eyeshadow in the outer corner and the crease! It has a density to it that a lot of blending brushes don't, so you can pack on the color and blend at the same time. Price: $9
M433 - Firm Blending Fluff Eyeshadow Brush
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This brush is so great to have to smudge out eyeliner while keeping that sharp line! I also use this to clean up the eyebrow with concealer. I have a handful of these because I love them that much! Price: $8
M432 - Flat Liner Definer Eyeliner Brush
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This one is perfect for blending out crease shades because of its more pointed tip. It fits into the eye socket amazingly to aid in being precise! Price: $9
M441 - Firm Blending Crease Eyeshadow Brush
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This is great for adding color into the corners of the eye, blending out color on the bottom lash line and creating a defined line in the crease! Price: $8
M431 - Precision Pencil Crease Eyeshadow Brush
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This flat shader brush is great for packing on color all over the lid! Price: $8
M167 - Oval Eyeshadow Brush
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I love eyeliner brushes like this one because of its bend handle. It makes it easy to get that perfect angle and the bristles allow you to keep it sharp! Price: $6
M217 - Bent Liner Eyeliner Brush
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This is very fluffy and has natural bristles so your eyeshadow will be blended and smooth! Price: $8
M453 - Crease Blender Eyeshadow Brush
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This is a smaller packing brush, making it easier to pack on shadows on a smaller space! It is also great to apply your inner corner highlight. Price: $7
M124 - Firm Eyeshadow Packer Brush
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LOVE this brush! It is such a good size for detailed blending and especially for those with smaller eyes. Price: $8
M456 - Mini Firm Blending Eyeshadow Brush
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This is the softest blending brush I own! It makes the edges of your shadow so smooth and seamless. Price: $18
201 Blended Crease
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This brush is so soft and perfect for blending precise areas because of the slightly pointed tip. Price: $16
202 Defined Crease
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This shader brush is dense but fluffy. I like to use this to lightly lay color down and also blend it out! Price: $18
203 Shader
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This has a very nice angle to it making it perfect for lying color down in the crease or on the outer corner of the eye. I also love to use this for nose contour! Price: $18
205 Contoured Shader
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This is BK's bigger shader brush. I love this for blending out the crease when I have darker colors because of its flat shape and density- it allows you to keep the color opaque. Price: $18
206 Blending Shader
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This has a smaller head to it, perfect for fitting into smaller eyelids or for when you want precise blending! Price: $16
211 Detail Blender
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This is a big fluffy brush perfect for all over lid blending! It is easy to diffuse shadows really quickly with this one. Price: $16
Angie Hot & Flashy A503 Blender
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This is the best brush for really smudging out eyeliner! It is small and allows you to be precise when smudging. Price: $24
231 Synthetic Small Shader Brush
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I love this duo-fiber brush to blend out cream shadows! The bristles are perfect for cream products. Price: $32
287 Synthetic Duo Fibre Eye Shadow Brush
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This is another great duo-fiber brush for cream shadows. This one is smaller so it does make it easier to fit into the smaller areas! Price: $35
M∙A∙C 286 Synthetic Duo Fibre Tapered Brush | M∙A∙C Cosmetics | MAC Cosmetics - Official Site
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Sephora's crease brush is perfect for getting a defined, but blended, crease! I have a few of these in my kit because I use them for almost every eye look. Price: $20
PRO Crease Brush #19
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I love this Sephora brush to get a super blown out, smokey under eyeline and to pack color on the outer and inner corner of the eye! Price: $20
PRO Shadow Brush #18
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This brush is very fluffy, great for diffusing and blending shadows all over the lid and in the crease! Price: $20
PRO Crease Brush #26
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I love this brush for precise color on the lid given its smaller size. I also use this for concealer sometimes if I have areas to spot conceal! Price: $20
PRO Shadow Brush #15
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I love this 2-in-1 makeup brush in my personal makeup bag! It is great for travel because you get a flat shader that is great for powders and creams. And you get a blending brush to accomplish almost any look! Price: $24
EF 1 Makeup Brush
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This is my ALL TIME favorite brush for eyebrows! I won't use another one. The density of the bristles is perfect for getting a sharp, precise eyebrow and the spoolie is great quality! Price: $18
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This is an amazing eyeliner brush! It has a curve to it so that it flows with your strokes, creating a perfect, sharp line every time. The handle is also really comfortable to hold! Price: $24
Katana Fude Eye Lining Brush
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A “hack” that I have loved to implement for years is to use paint brushes for eyeliner! They are so precise and cheaper so when the bristles fray (as they always do with daily use) they are easily replaced! This is my favorite pack because of the ver...
Golden Taklon Super Value Mini Paintbrush Pack By Craft Smart®
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Brush Sets

Sets are a great way to try out a brand or build up your brush collection! I have added all of my favorites and the ones that are worth your time!

 
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This set is great for your base products! ELF brushes are a decent quality and an even better price. Their sponges (which you get one in this set) are my favorite from the drugstore! This would also be great for someone who is just starting out with ...
Complexion Essentials Brush & Sponge Set - e.l.f. Cosmetics | Ulta Beauty
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These are the brushes ELF created for their “putty collection", BUT they can obviously be used for many other products. The fatter, short domed brush comes with “scoop” on one end to pick up product and the actual brush is very nice to blend in any f...
Putty Tools Trio - e.l.f. Cosmetics | Ulta Beauty
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These eye brushes are affordable and versatile! You can use the angled brush for eyeliner and brows. The small precision brush can be used for eyeliner, concealing brows and applying lip products. The fluffy eye blender can be used for all over lid e...
Smoky Eye Brush Kit - e.l.f. Cosmetics | Ulta Beauty
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This set from elf won't break your bank, and you'll have all of your brushes you need to achieve a full face! It comes with a brush roll as well for traveling purposes. Price: $58.00
Ultimate Makeup Brush Set & Travel Roll - e.l.f. Cosmetics | Ulta Beauty
 
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This is my favorite set from RT. All of the brushes in this set are their best, in my opinion. And it comes with their sponge which is a good quality for your base products! Price: $19.99
Everyday Essentials Makeup Brush & Sponge Set - Real Techniques | Ulta Beauty
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This eye brush set is a must have! It comes with everything you need to create any look from natural to full glam. The lash separating comb is also amazing for getting your lashes to their full potential and eliminating clumps! Price: $19.99
Everyday Eye Essentials Makeup Brush Set - Real Techniques | Ulta Beauty
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This set is great to achieve that flawless base you want! All of the brushes in this set are top quality and make applying your makeup a breeze. My favorite brush in this set is the setting brush! Price: $19.99
Face Base Multiuse Makeup Brush Set - Real Techniques | Ulta Beauty
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This is one of the most affordable FULL sets out there. The quality is not the best, but it is great for someone starting out or someone who wants try out different brushes! If you are a seasoned makeup wearer or artist, I would go with a different s...
Stone Cold Brush Set | Colour Pop
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These brushes are somewhat affordable and very versatile. And you get a brush bag making it easier to travel with! I use these myself in my daily makeup routine and my base is always on point! Price: $24.00
The Sweep Life 4-Piece Face & Eye Brush Set
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This set will get your makeup right from your foundation to your highlighter. It is the ultimate set to have for your base makeup! And you get a travel bag that will fit these brushes plus some. Price: $30.00
Face The Beat 5-Piece Face Brush Set
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Eye brushes that will allow you to achieve any look you want! I love how versatile this set is and that you get a travel case! I actually have this set in my pro kit and it stands with my most expensive brushes. Definitely recommend! Price: $39.00
The Eye Master Collection 8-Piece Eye Brush Set
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IT Cosmetics does a great job with their brushes. I like this set because of how versatile it is. You could accomplish a whole makeup look with this few amount of brushes. Perfect for traveling! Price: $49.00
Your Multi-Tasker Deluxe Dual-Ended Travel Brush Set - IT Brushes For ULTA | Ulta Beauty
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Sigma makes some of my favorite eye brushes! This set provides you with everything you need to complete any eye look. I have 3 of these sets in my kit! Price: $122
Sigma Deluxe Blending Brush Set
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Another great set from Sigma. These are all great for powders- setting, contour, bronzer and blush! Price: $85.00
Sigma Studio Brush Set
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This set has everything you need for a full face! They're high quality and very versatile. You'll have sigma brushes forever and this is a great set to start with if you're new to sigma or new to makeup! Price: $160
Sigma Essential Brush Set
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I LOVE Bobbi Btown brushes!! I have their full line in my kit and they last through anything. These are brushes you'll have forever. Price: $65
5-Pc. Best Of Brushes Set | Bobbi Brown
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Luxie has amazing face and eye brushes. I have many of these in my kit and they have withheld a lot! This set is perfect, as you can complete a full face with these without buying such a big set. Price: $80
8-Pc. Rose Gold Complete Face Brush Set
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Do you want to buy an entire line of quality brushes at once, at discounted rate? This is for you! I bit the bullet for this set a while ago and was not disappointed. You get everything, plus some, to do a full face AND a very nice brush book to stor...
30-Pc. Rose Gold Brush Book Set
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I bought this set solely to travel with and it is perfect! Since they are dual-ended, it saves room in my makeup bag and they are great quality (as all Luxie brushes are). I so minimal makeup on myself when I travel and this set allows me to have the...
4-Pc. Dual-Ended Travel Brush Set
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BK Beauty has the BEST brushes right now! This set is great for traveling or to try out their line. Their brushes feel so luxurious and really take your makeup routine to the next level. While pricey, they are worth every single penny! Price: $125
Travel Brush Set with Pouch
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This set from BK Beauty is also great to buy if you want to try out the line! You can achieve a whole face and any eye like with these. This was the first purchase I made from them to see what they were about! Price: $218
Core Line Extension (9PC)
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If you want a “one and done” purchase for luxury brushes, get this BK set! This has everything you would possibly need to do a full face (minus a sponge). I bought this set for my Pro kit and recommend it to any artist or makeup lover! Price: $408
Luxury Makeup Brush Set (16PC)
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Sponges & Puffs

Sponges and puffs are essential in my makeup routine and my applications for my clients! I have added my favorites here that I hope you'll love too!

 
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The BEST sponges in the drug store! They are so soft and pliable, they blend out products just as well as the expensive ones. I definetly recommend getting the sponge damp before use! Price: $10
Total Face Sponge Duo - e.l.f. Cosmetics | Ulta Beauty
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This is a great set from ELF. You get 3 different angled sponges, perfect for someone who uses a sponge for almost every step in their makeup routine! Price: $14
Total Sponge Set - e.l.f. Cosmetics | Ulta Beauty
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Morphe's sponge is a little but more dense than my favorite ELF ones. If you prefer one that is a little more firm, but still soft, this one is great! Price: $9
Highlight & Contour Beauty Sponge - Morphe | Ulta Beauty
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Sephora makes a great sponge! It is very soft and pliable, similar to the ELF ones. Price: $12
Total Coverage Angled Sponge
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The sponge that started it all! I love the beauty blender, but hate the price tag. Is it worth the money? Yes. Are there cheaper options that work as well? Yes. Admittedly, I do still buy these for my kit and some clients prefer this sponge specifica...
ORIGINAL BEAUTYBLENDER Makeup Sponge
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The Juno & Co sponges are very unique. They are micro-fiber sponges, a brush and sponge hybrid. They don't soak up product quite like a regular beauty sponge and blend out products FLAWLESSLY. Price: $5.99
JUNO & Co. Microfiber Sponge - Velvet
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This is different from their microfiber sponges. This “cloud” sponge is the softest sponge I have every used. The application is just so smooth, unlike any other sponge I have tried. Price: $5
Storm Cloud Makeup Sponge
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The ELF puff is affordable and a good quality for a puff. Very soft and applies powders for a flawless finish. Price: $4
Halo Glow Powder Puff - e.l.f. Cosmetics | Ulta Beauty
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This puff is very unique from RT. While it is not my favorite, I wanted to add it because it does have some pros. I like to travel with this one because it does have that sponge side so I can blend out my cream cheek products with that without have t...
Miracle 2-In-1 Dual Sided Powder Puff - Real Techniques | Ulta Beauty
 
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Much like the RT puff, this is dual-sided with a sponge and puff side! I like this one more than the RT one, but it serves the same purpose. It is great for travel or keeping in your bag for touch ups! Price: $18
POWER POCKET PUFF™ Dual-Sided Powder Puff for Setting and Baking
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These are great puffs, at an affordable price! I keep these in my kit because these are the best value and I need plenty of them for touch ups throughout the day. Price: $15.99
Glamlily 6 Pack Triangle Makeup Velour Puffs for Powder, Foundation, Blush (2.7 In)
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This is also a great option for a multipack for your kit (or for personal use)! I like that these are rounded for touch ups all over the face and grabbing that moisture you want to get rid of. Plus, the design on these are so cute! Price: $23.99
Glamlily 24 Pack Tie Dye Makeup Powder Puffs for Pressed Powder (3 Sizes)
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Tools

As an MUA, makeup tools are my best friend! Some can get you out of a sticky situation or just make your application easier. These are my favorites!

 
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This is the best of the best eyelash curler! I couldn't possibly recommend another one as I have been using this one personally and in my kit for years! Price: $24
Eyelash Curler - Shiseido | Ulta Beauty
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This last separater is essential for getting those clumps out and giving your lash that extra lift! I like the Ulta brand one because it has a good price point which makes it easier to replace when needed. Price: $9
Lash Separator
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I love to have this foldable lash comb in my set bag for a lash “revamp” throughout shooting days! It would be great to keep in your purse for when your lashes start to fall during the day. Price: $13
Folding I-Lashcomb - Tweezerman | Ulta Beauty
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These are my favorite tweezers! They are a compact size and they have a really good grip. Plus, this color way is gorgeous! Price: $28
Rose Gold Petite Tweeze Set - Tweezerman | Ulta Beauty
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This is tool makes applying lashes and accessories so easy! This one is a straight point, but I also use the curved tip one they make as well. The handle is really neat and unlike any other on the market. With this handle, it isn't like tweezers wher...
X-Treme Grip Straight Lash Application Helper - J.Cat Beauty | Ulta Beauty
 
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This is the curved-tip applicator! I love this one the most for applying lashes because it is easy to clamp your lashes to your false lashes once they're applied. But it also works just as well for applying rhinestones and whatnot! It has the same gr...
X-Treme Grip Angled Lash Application Helper - J.Cat Beauty | Ulta Beauty
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I love this eyebrow brush! I really only use the side that has the bristles but the lash comb is good to have in a pinch. I like this brush because it will really work the product into the brows, much more than a regular spoolie. I go through them pr...
e.l.f. Lash & Brow Comb
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This is another great lash comb and brow brush, but it is almost 3 times the price of the ELF one. They perform pretty much the same, I don't notice much a difference at all. Except the lash comb on this one is better! You might prefer this one. Pric...
Airbrush Brow/Lash Styler #118 - IT Brushes For ULTA | Ulta Beauty
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I have gone through plenty of sharpeners and I keep coming back to this Sephora one!  It is a great price and it is one of the sharpest ones I have had. Price: $6
3-in-1 Pencil Sharpener
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These are great too! They work well and get the job done absorbing the oil. Keep in mind you only get 50 in this pack, but 100 in the others! Price: $6.79
Clean & Clear Oil Absorbing Facial Blotting Sheets - 50ct
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These are the ONLY cotton pads I keep in my kit! They are so soft and smooth, never irritating the skin. Price: $13
Facial Cotton - Shiseido | Ulta Beauty
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I use these to get every last drop of my products! When you don't want to waste any of your products, these are essential. These are also great if you are depotting any of your liquid products! Price: $5
Makeup Spatulas - ULTA Beauty Collection | Ulta Beauty
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