Regardless of how pared down you’ve gotten your makeup routine, you can only amplify it by investing in the right makeup brush set. You might think your quick-fix five-minute makeup regimen doesn’t have room for a nine-piece brush set, but trust us when we say that it only makes your job easier.
A flat-top contour brush might seem like an extra buy, but when you need some hurried chiseling for contour it comes in handy. Despite the best blush hacks and contouring kits, a good and focused makeup brush set can cut your glow-up routine in half. Here are some of the best makeup brush sets you should invest in.
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Makeup Brush Sets
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Real Techniques
Ultimate Base Set, $19.99 at Ulta Beauty
If you end up spending too much time trying to perfect you base makeup, you need this set featuring a do-it-all brush, concealer brush and complexion sponge. It provides an even coverage and tone, and it's great for last-minute touch-ups.
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Sephora Collection
Complexion: Uncomplicated Brush Set, $45 at Sephora
If you're a brush rookie and basically use the same tired brush for everything, this set is a great introduction to the transformative power of a quality makeup brush. This five-piece set has two kinds of concealer brushes, with one specifically meant for your undereye area. It also has separate brushes for buffing and powder, a foundation brush and even a brush tutorial.
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Luxie
Rose Gold 5-Piece Kabuki Brush Set, $54 at Nordstrom
Obsessed with kabuki brushes? Join the club, then add this amazing set to your collection. This pack of dense and soft brushes gives you better coverage by blending makeup during application. Also, with two contour brushes, this set is great for contour newbies.
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E.L.F. Cosmetics
Beautifully Precise Total Brush Collection, $65 at Ulta Beauty
Look no further than this collection if you're looking for a filter-like, Instagrammable glow. This set has two brushes to achieve that airbrushed look. With a smudge brush and a dual-sided eyeshadow brush, this set might be the only one you need.
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Luxie
Rose Gold Eye Essential Brush Set, $45 at Nordstrom
If you think a five-piece brush set is too much, that's just because you haven't tried the right one. This set features everything from a definer brush to a shading brush, so it can lend the same finesse to a minimal natural eye or a dramatic smoky look.
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Sephora Collection
Ready To Roll Brush Set, $70 at Sephora
This elaborate brush set is not playing around. If you know your way around a fan brush and a blending crease brush, this is the set you need. In fact, this is the only brush you'll reach for, regardless of how extensive your regimen is.
