When it comes to makeup we all know that the secret is in the blending process, and to blend to perfection you need the right tools. As a professional makeup artist and beauty blogger I have over 100 brushes, wild I know. However, when it came to traveling to clients or going on vacation I literally wouldn’t take more than 8 brushes with me. If you think I’m bluffing, just keep reading.
Every brush on the market is versatile, they don’t just have one use. You can use one brush for many techniques. Once you master the technique you can truly apply it to any of these 8 makeup brushes.
Let’s begin…
This short shader brush has been a ride or die for years. I always use it for my Signature Eye look, which was my most requested look for brides.
Uses:
- Applying glitter
- Cut crease
- Applying concealer
- Highlighting the brow bone
- Any lid color
- Using the tip to shade around the lash line
This is the best brush for blending in tighter areas of the crease.
Uses:
- Blending crease colors
- Inner corner
- Contouring the nose/lips
- Using the tip to shade around the lash line
- Highlighting the brow bone
This is the best for details.
Uses:
- Highlighting the brow bone
- Concealing the brows
- Shading around the lash line
- Smudging shadow
- Carving out the details (i.e. cut crease)
This is my favorite for blending anything into the crease.
Uses:
- Blending crease colors
- Nose contour
- Highlighting the nose and cupids bow
Eyeliner lover? This is the brush for you!
Uses:
- Applying gel liner
- Carving out details with a cream or powder
- Filling in your brows
This is my #1 powder brush because it is so fluffy and truly blends to perfection!
Uses:
- Powdering the face
- Bronzing the face
- Blending out harsh contours
My favorite highlighting brush.
Uses:
- Highlighting the entire face
- Contouring
- Blush
I have been using this brush for years! It is the only brush I use for my cream and powder contour.
Uses:
- Cream & powder contour
- Bronzing the face
- Blush
You don’t need to purchase exactly these brushes because most brush companies provide these brush styles. I will however let you in on my favorite brush company ever and that is Luxie Beauty. They are the only brushes I have truly fallen in love with over the years because of the quality. They are also the only brushes in my collection that have never shed. The quality and price are truly unbeatable. So if you want to invest in ONE brush brand I would suggest them. Morphe Brushes is a great alternative as well but my #1 recommendation is Luxie.
Giveaway:

- Luxie 237
- Luxie 205
- Luxie 229
- Swirl + Sparkle Brush Cleanser
- Makeup Geek “Cherry Cola” Eyeshadow
- Z-palette
- NYX “Smokey & Highlight”
- RealHer ‘BE YOUR OWN KIND OF BEAUTY’ Shadow Palette
- Covergirl Katy Kat (Katy Perry) Eyeshadow Palette
Rules:
- Comment your favorite brush company below. You can comment as many times as you’d like.
- USA only.
- Winner announced Tuesday August 14 on Instagram Story
Good Luck Babes!
XOXO,
Greta
Morpheeeeee
Love Morphe too!
I love morphe brushes 😍 Good quality and affordable!
Agree!
realtechniques
Oh I have a few of their brushes. I love their face ones!
Love love Luxie and another top favorite are Makeup Forever brushes
Luxie is bomb & I’ve never tried MUFE.
My favorite is morphe!
yassss!!!
My favorite brushes that I’ve used are from Colourpop cosmetics I got a whole set and roll included for only 50$ and they are vegan and cruelty free they get the job done 😃👍🏼
No way I didn’t even know Colourpop did brushes how cool!
I really like dose of colors brushes and morphe!!
💕💕💕
Some of my favorite brushes are from Luxie, MAC, and Morphe ❤️
Some of my other favorites are from ELF and Real Techniques. BH costmetics has some good ones as well! 😊
Morphe !
Morphe for sure! ✨☺️
My favorite brushes are from ELF, Luxie, and BH Cosmetics.
Luxie and morphe are definitely my favorites.
Morphe
morphe all the way
Currently using the dose of colors & morphe brushes and love them both. After reading ur blog, I’m considering trying the luxie ones and I love that they are pink.
Morphe!
I’m gonna have to say morphe , they’re so adorable and they’re brushes are awesome. Love yah!
I like eco tools and morphe!