Do good quality makeup brushes make a difference?

Makeup brushes are an extremely essential part of any beauty routine &#; that is, if you use makeup with any sort of regularity. When I first started wearing makeup, I didn't realize how important makeup brushes are. For a while, I just slapped on foundation with my fingers and used the little white sponges that come with some eyeshadow palettes. It didn't take long for me to start wondering why my makeup never looked quite as good as other women's. Then I picked up a few cheap makeup brushes and my world changed. Suddenly I could apply my makeup much faster and easier, and I got a much smoother, flawless finish.

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Over the years, my brush collection has grown quite a bit. I now have brushes from several different brands, all at different price points and for different purposes. I've learned that good eyeshadow brushes are essential for blending, and that a good face brush can elevate the way your foundation and blush look. However, as many women probably do, I often wonder if it's necessary to spend a certain amount of money on makeup brushes to get the best results. I like affordable brands, as I'm usually on a tight budget, but I'm also more than willing to splurge on a really great product if I find it's worth it.

So with that in mind, I tried makeup brushes at three different price points to see if there was any difference.

1. Eye Makeup Brushes

Pictured above from top to bottom: Sigma Firm Shader Brush, $14, Amazon; E.L.F. Professional Eye Shadow Brush, $4, Amazon; Artis Circle 1R Brush, $35, Artisbrush

For each brush, I applied a primer to my eye first and then blended two shades from the Urban Decay Naked 3 palette.

Not bad at all for a $1 brush. It took a little bit of patience to blend properly and it had a tendency to get streaky, but it deposited color well.

This brush is pretty much the same as the e.l.f. brush but the bristles feel softer and denser. It did a decent job depositing color and blending.

I was surprised that I liked using this brush best, since I was skeptical of the strange shape. As it turned out, this brush made it very easy to deposit color and it blended very smoothly. I also noticed that my eye shadow application went faster when I used this brush.

2. Face Brushes

Pictured above is the e.l.f. Kabuki Face Brush, $6, Amazon; Sigma 3DHD Kabuki Brush, $24, Amazon; Artis Oval 6 Brush, $55, Artisbrush

I applied liquid foundation and then powder blush using each brush.

This is the very first makeup brush that I ever used, and I still use it occasionally for some things. It's best for when you want light coverage. It has soft, fluffy bristles that make it ideal for something like blush. If you only want light coverage then this brush would be fine for foundation but personally I want more coverage.

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I've written about this brush before. I really like how the shape allows you to get into hard-to-reach places like the corners of your eyes or nose. Since the bristles are very dense, it's easy to get medium to full coverage when using this brush to apply foundation. I don't usually use this brush for applying blush, but I was surprised to see that it worked just fine for that as well.

I feel like I got the most flawless coverage from this brush, which doesn't surprise me considering how very soft and dense the bristles are. My foundation didn't look patchy and I think this brush helped cover my spots and redness the best. I also think the shape makes it perfect for applying brush or even doing some contouring. Plus, it just feels very nice to use.

The bottom line? Each of the makeup brushes that I used did a good job of applying my makeup &#; much better than just using my fingers, for sure. If you're on a budget, a cheap or mid-price makeup brush collection will serve you just fine. However, if you're willing to splurge a little bit more, it turns out that expensive makeup brushes really are worth the price. Since the Artis brushes are so useful and pretty, I'd say they would make a great gift (to give or receive). But if you or someone you know is just starting out with makeup, it's a great idea to experiment with cheap brushes first. Really, the most important thing is to remember to wash your brushes regularly &#; no matter how much they cost.

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Regardless if you just started using makeup or are a professional Makeup Artist (MUA) you most likely realize that quality matters, especially when it comes to your makeup brushes.

 

A lot of people minimize the importance of using quality beauty tools such as brushes and blenders (beauty sponges).

 

The majority of people don't know what to look for in high quality makeup brushes and tools.

Regardless if you just started using makeup or are a professional Makeup Artist (MUA) you most likely realize that quality matters, especially when it comes to your makeup brushes.A lot of people minimize the importance of using quality beauty tools such as brushes and blenders (beauty sponges).The majority of people don't know what to look for in high quality makeup brushes and tools.

Everyone has their own unique method of applying their makeup and many people go with different styles depending on the day or event they're attending.  Everyone no matter the level of expertise needs high-quality makeup brushes comprised of at least the basics including: a liquid foundation brush, a powder brush, a concealer brush, a number of eyeshadow brushes, an eyeliner brush, some lip brushes, eyeshadow brushes, and a buffing brush.

Are high quality make-up brushes actually important? How are they better than cheap brushes?  Most people have these thoughts when it comes to buying make-up brushes.

Quality brushes can help improve your skin health: You're probably wondering how and I'm glad you're asking.  You want to choose high quality bristles that are soft and gentle against your skin.  Rough bristles can irritate your skin causing inflammation, which leads to premature aging. UVé makeup brushes uses the highest quality, unbelievably soft synthetic antimicrobial (which minimize bacterial growth) bristles to help reduce the amount of bacteria that gets on your skin.  Would you brush your teeth with your toothbrush after it fell in the toilet?  Of course not and that's kind of what using dirty makeup brushes is like because they just spread bacteria all over your beautiful skin.

Buying quality brushes will save you money: Sometimes this can be confusing, but think about how many times you've purchased a cheaper item then it broke and you had to spend money replacing it.  A quality brush will last you for years to come, hold their shape and not lose bristles.  In the long run a quality brush even though its more expensive at first will actually be cheaper because they last much longer.

Your makeup will just look better: When applying makeup quality brushes will make application and blending easier, give you a smoother, more attractive appearance.  Once you try a high quality, professional makeup brush you will see the difference.

We know investing in good brushes can be expensive, but it shouldn't be!  That is why UVé Beauty created the highest quality makeup brushes and blenders (standard and angle cut blenders) at an affordable price and make sure to go a step further to minimize bacterial growth.

See what all the buzz is about and why so many people are throwing away their makeup brushes and beauty blenders. Treat yourself to clearer skin, flawless makeup application and keep a few extra bucks in your bank.

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