FacesBySarah’s Highly Recommended Makeup Brushes

I often get emails from many of you, asking which brand has the best brushes, or my favourite brushes etc. Today’s blog entry is dedicated to some of my HIGHLY RECOMMENDED BRUSHES!

When I first started off as a MakeupArtist, I never knew that one day, Id be such a brush-a-holic! No seriously! As much as I cant stop buying makeup, I cant stop buying brushes too! Especially when I know they are FANTASTIC brushes! Brushes are not just something I like to collect. But they are really important tools for any makeup user(not only makeup artists!).
Brushes are important because they are more hygenic than using your own fingers to apply a product. and many times, using the RIGHT brushes, mean getting a more precise application, a more flawless finish, and all the more easier to blend products with.

Here are my utmost favourite Brush brands:


When I received this full set of KENTBRUSHES for review purposes, 2 years back, I never knew, this would end up being one of my favourite brush sets! I firstly FELL IN LOVE with their red handles! They totally stood out amongst all my other black-handle brushes. They dont have a huge variety of brushes, but if you need a BASIC set, esp for travel, this is perfect! The brushes are travel-sized. Their powder brush and blusher and contour brushes are the ones I use the MOST! and without fail, each time I wash the brush, there are no shedding of bristles/hair. And its still SO SOFT after all the many washes.
KENT Brushes is only available online at THIS LINK

 

 

 


Initially when Sigma first got released, there was a much heated debate about it being a rip-off off MAC as they looked the same and even the brush numbers were similar. Eventually Sigma, changed their brush numbers! So I caved in and eventually ordered some of these Sigma brushes, after reading a crazy number of reviews about them. Being an avid MAC Brush user, myself, I could instantly see the resemblance between Sigma n MAC when my brushes arrived. But they’re not of the same length. I ordered only EYE brushes because Im a huge fan of eyemakeup and I love having various eyeshadow brushes! I got the Small Tapered Blending – E45 , Tapered Blending – E35 , and Blending – E25. and for only USD9 each, I think they’re worth every penny! The brushes are SO SOFT! and as mentioned before, with the right brushes, application of eyeshadow can be so much easier! I love blending colours using the E25 brush!
SIGMA Brushes is available online at SIGMABEAUTY

 

 

 


Very often, Sephora comes up with new brush collection. The platinum series, the I.T series, the double dipped series etc. I simply adore their brushes because, not only are they PRETTY!! but also their brushes are long lasting. I’ll be honest, I buy them mostly cuz they add a splash of colour to my brush collection :p
But their CREASE brushes are definitely a must have, if you ask me!
SEPHORA Brushes are available online at SEPHORA and also at SEPHORA OrchardIon, Sephora NgeeAnnCity, Sephora MarinaBaySands and Sephora GreatWorldCity

 

 

 

 


MAC is one of the most internationally known professional brand that needs no introduction. MAC has some of the most amazing brushes! However, their prices, may not be so wallet-friendly to all. I personally find it a good investment for anyone who uses makeup regularly or makeup artist. Their blusher brush #116, is one of my favourite brushes. It feels very soft against the skin, and deposits the right amount of product, with each application. However, amongst all my face brushes, I find this brush, sheds more than others. Apart frm that, their Eyeshadow brushes are also a hit with me, especially the blending brushes(#217,#275, #226, #222)
MAC Brushes are available online at MACCOSMETICS and at the many MAC Counters islandwide.

 

 

 


I-Nuovi doesnt have a huge variety of brushes either but I cannot do without their CREASE brush! Its perfectly shaped to create a precise application when contouring the eyes. If there’s one other thing I love about Inuovi, its their BRUSH CLEANSER! I use this brush cleanser on ALL my brushes, and it is brilliant! every speck of product is thoroughly removed and my brushes look like brand new, after every wash.
I-Nuovi Brushes are available online at INUOVI and at Inuovi FarEastPlaza and Inuovi BHG Bishan

 

 

 

 


Another MUST-HAVE brand of brushes, if you ask me! I was sent a couple of MUS brushes and they’ve very quickly become a hit with me! Im a sucker for CREASE brushes (if you havent already figured out by now), and ther crease brush #7S-01 from MUS is one of my favs! I also love their face brushes! The travel sized blusher brush #H02, and their foundation brush #H03 which looks similar to the stippling brush, is so soft and great for applying cream products on the face!
MakeupShow Brushes are available online at MUS and also at Cathay Cinileisure

 

 

 

Filed under Daily Bread, Tips & Tricks | March 9th, 2011

  • ida

    Hi dear, i need a help from you. ermm.. have u heard about Vau beauty makeup brush? is their brush are worth to buy?

    Hope to hear from you soon!

  • http://www.facesbysarah.com sarah

    nope, never heard of em. sorry! :)

  • Dani

    I have! They use it at our make up school and I love my set!
    Amazing and soo much better than MAC! Highly recommended!!