Essential Makeup Brushes For Beginners
We spend so much time perfecting our makeup routine, from finding the ideal foundation to that perfect shade of blush. But let me tell you—having the right beauty tools is as important as your makeup! High-quality makeup brushes make all the difference in how your products apply and blend.
If you’re wondering which makeup brushes you need, don’t worry—I’ve got you covered! I’ve compiled a guide to my favorite essential brushes to help you achieve a flawless finish every time. Whether after that perfect contour or the ultimate blend, you can shop all my favorite brushes below. These are my tried-and-true favorites. They're excellent quality and they won't break the bank!
I also made a video explaining how and when I use these brushes in my everyday routine and am including them below in the order I used them!
And remember, if you have questions, you can always send me a direct message on Instagram, and I’ll get back to you there!
e30 PENCIL BRUSH
The perfect and most precise brush for applying color corrector. This is going to deposit color exactly where you place your brush and no farther.
F82 ROUND KABUKI™ BRUSH
I love using this brush to apply bronzer. The shape allows me to build intensity in color as well as buff out the edges where I want it to blend seamlessly into my hairline and skin.
FLAT BRUSH
If you watch the YouTube tutorial, I show how I love to use this brush with bronzer if I want a more full-coverage or flawless application.
F76 CHISELED CHEEK™ BRUSH
When I want to apply bronzer over my CCTM - I use this more flexible brush to apply a deeper CCTM on top to really blend and sheer out my bronzer. It's a way to get a super bronzy glow with the most blended edges.
F05 SMALL CONTOUR BRUSH
This is the ideal brush to apply blush and blend it into your foundation and bronzer. Its tapered end and super soft, fine bristles keep it from loading powders or creams on too heavily.
E75 ANGLED BROW BRUSH
Used for filling in brows quickly. This brush makes it simple to fill in any sparse areas using short, light strokes in the direction of hair growth, avoid harsh lines, and focus on creating a gradient effect that looks natural.
E27 DETAIL BLENDING™ BRUSH
Used for eyeshadow blending or for applying lid color - the dense bristles will pack color in.
E31 Domed Pencil Brush
I use this brush to apply color to the inner corner of the eye. It instantly brightens the eye, make them appear larger, more awake, and can add a touch of glamour to your makeup look.
POWDER PUFF
This may not be a brush but this is a great tool for applying and pressing loose or pressed powder into the skin. I dip these in my powder and press into the skin beneath my eye and on any area where I get really oily or have larger pores.
F80 FLAT KABUKI™ BRUSH
I love and use this brush to stipple on color correcting tinted moisturizer but it could be used for any type of bb cream or foundation.
F64 SOFT BLEND CONCEALER™ BRUSH
If you're used to applying concealer with your fingers but want to try out a brush, this is a good place to start. This places product right where you want it and allows you to blend around the edge.
E06 WINGED LINER™ BRUSH
The perfect brush to help you create winged eyeliner, which can enhance the shape of your eyes by making them look longer and bigger, adding definition, or creating more symmetry.
E35 TAPERED BLENDING BRUSH
Used for applying and blending eyeshadow all over - great for spreading and blending color out.
F70 CONCEALER
Flat brushes like this are so good at depositing color! They can really pack it in and give you a lot of color payoff in a very precise area.
F40 LARGE ANGLED CONTOUR BRUSH
Used for applying powder bronzer and blending bronzer and blush together.