There's nothing like the feeling of spending time on a makeup look and it actually turning out exactly as you hoped.

We spoke with makeup artists to suss out the best makeup brushes for every look. Our editors and experts handpick every product we feature. We may earn a commission from your purchases. Makeup is ...

E.l.f. Cosmetics Flawless Face 6-Piece Brush Set: Our pick for the most affordable makeup brush set that delivers major quality comes courtesy of E.l.f.This six-piece set is a great makeup brush ...

Unlike with other dual-ended brushes we tried, such as the Makeup By Mario F4 Dual-Ended Foundation and Face Brush and the IT Cosmetics Heavenly Luxe Complexion Perfection Brush #7, each end of ...

The best makeup brush cleaners are ones that don’t harm delicate brush hairs. After all, you want them to last as long as possible. Not only will that save you money, but it will also prevent ...

Makeup brushes can easily become a haven for bacteria (germs) that may cause harm to your skin, your makeup residue, oil, and dirt acting as the perfect environment for bacteria to thrive.

Clinique Makeup Brush Cleanser. $18.5.00, Clinique. 2. Gentle shampoo or dish soap. You don’t have to buy a separate soap for your brushes if you prefer not to—the shampoo hanging out in your ...

Top eyeshadow brushes for the money. E.L.F. Cosmetics Ultimate Eyes 5 Piece Brush Collection. What you need to know: It’s hard to find a bad E.L.F. Cosmetics brush, and the price makes it a no ...

From the M.A.C Cosmetics 217 Synthetic Blending Brush to Makeup by Mario’s F5 Concealer tool, the application favorites that made our short list lie ahead. Best All-Around M.A.C Cosmetics 217 ...

I Finally Found Makeup Brushes That Make My Glam Look Professional — And They’re On Sale Don't miss this rare deal. By Jennifer Ford. May 31, 2025.

Makeup sponges, which had a popularity boom around 2016 but are still a staple in most makeup kits, are much easier to clean than brushes, since you can fully submerge them in water with no problem.