We cosmetics junkies all remember the day we got our first makeup brushes. Sure, applying your foundation with fingers is a great way to get even coverage, but getting that gorgeous cut crease of perfect contour requires a bit more precision. What makeup brushes do beauty vloggers use? Here's your go-to guide if you're on the search for that perfect, personalized set of brushes, and who better to give you the run down of the best brushes on the market than your favorite beauty bloggers? From Jaclyn Hill to MannyMUA, these beauty gurus know their stuff and they're sharing it with you.
YouTube gurus have always been valuable, ever since the advent of YouTube's beauty community. However, they seem to be having a major moment as of late. Major cosmetics brands are now harnessing the power and influence of gurus — also called influencers, imagine that —to create one-of-a-kind products. From Jaclyn Hill's insanely popular work with BECCA Cosmetics to Laura Lee's gorgeous eyeshadow palette with Violet Voss, brands know the power of a beauty influencer.
Based on viewership, it looks like everyone knows just how powerful these men and women can be. Plus, it's not just popularity, many of the beauty vloggers you love have worked for major brands like MAC Cosmetics or have their own cosmetology degrees. They're legit, people.
So what makeup brushes do beauty vloggers swear by? Here's your answer.
1. Foundation
1. Sigma
Sigma F80 Flat Top Kabuki, $25, Amazon
The Sigma F80 has been a staple brush for many beauty junkies, but this recommendation comes straight from talented guru Carli Bybel so you know it's bomb.
2. Eco Tools
Eco Tools Stippling Brush, $4, Amazon
If you're looking for affordability, this foundation brush by Eco Tools is your jam. Recommended by LustreLux aka Katy Degroot, this brush is bound to be a new staple.
2. Powder
1. Morphe
Morphe is a staple in the beauty community, and this powder brush is MannyMUA's favorite.
2. MAC Cosmetics
MAC Cosmetics 129 Powder/Blush Brush, $35, Nordstrom
This may be from an older recommendation, but hey, it's Jaclyn Hill and she knows her stuff when it comes to brushes.
3. Blush
1. Real Techniques
Real Techniques Blush Brush, $9, U lta
Kathleen Lights recommends this affordable blush brush, and as someone who owns it, I can totally vouch for its efficacy.
2. Crown Brushes
Crown Brushes IB105 Tapered Blush, $6, Crown Brushes
LustreLux is coming through again with a great brush, and this tapered blush brush is super affordable.
4. Bronzer
1. Tom Ford
Tom Ford Bronzer Brush 05, $115, Nordstrom
Yes, it's hella expensive, but it's a staple for Jaclyn Hill, and that makes it worth a splurge to be honest.
2. Morphe
Morphe M527, $16, Amazon
To counteract the crazy costly Tom Ford, MannyMUA recommends this gorgeous Morphe brush for bronzer.
5. Eyeshadow
1. Wet n' Wild
Wet n' Wild Large Eye Shadow Brush, $1, A mazon
Laura Lee recommended Wet n' Wild's brush range before it even released so you know it's good stuff.
2. Morphe
Morphe M433 Pro Firm Blending Fluff, $16, Amazon
Snag this eyeshadow brush to blend out shadows perfectly, and be sure to thank Jaclyn Hill for her always on point recommendations.
If you're looking for more recommendations, all you've got to do is head over to YouTube. The beauty vlogger community is there to help, but also there to help you spend money so be careful, friends!
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