Makeup brushes

Choose makeup brushes to match your routine

The right brush selection depends on what you like to apply, not just how many brushes a set contains. A face and eye set brings your everyday tools together, while a specialist set gives you more choice for eyeliner, brows and detailed eye looks. Start with the makeup you use most, then decide whether you want a complete set or a brush for one particular task.

Find the right brush selection

• Face and eye sets for a coordinated routine: Technique PRO Buttercream includes 10 brushes for face and eye makeup, while Galactic Ray offers 12. Dover brings together 18 brushes for the face, eyes and brows. Choose a selection that suits the areas you regularly work on rather than choosing by brush count alone.
• Specialist sets for precise eye and brow work: The Flick set contains nine brushes, including angled, flat, curved and fine liner shapes, for eyeliner, brow shaping and intricate details. Colour Shifter offers 12 brushes for eyeshadow and eyebrows, while Keen provides 16 for eyeshadow, brows and detailing. These are useful choices when you want more dedicated tools for expressive eye looks.
• A foundation brush for a focused upgrade: The Technique PRO Glazing foundation brush has a flat, wide shape designed for foundation application. Choose it when your existing brush collection already covers eyes and powder, but you want a dedicated tool to help create an even base.
• Oval brushes in different sizes: The Technique PRO oval set contains 10 brushes with dense, soft fibres. Its distinctive design offers a different grip, while the range of sizes lets you choose a brush to suit the area you are working on. It is an alternative worth considering if you prefer the feel of an oval brush when applying makeup.
• Sets with storage included: Cloud and Blooming each include 12 brushes with a cup case, giving your tools a home between makeup sessions. The 32 piece Technique PRO set comes with a black bag and offers a broader selection. Choose a cup case for keeping a coordinated set together on your makeup table, or a bag if that better suits how you organise your tools.

Choose bristles that suit your preference

If you prefer synthetic bristles, the Milky and Blooming sets are options to consider. The 32 piece set includes brushes made with goat hair and synthetic fibres. Bristle materials vary between sets, so keep your material preference separate from decisions about brush shapes, set size and storage.

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