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For Cult-Favored Value
M.A.C.'s something of a gold standard for their professional-grade makeup brushes -- especially because there are so many high-quality options to choose from. Their seasonal makeup brush sets might just be the best way to start your collection, as they often include a handful of the brand's best brushes, all bundled together in fabulous packaging at a pretty significant discount.
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For Globetrotters
With four dual brushes and one regular brush, this makeup brush set gives you lots of options. The efficiency of the double-sided brushes makes them ideal for traveling, as does the case — you see, the magnetic case ensures blushes, eye shadows, bronzers and powders are securely stowed (plus, it's cute as heck).
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For Keeping Yourself on Fleek
Smashbox's #Shapematters is the best makeup brush set for keeping all of your angles on point. With brushes carefully curated to sculpt your face from eyebrow arches to cheekbones, this set is perfect for keeping up with all the popular trends of today, like flawless brows and even more flawless contouring and highlighting.
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For High-Performing High-Quality
Is there anything Bobbi Brown can't do? Her brand is filled with all-star products (think: the cult-favorite Long-Wear Gel Liner and the ultra-sparkly Shimmer Bricks). While her makeup brush set may be lesser known, her brushes are no less awesome. They're high-performing and easy-to-use, and you can't go wrong with her Basic Brush Collection. Sure, it's a bit expensive, but it's one of those gifts that keeps on giving.
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For Beauty-Blogger-Level Glamour
Ready to truly go all-out on your makeup brush set? Well, look no further than the Morphe Brushes Set 501 30-Piece Master Set. It's got everything you could want and more: fan brushes in different sizes, ultra-dense complexion-blurring kabuki brushes and every kind of eye shadow brush you could dream up. Plus, Morphe has the seal of approval from your favorite YouTube stars. Top beauty vloggers, like Kathleen Lights, Manny MUA, consider this one of the best makeup brush sets around.
