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For Bang-for-Your-Buck Brushes
Created by your favorite beauty vlogging makeup artist sister-duo Pixiwoo, Real Techniques' makeup brush sets combine quality with affordability. This kit comes with the only three multitasking brushes you need when space is limited: a tapered brush for foundation and concealer, a domed shadow brush that works with creams and powders and a plush brush that can be used for powder, bronzer or blush. Not to mention, the sleek case stashes easily in your purse or carry-on.
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For Futuristically Luxurious Brushes
Artis' elite brushes are kind of strange-looking and don't exactly come cheap, but they're also worth it. Their specially designed ultra-dense bristles use up less product and apply your makeup like a dream, for an even, streak-free finish, while their ergonomic handles make application even more of a breeze. Another bonus? They're synthetic and as such, cruelty-free.
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For Pro-Level Brushes
Japanese brand Hakuhodo has built up quite the reputation over the years for their incredibly well made products. Heralded as one of the best makeup brush sets for the pros, these brushes are known for their precision and attention to detail. And this six-piece starter kit comes with a fluffy complexion brush, plus eye and lip brushes. Not too shabby, eh?
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For Adorable Cruelty-Free Brushes
Even among the best makeup brush sets, it really doesn't get much cuter than Too Faced's pastel pink-handled brushes and the gold and accompanying pink heart-embossed zippered pouch (bedecked with an adorable teddy bear charm, of course). Even better? They're as soft as their "teddy bear hair" moniker would imply, and since they're not made with real animal hair, you can feel good about going cruelty-free.
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For When You're on the Go
This pocket-sized makeup brush set has everything you need to create the perfect eye look, including a sponge-tipped brush that'll let you perfect your smoky eye and a firm liner brush that works especially well with gel eyeliners. And good news for lazy girls: You can wash these brushes with water, which means they're a cinch to keep clean.
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