Try: Hakuhodo Basic 6 Pieces Brush Set B, $152

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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Try: Too Faced Pro-Essential Teddy Bear Hair Brush Set, $65

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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Try: Sonia Kashuk Essential Eye Kit, $11.59

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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Try: E.L.F. Cosmetics 11-Piece Brush Collection, $30

E.L.F. offers one of the best deals in town when it comes to the best makeup brush sets. Here's a quick calculation for the mathematically challenged: At 30 bucks for 11 brushes, you're spending less than $3 per brush (we're guessing that's less moolah than you spent on your last latte). And don't worry about skimping on function. This all-inclusive kit comes with everything you need, from your standard multitasking powder brush to more specialized tools, like a fan brush, angled contour brush and pointed eyeliner brush. What's not to like?

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Try: It Cosmetics Limited Edition Heavenly Luxe Six-Piece Brush Set with Travel Case, $50

This makeup brush set features some of the softest brushes around, including a trio of "no-tug" eye brushes, which are designed to help you get flawless application, without taxing the delicate skin around your peepers. Another selling point? Even these brushes they feel delightfully luxurious, they're remarkably affordable.