As a training makeup artist I have quite a few brushes; hoping to build my collection up as I leave uni and head into the industry. When it comes to applying my own everyday makeup I always pick out the same brushes plus my Real Techniques Beauty Blender. Most of my collection is Sigma, but I am hoping to purchase some new brush sets this summer to widen the range in my kit. I have always loved my Sigma brushes, each brushes shape fits it's purpose perfectly, the few issues I have had with these brushes are, the tips of the brush hairs were white, after a few uses the white ends begin to stain and become near on impossible to get white again, I like everything in my kit to be very clean so it does annoy me that these brushes can still look dirty even when completely sanitized! Another issues is the writing down the side of the brush - which tells you the name and number of the brush - is beginning to fade, I have only had these a year and would have liked the writing to last quite a lot longer, it makes the brushes look older than what they actually are, especially for the price I payed - I purchased two sets and payed shipping from USA and the total was £170. - But, to look on the bright side they do apply makeup very well and I have never had a problem with loose hairs, which I know can be a common problem with some makeup brushes.
The brushes above are:
Duo Fibre F50 - I find this brush great for stippling my foundation, it creates a great flawless finish.
Large Angled Contour F40 - This is obviously great for contouring, especially the hollows of your cheeks, the angle fits the face perfectly, and it blends the contour in really well. I also find this brush works nicely for powdering under the eyes, it fits nicely ensuring you powder under the lashes as well.
Tapered Blending E40 - This is my favourite brush of them all. I use it in the crease under the brow bone. With slow movements it blends really well and can create a super defined crease or a very natural contour, I am not sure what I would do without this brush in my kit, I would highly recommended this brush! I have also used it to contour the sides of the nose as it blends really well and is small enough to fit the edges of the nose.
Small Angle E65 - This brush is primarily used for eyeliner and eyebrows. The angle is fantastic for creating a winged eyeliner look, I literally hate doing eyeliner, especially on other people but this brush makes it so much easier! The angle also works great on eyebrows for creating that perfect arch!
Pencil E30 - I actually find this brush best for highlighting the brow bone and the inner corners of your eye, it's shape allows easy application to those smaller areas. It also works well applying shadow under your bottom lashes, the point of the brush allows you to get underneath your lashes.
Eye Shading E55 - Finally, this brush is great for applying shadow to you lids, the flat rounded shape of the brush makes it easy to apply shadow over the whole lid finishing with E40 to blend.
Do you guys have any essential makeup brushes in your kits?
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