Right now I'm using a Crown brush set (mixed in with a variety of other brushes) that I bought off Hautelook a while ago. They're not bad, but I can feel the cheapness in quality and I would like to upgrade to something nicer.
Right now, I want to just start off replacing my face brushes. My eye brushes are working for right now, but my face brushes are where I feel that I really need to upgrade.
I was looking at the Silk line and the Revolution line from Royal and Langnickel... Anyone have any experience with these? Suggestions on particular brands/models?
Yes, the Revolution brushes from R&L are really good and i really like the different shapes they have. The silk brushes are good too. If i were you (and if possible), i would go to a store that sells them or a trade show in order to test their softness and the amount of pressure you want for each of them. I have a silk blush brush, for example, that is very soft to the touch but will also apply blush only very subtly.
Simire MUA
Posts: 91
London, England, United Kingdom
i have the R+L silk blenders and blush brushes which i enjoy using and i also have Pazarey boufard brushes which i had to purchase during my make up class. i only like their small fan brush and i am not impressed with their blending brush.
i bought some art brushes at my local art store which is excellent for gel liner application.
i must say my initial purchase was a small set of crown brushes and i still like the foundation brush by crown. i also like the cheap set of foundation brushes i bought at the local drug store (superdrug)by cosmopolitan.
Aaliyah I
Posts: 221
Stevenage, England, United Kingdom
Simire MUA wrote: i bought some art brushes at my local art store which is excellent for gel liner application.
Me too ! I have a great artist brush that I use for gel/cake liner. I bought them from hobby craft - they apply g/eyeliner like a dream with the fraction of the price of the high end brushes.
@OP For budget brushes I would recommend some of Elf's line. I haven't used crown brushes before so I can't offer you any advice on their lines but Elf have a few hidden gems on both their normal and studio line. They have recently released a small stippling brush which is similar to the small mac stippling brush. I haven't tried it myself but it looks good and has received some good reviews. (I wouldn't use it for very dry skin though because it'd probably cause some micro-exfoliation) I would recommend their flat top powder brush(Studio line).
Also for great brushes on a budget I would recommend the ecobrush set's which you can get in superdrug and boots. Their brushes are fantastic, I would recommend their powder brush especially. Their powder brush is so soft to the touch and applies wonderfully, the way it is shaped makes it easy to press'n'roll it against the skin too.
Have you ever used Real Techniques? They are fantastic brushes, especially the face brushes. Their stippling brush is amazing. They are also very affordable, I think I got the entire set online for around $50. You can get them online and I think Ulta sells them.
Dani Snow wrote: Have you ever used Real Techniques? They are fantastic brushes, especially the face brushes. Their stippling brush is amazing. They are also very affordable, I think I got the entire set online for around $50. You can get them online and I think Ulta sells them.
Dorota MUA
Posts: 74
Leeds, England, United Kingdom
I didn't used but touched the revolution series - This are really amazing, so I think it's worth to get upgrade to this one...the handle is fab idea!
I personally got few brands now: MAC, SEPHORA-basic range, SIGMA (stippling brushes, flat powder brushes, contouring brushes) Sephora is better than MAC but worst than SIGMA. SIGMA have FAB quality! for me is best of the best.
For me real techniques are good but wound't defeat the SIGMA quality...
I got also Kabuki - slightly round round shape - from Royal & Langnikel - Quality is amazing. very soft, gentle hair, fab for buffing & powders
SD Makeup Artisty wrote: Right now I'm using a Crown brush set (mixed in with a variety of other brushes) that I bought off Hautelook a while ago. They're not bad, but I can feel the cheapness in quality and I would like to upgrade to something nicer.
Right now, I want to just start off replacing my face brushes. My eye brushes are working for right now, but my face brushes are where I feel that I really need to upgrade.
I was looking at the Silk line and the Revolution line from Royal and Langnickel... Anyone have any experience with these? Suggestions on particular brands/models?
Thanks. (:
I just worked for R&L and Revolution brushes at IMATS and i've used the Revolution brushes in my kit ever since. I definitely suggest investing in them, they all work stellar, but my favorite is the big buffer brush (I don't have my set in front of me so I don't have the model #) and my clients love how soft they are.
You have to own Rae Morris brushes..you will never ever go back. Google..you tube etc. I have every brush under the sun and these are the best..super soft...shaped and the range covers everything. Gossmakeupartist on u tube reviews them.
She actually designed her brushes with crown brushes, I could go on for ever..but won't.
They are the best I've used so far.
I've just got hooked on Hakuhodo brushes. Such great quality! As far as how the series are organized, ignore the handles and just buy the best price for the bristles.
I so need to update my brushes! Some of mine are 10 years old!
Good thread, I dont do much for makeup anymore except for my own shoots so Im out of the loop on whats good for brushes as of late. I used to do tons of bridal and working other photographers shoots. I pass my bridal inquires to other pro artists, I save my dates for wedding photos. If Im still open a month out Ill book bridal because I wont book a wedding that late in the game. For everyone that books well in advance there are 5 last minute brides looking a month before their wedding. lol
I have become obsessed with brushes in the last year. I purchased some at IMATS NYC and many from lots of websites such as Sigma or Coastal scents and Ulta.com. I looked for online coupon codes and BIG1 sales.
Here is a list of my favorites.
MAC 150 - Large powder brush
MAC 138 - Tapered face brush
I like too faced brushes and smashbox. I know you can find them at Macy's and sephora or ulta. I'm not sure how the face brushes are but the eye brushes are amazing so it's worth checking out.
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