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Just don't forget to clean 'em.
1. Spectrum Collections offers vegan and cruelty-free brushes with bold colors and designs that you might find yourself gawking at for quite some time before actually using.
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And here's where you can pick up some brush soap!
What they carry: Buffing foundation, precision pencil, angled shader, and more brushes, plus 2- to 12-piece brush sets
Pricing: $8.99+ for individual brushes and $43+ for brush sets
Shipping: Varies depending on location
Get the Little Mermaid brush set for $115 and the Frida Kahlo brush set for $51.
2. BH Cosmetics carries professional-quality vegan brushes made of a blend of synthetic bristles designed to withstand years of use.
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Something to help make brush cleaning day a little easier: this cleansing pad.
What they carry: Tapered, blending, angled, domed, and more brushes, plus 5- to 12-piece face and eye brush sets
Pricing: $5+ for individual brushes and $13.50+ for sets
Shipping: Free on US orders over $40
3. Tarte offers ~statement~ makeup brushes made with synthetic bristles just begging to be the centerpiece of your vanity.
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Honestly, what's better than a watermelon cleansing pad? I'll wait.
What they carry: Concealer, buffer, foundation, spoolie, blurring, bronzer, kabuki, precision, and more brushes, plus three- to five-piece brush sets
Pricing: $10+ for individual brushes and $15+ for brush sets
Shipping: $6 on US orders
Get the flamingo brush set for $15 and the mermaid brush set for $25.
4. Anisa Beauty's professional-grade brush collection is cruelty free, vegan, and responsibly made, so you can feel good about making a sustainable beauty purchase.
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Psst, use their Brush Finder tool if you're not sure which ones to get. Oh, and you can get a brush and face cleanser, too!
What they carry: Concealer, buffing, foundation, tapered, multi-powder, crescent, highlight, contour, bronzer, body, and more brushes, plus two- to three-piece brush sets
Pricing: $28+ for individual brushes and $50+ for brush sets
Shipping: Free on US orders over $50
5. E.l.f. doesn't sacrifice one ounce of quality to match its budget-friendly price tag. In other words, their brushes are *totally* capable of taking on that emoji-inspired makeup look you've been wanting to do.
E.l.f.
And a bottle of brush shampoo to keep those bristles sparkling.
What they carry: Blending, foundation, shading, contour, concealer, stipple, and more brushes, plus 3- to 19-piece brush sets
Pricing: $2+ for individual brushes and $8+ for brush sets
Shipping: Free on US orders over $25
6. Flower Beauty has you covered with super-soft and fluffy brushes you'll want to sweep across your face even when you're not putting makeup on.
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(And while we're here, here are 34 of the best places to pick up some natural beauty products worth raving about.)
What they carry: Foundation buffing, blush precision, eyeshadow shade, blend, powder setting, concealer tapered, and retractable brushes
Pricing: $9+
Shipping: Free on US orders over $30
Get the powder setting brush for $14 and the blush precision brush for $14.
7. Sigma's secret formula to creating perfect makeup brushes comes down to their two exclusive ultra-thin synthetic fibers: SigmaTech and Sigmax. See ya never again, awkwardly thick bristles.
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Sigma offers several brush-cleaning products, including this ~fancy~ Dry'n Shape Spa cleaner.
What they carry: Angled, foundation, shading, contour, and more brushes, plus 3- to 14-piece brush sets
Pricing: $7.50+ for individual brushes and $25+ for brush sets
Shipping: Free on US orders over $50 and international orders over $150
8. Ulta carries over 300 brush options from brands like Real Techniques, Urban Decay, and IT Cosmetics that you'll wish you bought years ago.
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Plus, Ulta has plenty of brush cleaner options! (And here are 25 other things from Ulta you'll wish you'd bought years ago.)
What they carry: Buffer, powder, angled, blush, blending, liner, brow, setting, and more brushes, plus several brush sets
Pricing: $2.99+ for individual brushes and $10+ for brush sets
Shipping: Starting at $5.95
Get the Real Techniques brush for $9.99 and the IT Cosmetics brush set for $50.
9. Luxie Beauty's brush bristles are made from nylon or polyester filaments, which means cleaning them is a breeze (and that's a big deal, BTW).
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Not sure which brush to get? There's a quiz for that!
What they carry: Tapered, angled, stippling, shading, blending, spoolie, and more brushes, plus 4- to 30-piece brush sets
Pricing: $5+ for individual brushes and $22.74+ for brush sets
Shipping: Free on US orders over $25
Get the Nose Perfector brush for $17.54 and the brush set for $51.99.
10. Chantecaille carries vegan brushes crafted from synthetic fibers designed to achieve even the most complex ~cosmetic masterpieces~.
Chantecaille
11. Sephora offers its own ~exclusive~ line of brushes, in addition to carrying some picks from Hourglass, Tom Ford, Bobbi Brown, Fenty, and other top-notch cosmetic brands.
Sephora
You can grab some brush cleaner for just $9, BTW!
What they carry: Lip, brow, angled, liner, smudge, precision, concealer, and more brushes, plus several brush kits
Pricing: $8+ for individual brushes and $9+ for brush sets
Shipping: Free on US orders over $50
12. Morphe's brushes aren't popular without reason. With high-quality, dense bristles, these brushes are ready to take on the world (of makeup, that is) without breaking the bank.
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And you can give your brushes a deep clean with this cleansing balm and scrubber.
What they carry: Spoolie, contour, pointed, angled, concealer, dome, and more brushes, plus 3- to 24-piece brush sets
Pricing: $2+ for individual brushes and $12+ for brush sets
Shipping: Free on US orders over $45
Get the Coca-Cola brush set for $18 and the Jaclyn Hill brush set for $165.
13. Beautycounter ditches animal hair for synthetic Taklon bristles that pick up the *perfect* amount of makeup each time you use your brush.
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(BTW, here's where you can get 21 drugstore mascaras that are comparable to high-end brands for a *fraction* of the cost.)
What they carry: Precision, all-over eye, crease eye, complexion, foundation, blush, and fan powder brushes, plus a four-piece brush set
Pricing: $16.10+
Shipping: Varies based on order value
Get the brush set for $98 and the retractable brush for $35.
14. Dior offers the same luxury brushes the pros use for photoshoots and runway shows on its website for anyone to buy, so you can re-create those catwalk looks from the comfort of your bathroom mirror.
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Dior's brush cleanser is rinse free, so you won't have to wipe down your bathroom counters each time you clean your brushes!
What they carry: Kabuki, foundation, concealer, powder, contour, blush, lip, eyeshadow, and more brushes, plus a five-piece brush set
Pricing: $25+
Shipping: Free on all US orders
Get the eyeshadow shader brush for $26 and the blush brush for $42.
15. Nordstrom doesn't only carry your fave clothing brands — you can also pick up some Mac, Anastasia Beverly Hills, Nars, and other makeup brushes on your next shopping trip.
Nordstrom
And yes, they have brush cleaner, too. (Plus, 22 other incredibly useful beauty tools you'll probably want to keep in your cabinet.)
What they carry: Flat, rounded, brow, kabuki, precision, eyeliner, concealer, bronzer, complexion, and other brushes, plus several brush sets
Pricing: $10.20+ for individual brushes and $20+ for brush sets
Shipping: Free on all US orders
Get the Anastasia brush for $20.40 and the Laruce brush set for $38.
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