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    These makeup brushes are gonna change your life

    In the words of Charlotte Tilbury, no painter can create a masterpiece without the right brushes

    By Abbie Skliarsky
    Last updated 18 October 2022 In Features

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    In the words of Charlotte Tilbury, no painter can create a masterpiece without the right brushes

    When our makeup goes the way we want it to in the morning, we know it’s going to be a good day. Flawless skin with seamless application is something we strive for 24/7. So, if you haven’t got a favourite make up brush, then where have you been? Would you be tempted to get onboard the brush train if we told you it almost halves your time applying makeup in the morning?

    Application, blending and sculpting is all made easier with the help of tools. Brushes are an investment, and with regular washing will last you for over 2 years. So, there’s no excuse for not washing them regularly either and this is why. They accelerate you from beginner to pro with just a few smudges. Make like an artist and invest today.

    We’ve rounded up the best way to store your brushes, but thank us later. Whether you’re about one multitasker that stiples, blends and sculpts we have rounded up the best sets for you. These are great for gifting but it’s going to be difficult to part from such pretty sets. Just wait til you see…

    Like every good makeup artist, being equipped for makeup application makes all the difference. They make your dressing table #goals and your foundation/blush/eyeshadow work harder. You only have to look on YouTube or Instagram for serious makeup finishing goals. With the rise of the beautyblender, a perfected look has us shamelessly online shopping to find our perfect set. There are tonnes to choose from: if you’re vegan, want super-soft, high grip, angled tip, full coverage, synthetic, neon, or travel sets we’ve got you covered. Brushes make for effortlessly quick manoeuvring, so you really shouldn't be without.

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    These sets are perfect to add to your wishlist for Santa - we say blend, sculpt and buff yourself to pixel perfect looks. Best get behaving…

    Sigma Essential Kit 10 Brushes, £162
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    These dreamy brushes are an Insta sensation for a reason. For the brush aficionado: we put them to the test and not one hair has fallen out - even when we washed them.

    Morphe 6 Piece Deluxe Contour Set, £20.75, cultbeauty.co.uk
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    For a contour-a-holic. These gorgeous brushes are everything a contour queen needs. They sculpt and blend to Pluto and back.

    Sleek Make-up Brush Set, £13.00
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    A brilliant budget option - don't underestimate their worth. It made our foundation application super smooth.

    ZOEVA Classic Brush Set, £60.00
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    This set is a good gift for newbies that want super soft brushes that work on the whole of the face, base, or eyes. They're fab.

    Artis Five Brush Set, £132, Space NK
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    Bloggers made us listen about them, and now they're here to stay. These brushes not only blend seamlessly, but make us feel like a MUA. Yay!

    Tarte 5 Piece Holiday Brush Set & Travel Case, £45.50
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    These glam gold brushes feel great to hold and come in handy case - a no brainer for ladies on the go.

    Spectrum The Bomb Shell Pearly Queen, £79.99
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    Have you seen the bag? I repeat the BAG. The COLOURS. Oh and they're 100% cruelty free. Obsessed.

    Makeup Revolution Iconic Nudes Brush Collection, £20
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    Another bargain in the mix, this set includes a beauty sponge too. The chic rose gold aesthetic and high quality synthetic hair has us sold.

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