Make Up brushes have become something of a staple in our lives, and we’ve reached a point now where there’s so many different brands and sets to choose from.
We’re  a firm believer that when it comes to flawless make-up, it’s all about the application, and you can achieve the perfect, airbrushed look – just as long as you have the right tools.
What’s the point in splashing out every couple of weeks on a ridiculously expensive foundation when a drugstore foundation can look just as amazing? As long as it’s applied properly, of course.
Investing in good brushes is so important for your make-up bag, so we’ve compiled a list of our Top 10 favourite make-up brush brands and sets.
Take a look:
1. Real Techniques
I think everyone knows that Real Techniques brushes are up there with the best, and at a reasonable price too.
Designed by pro makeup artists and YouTube beauty gurus Sam and Nic Chapman, Real Techniques brushes combine high-tech materials with innovative design to help you create a pixel perfect look.
We particularly love the Real Techniques Deluxe Gift Set – Collector’s Edition, which contains a Multi Task Brush, Tapered Foundation Brush, Angled Highlighter Brush, Fine Liner Brush and an Exclusive glam-to-go Clutch.
For just €39.95 you can pick up five must-have brushes that will help you achieve high definition results and flawless makeup application.
Purchase this from Cloud 10 Beauty HERE.
2. Nima Brush
Nima have some amazing brush sets, and the best thing is the brand was created by Irish makeup artist Niamh Martin – and we love supporting Irish brands.
Our favourite set from the collection is The Starter Set: The Basics, which basically has exactly what you need whether your on the go or not.
The set includes a Medium Powder Brush, a Flat head kabuki, Large Shader brush, a Concealer brush, a Crease Blender, a Pencil Smudger and an Angled brow/liner brush – as well as a cute fold over case to store them in.
The set is available for just €45.00, and it’s well worth the buy.
Pick it up HERE.
3. Blank Canvas
Blank Canvas definitely supplies some of the best make-up brushes on the market right now.
Much loved by celebrities and bloggers alike, including Pippa O’Connor, this brand has every brush you could possibly need, and offers amazing quality.
You can choose from a number of different sets, but the My Face And Eye 12 Piece Set is definitely our favourite.
This luxury set will give you every brush you could possibly need, and while you have to hand over €99.99, this will totally complete your beauty collection – and it comes with a sleek and handy cup holder!
Pick this set up HERE.
4. AYU Make Up
Another Irish owned company, AYU are suppliers of professional make-up brushes and make-up brush sets, made from sable, goat hair and synthetic fibres.
These brushes have been tried and tested, so their guaranteed to give you that flawless finish.
We particularly love the Complete Face/Contour Brush Set – which is perfect for all your contouring needs.
The set includes a duo-fibre foundation/powder brush, a flat foundation brush, an angled blush/contour tool and a fluffy powder brush – and all for just €55.00.
Purchase this set HERE.
5. Sigma
If you want REALLY great brushes, then you have to choose Sigma – but be prepared to pay the price.
These brushes are used by beauty gurus and professional MUA’s all over the world, but they seriously don’t come cheap.
The Sigma Beauty Essential Makeup Brush Kit is definitely one for our lust list, as it includes everything you could possibly need in a brush kit, and not only that, Sigma brushes are also notorious for lasting a really long time (if you look after them of course).
Yes, this brush kit does cost a hefty €166.00, but if you’re willing to part with the cash – we assure you, it’s so, so worth it.
Pick this luxury brush set up HERE.
6. Fuschia Make Up
Another beauty company founded in Ireland, Fuschia pride themselves on their high quality products.
We’ve heard especially great things about their brushes, especially the 15 Piece Precision Brush Set, which retails at just €75.00.
€75.00 might seem like a lot, but for 15 high quality brushes, it’s actually really reasonable.
If you’re interested in picking these up, check it out HERE.
7. Inglot
If you’re a make up lover and living in Ireland – then you simply must know what Inglot is.
One of Ireland’s leading professional make up brands, they also offer some pretty fancy brushes too.
While the brand is better known for their make up products rather than their tools, their brushes are actually fantastic.
The 6 Piece Travel Brush Set is particularly cute, and perfect for any beginners or anyone that wants to keep their make up regime as simple as possible.
The brushes also come in a ecological black leather case, and includes two eye brushes, plus a blush, powder, and cream product brush.
Pick this up HERE for just €30.00.
8. Crown Brush
Crown Brush is up there with the best make-up brush brands.
Crown has been manufacturing brushes for over 30 years, so they certainly know their stuff, and with Ireland’s top blogger Suzanne Jackson as their brand ambassador, this brand has proved seriously popular in the past few years.
Our fave Crown Brush Set right now is the 523 Purple HD Set – the 7 Piece HD Coloured Tipped brushes are a combination of quality dense Nylon bristles for precise application which are perfectly adapted to cream and liquid make-up.
When used with powder shadows, they pick up smaller quantities of product, producing extremely subtle effects for a flawless high definition finish.
The set comes in a cute purple patent case, complete with a mirror and matching tweezers.
Get this for just €37.67 HERE.
9. Flawless
You may recognise the Flawless brand from seeing bloggers trying our their Contour Palette, but they also have brushes too.
Not only are the brushes actually really great, but they’re actually a totally reasonable price for us gals that want to keep it cheap and cheerful.
Their 6 Piece Brush Set is one of our favourite brush kits at the moment, and the best thing is – it’s only €25.00!
The set includes a Flat Buffer Brush, Large Angled Brush, Large Angled Blending Brush, Small Angled Brush, Small Tapered Brush and a Small Angled Blending Brush.
Pick it up HERE.
10. Look Good Feel Better
Look Good Feel Better is the only international cancer support charity providing practical support for women and teenagers struggling with the visible side effects of cancer treatment.
The charity developed this Anti-Bacterial Brush Set with Bespoke Europe1, with 12% of sales being donated to expand Look Good Feel Better’s programme of workshops and masterclasses that teach women skincare, make-up tips and techniques; also including help with eyebrow and eyelash loss and changes to the skin caused by cancer treatments.
Each brush is treated with a non-toxic, hypoallergenic compound that will help keep harmful bacteria including E Coli at bay. In clinical trials, the antibacterial treatment was found to stop bad bacteria from taking hold and reducing the presence of E Coli by almost 100 per cent.
A self-cleaning brush you say? Yes please – and all for a great cause!
Pick this set up for just €46.19 HERE.
