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Although there are many different makeup methods-whether using your own (clean) fingers, a beauty sponge or a brush-many experts will admit that a makeup brush will give you the most precise results and is the key to perfect makeup.

The question is, which are the best? When we thought about this for ourselves, we decided to talk to a few professional makeup artists to understand where you can find the best quality makeup brushes online. But before we get into the best brush brands, let's talk about the importance of keeping tools clean.

If you plan to buy quality brushes—even if they are good for your budget—for a variety of reasons, keeping them as clean as possible is crucial.

According to Lori Taylor Davis, the global professional lead artist at Smashbox Cosmetics, “Cleaning is essential to fight off bacteria,” which come from skin oils that are transferred to the brush.

Celebrity makeup artist Jessica Payne told the Washington Post: "If you start to have small acne here and there and want to know why, ask yourself,'When was the last time I cleaned the brush '." "[When you don't clean] your brush, you keep reusing it, leaving oil and dirt trapped in [bristles], which can cause pimples and clog pores."

Payne recommends that you wash your brushes once a week. If your makeup is not as smooth as usual, then it may be time to clean them.

“Because makeup products accumulate and destroy the bristles of makeup brushes, when you have product buildup on your makeup brushes, your makeup application will not be so smooth,” Davis said.

"If you take good care of your brushes, they will take care of you. Intermittent washing and conditioning helps to extend the life of the brushes because they are mainly hair," Davis said.

For those who wish to clean their brushes every day, Nick Lujan, Kevyn Aucoin's global director of art and education, recommends that you use brushes with the words "Quick Dry" on the label.

"When using, pour or spray some of the daily brush cleaner on the towel. Then gently rotate the brush over the saturated area of ​​the towel. This will remove the product and disinfect your brush for later use," Lujan said. "Avoid using too much force when cleaning the brush to avoid damaging the bristles or shape of the brush."

You can use a variety of different products to deep clean your brushes, but in the end you only need soap and water.

"Deep cleaning your brush helps to remove creamy products or products that penetrate the brush," Lujan explains.

According to professionals, this is how it is done:

If you want to become more fanatical, most of the experts interviewed by The Post will use Cinema Secrets Makeup Brush Cleaner on their clients.

"Make Up For Ever brushes are great," said makeup artist Kelsey Deenihan. "I like their large foundation brush. It helps me achieve flawless skin."

Lujan is also a fan! “These brushes are handmade by a [company] that has a history of creating the best artist brushes in the world,” Lu Yang said. "Although the price is a bit more expensive, you must know that the quality is the best! These synthetic fibers are designed with the latest technology and imitate natural fibers."

Smashbox is another brand mentioned in hundreds of cosmetic companies that cosmetic professionals can use.

"This brand has upgraded makeup brushes. [They] are cruelty-free and vegan. [In addition,] These high-end synthetic brushes come in many shapes and are dedicated to your [ideal] makeup application," Davis said.

If you are willing to spend a little more money on new tools, please consider Nars.

"Nars has always been known for the artistry of makeup applications and was one of the first to create tools to assist every makeup application," Davis said. "These durable brushes mix natural and synthetic hair [and] last a lifetime."

Celebrity makeup artist Megan Lanoux strongly recommends Sigma Beauty brushes-this company has been highly sought after since its establishment in 2009.

"They are available in a variety of sizes and shapes-there is a brush for every detail of makeup. The brushes are also synthetic, which makes them more durable for a long time," Lanooks said. "They have a reasonable price target, and for such a high quality, I think this price point is easy to justify."

Payne is also full of praise for Sigma Beauty. "I like Sigma brushes because they are more affordable, but they also [not] lack quality," she said. "I [in particular] use their eye brushes-shader brushes, cone brushes and eyeliner brushes are my favorites." 

According to Lujan, Sephora Pro brushes are designed by a complete team of Sephora Pro Artists, which is composed of some of the "best artists in the industry" and help design these brushes to provide the best results.

"These synthetic fiber brushes are also very affordable, available in prefabricated kits and individual ones," he said.

Morphe is another brand that collaborates with well-known beauty tycoons such as Jaclyn Hill, James Charles and Madison Beer, and is known for its impressive makeup tools.

"Morphe brushes offer a variety of options," Lanoux said. "Although they are synthetic, they are very soft," Lanoux said. He particularly likes the brand's latest collaboration with Ariel Tejada, who is known as Kylie Jenner's makeup artist. "The face and eye set is my favorite because it has all the brushes you need," she said.

Spectrum Collections Unlimited is an independent and completely vegetarian British company that sells high-end makeup brushes and cosmetics.

“The brushes of Spectrum x Katie Jane Hughes are very luxurious! You can see that they are of high quality,” Lanoux said. "They are soft, reasonably priced, and very suitable for precise makeup. They are created to allow your makeup to be creative and to reproduce some of Katie's beautiful looks."

According to many makeup professionals we interviewed, it is difficult to find a set of brushes suitable for both personal use and professional use. On the other hand, Payne said Charlotte Tilbury can do it all!

"Charlotte Tilbury has some great paintbrushes," Payne said. "Her entire collection is well thought out and is suitable for both consumers and makeup artists. It is a hard medium."