Let's talk makeup brushes.

[treedimensional]

Do you have a basic kit, or a collection of many brands, types, and sizes (like me)?
Where do you find brushes (store names)?

[FormerCityGirl]

I get mine at The Body Shop when they do their 50% off sales. I got a full on kit with a cute carrying clutch for $18 over Christmas, but it was a gift set. Thanks for reminding me I need to wash it all since it's covered in BM that I'm allergic to. I just switched to some extra ones I had laying around from there. I think the quality is pretty good, expecially for what I paid. If you sign up for their free club, you get 10% off all purchases with the card.

[treedimensional]

I decided that after 5-6 years, my MAIN foundation brush needed replacing. I was not liking the selection, OR the prices, at any drug/cosmetic stores. So I went to Hobby Lobby. I ended up buying SIX new brushes for about $8.
And I *LOVE* my new foundation brush SO MUCH MORE than my old one! My gosh, like night and day. I can't believe I even used that old one.
I just want to put it out there. Artists brushes are excellent quality, and come in a truly mind-boggling array of shapes, sizes, and textures; often much cheaper than "makeup" brushes.

[natablue]

I have a collection of both MAC and Sigma brushes. I live them both but find the Sigma are just as great as the MAC but less than half the price. They're holding up very well after years of daily use.

[FormerCityGirl]

The only problem I'd have is confusing the ones I actually paint with the ones for makeup since I clean my brushes in the bathroom. I found a couple in the toothbrush holder in the guest bath last time DH cleaned since he didn't have a clue what they were for. I left them out to dry over night when I painted until about 2AM while he was working. Also, if you take this route, sign up for Hobby Lobby emails. It's gets you a 40% coupon immediately and more in the future. Michael's always has 50% coupons and similar stock in brushes. That would be another good place.

[treedimensional]

Jun 9, 2012 9:24:28 GMT -5 FormerCityGirl said:

The only problem I'd have is confusing the ones I actually paint with the ones for makeup since I clean my brushes in the bathroom. I found a couple in the toothbrush holder in the guest bath last time DH cleaned since he didn't have a clue what they were for. I left them out to dry over night when I painted until about 2AM while he was working. Also, if you take this route, sign up for Hobby Lobby emails. It's gets you a 40% coupon immediately and more in the future. Michael's always has 50% coupons and similar stock in brushes. That would be another good place.

Yay! I thought I was alone! Makeup stores can be so overpriced for brushes.
My only criteria for art brushes is that they be short handled so I can fit them in my makeup bag (which is about 7.5" long). So none of those super long brush handles for me.

[FormerCityGirl]

I'm always at Michael's, Hobby Lobby, or Joann's since I paint, sew, collage, and frame a ton of stuff. I just made and cut a pattern for a dress this morning that I plan to sew while DH works tonight. There's a lot of options in those stores.

[Jam]

I have an absurd amount of brushes. I'd say about 40+? Predominantly consisting of MAC and Sephora. I have some that my sister got me from Ricky's too.

I have gotten all of them within the last year and a half.

[treedimensional]

I got these two "value kits":


The big brush in the top kit is my new foundation brush. I had been using a much smaller flat "wash" brush, like the smaller brushes on the bottom.
The huge brushes for powders and blushes are much more expensive but still a great deal, as the quality is superb.

[Deleted]

I never thought about art store brushes.

I use elf and ecotools. I'm cheap.

[misshark122]

I mainly don't even use makeup brushes. I usually use my fingers for eye makeup. I just feel like I have more control! I go through stages where I do use my brushes though, and they are a Mac travel kit.

[nsl]

My collection is mostly Sigma with a handful of MAC and Sephora.

[futurepivko]

I have Sephora Professional. I bought them individually.

[315bride]

I use mainly Sigma brushes now although I have one or two from MAC and NARS. It's not a set; I just buy brushes that I want as I see the need.

[Deleted]

I bought mine singularly from Mac and sephora. The kits don't work for me because they come with brushes that I don't end up using. It was a little more expensive or buy them singularly, but at least I use them all.

[AlpineSlide]

I buy them individually from Target (ELF and Sonia Kashuk), Walmart (Soho), and Ulta (EcoTools and some random ones). I also have some Coastal Scents brushes.
I really want to place a Sigma order soon and I've thought about getting some artist brushes at Hob Lob too.

[mrsacornblue]

I have mostly MAC, a few Sigma, a few Bare Minerals and a few Ulta and Sephora professionals. I really like my Sigma foundation brushes, the F84. My only complaint with Sigma is that you can only order online and their shipping is ridiculous. It drives me bonkers because I like to feel the brush and see size before I buy it. That's mostly why I have MAC and Ulta professional ones that have Sigma alternatives...I don't want to order online!