Brush Recommendations and Questions

[calico]

I have a mixture of eco tools, real techniques, free with purchase brushes (so, UD, BM,etc), some brushes for painting (from Michael's) and a Sephora brush or two. Good brushes don't have to be expensive, but they do need to be the right kind for your application methods.

I clean my eye brushes daily on a brush wipe cloth and weekly with water and a cleanser. The other brushes and sponges for my face are cleaned weekly.

[mdgirl]

I have a lot of Eco Tools and Real Techniques brushes, and probably use them more than any other brand. They're soft, easy to clean (especially RT because of the white tips--you can tell if they're dirty), and have held up well. They often have these BOGO 50% at Ulta, or if you have a Harmon Face Values/BBB with makeup you can use coupons for them. I'm also adding in more IT brushes. Lisa Eldrige just did a video on her favorite brushes, which could be fun for getting ideas (although those Suqqu brushes are $$$$$$).

[nursewife]

I'm in love with my Sigma brushes. Great quality, and cheaper than Mac, especially when purchased in a set.

[ajj]

Sigma are my favorite. Great quality for the price. I used to buy MAC, but they have always shed horribly for me and don't seem to last through cleanings. I don't know if I'm too rough on them or what. I don't have that problem at all with Sigma brushes.

[nsl]

Sigma is my favorite brand too, though I've also been impressed by some of the It Cosmetics brushes.

[mortomo]

I really love IT brushes. They are so soft, made well and don't shed. Ulta has a line of IT brushes made just for them, but I don't know if the quality is the same as the regular IT brushes.

I don't think I've ever actually purchased a make-up brush. All of the brushes I have came with products that I ordered.

[salejolie]

I love hakuhodo. I have the most incredibly soft highlight brush from them, made with blue squirrel hair. I also like a few shadow brushes, my fav I think it's J5523? For foundation I like MUFE 108. Their line is just so beautiful with super light wood handles.