The 11 Best Makeup Brushes on Amazon You Need in Your Collection

This cheap set of brushes on Amazon is perfect for professionals and beginners alike. It's the best set overall for replacing and restocking some of your previous favorite brushes.

You won't lose sleep worrying that your brush is taking off a layer of your skin in the application because these brushes are both soft and dense, according to Amazon reviewers. “I have very sensitive skin and was worried because many brushes irritated my skin and felt scratchy. These brushes are super soft and blend my makeup beautifully,” says one shopper.

Need more convincing these are the best makeup brushes on Amazon? Shoppers say they work well with liquid and powder formulas, meaning you can use them for pretty much anything.

One 5-star review even called this set a great dupe for the costly IT Cosmetics brushes. “Side by side they look and feel the same in my opinion. No fallout, no smell, very sturdy, and most of all they apply makeup evenly. Every single brush is useful."

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Brand new to makeup and not sure where to start? You'll love this 12-piece brush set, which is great for learning the basics of makeup, as well as how and when to use each tool.

Amazon reviewers are thrilled with both the quality and aesthetics of these brushes. Plush bristles won't irritate your skin, and the no-shed design means this set will last throughout daily use. Plus, it comes in four other colorways, like Champagne and White.

Shoppers also say these brushes work equally great with liquid, powder, and cream products. "They pick up and hold the pigment of the makeup you are applying very well and glide on smoothly,"

Receiving these Amazon makeup brushes is like unwrapping Christmas presents because they're soft and don't shed, says one reviewer.

They're ideal for those who love the feel and appearance that Kabuki-style makeup brushes provide. Vegan, non-porous, and available in a wide range of shapes and sizes, you can buff your way to flawless skin.

Other consumers say they experience minimal fallout when applying powder products. These brushes are also compatible with cream blush, foundation, concealer, and contour.

Despite their cheap price, Lamora doesn't skimp on quality. One reviewer no longer uses her old MAC brushes because these new tools have sturdy handles and the bristles are soft and dense.

This 24-piece brush set has everything you'll ever need to create an entire face, all you need to do is provide the makeup. They're also made with cruelty-free fibers that are safe for sensitive skin.

With a 4.5-star average rating from more than 18,300 reviews, it's safe to say that VANDER LIFE created some of the most popular and well-loved brushes on Amazon.

Reviewers say you get superb quality makeup brushes for just $10. "They blend like an absolute dream, are super easy to use, pick up a good amount of product, are very soft on the face, and feel great in my hand," says one reviewer.

Other shoppers highlight their impressive durability as the main reason to order these makeup brushes on Amazon. One consumer tested her new purchase by attempting to pull out brush hairs with her nails but noted all of the fibers remained in place. Another has owned these brushes since 2017 and says they're still going strong.

Let these brushes brighten up your day, even if you're using a neutral palette on your face. These will make any vanity look a little bit more festive, like doing your makeup in the morning is one big party. More than 1,700 5-star reviews mean they work, too.

These vibrant brushes sport an aluminum handle and feature synthetic bristles that are gentle enough for anyone with sensitive skin. For example, one Amazon reviewer who is allergic to horsehair traded in $200 worth of brushes for this $25 kit and was impressed that the soft bristles didn't agitate their face and eyes.

Keep in mind that extremely soft eyeshadow brushes like these have a more challenging time picking up powder makeup. However, it's a non-issue if you don't mind layering your shadows or spritz the bristles with MAC Fix+, making the pigments pop.

These bamboo brushes don't just perform beautifully, they're also durable and built to last. Made of old natural bamboo, these brushes can withstand a hurricane, the heaviest of grips, or even just a fun dance session where your hands may be doing the dancing.

Enthusiastic reviewers are impressed by the look and quality of the synthetic bristles, adding they are comparable to pricier brushes. "They are perfect: Not too firm, not too soft. Plus, the blending brush is a dream," says one Amazon shopper. Others agree that these brushes on Amazon feel amazing on the skin and are well-priced.

With 12 pieces — including a beauty sponge — this set has everything you'll need for daily makeup. These brushes are heavy-duty and easy to use, with a durable handle that gives you great control.

They sport black and white duo-fiber bristles that help push cream, powder, and liquid products into skin. The face brushes will create a gorgeous airbrush finish while the detail brushes will ensure your eyeshadow and highlighter pop against your skin.

Many reviewers have been using these brushes for at least a few months and are impressed with the quality. "It's been about a year since I bought the first set and my brushes are still all in perfect condition and remain the ones I reach for every day," says one Amazon reviewer. "I love them so much that I've started buying this set as a 'starter' set for all my friends and family who take an interest in makeup."

This is also the sole brush set on our list that includes a small, textured pad to scrub your brushes. Just wet the bristles in lukewarm water, place a drop of brush cleaner on the pad, swirl the bristles into the cleanser, rinse, then air dry.

Parse down your makeup kit with these five high-performing, essential brushes. You can apply your contour, foundation, concealer, eye makeup, and highlighter with just five brushes — and likely can do even more if you get creative about it, too.

Amazon reviewers recommend these pretty pink brushes because they perform similar to expensive tools and come with a matching brush holder. The brushes even impressed pro makeup artists who agree that they don't shed and are worth owning. "These brushes are very high quality with softness where you need it and firmness where applicable," says one reviewer.

If you've been dying to try the fan-favorite Artis brushes, but their hefty price tag sent you running away in the night, try these dupes. For a tenth of the price, you can get a similar feel and effect, not far from the pricier partner. Their toothbrush shape is designed to resemble fingers, meaning the power is in your hands, which is exactly what we all want.

Amazon reviewers say they can always count on these cheap makeup brushes to provide a flawless, streak-free finish. While others say this brush set is the sole reason why they no longer use makeup sponges. “What makes these so much better is that I don’t have to worry about a sponge soaking up my expensive foundation and wringing out the sponge to clean it after every use,” says one shopper.

I own the pricey Artis brushes and suggest drying these dupes face down to prevent liquid from trickling down and causing long-term water damage to the brush ferrules.

Wet n Wild has had some of the best brushes on the market for years. Looking to get the drugstore fave but you can't find them anywhere? Head over to Amazon and get this gorgeous, rose-gold brush that makes you look at beautiful as the brush itself.

It features 100% cruelty-free synthetic bristles that are soft on the skin, and a unique handle featuring an ergonomic spot to place your index finger to give you ultimate control. "I'm able to keep the line of the contour at the right width and length and still have it blended perfectly, so it's not unnatural looking," says one Amazon reviewer.

Most contour brushes work with powder or cream contours, but thanks to the fluffy duo-fiber bristles, it is compatible with both formulations. Speaking of the brush hairs, Amazon reviewers also appreciate that they dry fast and don't shed

Sometimes you don't need a brush for your face — talking about you, my sponge-loving friends. If you're attached to your Beautyblender for life, no worries — this 20-piece set is meant solely for eye makeup looks, and it has nearly 5,100 5-star reviews.

Amazon shoppers love this kit because it includes everything they need to create various looks, including a flat shader brush to pack eyeshadow onto the lids and a mascara brush to prevent spider lashes.

Reviewers also appreciate the professional quality of these brushes. "They are not like some inexpensive brushes that are so soft they fall apart when you wash them. They are very firm and sturdy," says one consumer.