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These are the best makeup brush sets in Australia

We’ve got all your bases covered

By Briar Clark

BEAUTYcrew Beauty Editor / December 08 2020

Here at BEAUTYcrew, we’re die hard makeup lovers. But even we know that the best makeup in the world is all but useless if you don’t have the correct tools to apply it with.

Now, that’s not to say we aren’t advocates for a hands-on or finger-painting approach but when it comes to achieving that expert finish, you can’t go past a carefully curated set of makeup brushes to elevate your look from everyday to editorial.

So, from eyes to base, we’ve got your makeup brush needs sorted with the best sets available in Australia:

All About Eyes

SIGMA BEAUTY Basic Eyes Brush Kit

If you’re dedicated to the finger-blend-base but are a bit iffy about your eye makeup skills, this basic eye brush kit from SIGMA makes the whole process a no-brainer. With a range of shading and blending brushes for speedy eyeshadow application, plus an eyeliner, pencil and angled brush for detail work, you’ll nail those expert feline flicks every time.

The Luxury Set

NATASHA DENONA Brush Set Pro 21 Piece Set

For those who look at their makeup collection as an investment, this pro-style 21 piece set from Natasha Denona combines the makeup artist's best brushes for body, face, lips and eyes in a travel-friendly luxe case and makeup stand. A truly covetable set, this is one gift to give the greatest love of your life – you.

The Beginners Set

ZOEVA Vegan Prime Set

Perfect for the makeup novice, this succinct set of ten vegan face and eye brushes will meet all of your basic makeup tool needs. With brushes for powder, cream and liquid finishes, you’ve got all your bases covered, plus a handy vegan leather makeup bag for easy on-the-go application.

The Flawless Finish

MORPHE 2 The Sweep Life Brush Collection

With a soft-bristled buffing brush for quick application of base makeup, a rounded blush brush for seamless powder application, a universal highlighting brush for a subtle sheen, and an ultimate packing brush for simple eye looks, Morphe have thought of everything with this on-the-go brush set.

The Travel Set

lilah b. Let’s Face It Brush Set

We don’t know why but everything about this travel, vegan-friendly makeup brush set and vegan leather case screams resort vacation. Holiday in style and sweep these luxuriously soft face and eye brushes across your complexion for softly perfected, vacay makeup.

Lined To Perfection

Rae Morris Pro-Liner Set 5 Piece

Want to up your liner game? Then you can’t go past this expert liner set from Aussie makeup artist and brush wizard Rae Morris. With a range of fine-tipped and micro angle brushes to choose from (as well as a bent liner brush for precise application), this set will take your feline flicks to astounding new heights.

Now you've got the proper tools for the job, here are 7 sparkly eyeshadow palettes to grab before party season to really nail that pro eye look.

Main image credit: @meccacosmetica

Briar Clark

Briar Clark got her start in the media industry in 2017, as an intern for Marie Claire and InStyle. Since then, her keen interest in fashion and beauty has landed her gigs as a Digital Content Producer and Beauty Editor with titles like Girlfriend, Refinery29, BEAUTYcrew and beautyheaven. She loves the way seemingly innocuous topics like skin care and style have the ability to put a smile on people’s faces or make them think about themselves a little differently. A big believer in self love and experimentation, Briar has made a point of becoming the Australian beauty industry’s unofficial guinea pig for unusual treatments and daring hair trends. When she’s not testing out the latest beauty launches, Briar is big on broadening her horizons, mostly in the form of food but she’s also partial to travelling to new destinations both near and far (and of course, allocating an extra bag to bring their best beauty offerings home with her).