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When I first got into makeup I had no idea, what I was getting myself into and I absolutely knew nothing about makeup brushes. I would use one brush I bought from Avon and the sponge applicator some of the eyeshadow came with. Sorry ladies without truly revealing my exact age 😫, makeup has come a long way. I remember I reached out to a friend of mines who was a makeup artist, and I asked her the simplest question “how do you apply basic makeup”. Her reply was “ it’s hard to explain you wouldn’t understand you have to be in the industry”! With that said I made it my mission to learn how to apply the basic makeup so I searched on You Tube. I would spent what ever free time I had watching awesome and talented makeup guru that made great tutorials on their you tube channel . That’s all I needed to learned the basic on how to apply makeup and how important is to have the right makeup brushes. So boo, if you are just starting out on Makeup and have no clue where to start with brushes I will guide you on the 10 Must Have Makeup brushes. I will Share the best affordable brushes to start off.
Eyeshadow
MAC 239 was one of my first Mac brush when I started out. That was a MUST BRUSH to own and many Beauty guru favorite brush. This brush packs on color beautifully on the lid without fallout. This is one of my favorites.
Real Techinique eye shade + Blend Set
If the MAC 239 & 224 are to pricy these are perfect for you especially if you are just starting out. This set comes with an eyeshadow brush and blending, you Cant beat that. Packs color well and blend smooth. Brush is soft and the bristle don’t fall out.
MAC 224 This brush is soft and fluffy perfect to apply transition shades above crease and it blends out effortlessly and evenly.
Dupe for MAC 224. This brush is very good quality and soft. It doesn’t shed and it blends shadows flawlessly. This is a brush to add to your starting KIT.
Tips: If MAC brushes are way out of your budget no worries you can still buy affordable good blendable brushes that will work aswell. Morphe Pro Firm Blending Crease is a Dupe of MAC 224 and it’s way cheaper than MAC. As a beginner I started with these two MAC Brush and then I purchase the Morphe, all work well with blending the color. Real Technique are a great deal also they are good quality brushes and very affordable.
Real Techniques. Samantha and Niki Chapman are one of my favorite YouTube makeup guru. When they decided to launch their their own makeup brushes I couldn’t wait to try them, and ladies they are awesome and the best part they are very affordable
Foundation
M439 Morphe Deluxe Buffer
I’ve tried numerous of foundation brushes and I always had issues because they will leave streaks on my face and it will drive me insane. I heard about this brush from YouTube guru and decided to try it. Amazing, applies foundation evenly leaving no streaks giving you full coverage. It works well with créam and liquid foundation.
Concealer
This brush is like having a beauty blender on a stick. It’s great for blending concealer under eye doesn’t leave streaks and is easier to clean vs the beauty blender. This Is a must buy for concealer.
Setting Brush
This brush is perfect for setting under eyes. I’ve used it for highlights aswell. It applies evenly and it doesn’t shed. They wash well and very affordable.
I use this brush for setting my Foundation with my setting powder and I love it. The bristles are flowy and it sets on your face evenly. You can use this brush for powder foundation and Setting Powder.
Highlighter
I’ve purchase other brand of fan Brush and haven’t been happy because some of the bristles are to hard. I stumbled upon this one decided to give it a try. I have to say I love it. It’s awesome with highlighting powder and you Could use it for bronzing too.
Bronze
This brush is great for bronzers and blush. Picks up the color well and blend flawlessly.
8. M523 Morphe Tappered Powder

Contour
This is my on the go brush, perfect for setting powder, blush and to diffused highlight. It applies on your face evenly with no streaks.
Eyebrows
Amazing brush it’s very soft for precisely
perfect lines and filling. The best part you dont have to pick up another brush for spoolie, just turn it around.
Hey Boo so here is the 10 Must Have Makeup Brushes For Beginners. I hope this was useful information. What are your beginner make-up brushes? What is your favorite brush? Thank you so much for reading if you have any questions or recommendations please email me below.

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