Makeup Brushes I Love: A Guide To My Favorites

Makeup brushes are some of the most important parts of every beauty routine. They help us achieve flawless application and blend our favorite products seamlessly. In this blog post, I’ll explore some top-notch brushes from three of my favorite brands: BK Beauty, Rephr, and Sigma. Get ready to elevate your makeup game with these essential tools!

BK Beauty Brushes

BK Beauty offers a collection of versatile makeup brushes that cater to various application needs. With a focus on quality and performance, BK Beauty brushes are a favorite of mine for achieving flawless looks. You can save 10% on your BK Beauty purchase with my code STEPHANIE10. Here are some of my favorite brushes and what I use them for:

1. Brush 106 and Brush 109: 

These brushes are perfect for cream, stick, and liquid blushes. The 106 brush offers a soft, diffused application, while the 109 brush allows for precise placement and seamless blending.

2. Brush 110: 

This versatile brush serves as an excellent tool for setting powder under the eyes. Additionally, it can double as a highlighter brush, providing a natural, luminous glow.

3. Brush 101:

If you’re in search of the ultimate foundation brush, look no further. The BK Beauty 101 brush delivers flawless coverage and a seamless finish, making it a favorite among makeup enthusiasts. It’s my top favorite foundation brush because it’s soft and never leaves streaks.

4. Brush 206: 

This is a great multitasking blending brush that I love using to blend out cream and liquid one-and-done eyeshadows. This brush effortlessly blends them quickly for a polished look.

5. Brush 208: 

This is my favorite angled eyeliner brush ever. I have small eyes, so the tiny size and thinness of this brush are perfect for achieving precision and lining quickly.

6. Brush 209: 

Smudge and blend eyeshadow under the eyes with the BK Beauty 209 brush. Its soft bristles create a subtle and sultry effect.

7. Brush 211: 

I love the small size of this blending brush for seamlessly blending eyeshadows into my outer corner or crease. It’s great for small or hooded eyes.

Rephr Makeup Brushes

Rephr stands out for its high-quality brushes that are meticulously crafted for optimal performance. Rephr’s brush collection includes favorites like the Brush 37, perfect for powder application, and the Brush 14, designed for precise crease work on hooded eyes. Rephr also offers a modular vanity system that I use for organized makeup and brush storage, and my personal favorite eyelash curler that adds a beautiful curl to your lashes. They also offer nice discounts on many products on a rotating basis in their concept store for simply providing honest feedback on them. It’s worth taking advantage of this opportunity to explore their offerings at a reduced price.

1. Brush 37:

This is my favorite blush brush for applying powder blush. I love the softness combined with the compact size which applies blush exactly where I want it and diffuses it perfectly.

2. Brush 05: 

This is their flagship blush brush and a best seller. Bigger in size than the 37 above, it’s less dense, slightly larger, and has a domed shape. This is a more traditional blush brush that I also use and love and keep on my vanity.

3. Brush 30: 

This is an incredibly soft, large powder blush that lives on my vanity. It’s perfect for dusting setting powder all over your face.

4. Brush 23 and Brush 03:

I have multiples of these two pencil brushes. They’re soft and perfect for applying or smudging eyeliner and for creating a smoky eye look. They’re the perfect density for allowing you to be precise with the tip also. Brush 23 is a particular favorite because of it’s tiny size. I’ve never used another pencil brush quite like it.

5. Brush 14:

If you have hooded eyes, this small crease brush is a game-changer. It offers precise control for blending eyeshadow in the crease and outer corner. Yet it’s fluffy enough to diffuse with ease.

6. Eyelash Curler: 

It’s more important than ever to have a lift to our eyes as we get older. One of the easiest ways to do that is with an eyelash curler. A makeup bag staple, this eyelash curler adds a natural curl to lashes, making your eyes appear more open and awake. Rephr now offers two designs to suit all eye shapes. I have small eyes and many curlers are curved too much for me, so in order for the middle to reach my lashes, the corners dig into the sides of my eyes. The moment I tried the 20R, it became my favorite. It fits my eye perfectly. 18R has a deeper curve and is slightly more narrow, making it perfect for more rounded and deeper-set eyes. These come with five replacement pads and are current available with concept store pricing.

7. Modular Vanity System:

Organize your makeup collection with this versatile, sleek, and customizable magnetized vanity system. With various pieces to configure in numerous ways, you can easily store your brushes and products so they’re accessible. This is also offered with concept store pricing.

Sigma Makeup Brushes

Sigma Beauty is a well-known beauty brand that offers an extensive range of professional-grade brushes. Sigma’s dedication to quality is evident in its innovative products, including high-quality cosmetics, and the Sigma Switch, which allows for quick dry cleaning between eyeshadow shades. With Sigma, you can expect high-performing brushes that deliver flawless results. You can save 10% on Sigma products with my code STEPH10.

1. Brush E42: 

Perfect for detailed crease work, this small crease brush allows for precise eyeshadow application in the crease area.

2. Brush E33: 

The diffused crease brush is ideal for blending and softening harsh lines in the crease, creating a seamless eye look.

3. Brush E38:

Achieve flawless blending with this classic diffused blending brush. It blends eyeshadows seamlessly for a professional finish.

4. Brush E27: 

This brush is perfect for applying color to the lid and blending harsh lines to create a soft and diffused eyeshadow look. Its fluffy bristles effortlessly blend colors for a smooth gradient effect.

5. Brush F64: 

This brush is designed for the under-eye area. It’s perfect for applying and blending concealer and setting powder. I’ve also used this to apply highlighter to various parts of my face.

6. Brush E49: 

The tapered blending brush is perfect for precise color placement and blending in the crease. Its pointed tip allows for detailed work like creating a cut crease.

7. Sigma Switch: 

This innovative tool allows for quick brush cleaning between eyeshadow shades, enabling you to switch makeup shades quickly mid-look.

Investing in high-quality makeup brushes is essential for achieving flawless makeup looks. BK Beauty, Rephr, and Sigma are three of my favorite brands that offer a wide range of brushes that cater to different makeup needs. Whether you’re applying foundation, blush, or eyeshadow, these brushes will become your new go-to tools that I think you’ll love as much as I do!