The 24 best makeup brush set professional brands

  • 24 brands ranked
  • Ranked by brand visibility

Maange, Morphe and Royal & Langnickel lead our ranking of 24 makeup brush set professional brands. Compare what each brand makes, visit its official site, or shop it online.

Makeup Brush Set Professional brands, ranked

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  1. 1

    Maange

    Big value kits, often twenty-plus pieces with a zip pouch, suited to a beginner building a first full set.

    Top products: Professional Makeup Brush Set

    Popularity 10.0/10

  2. 2

    Morphe

    Bold-colour eye and face brushes from the Los Angeles makeup line, with its 5-piece set a common starting point.

    Top products: Portrait Mode 5 Piece Makeup Brush Set

    Popularity 7.2/10

  3. 3

    Royal & Langnickel

    Artist-grade brushes, including a 25-piece full face set with a travel pouch for practical everyday use.

    Top products: MODA Pro 25pc Full Face Makeup Brush Set

    Popularity 6.8/10

  4. 4

    Jessup

    Budget-friendly synthetic sets with good value for money, covering face, eye and contour brushes in one kit.

    Top products: Professional Makeup Brushes Set 25pcs

    Popularity 6.8/10

  5. 5

    NYX

    Los Angeles-born brand whose brush sets pair with its palettes and cruelty-free product range.

    Popularity 6.8/10

  6. 6

    BEAKEY

    BEAKEY sells makeup sponges, foundation sponges and beauty blenders through its online catalogue of health and beauty goods. The sponges are described as very soft and easy to apply, and they sit alongside the rest of the brand's health and beauty range. New items are added to the catalogue regularly.

    Popularity 6.0/10

  7. 7

    wet n wild

    Low-cost drugstore range where brushes are a small side line next to its colour cosmetics.

    Popularity 5.8/10

  8. 8

    ELF

    Drugstore brand with affordable synthetic brushes, often sold in tidy starter sets for face and eye.

    Popularity 5.8/10

  9. 9

    DUcare

    Bulk pro-grade sets with ultra-soft synthetic bristles, typically around thirty pieces for a full kit.

    Top products: PRO Grade Makeup Brushes Set 32pcs

    Popularity 5.5/10

  10. 10

    Bdellium Tools

    Flutterby brush and stencil-style applicators target working makeup artists rather than full beginner kits.

    Popularity 5.5/10

  11. 11

    Crown Brush

    Dedicated brush maker offering professional sets and single-purpose brushes at mid-range prices.

    Popularity 4.7/10

  12. 12

    Luxie

    Precision-cut vegan brushes, popular with makeup artists building a professional kit.

    Popularity 4.5/10

  13. 13

    SHANY

    Affordable all-round brush sets for beginners, covering face, eye and blending tools in one kit.

    Popularity 4.4/10

  14. 14

    Docolor

    Are you new to makeup and don't know where to begin, or are you a makeup artist by profession? Docolor's trending beauty products are within your grasp even if you fall anywhere in the middle. It provides cosmetic brushes, including...

    Popularity 3.7/10

  15. 15

    Shiseido

    Shiseido builds its skin care and makeup around Japanese beauty traditions and Western formulations. The company traces its roots to a Ginza pharmacy founded by Arinobu Fukuhara. Its face makeup, facial skin care, and travel-size sets are sold worldwide.

    Popularity 3.6/10

  16. 16

    Hakuhodo

    For all the make-up enthusiasts who find it challenging to get first-rate make-up brushes, Hakuhodo has you covered! The essential tool in your kit, the brushes are made with superior craftsmanship and years' worth of experience. The company has launched...

    Top products: Hand-Crafted Japanese Makeup Brush Set

    Popularity 3.4/10

  17. 17

    BESTOPE

    BESTOPE offers budget-friendly makeup brushes for applying blush, contour powder, foundation and eye shadow. Its brush sets are designed to blend smoothly on the skin, including with liquid and cream products. The sets cover the main face and eye application...

    Popularity 3.2/10

  18. 18

    Manicare

    Manicare has been a leader in the cosmetic industry for many years. It is one of the most trusted brands for purchasing beauty products, as they are known for being the most reliable and genuine. It has a wide range...

    Popularity 3.1/10

  19. 19

    Piccasso

    피카소브러쉬, 피카소꼴레지오니, 프로에잇청담, 아이미 속눈썹 등 메이크업브러쉬 및 색조 화장품 소개

    Popularity 3.1/10

  20. 20

    Smashbox

    Smashbox cosmetic products were designed to inspire and let you experiment with your distinctive style. Every product they make starts with an idea scribbled on a cocktail napkin in their Photo Studio or on set with a famous client. Professional...

    Popularity 3.0/10

  21. 21

    Profusion

    Profusion makes eyeshadow, eyeliner and glitter shades, and its makeup kits and sets cover many looks. The brand states that its cosmetics are tested cruelty-free and are meant for all skin types. Profusion has also released a Mean Girls Burn...

    Popularity 2.8/10

  22. 22

    MSQ

    MSQ Cosmetics is a Chinese brand that has established its space in the cosmetics industry since 2001. The company specializes in curating high-quality make-up brushes to provide women with the best products for their make-up regime. Its product portfolio comprises...

    Popularity 2.8/10

  23. 23

    M·A·C

    MAC champions self-expression while encouraging creativity and is one of India's most echoed beauty and cosmetics brands. The brand strives to create ethical products on the skin, meaning they are consciously made. MAC x Stranger Things series of make-up explores...

    Popularity 2.8/10

  24. 24

    Real Techniques

    Real Techniques is your one-stop shop for all things cosmetics. These multi-taskers will give you the most accurate and perfect makeup base. Depending on your preference, these products will help you produce a basic, natural appearance or a big, dramatic...

    Popularity 2.6/10