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Just Brush It!

Over the last few weeks I’ve been obsessed with YouTube MUA videos (that’s short for makeup artists which I just learned). Who knew there was so much drama in the MUA community?! I have watched way more videos about it than I care to admit haha! There is a common thread in all of these videos – a very specific set of makeup brushes. Each of the artists seems to have their favorite version but it left me wondering which set to get for myself.

After watching so many makeup videos I am embarrassed at how sad my brush collection is. I probably have about 3 brushes that are nice enough to even share online. This prompted me to try and figure out what set I should invest in for myself. Some of the lines I’ve been looking at have a variety of sets but the others just sell them as individual brushes and you can build your own set with all of your favorites. Here is a list of must-have brushes to start your collection:

Foundation Brush
Concealer Brush
Powder Brush
Blush Brush
Shadow Brushes
- Flat
- Fluffy
- Dome
Small Angled Liner Brush
Lip Brush
Liquid Liner Brush
Brow Brush

I’ve narrowed it down to five brands that I want to start building my collection with:

Smashbox

Smashbox Cosmetics is the OG in cosmetics started by the great-grandsons of Max Factor. I already have their Buildable Foundation Brush which isn’t too bad at $32.

Bobbi Brown

As I’ve mentioned before, I am a huge fan of Michelle Money and her Youtube show the MMandL Show. This was where I was first introduced to Bobbi Brown’s brushes. I have the Ultra Fine Eye Liner Brush ($31).

MAC

MAC is probably the beginner brush set for a good portion of the MUAs online. A good portion started out working at MAC so it makes sense. I have brush 217 – the Synthetic Blending Brush.

Sigma

I haven’t used any Sigma brushes, but this is one of the brands the MUAs rave about. Sigma was created in 2009 by a molecular bacteriologist and civil engineer. I need a better brow brush and I hear that E75 Angled Brow Brush is great and you can’t beat the $17 price point.

Morphe

Morphe was created in 2008 and is billed as the company started by MUAs and influencers. They do a ton of collaborations with prominent influencers. Their Bling Set ($49) would be a great way to start your collection.

What are your favorite makeup brushes?

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Bachelorette 14 – Becca Kufrin

Becca went through a lot during Arie’s season of The Bachelor and it can’t be fun to see your former fiance gallivanting all over the world with the girl he dumped you for and proposed to quickly after. But in true ABC fashion, she’s going to try her hand at televised love. Don’t get me wrong, I love this show and I especially love when it works out but I think I would be in a “to hell with you all” sort of mood after the televised breakup. But the money could be anywhere from $30,000 to $200,000 and I’m guessing it’s closer to the latter, especially if she knew how to negotiate. Full steam ahead people, Becca’s official promo clip and pictures are here…and she’s ready to “do the damn thing.”

The song in her promo is Kesha’s Woman, which I have since downloaded and am obsessed with. The unedited version is much better than the one they use in the promo.

Becca wore a Tom Ford One-Shoulder Side-Slit Fitted Evening Gown ($5,990), paired with Massimo Matteo Open Toe Unicorn Heels ($49.50), Dana Kemp earrings and spiral diamond ring and a Suzanne Kalan spiral ring. To recreate her look, I found this Christina Wu One Shoulder Sequin Bridesmaid Gown, which comes in rose gold, for $197.99 and this Pandora ROSE Entwined Ring ($17.50). Her shoes are affordable and still available!