{"id":1720,"date":"2018-04-29T07:00:38","date_gmt":"2018-04-29T12:00:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thebudgetfashionista.com\/wordpress\/?p=1720"},"modified":"2025-10-18T09:16:53","modified_gmt":"2025-10-18T15:16:53","slug":"cheap-make-up-brushes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thebudgetfashionista.com\/beauty-tips-women\/cheap-make-up-brushes\/","title":{"rendered":"Beauty hack of the week: Cheap makeup brushes"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><em>Dear Budget Fashionista,<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Do you have any recommendations for decent, affordable makeup brushes?<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Well, yes, dear reader, we do. Read on for our top seven picks!<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">7 budget make-up brushes &amp; brush sets<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Sonia kashuk brushes<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"639\" height=\"428\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thebudgetfashionista.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2007\/05\/target-brushes-1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-117535\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thebudgetfashionista.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2007\/05\/target-brushes-1.png 639w, https:\/\/www.thebudgetfashionista.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2007\/05\/target-brushes-1-300x200.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 639px) 100vw, 639px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The Sonia Kashuk line at Target is hands down the best makeup brush line for the money. For the price of one angle brush from a cosmetic company like MAC, you can score a whole set of high quality brushes, like the set below ($20 at Target) from the line.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Sephora uncomplicated brush set<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"268\" height=\"308\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thebudgetfashionista.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2007\/05\/sephora-1.png\" alt=\"Sephora Uncomplicated Makeup Brushes\" class=\"wp-image-118106\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thebudgetfashionista.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2007\/05\/sephora-1.png 268w, https:\/\/www.thebudgetfashionista.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2007\/05\/sephora-1-261x300.png 261w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 268px) 100vw, 268px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>For everything you need in a brush set and nothing you don\u2019t, try the Sephora Uncomplicated Brush Set. The five-piece set includes a medium shadow brush, angled liner brush, pointed crease brush, smudge brush, and fluffy crease brush \u2014 all packed neatly into a faux leather pouch for on-the-go travel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">E.L.F. Professional set of 12 brushes<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thebudgetfashionista.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2007\/05\/1810_ProfessionalCompleteSetof12BrusheswebA-1.jpg\" alt=\"e.l.f. makeup brush set \" class=\"wp-image-118107\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thebudgetfashionista.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2007\/05\/1810_ProfessionalCompleteSetof12BrusheswebA-1.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.thebudgetfashionista.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2007\/05\/1810_ProfessionalCompleteSetof12BrusheswebA-1-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.thebudgetfashionista.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2007\/05\/1810_ProfessionalCompleteSetof12BrusheswebA-1-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thebudgetfashionista.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2007\/05\/1810_ProfessionalCompleteSetof12BrusheswebA-1-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thebudgetfashionista.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2007\/05\/1810_ProfessionalCompleteSetof12BrusheswebA-1-65x65.jpg 65w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>e.l.f. has won a solid place in this budget fashionista&#8217;s heart, with its wide variety of quality makeup and accessories at ultra-low prices. This Professional Set of 12 Brushes sells for just $12 \u2014 that\u2019s just $1 per brush! Each brush is ergonomically designed to fit the hand comfortably for a flawless finish every time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For more on this brand, see our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thebudgetfashionista.com\/archive\/elf-cosmetics\/\">e.l.f. review<\/a>&nbsp;here.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Morphe set 7-piece Rose set<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"921\" height=\"863\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thebudgetfashionista.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2007\/05\/morphe-brushes-1.jpg\" alt=\"Morphe makeup brush set\" class=\"wp-image-118108\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thebudgetfashionista.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2007\/05\/morphe-brushes-1.jpg 921w, https:\/\/www.thebudgetfashionista.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2007\/05\/morphe-brushes-1-300x281.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thebudgetfashionista.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2007\/05\/morphe-brushes-1-768x720.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 921px) 100vw, 921px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>This chic and affordable Morphe brush set features plush bristles that are soft and pick up color with ease. The convenient carrying case is also a plus, making it easy to bring your makeup brushes with you wherever you go.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Forever 21 makeup brush set<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"323\" height=\"514\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thebudgetfashionista.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2007\/05\/f21-brushes-1.png\" alt=\"Forever21 Makeup Brushes\" class=\"wp-image-118109\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thebudgetfashionista.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2007\/05\/f21-brushes-1.png 323w, https:\/\/www.thebudgetfashionista.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2007\/05\/f21-brushes-1-189x300.png 189w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 323px) 100vw, 323px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>This beginner set sells for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thebudgetfashionista.com\/archive\/fashion-under-15\/\" class=\"rank-math-link\">under $15<\/a> and offers just the essentials for a more natural look. The set includes a powder, eyeshadow base, foundation, eyebrow, and lip brush. Each of the brushes is also conveniently labeled on the handle, making it easier to grab the right brush when you need it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Uspicy makeup brush set<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"479\" height=\"309\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thebudgetfashionista.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2007\/05\/uspicy-brushes-1.png\" alt=\"USpicy make up brush set\" class=\"wp-image-118110\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thebudgetfashionista.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2007\/05\/uspicy-brushes-1.png 479w, https:\/\/www.thebudgetfashionista.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2007\/05\/uspicy-brushes-1-300x194.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 479px) 100vw, 479px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re looking to hone your makeup skills, you\u2019re going to need a more substantial brush set. This <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3bhPDRE\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">32-piece professional brush set<span class=\"wpil-link-icon\" title=\"Link goes to external site.\" style=\"margin: 0 0 0 5px;\"><svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" style=\"height:16px; width:16px; fill:#000000; stroke:#000000; display:inline-block;\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" xmlns:svg=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><g id=\"wpil-svg-outbound-7-icon-path\" fill=\"none\" clip-path=\"url(#clip0_31_188)\">\r\n                            <path d=\"M9.16724 14.8891L20.1672 3.88908\" stroke-linecap=\"round\"\/>\r\n                            <path d=\"M13.4497 3.53554L20.5208 3.53554L20.5208 10.6066\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\/>\r\n                            <path d=\"M17.5 13.5L17.5 16.26C17.5 17.4179 17.5 17.9968 17.2675 18.4359C17.0799 18.7902 16.7902 19.0799 16.4359 19.2675C15.9968 19.5 15.4179 19.5 14.26 19.5L7.74 19.5C6.58213 19.5 6.0032 19.5 5.56414 19.2675C5.20983 19.0799 4.92007 18.7902 4.73247 18.4359C4.5 17.9968 4.5 17.4179 4.5 16.26L4.5 9.74C4.5 8.58213 4.5 8.0032 4.73247 7.56414C4.92007 7.20983 5.20982 6.92007 5.56414 6.73247C6.0032 6.5 6.58213 6.5 7.74 6.5L11 6.5\" stroke-linecap=\"round\"\/>\r\n                        <\/g>\r\n                        <defs>\r\n                            <clipPath id=\"clip0_31_188\">\r\n                                <rect fill=\"white\" height=\"24\" width=\"24\"\/>\r\n                            <\/clipPath>\r\n                        <\/defs><\/svg><\/span><\/a> by USpicy offers brushes of all sizes, shapes, and textures to help you achieve a wide range of looks. Selling for under $20, the 32 piece set offers smooth application with ample storage inside an exquisite box.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Spectrum 8-piece eye blending set<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thebudgetfashionista.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2007\/05\/8_piece_eye_1024x1024-1.jpg\" alt=\"Affordable makeup brushes by Spectrum\" class=\"wp-image-118111\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thebudgetfashionista.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2007\/05\/8_piece_eye_1024x1024-1.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.thebudgetfashionista.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2007\/05\/8_piece_eye_1024x1024-1-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.thebudgetfashionista.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2007\/05\/8_piece_eye_1024x1024-1-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thebudgetfashionista.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2007\/05\/8_piece_eye_1024x1024-1-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thebudgetfashionista.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2007\/05\/8_piece_eye_1024x1024-1-65x65.jpg 65w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The eyes are the focal point of any good makeup look. This eye blending set includes all the brushes you need to build detail on the lids for a professional look without the professional cost. These brushes are made with high-quality synthetic hair.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Makeup brushes are among the most important tools in your beauty arsenal. But that doesn\u2019t mean you need to blow your beauty budget on brushes \u2014 you&#8217;ve got to save some dough for the actual makeup after all. Highlight your best features with brushes that offer premium results at a low price.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you liked this post about <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thebudgetfashionista.com\/archive\/jewelry-trends\/\" title=\"The basics of jewelry style\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"1055\">cheap makeup brushes<\/a>, you may also like these:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thebudgetfashionista.com\/archive\/great-budget-beauty-tips\/\">Budget Beauty Tips<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thebudgetfashionista.com\/archive\/metallic-holiday-makeup\/\">Metallic Holiday Makeup<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Dear Budget Fashionista, Do you have any recommendations for decent, affordable makeup brushes? Well, yes, dear reader, we do. Read on for our top seven picks! 7 budget make-up brushes &amp; brush sets Sonia kashuk brushes The Sonia Kashuk line at Target is hands down the best makeup brush line for the money. For the&hellip;&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thebudgetfashionista.com\/beauty-tips-women\/cheap-make-up-brushes\/\" rel=\"bookmark\">Read More &raquo;<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Beauty hack of the week: Cheap makeup brushes<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":118112,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"neve_meta_sidebar":"","neve_meta_container":"","neve_meta_enable_content_width":"","neve_meta_content_width":0,"neve_meta_title_alignment":"","neve_meta_author_avatar":"","neve_post_elements_order":"","neve_meta_disable_header":"","neve_meta_disable_footer":"","neve_meta_disable_title":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[2],"tags":[538,202],"class_list":["post-1720","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-beauty-tips-women","tag-make-up","tag-makeup"],"mv":{"thumbnail_id":118112,"thumbnail_uri":"https:\/\/www.thebudgetfashionista.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2007\/05\/make-up-brushes-1-300x150.jpg"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.thebudgetfashionista.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1720","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.thebudgetfashionista.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.thebudgetfashionista.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thebudgetfashionista.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thebudgetfashionista.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1720"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.thebudgetfashionista.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1720\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thebudgetfashionista.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/118112"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.thebudgetfashionista.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1720"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thebudgetfashionista.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1720"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thebudgetfashionista.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1720"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}