10 Best Makeup Brush Sets 2023 | UK Makeup Artist Reviewed

Welcome to the ultimate brush collection that has everything that you need and more! With 15 vegan-friendly brushes to choose from, an application sponge and case, and a standing brush box all for just under £40, this is probably the best deal on the market.

The rose gold accents make this an elegant addition to any dressing table or bathroom, as well as an excellent gift for makeup fanatics. Plus, the space-saving packaging is ideal for when you're travelling or away from home. Perfect! 

This popular face set, by UK bestsellers Real Techniques, is a classic, thanks to the long-lasting, synthetic bristles that are easy to clean and care for. With this daily essentials set, beginners and experts alike can blush and blend your cheeks to perfection and soon become a pro at contour. 

Not to mention, there's also a complexion sponge included, and the lightweight aluminium brushes are colour coded, too – so you'll never grab the wrong one and accidentally ruin your whole look! 

Not only does this 8-piece brush set, also from popular UK brand Real Techniques, look sleek and professional but you'll be hard pressed to find another comprehensive, eye-focused, set for the price.

Featuring a definer brush, smudge, lash separator, medium shadow brush, and fine liner brush, among others, you can use this set on any eyeliner product you have to get the 'fleekiest' cat-eye around.

These high-quality makeup brushes are made with soft, dense synthetic fibers that retain powder, and easily and evenly apply creams like foundation and eye makeup. They also look fantastic!

This stylish collection features foundation brushes, eyeliner brushes, flat brushes, brow brushes, and more, so you're sure to find a tool for every product in your kit. And, it all comes in a gorgeous white bag, making it a perfect gift idea for any occasion to surprise someone you care about – or maybe just yourself!

Add a splash of colour to your makeup table with these gorgeous mermaid-themed brushes. Made from synthetic hairs and featuring sturdy metal handles, they're a real bargain considering their durability. We also love that the brand includes a detailed description of specific uses for each brush to help beginners identify them all. 

Makeup fans who love to spend their time trying out new looks will also appreciate the wide variety of brushes included, whether you use the fan brush for your highlighting or perfect your eyeliner with the thin eye brush.

This brush set is focused solely on the eyes and will allow you to smudge, blend, and line your eyes to look runway-ready come Friday night. Plus, one of the brushes is a multifunctional brush with two working heads on either end, featuring a spoolie that can be used for the lashes or brows, too.  

This was one of our favourite things about this product as it's a unique addition compared to other eye sets on the market! They also feature the brand's exclusive LuxePro vegan fibers alongside comfortable ergonomic handles and arrive in a sweet gift box.

If you're looking for a complete set that looks good enough to display on your vanity, take a look at this gorgeous set of rose gold makeup brushes that will make you feel and look like a movie star. 

As the set includes 15 brushes, you'll be able to apply a whole face of makeup using the foundation brush, eyeliner brush, highlighter brush, and more. Also, you get a lovely little makeup brush bag to store your precious tools in while you travel.

This extensive range of 16 makeup brushes offers an inexpensive and fashionable way to apply your makeup. It includes everything you'll need, such as face brushes, lip brushes and more, all of which are made with durable wooden handles fit for everyday use. 

On the downside, these bright brushes are only available in neon green, so if you're not keen on the colour or have an aesthetic you're sticking to, then you may want to look at some of the other offerings on our list!

This fabulous brush set by Spectrum was created in an extraordinary range of bright pinks, purples and blues, and we are loving it. With a huge selection of ten brushes for different areas of the face, you can shade, highlight and contour your entire face from your lips to your brows. 

Unfortunately, the set doesn't include a nifty little case or bag to store them in, so it will be a bit tricky to take them on the move. That said, if you have your own carry case at home, this is an excellent choice!

This brush set is intended to be used specifically for contouring around the nose and cheekbones. The sharp angles and soft synthetic bristles make them ideal for blending around your face to create sculpting shadows.

It's a shame that this product doesn't come with a makeup bag or sleeve to keep these brushes in. It may not be essential to everyone, but for the price, it would have been good to see some extra buying incentives!