Just as an artist equips himself with a variety of brushes to achieve each brush stroke, your tool kit should include a set of high quality brushes to enhance each look you wish to achieve, from work-time conservative to night-time seductive. Both Michael Todd Cosmetics brushes and MAC brushes are made of the finest natural and synthetic fibers, and are accented by wooden handles for a comfortable grip and smooth application.
Both companies offer brushes that may be purchased separately, or as a set. MAC offers kits with four or five brushes, ranging in price from $49.50 to $125. Michael Todd offers an 18-piece brush set consists of all essential eye, face and lip brushes, plus a luxurious velour puff for finishing powder. Michael Todd also offers smaller travel in two sizes, including a dual-sided eye and eyeliner brush, lip brush and blush brush. These compact brushes may be purchased as a set for $25.
| Brush Description | Michael Todd Cosmetics http://www.michaeltoddcosmetics.com/ | MAC http://www.maccosmetics.com/ |
| This soft, natural brush is shaped to apply, blend or highlight the eye with powder eye shadow. Apply your all over eye shadow from lash line to eye brow. | All Over Eye Brush / $25 | Large Fluff Brush / $30 |
| Eye Shadow Brush to apply color to your lids. The soft, petal-shaped natural brush enables smooth application and blending of powder eye shadow. | Eye Shadow Brush / $25 | Not available |
| This handy tool features a dense, medium-firm brush made of natural horse hair, accented by our signature plum wooden handle. Used for more intense, precise applications and blending in the creases of your eyes. | Deer Hoof Angled Shading Brush / $25 | Not Available |
| Specifically shaped for the creases of your eyes, our Eye Crease Brush has natural fibers that are tapered and rounded at the top. Use it to gently shape and blend through the creases where shadows often create unwanted build up for an all-day smooth, natural look. | Eye Crease Brush / $23 | Not Available |
| Has longer bristles for greater control through the eye crease. It is great for use as a blending brush. This soft, natural brush will never shed, and is slightly pointed for greater control. | Ponytail Brush / $25 | Tapered Blending Brush / $28 |
| The short, rounded tip makes this the perfect instrument to create density for a dramatic, alluring look near the lash line or corner of your eyes. | Smudge Brush / $25 | Short Shader Brush / $23 |
| For more accurate applications to the corner of your eye | Corner Eye Brush / $21 | Mini Shader Brush / $19.50 |
| Crème eye shadows are best worn for longer staying power, and best applied with a crème eye shadow brush. Specifically crafted of synthetic hair, the rounded tip and medium-length brush allows color to be applied in fewer strokes for greater control, allowing an even application and uniform look. | Crème Eye Shadow Brush / $25 | Shader Brush / $23 |
| Used to apply gel eye liner, providing perfect coverage with its tapered edges and short, thin profile. The synthetic fiber brush holds its shape whether wet or dry, creating perfectly precise lines or lash line fill-in. | Gel Eye Liner Brush / $22 | Eyeliner Brush / $17.50 |
| Line your eyes with the versatile flat eyeliner brush, a firm, flat rectangular brush with a fine edge designed to apply powder, gel eye liner, or our cake eyeliner. Made from synthetic fibers, perfection is yours as you carefully apply your eye color across your lash line, or soften the look by stroking upward. | Flat Eyeliner Brush / $22 | Flat Definer / $21 |
| High-definition is easily achieved with our eyebrow brush, designed to fill those sparse and uneven areas of your visible brow line. This flat, synthetic brush is angled for precision, and designed to deliver pigment exactly where you want it. | Eyebrow Brush / $22 | Angled Brow Brush / $19.50 |