Lip brushes are an often overlooked makeup tool that can really help enhance your lipstick application. Using a quality lip brush allows you to apply lip color with more precision, blend tones seamlessly, and create sharper lip lines.
When it comes to choosing the right lip brush for you, the main choices are in the bristle shape (flat, pointed) and material (goat, kolinsky, weasel, synthetic). Then, there's the choice of design, which is a very personal preference!
To help you find the lip brush for you, we've compiled a list of the most recommended lip brushes according to Fude Beauty customers, as well as some recommendations for brushes and specific lipsticks by Gucci, Charlotte Tilbury, Lisa Eldridge and more.
CHIKUHODO
Z-7 Lip Brush, Z series
"PERFECT. I'm a pro make up artist and finally after working in the business for years I found the perfect Lip brush. I love that you push the bristles out when placing the cap in the end so you don't have to deal with snaped bristles anymore bend away from the middle. Thank you!!! Picks up good amount of product and the shape is amazing to reach also the corners easily. Now I need to buy some more and replace all my other lip brushes." (Rosa, Germany)
KOYUDO
Y-5 LIP/EYELINER BRUSH, YOSHIKI SERIES
"GREAT BRUSH FOR REACHING THE OUTER CORNER OF LIPS! This is a very well balanced brush in regards to the handle. The bristles are firm and dense. The density makes it perfect for solid lipsticks because it picks up the pigment without absorbing too much and wasting product." (Jenilee B, USA)
CHIKUHODO
MK-15 PORTABLE LIP BRUSH, MAKI-E SERIES
"FAVORITE LIP LINER. The Chikuhodo lip brush Makie Series is so stunning. I love the Makie design on the handle. The best part is how the brush is shaped. It’s more squared off, in order to apply a generous amount color to the lips. You can also use the edge of the brush to line your lips. It’s so versatile and it’s definitely my favorite lip brush." (P.R, USA)
Bisyodo
B-PL-02 LIP BRUSH WITH CAP
"INCREDIBLY BEAUTIFUL BRUSH THAT MAKES LIPSTICK APPLICATION EASY AND ENJOYABLE. The Bisyodo BP-PL-02 lip brush is an investment which I do not regret. It has the same beautiful rosewood handle of the BS-ES-05 (which I also love)." (Rebecca W, Australia)
CHIKUHODO
T-10 LIP BRUSH, TAKUMI SERIES
"BEST LIP BRUSH EVER. I bought this because I have OCD and I scratched my z series lip brush and wanted my brush to be perfect, it is more dense than the z series ones, good for precise biplane application." (Alexis X, USA)
CHIKUHODO
LIP BRUSH, RR-SERIES (R-L1 BLACK, RR-L1 RED)
"PRECISION LIPSTICK WITH THIS BRUSH. A top quality lip brush for the ultimate in precision lipstick! Firm and flexible bristles. Note that this has a relatively short handle - helps you get up close to the mirror." (Sadie, New Zealand)
KYUREIDO
KIWAMI PORTABLE LIP BRUSH (KK-010)
"COMPACT AND BEAUTIFUL. Very functional brush for a very low price. Very beautiful handle and very compact for travel." (Adile M, Germany)
KYUREIDO
MEDIUM STAGE BRUSH (KN-002), NAGOMI SERIES
"BRISTLES RETAIN THEIR SHAPE. Versatile beauty! Works perfect for filling and lining lips and can also be used for eyeliner. With a steady hand, it wouldn't be too difficult to replicate a thin graphic liner. If you're stuck between choosing the large and small... I would choose the medium as the size is the most versatile." (Rachel P, USA)
KYUREIDO
MIYABI FLAT LIP BRUSH (KM-014)
"GOOD ALL ROUNDER LIP BRUSH. A great brush to apply lip products. The flat and slim shape of the brush makes it really easy to create a precise and defined lip. Great for those wanting a lip brush that is easy to use and versatile in creating crisp lip lines but wide enough to fill in the lips in little time." (Kayla, Australia)
Brush Pairings for Popular Lip Products
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