Are you a beauty sponge kind of gal, or perhaps you prefer to just use your fingers to blend out your foundation? Have you been afraid of using foundation brushes because they leave streaks? Well, fear not, as foundation brushes have come a long way since. We’ve recently seen a re-emergence of beauty influencers using brushes again instead of beauty sponges to blend out their base makeup, and we’re totally here for it. Whether you have oily, matured, or dry skin, here are some of the best foundation brushes in Singapore with brilliant bristles that can help you achieve a flawless finish.

Best Foundation Brushes in Singapore

1. Illamasqua Foundation Brush

A highly underrated brand that definitely deserves more love, Illamasqua has created best foundation brushes in Singapore. It’s narrower than most foundation brushes, but it also means that it’s excellent at applying foundation in harder to reach areas, like the sides of the nose. The bristles are incredibly soft and amazing at blending out foundation, leaving you with a completely smooth finish. Vegan and cruelty-free, it can also be used to apply other cream or liquid products, like liquid blush or bronzers.

Why we love it:

  • Versatile
  • Vegan and cruelty-free
  • Has a narrow shape

Price: $49

Where to buy: LookFantastic

2. MAC Cosmetics 171S Wedge Foundation Brush

One look at the 171S Wedge Foundation Brush by MAC, and you already know it’s one of the best foundation brushes in Singapore. Its slanted shape allows for foundation to easily glide over the skin, creating a smooth and flawless finish. This foundation brush is also flat, which creates even coverage in larger areas like the forehead and cheeks, but its straight edge makes it easier to reach tricky areas. Plus, this brush is also very dense, so it won’t absorb too much foundation.

Why we love it:

  • Has a flat shape for even coverage
  • Has straight edges for hard-to-reach areas
  • Dense

Price: $84

Where to buy: Tangs

3. Hourglass Ambient Soft Glow Foundation Brush

This foundation brush will be the softest thing you’ll ever feel on your face, hands down. You can easily build coverage for a flawless finish, or you can buff out your foundation for a more natural look – this brush can do it all. It doesn’t leave any streaks whatsoever, and this brush is amazing at blending out cream and liquid products. Plus, it’s a relatively small brush, so it’ll be very easy for you to apply and blend foundation in tricky areas.

Why we love it:

  • Extremely soft
  • Versatile
  • Seamlessly blends liquid and cream products

Price: $77

Where to buy: Sephora

4. Rare Beauty Liquid Touch Foundation Brush

Like the great philosopher Nicki Minaj once said, ” […] gotta keep an eye out for selener”, we also apply this statement for the Rare Beauty Liquid Touch Foundation Brush because we’d buy 10 of these brushes if we could. Easily one of the best foundation brushes in Singapore, this brush is dense enough to easily spread out the foundation without absorbing too much of it, yet it’s soft enough to be very comfortable on the skin. Trust us, this brush won’t leave any streaks, and it’s great at both sheering out foundation and building coverage.

Why we love it:

  • Has dense yet soft bristles
  • Leaves a flawless finish
  • Can build or sheer out coverage

Price: $50

Where to buy: Sephora

5. Shu Uemura Petal 55 Foundation Brush

This brush may be a little pricey, but it’s so worth it. The Shu Uemura Petal 55 Foundation Brush is downright one best foundation brushes in Singapore, and it’s incredibly unique. It’s flat and dense shape allows for the foundation to sit right on top of the brush, and with just a few strokes, your foundation will look super seamless. It’s one of the best foundation brushes for mature or dry skin, as it doesn’t accentuate fine lines or pores. It also has an ergonomic shape that’s easy to hold, and it’s extremely quick at blending out foundation in larger areas of the face.

Why we love it:

  • Ergonomic
  • Extremely dense but comfortable
  • Blends foundation incredibly well

Price: $129.99

Where to buy: Zalora

6. Chanel Pinceau Teint 2 en 1 – Fluide et Poudre N°101

If you want a face brush that can do it all, the Chanel Pinceau Teint 2 en 1 is the one for you. This brush is unique in the sense that it’s suitable for both liquid and powder products – how cool and useful is that? It’s extremely functional, versatile, and oh-so-easy to bring with you when you travel, as it can blend out practically everything. The bristles are soft and made of a synthetic material, which is why it’s amazing for both liquid and powder products. Chic and practical, this is undoubtedly one of the best foundation brushes in Singapore.

Why we love it:

  • Can be used for both liquid and powder products
  • Has soft and resilient synthetic bristles
  • Has a hybrid shape that adjusts to fluid and compact foundations

Price: $85

Where to buy: Tangs

7. Jane Iredale Foundation Brush

Jane Iredale has been making waves in the beauty community lately, and for good reason. Apart from the fact that their makeup products are amazing for even the most sensitive skin, their brushes and makeup tools should not be slept on. The Foundation Brush will be a staple in your makeup routine once you get your hands on it, and its classic flat shape is a dream to blend out liquid and cream products. Vegan and cruelty-free, this is a must-have for every beauty enthusiast.

Why we love it:

  • Vegan and cruelty-free
  • Has the classic flat shape
  • Easily reaches small and hard to reach areas of the face

Price: $59

Where to buy: Zalora

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