Brush reviews from Reddit
Summary
We analyzed 198 Reddit reviews across 54 subreddits and 77 posts to rank the best Brush brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/Sephora, r/watercolor101, r/wicked_edge, r/minipainting, r/Watercolor. Top-rated brands include Hourglass (5.0/5), Chris Christensen (4.8/5), Furminator (4.2/5).
Stats
Reviews198
Subreddits54
Posts77
Brands70
Products74
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#1
Hourglass
5.0
(19)
"Definitely have to echo Hourglass."
"Hourglass, Patrick Ta or Makeup by Mario I’d say."
"Hourglass brushes are amazing! Especially the Vanish Seamless Finish Foundation Brush."
"The Hourglass seamless foundation brush and concealer brush re fantastic."
"Highly recommend the hourglass brushes(main ones I use) or haus labs."
"The hourglass concealer brush is a holy grail for me! 100% worth it"
"Hourglass concealer brush & Saie foundation brush are the best."
"I have the hourglass concealer brush and I do absolutely love it."
"I absolutely LOVE my hourglass concealer brush."
"I love the Hourglass and the Fenty concealer brushes."
#2
Chris Christensen
4.8
(16)
"The Chris Christensen coral brush is the tried-and-true in the dog grooming world."
"My only regret was not getting them sooner!"
"The Chris Christensen one really is the best."
"My groomer recommended the chris Christensen brush and it’s the best."
"Definitely the chris christensen slicker brush."
"I bought one based on a suggestion here and it works great for our big hairball."
"65 bucks. But they are without it worth it."
"Great brush."
"YES! I know it’s pricey but it is worth EVERY penny."
"Ohhh my god it is the best brush money can buy."
#3
Furminator
4.2
(13)
"Furminator for de-shedding"
"I use a Furminator (amazing for shedding)."
"We use the Furminator; it's like a shedding blade."
"Fulminator, hands down. He loves it."
"Furminator is the best hands down."
"It's awesome."
"Furminator worked best for her."
"I recommend!"
"And a shedding rake."
"Get a tick brush and tweezers if that’s an environmental concern for you."
#4
Princeton
4.4
(11)
"Princeton Aqua Elite are great."
"Personal favorite is Princeton Aqua Elite brushes."
"Princeton AquaElites are my go to."
"I love my 4 and 6 aqua elite princeton."
"Aqua Elite will be more snappy like a kolinsky sable"
"Adding on: Neptune if you want the softer "squirrel" feel."
"Aqua Elite also holds a little less water than Neptune, but has a little more snap to it."
"Princeton Neptune is very soft and very thirsty."
"Princeton Aqua Elite or Princeton Neptune"
"Princeton Aqua Elite or Princeton Neptune"
#5
Tangle Teezer
5.0
(7)
"Tangle Teezer or the Wet Brush Flex Dry."
"Tangle teasers is the best detangling brush."
"Tangle teezer for wet hair."
"Tangle teezer is the only brush I use, been using it for years."
"The best I've used for rough coat border collies."
"I like the tangle teezer for type 3-4 hair."
"Many have recommended the Tangle Teezer brush (for people). My ragdoll loves it."
#6
Rare Beauty
4.3
(7)
"100% the rare beauty brush."
"I use the rare blush brush (the angled one) for cream and liquid blush."
"I recently got the rare beauty blush brush and it’s my favorite for cream blushes."
"I have the Rare Beauty one and it’s amazing."
"I loooove the rare beauty one."
"I have the Rare beauty and the sephora pro one and while I like both, I use the rare beauty one way more."
"I have rare beauty’s and barely use it. It doesn’t feel soft and nurturing idk"
#7
Real Techniques
4.5
(6)
"With synthetics, the RT are great and will work for what you want and won't break the bank."
"Real Techniques also has great brushes too."
"You can’t go wrong with Real Technique Brushes."
"I also love ecotools or real techniques."
"I normally use real techniques which have lasted me like 6 years now."
"The real techniques brushes are pretty good for the price."
#8
BK Beauty
4.8
(5)
"109 is good for stiffer cream formulas... I prefer the 112 with softer liquids and creams... The 115 is denser and very versatile... If I were buying my first BK brushes I’d get a 112, 115, and a 101."
"I recommend ANY of the BK Beauty brushes. I own a lot of them and they perform very well."
"Next time round, if you have more leeway for delivery time... order from bk beauty. Incredibly soft brushes."
"My favorite concealer brush is the BK beauty 110"
"My favorite concealer brush is the BK beauty 110 and the BK beauty x Nikki la rose collab N14."
#9
Raphael
4.6
(5)
"The only brush you need is a raphael 8404 size 1."
"NOTHING holds a candle to Rafael 8404s"
"Other (but more expansive) options are Winsor Newton Series 7, DaVinci Maestro or Raphael 8404."
"I like the Raphael 805 soft aqua mop brushes."
"Raphael 8404 has a 000000 brush i use on very rare extreme detail things"
#10
Kong
5.0
(4)
"The Kong Zoom groom is the best one I've found."
"Another vote for the kong zoom groom."
"I actually use the Kong zoom groom but the one for CATS is slightly softer and works better."
"Zoom groom for cats. It’s a rubber brush shaped like a cat."
#11
Slicker Brush
4.8
(4)
"We use a slicker brush on Roxie."
"For our pap now, I use a slicker brush, a pin brush, and a greyhound comb."
"Slicker brush I found works best for my sister's doggo."
"I use a combination of an undercoat rake and a slicker brush for my dogs hair."
#12
Wet Brush
4.5
(4)
"Seconding Wet Brush- use in shower on wet hair with conditioner in it."
"We actually use a 'wet brush' which is a people hair brush."
"Wet Brush."
"I started out with a Wet Brush and it’s okay, but it’s not as versatile as the TT."
#13
Haus Labs
5.0
(3)
"I've been using the haus labs one for a bit - it was worth it!"
"Haus Labs brush is great."
"I loooove it. I’ve tried many concealer brushes."
#14
Saie
5.0
(3)
"The saie brush is so soft!"
"If you get any brush, get the Saie foundation brush. It's the best brush I've ever used."
"Highly recommend the Saie foundation brush and their powder brush as well."
#15
Equigroomer
5.0
(3)
"Equigroomer works well and doesn’t damage their guard hair like furminator style brushes."
"My short-coated girl absolutely loves the way it feels."
"It works best for pug fur!"
#16
Rembrandt
5.0
(3)
"Best brush you'll ever hold."
"The straightest line you'll ever cut."
"It’s a firm brush. Razor sharp line."
#17
IT Cosmetics
4.7
(3)
"IT Cosmetics and Sigma beauty brushes are really good as well."
"I love my It Cosmetics brushes and they sometimes go on sale as well."
"I like IT cosmetics brush for Bronzer and blush."
#18
Sigma
4.7
(3)
"IT Cosmetics and Sigma beauty brushes are really good as well."
"The only brushes that I found long lasting, do not lose bristles after regular cleaning year after year is Sigma brushes."
"Sigma brushes. They have some great sets."
#19
Da Vinci
4.7
(3)
"The Da Vinci Casaneo quills are such a great brush. I constantly come back to them."
"Other (but more expansive) options are Winsor Newton Series 7, DaVinci Maestro or Raphael 8404."
"Da Vinci Casaneo quills"
#20
Olivia Garden
4.3
(3)
"Olivia garden or cricket, both amazing."
"Olivia garden (the thinner barrel) it holds the perfect amount of heat for styling."
"It holds the perfect amount of heat for styling."
#21
Proraso
4.0
(3)
"The Proraso brush is a boar brush."
"I Got the proraso brush and its realy good and cheap."
"I've heard that the Proraso one is good, if I remember correctly it's made by Omega, so it's probably quality."
#22
Simpson
5.0
(2)
"It's an exceptional brush."
"My favorite of my synthetic brushes is my Simpson Trafalgar."
#23
Mario
5.0
(2)
"I love my Mario F1 for cream bronzer, and I love using the other end for liquid contour on my nose."
"I love my Mario F1 for cream bronzer... if I lost it tomorrow, I would re-buy it."
#24
Parker
5.0
(2)
"Parker - 100% Silvertip Badger Men's Shaving Brush & Stand - Olivewood. Available on Amazon, and I really love mine!"
"I have this brush too, and I don’t have any desire to try another."
#25
Zoom Groom
5.0
(2)
"I'd recommend the Zoom Groom too, its much better than any brushes."
"You need a rubber curry brush, or a “zoom groom”."
#26
Bounce Curl
5.0
(2)
"I have both, and get way more consistent results with the Bounce Curl brush."
"The bounce curl brush is amazing."
#27
Winsor & Newton
5.0
(2)
"Other (but more expansive) options are Winsor Newton Series 7, DaVinci Maestro or Raphael 8404."
"I can give a strong recommendation to the Winsor & Newton Series 7, I own a Size 1 & Size 00 from that line that I do almost all my painting with."
#28
Harder & Steenbeck
5.0
(2)
"Harder & Steenbeck Ultra 2024 is a good beginner-friendly reliable brush."
"I agree with everyone that are saying the Harder & Steenbeck Ultra 2024 is a much better choice."
#29
Kong Zoom Groom
5.0
(2)
"Kong Zoom Groom"
"Kong Zoom Groom"
#30
Makeup by Mario
5.0
(2)
"Makeup by mario or Hourglass foundation brushes."
"The dual ended ones are such a great value."
#31
Mason Pearson
5.0
(2)
"Mason Pearson is the best because their brushes specifically last a lifetime without needing to be replaced."
"Hands down the best brush for straight hair and sensitive scalp."
#32
Yaqi
5.0
(2)
"I can't recommend enough the yaqi goblin. It's my favorite synthetic."
"I have two of their synthetics in different sizes. I think they’re always a good choice."
#33
Rosemary and Co
5.0
(2)
"I have absolutely loved my rosemary and co brushes."
"If you’re UK/EU based then Rosemary and Co are the best for quality and price imho."
#34
Silver Brush Limited
4.5
(2)
"Silver Black Velvet and Princeton Neptune in any size/shape."
"Black Velvet, size 2, 4, 6."
#35
Alan Truman
4.5
(2)
"The Alan Truman one is really good."
"Alan truman is good, i bought it recently and works well with semi dry hair."
#36
Rephr
4.5
(2)
"Rephr brushes are at a discount right now and theyre made in japan and very soft."
"I really like Rephr and Sigma brushes."
#37
Escoda
4.5
(2)
"If you are in Europe, Escoda Perla and da Vinci casaneo brushes are very good."
"Try Escoda’s Ultimo synthetic squirrel brushes."
#38
Monument Hobbies
4.5
(2)
"If you’re in the US, I recommend monument hobbies brushes."
"Monument Hobbies ProSable brushes are pretty nice"
#39
Tintoretto
4.5
(2)
"I have one of the synthetic Tintoretto quill/mops and agree, it's lovely to paint with and has such a nice, sharp point for such a soft brush."
"I love the synthetic squirrel mops from Tintoretto, available through Jackson's."
#40
Army Painter
4.0
(2)
"Regiment brush from TAP is pretty descent for the price. Can hold a descent tipp and has actually a real belly as reservoir for paint."
"Try using their regiment brush. It holds a good tip and is large enough to hold a proper amount of paint."
#41
Pro Arte
4.0
(2)
"I also like Pro Arte Prolene plus for the snap and fine point"
"Princeton Heritage, ProArte Sablene and recently Fuumuui sable travel."
#42
Revlon
3.5
(2)
"Personally i love my revlon and i have a LOT of very thick curly/wavy hair."
"I know it gets a lot of crap but it's the OG for a reason."
#43
Wet n Wild
5.0
(1)
"I use this wet n wild flat top brush and the application is seamless"
#44
Corona
5.0
(1)
"There is not a better brush around."
#45
Pearl
5.0
(1)
"Pearl synthetic brushes"
#46
Tatara
5.0
(1)
"Tatara - their knots are from Semogue."
#47
Razorock
5.0
(1)
"Or the Razorock Bruce"
#48
Zenith
5.0
(1)
"Or the Zenith boars like the 507BC."
#49
Semogue
5.0
(1)
"Semogue boar brushes like the 1305 (short handle, but decent loft)"
#50
Patyourpet
5.0
(1)
"The best brush I have ever had for my Eskie."
#51
Hake
5.0
(1)
"Look up Hake brushes you can get a set of four various widths for under 12 bucks."
#52
Ergo
5.0
(1)
"Ergo by far the absolute best."
#53
The Stuff
5.0
(1)
"A leave in conditioner called 'the stuff'."
#54
Hakuhodo
5.0
(1)
"If you want to really splurge and get her the best of the best, Hakuhodo Japanese brushes."
#55
Silver Black Velvet
5.0
(1)
"The best performing brushes I've ever used are the Silver Black Velvet squirrel/synthetic blend."
#56
DaVinci
5.0
(1)
"I really enjoy my DaVinci CASANEO quill #2."
#57
Masters Touch
4.0
(1)
"Masters touch #6 synth ($4) holds the best point for detail"
#58
Royal & Langnickel
4.0
(1)
"I enjoy Royal Langnickel 10s though"
#59
Purdy
4.0
(1)
"Overall I like using the 2 inch Purdy XL Monarch stiff."
#60
Ross/TJ Maxx
4.0
(1)
"Ross and TJ Maxx occasionally have nice sets of cheap synthetics"
#61
Michael's
4.0
(1)
"I have enjoyed the packs I've gotten from Michael's with mod podge branding"
#62
Elf
4.0
(1)
"I use the elf putty blush brush"
#63
Velvet Touch
4.0
(1)
"And so is Velvet touch, but it holds less water."
#64
Casaneo
4.0
(1)
"I like my casaneo and my black velvet. Only have a few since they're pricey but a nice treat for a special occasion"
#65
Sterling Soap
4.0
(1)
"I recommend any of the Brushes offered by Sterling soap. Their badger brush is a nice line between soft and exfoliating."
#66
Amazon
4.0
(1)
"For brush blades I get them from Amazon. Carbide teeth...fewer teeth for softer/thinner stuff...more teeth for harder bigger stuff."
#67
Fuumuui
4.0
(1)
"Recently Fuumuui sable travel. I think the Fuumuui are real sable."
#68
Sheglam
4.0
(1)
"I bought one from Sheglam, and it’s a life changer."
#69
Daler Rowney
4.0
(1)
"Daler Rowney makes some very nice sable brushes."
#70
Biosilk
4.0
(1)
"A natural boar bristle brush (amazon- biosilk makes a nice one)."
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