The right brush can make all the difference when it comes to applying makeup. Whether you're looking for a foundation brush, a concealer brush, or an eye shader brush, there are plenty of options out there to choose from. One type of brush that is often overlooked, however, is the medium brush. This type of brush is great for creating a blended, natural look. Here are some of the best medium brushes on the market today.
$35.50
Medium to full coverage with this dense brush!...I love this brush! It's perfect for blending with medium coverage.
What it is: A medium-size, round brush with firm, synthetic fibers that is ideal for blending emollient-based products with medium to full coverage.
What Else You Need to Know: Anastasia Beverly Hills’ A30 Pro Brush has a rounded-dome shape for easy application and blending on the face and body. Its premium, synthetic fibers are densely packed, making it ideal for applying and blending liquid and cream foundation.
$55.00
The brush was great while new, it fell apart after a few years of use which never happened to any of my other brushes....I don't love cakey or 'full faced' looking makeup and this brush is the perfect tool with my medium coverage foundation
What it is: A revolutionary foundation brush that makes application like airbrushing without the air™.
Brush Formulation: Liquid
Bristle Type: Synthetic
Ingredient Callouts: It is cruelty-free.
What Else You Need to Know: This fluffy, dome-shaped foundation brush flawlessly buffs foundation into skin. It features a unique luxe bamboo handle and gives foundation an airbrushed effect.
$46.00
I love the brush and have been using it a while now. It is very soft and really helps pack down a medium to full coverage look. ...I can't wait to use other brushes from the brand.
What it is:
A medium-density liquid foundation brush designed to give seamless, air-touched, full coverage.
What it does:
Meet the makeup brush designed to make skin look natural. The Full-Bodied Foundation brush is the ultimate tool for applying Pro Filt’r Soft Matte Longwear Foundation. It’s made to give you the quick coverage of a flat paddle brush plus the seamless blending of an airbrush. In other words: Fast coverage with an air-touched finish.
$74.50
This brush is INCREDIBLE. I’m so sad that I didn’t try the MUFE brushes before, they seem to be phasing them out. ...130 large powder brush...OMG love at first sight and first use of this brush , keep in mind the picture on the website don't do the 130 brush justice, wait till you see it in person it is super super soft and apply powder like a dream, I love this brush so much im going to purchase the the 126 medium powder brush. worth every penny. trust me you wont regret it.
What it is:
A large, dome-shaped brush for quick, lightweight powder application.
What it does:
This soft, round, luxurious brush is used to apply light powder coverage to a large area. Best used in sweeping strokes, it features wavy fibers and is ideal for applying compact or loose powders to the face and body.
What else you need to know:
After five years in development with makeup artists and fiber experts, MAKE UP FOR EVER Artisan Brushes are a revolution in brush craftsmanship.
$45.00
This brush is not too big and not too little for foundation application. ...Light coverage brush...Perfect tool to apply a light layer of foundation, or build up to medium coverage. It worked best when patted onto the skin for me.
What it is: A dense yet flexible foundation brush with ultrasoft bristles designed to flawlessly blend liquid formulas.
Brush Formulation: Liquid
Brush Coverage: Buildable
Bristle Type: Synthetic
Ingredient Callouts: Free of parabens, formaldehydes, formaldehyde-releasing agents, phthalates, mineral oil, retinyl palmitate, oxybenzone, coal tar, hydroquinone, sulfates SLS & SLES, triclocarban, triclosan, and contains less than one percent synthetic fragrance. It is also cruelty-free.
What Else You Need to Know: This cruelty-free foundation brush is made with ultrasoft synthetic bristles and has a unique surface that disperses product seamlessly without waste. This brush is the perfect companion to Glow
$28.00
Best Highlight Brush...Most brushes or too rough, not soft, and apply waaaaay too much highlight. ...the best highlighter brush...the perfect highlighter brush. i always see highlighter brushes either being too big or too small and this one is perfect
What it is: A small, tapered precision brush that makes it easy to sweep on highlighter exactly where you want it.
Brush Formulation: All Formulas
Brush Coverage: Medium
Brush Handle Length: 4.25"
Bristle Type: Synthetic
Ingredient Callouts: It is vegan and cruelty-free.
What Else You Need to Know: Slim and firm for perfect precision, this vegan, cruelty-free highlighter brush hits all your high points with full control. Super soft, synthetic bristles are perfectly tapered with just enough fluff to diffuse Positive Light Silky Touch Highlighter (or your highlighter of choice) seamlessly.
$61.00
Amazing brush...Ive tried many brushes and this one it my favorite....I love this Brush.
What it is: An ultra-soft, diamond-shaped foundation brush with densely packed, flexible bristles that deliver a streak-free, precise application.
Brush Formulation: Liquid
Brush Coverage: Medium
Bristle Type: Synthetic
Ingredient Callouts: Free of parabens, formaldehydes, formaldehyde-releasing agents, phthalates, mineral oil, retinyl palmitate, oxybenzone, coal tar, hydroquinone, sulfates SLS & SLES, triclocarban, triclosan, and contains less than one percent synthetic fragrance. It is also vegan, gluten-free, cruelty-free, and comes in recyclable packaging.
$23.00
Must Have Foundation Brush...It works just as well as my high end makeup brushes - my foundation always looks beautiful when I use this brush! ...This brush is really good. Its strong bristles let me have medium coverage and can add more if needed.
What it is: A tapered foundation brush from The Essential Brush collection that instantly blends for a flawless, fingertip like application in one swipe.
Brush Formulation: Liquid
Brush Coverage: Medium
Bristle Type: Synthetic
What Else You Need to Know: The SEPHORA COLLECTION Foundation Brush is your go-to brush for seamless foundation application in just one swipe. The sloped brush head is designed to perfectly hug the contours of the face, gliding across the skin to achieve an effortless and seamless foundation application in half the time. The density of the bristles allows you to easily layer and build foundation to the desired level of coverage, ensuring a streak-free makeup result.
The Essential B
$48.00
This is my favorite brush. I love all of the Saie Brushes...Just as described- medium coverage brush that is perfect for seamless blending.
What it is: A dense yet incredibly soft buffing and blending brush that is designed to achieve a smooth and seamless finish.
Brush Formulation: Cream
Brush Coverage: Medium
Brush Handle Length: Three-and-a-half inches
Bristle Type: Synthetic
Ingredient Callouts: Free of parabens, formaldehydes, formaldehyde-releasing agents, phthalates, mineral oil, retinyl palmitate, oxybenzone, coal tar, hydroquinone, sulfates SLS & SLES, triclocarban, triclosan, and contains less than one percent synthetic fragrance. It is also vegan, gluten-free, cruelty-free, and comes in recyclable packaging.
$42.00
What it is: A dual-ended concealer brush designed to build coverage while blurring and diffusing for a seamless, skin-like finish.
Brush Formulation: Liquid
Brush Coverage: Medium
Bristle Type: Synthetic
What Else You Need to Know: Conceal with confidence using Patrick’s signature brush. The smaller end is dense and designed with an angled dome shape that’s perfect for building coverage with precision. The larger end has a soft, round shape for buffing, blending, and sheering out the formula to create a soft-focus finish.
