13-Piece Soft Synthetic Makeup Brush Set

A full face and eye wardrobe in one linen bag. Thirteen pieces carry a morning routine from first layer to final highlight, with a brush for base, concealer, powder, blush, highlighter and a run of shadow and blending tools for the eyes.

The fibres are synthetic, cut fine and soft, so cream and powder both pick up evenly and release smoothly onto skin. Each one sits on a long plastic handle with an aluminium tube, balanced in the hand for detail at the lash line as much as for colour swept across the cheek.

Reach for the flat brush when you want buildable coverage, the small concealer brush for the corners of the eye and nose, and the shadow brushes for a soft wash or a defined crease. They rinse clean in lukewarm water and hold their shape, shedding little over time.

A considered first set for someone building a collection, and a useful second set for anyone who keeps makeup in two places. The linen bag folds into a travel case or drawer tidy.

• 13 brushes: foundation, powder, blush, highlighter, concealer, eyeshadow, blending, lip and eyebrow among them
• Soft man-made fibres with a 4.5 cm bristle length
• Long plastic handles with aluminium tubes, 17 cm total length
• Linen brush bag included for storage and travel
• Washable, with little shedding