Prescriptives was one of my all-time fave beauty brands (RIP!), and among the items I always turned to them for were their brushes. While they weren’t the sleekest, their brushes were soft, yet dense and always applied the perfect amount of foundation/blush (note- you can still get some Prescriptives items online). I find that so many brushes are either brittle and irritating on my skin or they’re so soft that they just collapse on my face. Luckily I was right when I figured that I could count on Hourglass for brushes that combined Prescriptives’ quality with a modern, elegant design. Their PETA-friendly brushes are made from extra soft high-grade Takelon bristles (can be used wet or dry), and have a weighted metal handles for control. I’ve been using the Hourglass Powder Brush
- No.1 Powder: Excellent for applying and blending both loose and
press powder, the sculpted head allows for precise product placement,
$65.
- No.2 Foundation/Blush: Tapered end allows foundations to be
lightly applied for a smooth and even coverage as well as shading and
highlighting of blushes, $58
- No.3 All Over Shadow: Seamlessly applies and layers powder eye shadows over the entire eye lid, $30
- No.4 Crease: Ideal for precision contouring and detailed blending of eye shadows, $30
- No.5 Concealer/Shadow: Slim, tapered design provides spot
application for small blemishes and even blending of shadow or
concealer for under eye area, $25
- No.6 Eyeliner: Lines and blends a concentrated amount of eye shadow near the lash line, $24
- No.7 Finish: Full and rounded to effortlessly sweep over a large surface area to distribute product
Retractable Foundation Brush: A travel-friendly foundation brush, $42