Six Gorgeous Sets of Makeup Brushes for Gifting or Keeping

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There are so many different kinds of makeup brushes out there to choose from—but we think all you really need is a set that has everything already organized for you. Racked trendwatcher Donna Kim picks six of her favorite brush sets that are in stores now.

1. e.l.f. professional 5 piece brush kit, $10 at drugstore.com: Five essential brushes that are perfect for traveling—includes face brushes and various eye shadow contour brushes.

2. Sonia Kashuk “Shimmer & Shine” 5 piece cosmetic brush set, $11 at Target: The brushes are encased in a shimmery and sleek silver zip-around case—with a mirror!— for convenience.

3. Bare Escentuals buffing brushes, $49 at Sephora: The chocolate brown case is perfect for your vanity table, and the brushes are all signature favorites from the Bare Escentuals collection.

4. Sigma 12-piece professional brush set, $79 at Amazon.com: These brushes are all high quality makeup brushes used by professionals and has everything you need.

5. Makeup Artist Brush Belt Set, $275 at Sephora: The ultimate gift for anyone who is an aspiring makeup artist, or anyone who needs all their brushes in one place; there is every kind of brush imaginable in this set.

6. Bobbi Brown basic brush collection, $175 at Barneys.com: Six of the best and essential brushes from Bobbi Brown’s collection all tucked in a sleek black cosmetic bag.

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