Best face make up brushes ?

What, and who make the best makeup brushes ? Esp foundation brushes. I've heard MAC are good. I use one already but i think i can find better. Also anyone got any tips for a flawless application ? Thanks xxBest face make up brushes ?
there are a few brushes every woman should have: concealer, powder, blush, flat shadow, and eye crease/contour. these are essential to a basic face, and some can double usage.





if price is an issue, try palladio brushes from sally beauty supply. they are $7-17 each, and last forever. i have a flat shadow brush from this line that has never lost a bristle.





for a starter set, check out mac. they have their mini brushes in sets for the holidays, so you get 4-5 for $30-35. mark by avon also has a mini set they sell all year long that is $19 for concealer, lip, eyeliner, shadow, and blush. and merle norman stores have full-size sets out of 5 of their most popular brushes and a brush cleaner for $29.





stila at sephora has nice brushes. some of them are dual-ended, so you get more for your money. they have a nice eye duo brush for $30, with a dense contour and smudger.





for foundation brushes, i actually have one from avon that has done well for years now. lancome has a great one, but it is pricey.





for flawless foundation, make sure to start with a primer. smashbox photofinish wins awards all of the time from beauty magazines and websites, and it really lives up to the hype. goes on easily, wears all day, and never broke me out. $32 at sephora. my second fave is tarte clean slate, $27 at sephora.Best face make up brushes ?
You can find better than Mac brushes but you will pay for the privelge with possibly little return for your investment.





Laura Mercier brushes are great but very expensive.





Mac are good too. I use their brush cleaner every month and they have a really good variety for any purpose. Plus if you can catch someone (shops are often a bit frantic) they give great advice about applying make up.





The Body Shop are ethical and at the cheaper end of things.





Whatever if you start investing in brushes and have a range of them at your disposal you cannot go wrong.
I prefer Bare Minerals for both brushes and makeup. They have a kickin travel brush, I use it every day. The Kabuki brush is great for the mineral veil. Flawless application, take your time, alway go up and out, use a large brush to go over it at the finish to blend any areas that you didn't get well, and use good lighting.
Bobbie Brown or Sephora house brand. Both excellent.





For a flawless finish, use a primer.
i would say sephora !!!
My favorite foundation brush is from Chanel. I have had it for about 2 years and wash it with philosophy facial cleanser after every use. It is still in great shape and well worth the money. I usually wear Smashbox primer under my makeup - and it really helps me to achieve that flawless finish.