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28
in Blush Brushes

Nanshy Powder Makeup Brush

This large densely packed dome-shaped powder brush is ideal for achieving the coverage you desire. Use for compact and loose minerals, loose powders, foundations, blushes and bronzers.

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Vegan

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This CERT verifies that beauty and personal care products are not tested on animals at any stage of production, meeting the cruelty-free standards set by People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA).
Warranty: 1 - 19 Day
29
in Concealer Brushes

Nanshy Conceal Perfector Onyx Black

The Conceal Perfector P02 from Nanshy Collection designed and developed to be your ultimate central make up brushes. Brighten your complexion and create buildable airbrush-like coverage, hide imperfections and achieve the smoothest finish imaginable Professional Make-up Artists use brushes for a natural, flawless, look. And to apply makeup with a light almost air brush quality. As professionals they need to work quickly and efficiently, plus consistently maintain fabulous results. Nanshy brings you high-quality professional grade brushes that make it easy to enhance your beauty efficiently and effectively. Soft, lush, anti-bacterial, cruelty-free bristles held by robust copper ferrules on top of ergonomic handles – easy application of mineral, liquid and cream make-up. Always buffing and blending perfectly, creating the amazing velvety finish that the Pros achieve. And you can have, every day with Nanshy. Easy to use, easy to care, easy to clean – That’s the Nanshy way.

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Vegan

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Warranty: 1 - 19 Day
28
in Contour Brushes

Nanshy Contour Makeup Brush

The slanted shape of the Large Contour Makeup Brush fits the curves of your cheekbone. It defines, shapes and contours your cheek area. The soft dense synthetic bristles are perfect for cream, liquid or powder blush, bronzers or highlighters.

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Vegan

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This CERT verifies that beauty and personal care products are not tested on animals at any stage of production, meeting the cruelty-free standards set by People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA).
Warranty: 1 - 19 Day
32
in Kabuki Brushes

HALEYS Beauty Brilliant Kabuki Brush

Create a finish that is even and smooth with HALEY Beautys kabuki brush. Our dense flat top makeup brush helps to evenly distribute liquid and powder makeup products.

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Vegan

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This CERT verifies that beauty and personal care products are not tested on animals at any stage of production, meeting the cruelty-free standards set by People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA).

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This brand was founded or is led by women.
32
in Kabuki Brushes

COOLA Organic Sunless Tan Kabuki Body Brush

Our unique brush has been specially designed to work with our COOLA Organic Sunless Tan Luminizing Body Serum, for an even application that brings out maximum shimmer. The super soft, vegan bristles are at just the right density and angle to spread our sensuous formula with ease.

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Bamboo

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This CERT verifies that beauty and personal care products are not tested on animals at any stage of production, meeting the cruelty-free standards set by People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA).

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Company that is taking steps to eliminate all plastics in their production and packaging.
7
in Makeup Blenders & Sponges

Brandless Latex Free Beauty Sponge

Our Latex Free Beauty Sponge is the perfect compliment to all beauty brushes. Priced at only $4.00, our reusable sponge is not only a great value, but the perfect tool for smoothing liquids and powders. Store in the resealable pouch to prevent any accidental spills in your makeup bag.

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Latex Free

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Warranty: 3 - 6 Month
4
in Contour Brushes

Brandless Vegan Powder Brush

A great powder brush is a prized beauty tool. Our super-soft vegan brush creates a smooth finish. Use it to contour, apply bronzer, reduce shine & add shimmer.

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4
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Warranty: 3 - 6 Month
3
in Concealer Brushes

Jenny Patinkin Sustainable Luxury Conceal/Define Brush

Who knew plastic could be so perfect? These first of their kind makeup brushes are made with recycled plastic bristles that feel so luxuriously soft and pliable, you'd never stop to think that they're also eco-friendly. Each high-tech filament is finer than a human hair, giving you thousands of points of contact on the skin for an effortless, seamless, natural looking application, and a velvety soft feel. Made to work equally well with cream, liquid or powder makeup, and with an elegant aluminum handle that's weighted for superior balance and control, these handmade makeup brushes set a new standard for sustainable beauty tools.

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3
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Recycled Plastic

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Warranty: 20 - 34 Day
3
in Contour Brushes

Jenny Patinkin Sustainable Luxury Contour Brush

Who knew plastic could be so perfect? These first of their kind makeup brushes are made with recycled plastic bristles that feel so luxuriously soft and pliable, you'd never stop to think that they're also eco-friendly. Each high-tech filament is finer than a human hair, giving you thousands of points of contact on the skin for an effortless, seamless, natural looking application, and a velvety soft feel. Made to work equally well with cream, liquid or powder makeup, and with an elegant aluminum handle that's weighted for superior balance and control, these handmade makeup brushes set a new standard for sustainable beauty tools.

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3
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Recycled Plastic

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Warranty: 20 - 34 Day
3
in Blush Brushes

Jenny Patinkin Sustainable Luxury Cheek Brush

Who knew plastic could be so perfect? These first of their kind makeup brushes are made with recycled plastic bristles that feel so luxuriously soft and pliable, you'd never stop to think that they're also eco-friendly. Each high-tech filament is finer than a human hair, giving you thousands of points of contact on the skin for an effortless, seamless, natural looking application, and a velvety soft feel. Made to work equally well with cream, liquid or powder makeup, and with an elegant aluminum handle that's weighted for superior balance and control, these handmade makeup brushes set a new standard for sustainable beauty tools.

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Recycled Plastic

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Warranty: 20 - 34 Day
2
in Foundation Brushes

Jenny Patinkin Sustainable Luxury Complexion Brush

Who knew plastic could be so perfect? These first of their kind makeup brushes are made with recycled plastic bristles that feel so luxuriously soft and pliable, you'd never stop to think that they're also eco-friendly. Each high-tech filament is finer than a human hair, giving you thousands of points of contact on the skin for an effortless, seamless, natural looking application, and a velvety soft feel. Made to work equally well with cream, liquid or powder makeup, and with an elegant aluminum handle that's weighted for superior balance and control, these handmade makeup brushes set a new standard for sustainable beauty tools.

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Recycled Plastic

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Warranty: 20 - 34 Day
3
in Blush Brushes

Jenny Patinkin Sustainable Luxury Powder/Bronzer Brush

Who knew plastic could be so perfect? These first of their kind makeup brushes are made with recycled plastic bristles that feel so luxuriously soft and pliable, you'd never stop to think that they're also eco-friendly. Each high-tech filament is finer than a human hair, giving you thousands of points of contact on the skin for an effortless, seamless, natural looking application, and a velvety soft feel. Made to work equally well with cream, liquid or powder makeup, and with an elegant aluminum handle that's weighted for superior balance and control, these handmade makeup brushes set a new standard for sustainable beauty tools.

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Recycled Plastic

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Warranty: 20 - 34 Day
2
in Blush Brushes

Jones Road Blush Brush

Designed for precise product pick-up (not too much, not too little) and easy blending. Super soft & rounded at the sides for wide coverage & even application.

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Vegan

Recyclable Secondary Packaging

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Warranty: 20 - 34 Day
2
in Concealer Brushes

Jones Road The Detail Brush

The Detail Brush is firm enough for targeted makeup application & pliable for blending. Use around the nose and mouth, under the eye, and for spot coverage.

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Vegan

Recyclable Secondary Packaging

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Warranty: 20 - 34 Day
2
in Blush Brushes

Jones Road The Bronzer Brush

A wider, fluffy brush for applying bronzer or powder. Apply your powder product with The Bronzer Brush for light, even coverage.

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Vegan

Recyclable Secondary Packaging

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Warranty: 20 - 34 Day
2
in Blush Brushes

Jones Road The Face Powder Brush

The Face Powder Brush is a round, fluffy brush that covers more surface area on the face for light, even application.

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Vegan

Recyclable Secondary Packaging

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Warranty: 20 - 34 Day
2
in Blush Brushes

Jones Road The Everything Brush

A wider and flatter brush for bronzer, powder, highlighter, and beyond. Apply your powder or cream product with The Everything Brush for controlled, even coverage.

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Vegan

Recyclable Secondary Packaging

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Warranty: 20 - 34 Day
2
in Foundation Brushes

Jones Road The Skin Brush

Not too stiff, not too fluffy, it's just right. Perfect for applying & blending foundation, Miracle Balm & anything else that needs to disappear into the skin.

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Vegan

Recyclable Secondary Packaging

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Warranty: 20 - 34 Day
2
in Blush Brushes

Fashion Fair FF Powder Brush

Perfect your powder and serve a flawless finish. This ultra-fluffy finishing brush features soft synthetic fibers and a domed brush head to attract and apply the perfect amount of powder. Glide over the face for a soft, sheer, gorgeous look

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Sulfate Free

Paraben Free

AZO Free

Vegan

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Warranty: 20 - 34 Day

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This brand is BIPOC-owned, supporting Black, Indigenous, and People of Color communities.
3
in Makeup Blenders & Sponges

Beauty Junkees Blue Sculptor Makeup Sponge - 1pc

Compare to Sephora's Sculptor Sponge, our high quality makeup sponge is best used for foundation and skincare application. Satisfaction Guaranteed.

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3
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Latex Free

Gluten Free

Paraben Free

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Warranty: 20 - 34 Day
3
in Makeup Blenders & Sponges

Beauty Junkees Black Teardrop Makeup Sponge - 1pc

Compare to the Beauty Blender Sponge, our high quality makeup sponge is best used for stippling and the tip helps with hard to reach areas such as around the eyes and nose. Satisfaction Guaranteed.

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Paraben Free

Latex Free

Gluten Free

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Warranty: 20 - 34 Day
3
in Makeup Blenders & Sponges

Beauty Junkees Purple Pear Makeup Sponge - 1pc

Our high quality makeup sponge is ergonomically designed for an optimal grip when using for all over face applications. Compare to the original Beauty Blender sponge. Satisfaction Guaranteed.

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Paraben Free

Latex Free

Gluten Free

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Warranty: 20 - 34 Day
2
in Makeup Blenders & Sponges

The Crème Shop Blur & Perfect Next Gen Makeup Blender - (Blue) | The Crme Shop

Blend your makeup Next Gen Makeup Blender. This latex-free sponge is great for targeting hard to reach contours of the face to help blend & set your makeup.

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Vegan

Latex Free

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Warranty: 20 - 34 Day

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Standards ensuring that animal derived materials used in the products come from animals that were treated humanely
1
in Concealer Brushes

ZOEVA 110 Prime & Touch-Up Brush

Ideal for liquid and cream primer, foundation, and contouring products.

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Vegan

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Warranty: 20 - 34 Day

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Company participates in community outreach or activism programs.

Standards ensuring that animal derived materials used in the products come from animals that were treated humanely
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Company that is taking steps to eliminate all plastics in their production and packaging.
1
in Contour Brushes

Toups and Co Organics Mineral Makeup Brush

For high-quality mineral makeup, you need a high-quality brush. The Mineral Makeup Brush is specifically designed to apply powder evenly—without clumping or streaking. It’s hypoallergenic and ideal for sensitive skin. If you’re new to organic makeup, we recommend purchasing new brushes. This gives you a clean slate and prevents any chemicals from seeping into your skin by way of an old brush.

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Dye Free

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Warranty: 20 - 34 Day

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1
in Concealer Brushes

ZOEVA 118 Fluid Touch & Blend Brush

Ideal for liquid and cream highlighter, bronzer, and foundation formulas.

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Vegan

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Warranty: 20 - 34 Day

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Company participates in community outreach or activism programs.

Standards ensuring that animal derived materials used in the products come from animals that were treated humanely
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Company that is taking steps to eliminate all plastics in their production and packaging.
1
in Concealer Brushes

ZOEVA 142 Concealer Buffer Brush

Ideal for liquid and cream concealer.

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Vegan

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Warranty: 20 - 34 Day

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Company participates in community outreach or activism programs.

Standards ensuring that animal derived materials used in the products come from animals that were treated humanely
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Company that is taking steps to eliminate all plastics in their production and packaging.
2
in Makeup Blenders & Sponges

The Crème Shop The Crme Shop | Disney: Blending Sponge - Mickey Mouse

A picture-perfect look starts here! Dampen the sponge with water, it expands like magic when wet! Give it a squeeze and apply desired foundation or powder to achieve an even, streak-free finish.

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Warranty: 20 - 34 Day

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2
in Makeup Blenders & Sponges

MAKE UP FOR EVER Makeup Blender - Tools MAKE UP FOR EVER

This two-sided sponge offers a rounded end and a beveled end for quick and easy application of your favorite ULTRA HD products.

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Warranty: 20 - 34 Day
2
in Makeup Blenders & Sponges

MAKE UP FOR EVER Watertone Buildable Coverage Sponge - Sponge MAKE UP FOR EVER

A soft, easy-to-use makeup sponge for effortless, undetectable foundation application.

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Warranty: 20 - 34 Day
1
in Kabuki Brushes

TanOrganic TanOrganic Kabuki Body Brush

TanOrganic Kabuki Body Brush Our premium Kabuki brush has been specially designed to work with our TanOrganic Sunless Tan formula, for an even application that gives maximum flawless coverage The super soft, vegan bristles are at just the right density and angle to spread our iconic formula with ease, while the sustai

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Vegan

Recyclable Primary Packaging

2
in Makeup Blenders & Sponges

MAKE UP FOR EVER Ellipse Blender Sponge - Sponge MAKE UP FOR EVER

The elliptical shape of this latex sponge allows you to gently apply foundation to the face, especially in hard-to-reach areas.

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Warranty: 20 - 34 Day
2
in Makeup Blenders & Sponges

Forever 21 Makeup Blender Sponge | Forever 21

Buy Makeup Blender Sponge at Forever 21.

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Warranty: 20 - 34 Day

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This brand offers discounts for students.

This brand supports wildlife conservation programs to protect and preserve natural habitats and species.
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This brand claims to operate with zero-waste practices, aiming for at least 90% waste reduction through sustainable production and consumption methods.
1
in Kabuki Brushes

TanOrganic Welcome To Zscaler Directory Authentication

The TanOrganic Kabuki Brush is the perfect tool for powder application and blending excess tanning products on the face & body. Sized to go, it's dense, luxury synthetic fibres create a buildable flawless finish, giving you glowing skin all year round!

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1
in Kabuki Brushes

CHANEL LES PINCEAUX DE CHANEL Kabuki brush | CHANEL

Shop LES PINCEAUX DE CHANEL Kabuki Brush and discover more Makeup at CHANEL.com. Shop now and enjoy complimentary samples.

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Warranty: 1 - 19 Day
1
in Kabuki Brushes

CHANEL LES PINCEAUX DE CHANEL Retractable kabuki brush n108 | CHANEL

Shop LES PINCEAUX DE CHANEL Retractable Kabuki Brush N108 and discover more Makeup at CHANEL.com. Shop now and enjoy complimentary samples.

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Warranty: 1 - 19 Day
1
in Kabuki Brushes

Earth Therapeutics Kabuki Brush - Charcoal

Compact and plush, this Kabuki Brush is ideal for dusting and blending evenly all over the face and softening the edges. Also great for contouring and building coverage. The bristles are infused with Purifying Bamboo Charcoal to protect from toxins and impurities. Medicinal bamboo charcoal has been used and trusted

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Warranty: 1 - 19 Day

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This brand is BIPOC-owned, supporting Black, Indigenous, and People of Color communities.
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Company that is taking steps to eliminate all plastics in their production and packaging.
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- Brand must describe itself in some way or form as family owned. Do not assume
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Made in China
1
in Concealer Brushes

BH Cosmetics Brush V7Vegan Concealer Brush

Cover imperfections like a pro and achieve the appearance of perfect skin with our Vegan Concealer Brush. Its firm synthetic bristles make it an indispensable tool for targeting small areas with precision to camouflage undereye circles, redness, blemishes, and to accentinner corners of eyes.

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Vegan

0
in Kabuki Brushes

DIOR Dior Backstage Kabuki Brush 17 - Makeup Brushes

Dior Official US Site: Discover Dior Backstage Kabuki Brush 17, the essential makeup brush from the Dior Backstage makeup applicators collection.

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