Buyer question · Makeup brush sets

What's a good basic makeup brush set?

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The five Laura Geller brushes side by side: retractable kabuki, angled blush, face and body, all-over eyeshadow and blending crease, black handles with gold ferrules

Our pick

Laura Geller New York 5PC Full Face Brush Set, 5 Brushes

5 brushes for face and eyesVegan, 100% synthetic bristlesRetractable kabukiPowders, creams and liquids

Rated 4.9 out of 5 from 44 reviews at laurageller.com.

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Short answer

The Laura Geller New York 5PC Full Face Brush Set covers the basics in five brushes: a retractable kabuki for foundation, an angled blush brush, a fluffy face and body brush for bronzer and highlighter, an all-over eyeshadow brush and a blending crease brush. Laura Geller calls it everything you need for a full face look, with dense vegan bristles.

At a glance

Best for

  • A first brush set that covers face and eyes
  • Everyday makeup: foundation, blush, bronzer, highlighter and eyeshadow
  • Touch-ups on the go with the capped retractable kabuki

Skip it if

  • You want a large set with many eye brushes: this one has two
  • You need a brush case: Laura Geller lists five brushes and no case

What we like

  • One brush for each basic step, face and eyes
  • Dense vegan bristles, 100% synthetic, per Laura Geller
  • Retractable kabuki with a cap for your bag
  • Works with powders, creams and liquids, per Laura Geller

Good to know

  • Five brushes only; no case or pouch is listed in the set
  • Laura Geller calls the bristles vegan and 100% synthetic but doesn't name the fiber
  • Laura Geller doesn't publish brush sizes

Why it covers the basics

One brush for each basic step

Laura Geller describes it as everything you need for a flawless full face look: the Retractable Airbrush Kabuki, Angled Blush Brush and Face + Body Brush for foundations, blushes and bronzers, and the All-Over Eyeshadow Brush and Blending Crease Brush for the eyes.

A kabuki that travels

Laura Geller calls its Retractable Airbrush Kabuki a travel-friendly brush with densely packed bristles to buff and blend for flawless coverage, with a cap for touch-ups on the go. It works with baked and liquid foundations.

Shapes that do the work

The angled blush brush is shaped to hug your cheekbones, and works with bronzer or highlighter too. The fluffy domed face and body brush blends baked bronzers and highlighters over the face, body and décolletage. On the eyes, the tapered all-over brush builds base shades, and the precision crease brush defines the crease and, Laura Geller says, is great for hooded lids.

Soft vegan bristles

Laura Geller says the dense vegan bristles distribute the perfect amount of product and lists them as 100% synthetic. Its product image says they feel gentle on mature skin.

A closer look

What buyers say

Rated 4.9 out of 5 from 44 reviews at laurageller.com.

"This is a great starter set. I recommend watching the tutorial videos and experimenting with the tools on yourself."

Sherry Z. · August 2025

"This brush set has every brush you need. I love them."

Nancy A. · April 2026

"Love the retractable foundation brush and the angle of the blush brush. Great set for face and eyes"

Carmen J. · March 2026

"These are good quality brushes, lovely and soft and good for the job they do."

Brid F. · September 2026

"I never thought to use a brush for liquid makeup but it works great to stipple and then blend."

Sherry Z. · August 2025

"Great brushes, easy to use, and a great update!"

Amy W. · August 2026

What each brush is for

Laura Geller's own descriptions of the five brushes in the set:

BrushWhat Laura Geller says it's for
Retractable Airbrush Kabuki BrushBuffing and blending foundation for flawless coverage; works with baked and liquid foundations; capped for touch-ups on the go
Angled Blush BrushShaped to hug your cheekbones for blush; bronzers or highlighters too
Face + Body BrushBlending baked bronzers and highlighters over the face, body and décolletage
All-Over Eyeshadow BrushBuilding base shades or blending multiple shadows; baked powder and cream eyeshadows
Blending Crease BrushA defined, contoured crease; great for hooded lids; blending out color for a smoky effect

How to use it

  1. Retractable Airbrush Kabuki: swirl or dip the brush into powder and gently tap off any excess. Apply using sweeping, circular motions; for fuller coverage, use a patting motion.
  2. Angled Blush Brush: sweep blush or bronzer across the apples of your cheeks and blend out toward your hairline.
  3. Face + Body Brush: sweep the bristles over the high points of the face for an all-over glow. To sculpt and define, focus on the hollows of your cheeks.
  4. All-Over Eyeshadow Brush: glide the brush over shadow and sweep it across your lids.
  5. Blending Crease Brush: glide the brush over shadow and sweep it across your lids, focusing on the creases, or use it to blend out color for a smoky effect.

Steps from Laura Geller's own directions for the set.

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Key details

Pieces
5 brushes: Retractable Airbrush Kabuki, Angled Blush, Face + Body, All-Over Eyeshadow, Blending Crease
Bristles
Vegan; 100% synthetic, per Laura Geller
Use with
Powders, creams and liquids
Perfect for (per Laura Geller)
All-over application, building coverage, all year round, daily use
Case
None listed
Care
"Change out your brushes every three weeks or clean every two weeks by swishing them in warm water and shampoo, rinse and let dry" - Dr. Howard Sobel (SOBEL SKIN), quoted by Laura Geller
Washing interval (AAD)
The American Academy of Dermatology says it's a good idea to wash your brushes every 7 to 10 days

Laura Geller doesn't publish brush sizes, handle material or the name of the synthetic fiber, and makes no cruelty-free claim for this set. A Laura Geller product image labels the eyeshadow brush "Base Blending Brush"; the set's list calls it the All-Over Eyeshadow Brush.

Questions buyers ask

What brushes come in the set?

Five: the Retractable Airbrush Kabuki Brush, Angled Blush Brush, Face + Body Brush, All-Over Eyeshadow Brush and Blending Crease Brush.

Can I use it with liquid foundation?

Yes. Laura Geller says the kabuki works with baked and liquid foundations, and that the set is designed for powders, creams and liquids.

Are the bristles vegan?

Yes. Laura Geller calls them vegan bristles and lists them as 100% synthetic.

Is the kabuki good for travel?

Laura Geller calls it travel-friendly: it retracts and has a cap for touch-ups on the go.

Does it come with a case?

Laura Geller lists the five brushes only, with no case.

How often should I clean the brushes?

Laura Geller quotes Dr. Howard Sobel: change them every three weeks or clean every two weeks with warm water and shampoo. The American Academy of Dermatology says it's a good idea to wash brushes every 7 to 10 days.

The bottom line

For a basic brush set, the Laura Geller 5PC Full Face Brush Set gives you one brush for each everyday step: foundation, blush, bronzer and highlighter, an all-over eye shade and the crease. Soft vegan bristles and a travel kabuki round it out.

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How this page was made

Smoov Discovery wrote this page from Laura Geller New York's own product information, plus customer reviews from laurageller.com and the American Academy of Dermatology's brush-cleaning guidance, listed below. We did not test the product ourselves. Nothing here comes from Amazon.

Sources

Photos: Laura Geller New York (laurageller.com).

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