Having the proper makeup brushes can make a huge difference in your makeup application.  Sometimes the brushes may actually be more important than the makeup you're using.  First step is to buy the best brushes you can.  Good, quality brushes are definitely worth the cost and if cared for properly, they can last years.  Some excellent choices:  Royal & Langnickel Brush http://www.royalbrush.com/   EnKore Makeup http://www.enkoremakeuponline.com/   Crown Brush http://crownbrush.com/ Sigma Makeup http://www.sigmabeauty.com/   Opt for quality over quantity. Brushes can be purchased separately or in sets. Only buy a full set if you intend to use all the included brushes. You can find both natural bristles and synthetic. It comes down to a personal preference. Some makeup artists prefer natural  hair (sable, badger, goat, pony, etc.) while others choose synthetic. Many of the newer synthetic bristles mimic natural h...