Professional brushes usually have long handles and are a pain to fit into your bag or purse, Daniel Sandler brushes are designed to not take up too much room. For the price, you’re getting a terrific brush that easily compares to more expensive brands of the same quality.

Why natural hair for some brushes and synthetic for others?

Certain makeup formulas need synthetic hair for great results. Wet products such as foundation and fluid blushers work better with synthetic (Daniel only uses Taklon in his) whereas pressed eye shadows and pressed powder blushers go on more evenly when using natural hair.

What’s so special about Taklon??

It is a revolutionary new nylon, made from a mix of 3 of the finest synthetic hairs that together guarantee a sheer and even finish.

Daniel’s top tips for caring for your brushes

1. Wash your brushes regularly (at least once a week) in warm, soapy water.
2. Rinse well under the cold water tap.
3. Squeeze out excess water using a clean piece of kitchen paper.
4. Make sure the hairs are all going in the same direction as when you first got them.
5. Leave brushes overnight to dry.

Daniel says ”I absolutely swear by my brushes, they are so well made and fit into your hand so easily that you’ll get great results just like a Pro Makeup Artist.”

The absolute essentials

Anyone that wants a professional finish to their makeup needs the following 8 brushes:

1. BASE BRUSH RRP £20 Made from Taklon this brush speeds up base application and ensures an even, sheer, sophisticated finish. Daniel says ”Slightly dampen the brush before use for a professional finish.”
2. CONCEALER BRUSH RRP £12 This Taklon brush mimicks the shape of your little finger to gently disguise under-eye dark circles when used with concealer. Daniel says ”Apply concealer to the darkest area then blend. If you over-apply, remove excess with a cotton bud.”
3. WATERBRUSH RRP £15 Specially designed for use with Daniel Sandler Watercolour liquid blush, this clever tool will highlight and contour the cheekbones for the perfect finish. Made from Taklon. Daniel says ”Use the tip of the brush to gently and precisely sweep Watercolour onto cheeks.”
4. LINER/BLEMISH BRUSH RRP £8 This Taklon brush is the perfect shape for precision work, such as covering blemishes or creating dramatic lines around the eyes. Daniel says ”Use to create Amy Winehouse flicks in the outer corners of the eyes.”
5. BLENDING BRUSH RRP £16 This natural hair brush is perfect for applying eye shadows to the socket or the eye. Daniel says ”Sweep eye shadow onto your lids for a professional, air-brushed finish.”
6. SMUDGER BRUSH RRP £10 The must-have brush for creating the sultry, smoky-eyed look favoured by A-list celebs. Made from natural hair, this brush will help soften pencil lines or smudge dark shadows for a smouldering effect. Daniel says ”Smudging the pencil line backwards and forwards for the smoothest finish.”
7. BRONZER/POWDER BRUSH RRP £25 Face bronzer looks its best when applied with a large, soft, fluffy brush. This natural hair brush does the trick in super-quick time resulting in an even, perfect skin tone. Also doubles as a powder brush to help set Base with loose or pressed powder. Daniel says “Make sure you use a separate brush for blusher and bronzer or you may end up with a strange skin tone.”
8. LIP BRUSH RRP £10 Made from natural hair, this perfectly shaped tip allows precise application of lipstick or gloss. Daniel says ”Plump up lips first by apply a little foundation underneath your lip colour”

Click here to see the full range of Daniel Sandler brushes.