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Professional Face Paint Brushes: Individual & Set Options

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Finding the  right   face paint brushes really is like finding gold ✨
We’ve tried and tested so many over the years—professional face painting brushes, craft brushes, and everything in between—and we know how personal brush choice can be. What works beautifully for one artist might not feel right for another, which is why discovering your perfect brushes is such a win.

Over time, some of our favourites have been professional brands we proudly stock in our online face painting brush range, while others have been high-quality art brushes (always synthetic bristles, of course!). With all that experience behind us, we spent an entire year working closely with our supplier to craft a brush set that truly feels premium—for face painters and creative makeup artists alike.

These brushes are designed to feel just right in your hand: smooth handles that are easy to grip, not too thick or too thin, and lightweight for long painting sessions. They feature a bold, bright pink handle to catch your customers’ eyes and are built not to fade over time. The bristles are made from high-quality synthetic fibres, giving you the flexibility, durability, and control that face paint brushes need.

I’ll dive into what makes each brush unique a little later—but first, take a look at our full brush set below 💖

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In this brush set, we’ve included everything you need to create stunning designs—starting with our 3/4 inch flat brush, “Rainbow.”

This brush is perfect for bold rainbows and loading up vibrant one-stroke blends. It features soft pumpkin synthetic bristles, chosen specifically because they absorb plenty of water. That means your brush holds more paint, your strokes last longer, and your colours stay brighter and more vibrant on the skin.

A high-quality flat brush is an absolute essential in any face painter’s kit, and “Rainbow” is designed to be one you’ll reach for again and again. 🎨✨

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Next up is “Edge,” another 3/4 inch brush, this time with a flat angled shape. It’s the perfect fit for one-stroke work, giving you the edge you need to create crisp curves, clean sweeps, and beautifully defined shapes.

Like Rainbow, Edge is made with our soft pumpkin synthetic bristles, chosen because they hold plenty of water and paint—so your one-strokes stay loaded, vibrant, and long-lasting. This brush is all about control, precision, and effortless flow. 🎨✨

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Now for one of my all-time favourite brush types. When you find a good one, you use it to death—and trust me, these are built to last. 💖

Meet the 1/4 inch flat angled brush, “Little Wing.” We named it this because we love using it to outline butterfly wings with one-strokes, but it’s also absolutely fabulous for creating beautifully defined roses, whether you’re painting big, bold petals or small, delicate details.

We reach for Little Wing constantly for side designs, flowing shapes, and leaves. Like the others, it’s made with our soft pumpkin synthetic bristles, giving you excellent paint load, smooth control, and long-lasting performance. This is one of those brushes that quickly becomes a forever favourite. 🎨✨

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The bristles on this filbert are slightly firmer than our pumpkin bristles, giving a sharper finish at the tip for added accuracy. This means you can easily switch between laying down a large base with a smooth, swooping stroke and then blending or refining with precision and control.

It’s a versatile brush that gives you the best of both worlds—coverage and detail—all in one. 🎨✨

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Next is our small filbert, called “Smooth.” This brush features soft bristles similar to our pumpkin bristles, with high water and paint absorbency for effortless application.

Smooth is amazing for so many reasons—it’s perfect for popping on a cute animal nose in just seconds, or for applying glitter smoothly and evenly without harsh edges. It’s one of those little brushes that does a lot more than you expect and quickly earns a permanent spot in your kit. ✨🎨

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Moving onto our FLOWER brushes 🌸
These are an absolute must-have for face painters—and honestly, some of the hardest brushes to find that truly work for you personally. That’s exactly why we created two different flower brushes: a round petal brush and a more triangular floral brush, giving you options depending on your painting style.

First up is our round petal brush, “Petal.” This brush is perfect for achieving those classic flower shapes that give you the beautiful daisy effect. It’s made with soft bristles that easily load up with white, and the pointed tip allows for double-dipping—or even triple-dipping—with extra colours to create stunning gradient petals.

If flowers are a staple in your designs, this brush is a dream to work with. 🎨🌼

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Next is our triangular floral brush, “Floral.” This brush has soft, highly absorbent bristles shaped in a triangular tip, perfect for creating more exotic-looking petals.

But it doesn’t stop there—you can also use it to paint mermaid scales, leaves, and interesting shapes by experimenting with the different sides of the brush. Floral is a versatile, creative tool that will truly elevate your designs and give you more ways to play with detail and texture. 🎨✨

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When it comes to linework, you need brushes that can handle everything—from large, thick teardrops to delicate, thin details. That’s why we’ve included four brushes specifically for linework, perfect for creating teardrops, curved strokes, swirls, and dots.

Starting with “Define 6”—this is our largest round brush in the linework set, perfect for thicker lines, bold teardrops, and tiger stripes when you want to create a fast, eye-catching design.

Next is “Define 3,” a smaller round brush ideal for regular teardrops, delicate swirls, and finer details—perfect for smaller faces or designs that need precision without overwhelming the space.

Both brushes are made with flexible “snap-back” bristles, designed to last longer and give you the control and precision you need to create smooth, flawless strokes every time. 🎨✨ 

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Premier Face Painting Ireland brush set

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Premier Face Painting Ireland brush set

Then we have our detail brush, “Detail 1.” This is a very thin brush with shorter bristles, crafted with the same flexible snap-back technology as our round brushes.

It’s perfect for tiny, precise details—think delicate eye designs, whiskers, or intricate highlights. This little brush is an amazing tool for creative makeup artists, giving you total control for those fine finishing touches that make your designs pop. 🎨✨

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And lastly, we have our script liner brush, “Wisp.” This elegant brush features the same soft pumpkin bristles and long bristles that give it a smooth, fluid motion when painting.

Wisp is perfect for adding wispy, mystical elements to your designs—ideal for fairy, princess, and butterfly looks. It’s also fantastic for adding flair and delicate detail to creative makeup designs, letting you bring a touch of magic to every stroke. ✨🧚‍♀️🎨

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Premier Face Painting Ireland brush set

That wraps up our tour of the face paint brushes we’ve poured our heart into creating! Each brush in this set has been carefully designed to give you precision, control, and creativity—whether you’re a professional face painter or a creative makeup artist.

To see these brushes in action, check out our YouTube videos where we’ll be posting swatches, demonstrations, and tips for using each brush to its fullest potential. You can also follow us on our social media for more inspiration and behind-the-scenes content.

Ready to start painting? Grab the full brush set for €89.99, or pick your favourites individually—all available on our website. Your next masterpiece is just a brush stroke away! 🎨💖