MAANGE Makeup Brush Set, 20-piece

For makeup beginners building a fuller brush collection, or anyone who likes having separate tools for detailed eye work, this MAANGE set covers several steps from base makeup to brows and lips. It contains 20 brushes: two for face makeup and 18 for eye makeup, with each brush name printed on the handle. That division is useful if you want plenty of options around the eyes, though it leaves fewer dedicated face brushes than some buyers may expect. The bristles are synthetic, and the set is described as suitable for liquid, powder and cream products.

Getting the most from it

Use the two face brushes for tasks such as foundation, powder, concealer or blush, then turn to the smaller eye brushes for shadow placement and blending. The selection also covers brows, contouring and lips, so you can move from softening a shadow edge to adding definition without reaching for the same brush each time. For a practical routine, you might use a face brush to apply powder, switch to a smaller brush to blend colour through the crease, and finish by tidying the brows.

The dense, fluffy synthetic fibres are described as soft and suitable for blending different formulas. The handles are made of wood, with aluminium connections at the brush heads, they’re presented as lightweight and shaped for a comfortable grip. Brush names printed on the handles can also make it easier to identify each tool while learning which shapes work for your routine. Without having tested it, those details suggest a set designed more around variety and clear identification than a minimal, travel-light kit.

Why it’s worth it

The main appeal is the number of eye brushes relative to the face tools. If you like using different shapes for blending, defining and placing eyeshadow, that selection may be more useful than a small collection of general-purpose brushes. The synthetic fibres are also presented as vegan and cruelty-free, and as compatible with liquid, powder and cream makeup, which gives the set flexibility across common product textures.

There is a trade-off: only two brushes are assigned to face makeup, so anyone wanting a broad range of dedicated tools for foundation, blush, contour and powder may need to use some brushes for more than one job or add others. It suits you if you want an accessible range for experimenting with eye looks and everyday makeup. It isn't for you if your priority is a large face-brush collection or a compact kit with only a few essentials. The set’s 18 eye brushes make it a more specialised choice than a balanced, small starter bundle.

At a glance

• 20 brushes: two for face makeup and 18 for eye makeup
• Synthetic fibres described as vegan, cruelty-free, soft and dense
• Intended for liquid, powder and cream products
• Printed brush names, wooden handles and aluminium connections
• Pink gold colour listed in the product name

The product description says the bristles do not shed easily, but it doesn’t provide details about cleaning instructions or how the brushes hold up over time. If longevity is a key buying criterion, that information isn’t available here.

When to choose it

Choose this set if having many eye-brush shapes matters more to you than having a dedicated brush for every face step. It could suit a beginner practising shadow blending or someone refreshing a collection with more options for detail work. If you prefer a leaner approach, a smaller set of multi-use brushes may be simpler to store and choose from, if you want a more complete face routine in one purchase, the two face brushes may not cover your needs. The pink gold finish adds a coordinated look, but the stronger reason to pick this set is its eye-focused mix and labelled brushes.