Use a blend of all quality of brushes. Not all time a brush’s efficiency can be judged by its cost. For important stuff like foundation, eye shadow it is better to go for premium brand brushes. For the rest you don’t have to spend that much.
Here are types of brush you’ll need to get your makeup right.
Foundation Brush
Good brushes for the base of your makeup. Take foundation dot it across my face and use this brush to spread it evenly and blend it right.
A stiffening Brush
I have this in two sizes. A small ones for areas that need more concentration. For example under your eyes, closer to mouth, nose, temple region I use this to blend. For the larger area like the cheeks, jaw, use the bigger ones. Go in circular motion to spread and even out the foundation further.
Contouring
An angular brush
Contour on the edges to get the cream all the way up, use it to define your cheeks, nose and jawline.
Powder brush is used for applying blush. For thsi you can also use the powder puff that comes along with your compact kit.
Fan brush
This brush is used to remove excess makeup and powder to brush it all out. You can also use it for highlighter
Lipstick Brush
To give it a border and then to nicely spread out the colour to give a nice pout and volume.
Actor/ model Samyuktha shows how to use makeup brushes to get your make up right.