Cruelty-free and vegan makeup brushes that will BLOW your mind

Editor's pickThis dreamy luxury 15-piece set contains hypoallergenic brushes made with cruelty-free fibres. All Oscar Charles products are vegan and gentle, which makes this set perfect for those with sensitive skin. Hand-crafted by industry experts, you'll get a flawless finish whether you're applying blush, foundation or eyeshadow. Made from: Synthetic LuxiberReview: "If you're looking for a brush kit that won't break the bank and looks ridiculously hot, then this is the collection for you! This professional-worthy set of brushes are designed for contouring, blending-out eyeshadows, and buffing your way to flawless foundation. Prepare to be spoilt for choice because this kit includes brushes that cater for every aspect of your makeup application. I'm totally in love with this collection and can't get over how expensive it looks. I've purchased brush sets that have cost more than 3 times in value and this set exceeded my expectations. Excellent quality! Already repurchased :)"

Top pickBeauty Bay's own offering of products is making a name for itself, particularly in the vegan and cruelty-free world. This affordable 18-piece brush set features wonderfully soft bristles, easy to grip handles and a gorgeous case that doubles up as a stand - what more could you want?Made from: Premium synthetic bristles. Brush stand made from PU.**Review: "**I love these brushes! They're great quality for the price, love the case that they've come in too, really nice great colours! The brushes feel really fluffy even after being washed, feel really nice on the skin! Love love love."

Runner-upEcoTools products are PETA certified, meaning they're 100 per cent cruelty-free and vegan. Soft on skin and really affordable, these are a great budget option.Made from: Recycled aluminium and renewable bamboo and the packaging is totally recyclable and tree-free. Review: "Well crafted, soft bristle brushes. You can tell these aren't your usual cheap makeup brushes where the bristles fall out after a few uses. Comes with an open tray to store your brushes and keep them aired. Lovely set and well worth the money for 5 decent brushes."

Best for blendingThe ICONIC London brushes are, for lack of a better word, iconic. This set of base brushes are designed uniquely to buff, contour and give a flawless finish. We love the IG-worthy rose gold look and super-soft synthetic bristles which are 100% vegan and cruelty-free. Made from: Synthetic fibresReview: "These brushes are beyond amazing, the quality is so high and bristles are so dense and unbelievably soft, I would recommend this set to all my friends, family and the public 10/10."

Most aesthetically pleasingSpectrum is PETA registered, entirely vegan and cruelty-free, and the brushes are lit AF. Taking the lead for the most aesthetically pleasing brushes, these will have your friends fawning over your makeup bag.Made from: All of Spectrum's brushes are made with the highest quality synthetic hair.Review: "Amazing brush set! I bought these girls one year ago as first essential brushes. I love the beautiful design, very high quality and how easy it is to use them. Highly recommend! With these brushes you will without doubt improve your beauty skills!"

Best valueSuitable for all skin types, these bamboo brushes are vegan and cruelty-free from head to toe. The bristles are soft, and the set comes with a cute cotton bag to make travelling that much more convenient. Made from: Bamboo, nylon material and soft fibre.Review: "These brushes are great! So soft on my skin and applies makeup very well, the brushes are a bit on the smaller size but in turn means they're great for travelling and the size hasn't affected applying at all! I definitely recommend these brushes."

Best vegan eye setBrighton brand Lily England was started by Kayleigh, a woman whose dream was to create a cruelty-free and vegan makeup brush brand that doesn't break the bank. Needless to say, she succeeded, and these rose gold beauties were born.Made from: These synthetic brushes are high quality and soft. Review: "These brushes are amazing. I can't express enough how impressed I am with them. They feel so soft and amazing for packing on product and blending. This is a must have. Since buying these, I do not turn to my more expensive brushes as much. It's a must have in my opinion."

Best luxury vegan setIf you're an OG makeup fan then you'll know that once upon a time Zoeva brushes ruled the land - and they're still killing it to this day. Three brushes for face and five for eyes, this comprehensive kit ticks all the right boxes with its high-quality bristles and chic black look. Made from: Natural and synthetic bristles.Review: "Great value, great brushes, fabulous for blending and such good quality."

Best vegan foundation brushEasily one of the most coveted vegan brands in the makeup world, Kat Von D Beauty is well-known for its cruelty-free practice. This best-selling and highly reviewed foundation brush will glide your foundation on, reaching every nook and cranny of your face. The result? An even, flawless finish.Made from: Synthetic bristles.Review: "I'm obsessed. This makes applying my foundation effortless. The tapered end makes it so I can easily get into all the difficult spots such as around my nose and under my eyes."

Best vegan kabuki brushPHB is a real MVP when it comes to its credentials. Vegan, cruelty-free, affordable, ethical, sustainable and kind to skin. A full house! What's more, the brand also donates 20% of its profits to charity, so you'll be putting out some good karma into the world when you shop.Made from: These vegan makeup brushes get such a good name because they're handmade using sustainable materials.Review: "Lovely soft brush, picks up the right amount of bronzer and goes onto skin really well, perfect for a light glowing touch."