In the wake of the new Surratt Pro program, I thought I'd finally review some of my favourite softest brushes in my Kit. Surratt beauty has always had a special place in my heart because of it's luxurious, customisable design and Troy Surratt's story. He's a phenomenal makeup artist an watching him at work gives you a sense of mastery.

His line is designed in Japan (where the best in beauty are made IMO) which lends itself to it's ergonomic, sleek design and efficient use of space. Everything has a purpose and most things are refillable which is a rare sight in the modern day beauty industry.

All of Surratt's brushes are made with animal hair following the traditional techniques of masters in Japan.  His brushes are deeply inspired by calligraphy brushes due to their ability to disperse colour with different applications of pressure.

You all know I love a good Japanese made brush.

These have got to be one of the softest brushes I've ever owned. The shapes and fibres of the hairs are carefully chosen to apply the softest washes of colour. This is where Troy Surratt's direction comes in and probably why you'll rarely find a dense in his range, apart from the foundation. His technique revolves around building up colour. Using bright colours with a soft hand in order to build up the intensity.

CHEEK BRUSH -My first ever Surratt purchase. I remember protecting this brush and barely using because of how much it was. It was the most I'd ever spent on a brush and remained in my personal kit for years before I bit the bullet and bought one for my professional. It has a much rounder tip compared to the other face brushes, giving it a more wider, blurred application of colour. Blue squirrel is used here, one of the softest and rarest bristles on the market. Due to it's hair texture it picks up colour well but disperses it finely. You'll see a more translucent finish with your products and be able to build high colour effortlessly.

EYE BRUSHES - The same way many other Japanese brush makers use calligraphy shapes as a guide to makeup brushes, the Surratt eye brushes are at the extreme end of scale. Split into 2 categories, you have the smokey eye range and moyenne range.

The smoky eye brushes are extremely pointed so that, with a little pressure/a lot, you can have a diffused smoky eye in minutes. The grande smokey I have is great for washes of colour and fits beautifully in anyone's eye socket, creating a great contoured eye. The moyenne I actually use for patting eyeshadow on the lid and even precise cheek highlight. They're not that firm to touch so it's perfect for softer application.

If you are extremely heavy handed with your makeup application you will probably enjoy these brushes the most. If you have sensitive skin, you'll also love how these feel on the face. I've never had a complaint from my clients whenever I use these brushes, it's all praise because of how soft they are. If you're in a mood to splurge, these should be on your list.

Now, natural hair brushes have had a bad wrap in recent years. Attention to products with animal by-products and the rise of veganism have tainted the idea of natural hair bristles. In saying this, we as consumers still like our natural hair bristles. Synthetics have come such a long way but they still have a while to go. In terms of cruelty-free, Surratt claim they are. I have heard from people in the industry that sadly, some of the animals do get killed for these beautiful brushes. Even as I write this I'm not sure if these brushes are made from killing animals but most likely they are. I just thought I'd add in that note for those who a more conscious.

Surratt brushes are handmade in Japan and contain natural goat, Blue Squirrel, or sable hair. Please note that no animals are harmed in the process of making our brushes.

From <https://www.surrattbeauty.com/pages/faq>