The Sisley makeup brush guide The Sisley makeup brush guide

The Sisley makeup brush guide

What’s the difference between a blush brush and a complexion brush? Discover the full range of Sisley make-up brushes and follow our guide on how to choose and use these everyday essentials.

Which brushes should I use for my complexion?

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The Foundation Brush

Its rounded, slanted shape and dense bristles can be used to blend all types of foundation perfectly, giving light to medium coverage and a bespoke makeup result.

What type of product is it for? All foundations.

How to use it: Put some foundation on the back of your hand and use the brush to pick up the product. Apply in small dabs all over your face.

To disguise blemishes, tap the brush on the desired area and smooth the product in circular motions from the center outwards.

The ideal foundation brush for a smooth, blended complexion

The Fluid Foundation Brush

Also known as a “cat’s tongue” brush for its flat, slender shape, it evenly distributes and smooths all liquid foundations, providing medium to high coverage for flawless skin.

What type of product is it for? Liquid foundations such as Phyto-Teint Perfection or Sisleÿa Le Teint.

How to use it: Put some foundation on the back of your hand and use the brush to pick up the product. Apply in small dabs all over your face. Smooth the product in backward and forward motions from the center outwards. To disguise blemishes, tap the brush on the desired area and smooth.

The ideal brush for applying fluid foundation

The Powder Brush

This brush is the largest in size. Its round, dome shape allows you to apply all kinds of loose and pressed powders quickly and easily for optimal results from natural to high coverage.

What type of product is it for? Loose or pressed powders such as Phyto-Poudre Compacte or Phyto-Poudre Libre.

How to use it: Take some powder directly from the container and tap to remove excess product if necessary. For light coverage, smooth the powder starting from the center of the face. For extra coverage, start by patting powder onto your T-zone, then finish applying the product in circular motions from the center of your face outwards.

The ideal brush for applying powder to enhance the complexion quickly and easily.

The Kabuki Brush

Its round, dense shape makes this brush ideal for quickly applying powder or liquid foundation. Its small size and retractable handle mean you can take it anywhere.

What type of product is it for? Liquid foundations such as Phyto-Teint Perfection, bronzing powders or blushes.

How to use it: For liquid textures, use the kabuki brush as a foundation brush, smoothing the product in backward and forward motions from the center of the face outwards.

Retractable Powder Brush

Which brushes should I use for blush or bronzer?

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The Blush Brush

The slanted, slender shape of the blush brush makes it easy to achieve a precise makeup result, allowing you to play with the intensity of the result to enhance cheekbones and shape the face.

What type of product is it for? Powder blushes such as L’Orchidée or Le Phyto-Blush.

How to use it: Take some powder directly with the brush and sweep it gently onto the cheekbones and up towards the temples. Repeat application for a more intense result.

The ideal brush for applying blush and enhancing the cheekbones and sculpting the face.

The Kabuki Brush

Used by Japanese kabuki theater actors for their makeup, its dense, round shape is ideal for shaping the face with bronzer or for applying foundation. Its small size and retractable handle mean you can take it anywhere.

What type of product is it for? Bronzers such as Phyto-Touche Illusion d'Été, blushes or foundations, even liquid foundations.

How to use it: Take some powder and apply it directly to the skin in a halo shape, or tap lightly on the high points of the face to create depth.

Retractable Powder Brush

Which brushes should I use for my eyes?

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The Eyeshadow Smudge Brush

Its dense, slanted, double-sided shape makes it easy to sculpt the eyes. The ideal eye makeup brush for perfect color payoff and easy blending.

What type of product is it for? Powder eyeshadows such as Les Phyto-Ombres.

How to use it: Use the flat part of the brush to apply light-colored eyeshadows to the entire eyelid. The tip of the brush can be used with a darker eyeshadow to form a banana shape in the crease of the eyelid to structure the eyes.

The double-edged brush ideal for applying and blending eyeshadows.

The Eyeshadow Shade Brush

This eye makeup brush has a rounded, dense and firm shape that allows you to apply, blend and intensify all types of eyeshadow for a monochrome result or a smoky eye.

What type of product is it for? All types of eyeshadow, including Phyto-Eye Twist.

How to use it: Tap on the eyeshadow for an intense result and smooth to blend or smudge it. The ideal eyeshadow brush for more intense makeup or blending an eye pencil.

The ideal brush to create a smoky eye with ease.

The Eyeliner Brush

A must-have for emphasizing your lash line, this eyeliner brush has a straight, flat shape, allowing you to draw a line with eyeliner or eyeshadow. Its smooth synthetic bristles have been specially designed to apply color with great precision.

What type of product is it for? All types of eyeshadow, including Phyto-Eye Twist.

How to use it: Pick up either dry or slightly moistened eyeshadow. Gently place the brush in the outer corner of the eye, then repeat along the entire eyelid to easily trace a line.

Precise brush applicator for defining the eyes

Frequently asked questions


How should I clean my makeup brushes?

Cleaning your makeup brushes regularly not only keeps them in good condition for longer, but also eliminates bacteria.

First wet the bristles of your brushes, then gently clean them with a mild soap or baby shampoo. Rinse with warm water, remove excess water without twisting, and lay flat on a towel to air dry. Repeat at least once a week.


High-quality brushes for professional results

Traditionally handcrafted by master brush maker Raphaël, Sisley’s brushes are made from synthetic fibers specially selected to suit Sisley makeup products. These brushes are less fragile, more resilient and easier to clean than those made from natural fibers.


The handles are designed for on-the-go use, meaning they can be easily slipped into a cosmetic bag or handbag.