A 15-piece makeup brush set can look similar in a catalogue and still represent a different product decision for a beauty brand. Piece count tells you how many tools are included. It does not tell you whether the size, weight and overall quality match your intended positioning.
Our three versions of this 15-piece set illustrate that choice. Version 1.0 is the custom version and our highest-quality option among these three. Versions 2.0 and 3.0 are stock options with a lower price, but their size and weight are less satisfactory than the custom version in our product comparison.
The version numbers identify the three options shown here. They do not mean that 3.0 is a quality upgrade over 1.0.
Version 1.0: the custom option with the strongest quality positioning
For a brand making overall quality the priority, Version 1.0 is the starting point we recommend within this comparison. It is the custom version, rather than either of the two lower-priced stock alternatives.
The purpose of reviewing a custom option is to define the product you want to approve. Discuss the head proportions, handle dimensions and weight expectations together, then assess the actual sample. The photograph provides a visual reference; the approved specification should record the details that matter to your range.
Use our custom makeup brush page to start that discussion. Available changes, sample terms and production details should be confirmed for the requested configuration.
Versions 2.0 and 3.0: lower-priced stock alternatives
Versions 2.0 and 3.0 offer a different trade-off: a lower price, with compromises in size and weight compared with the custom version. Their appeal is the purchase price, rather than matching Version 1.0's overall quality.
That can be a relevant choice when the budget is the main constraint. It still needs sample approval. A photograph cannot establish the weight in the hand, and a similar colour scheme does not establish an identical specification.
We do not rank Version 2.0 against Version 3.0 on quality or price here. Both are lower-priced stock choices compared with Version 1.0. Confirm current availability, quantities and the quotation for the exact version before ordering.
Compare the three versions around your buying priority
| Buying question | Version 1.0 | Versions 2.0 and 3.0 |
|---|---|---|
| Product route | Custom | Stock |
| Overall quality in this comparison | Best of these three versions | Below the custom version |
| Size and weight | Preferred reference in this comparison | Less satisfactory than the custom version |
| Price position | Higher than the stock alternatives | Lower-priced alternatives |
| Buying priority | Quality-led product development | Budget-led sourcing, subject to sample acceptance |
This is a comparison of these specific sets, rather than a claim that every custom brush is better than every stock brush. Exact dimensions, material grades and test results are not specified in this comparison.
Main-brush weight: approximately 66 g versus 59 g
For the selected main-brush groups compared, the custom sample weighs approximately 66 g, while the stock sample weighs approximately 59 g. These are the reported weights of the selected main brushes, not the weight of a complete 15-piece set or a single brush.
The comparison gives buyers a concrete point to review alongside size and handling. It does not isolate the weight of the bristles from the handles and ferrules. Confirm the exact brushes included in a weight comparison when reviewing your own samples.
See the bristle-density demonstration
The video below demonstrates differences in bristle fullness across brush types. The brush heads are shown side by side and spread by hand, giving a closer view of their shape and visible fullness than the set photographs alone.
Use this demonstration to guide a sample review: compare corresponding brush types, inspect the visible spread of the head, and assess the sample against its intended application. This is a visual demonstration rather than a measured fibre count or a controlled performance test. The weight figures above do not, by themselves, quantify bristle density.
What to check before choosing a 15-piece set
- Identify the exact version. Put the version reference on the sample request and quotation.
- Compare dimensions. Record overall length, handle diameter and head dimensions for corresponding brushes.
- Check weight and handling. Weigh corresponding tools and assess how they feel during the intended application. Greater weight alone is not a quality specification.
- Review overall quality. Compare the sample against your agreed appearance, feel, assembly and application requirements.
- Align the quoted scope. Confirm the set contents and whether logo work, packaging and other requested details are included.
Our sample review checklist can help structure the approval record. For your wider assortment, explore makeup brush set options.
Which version should your brand choose?
If the strongest overall quality among these three versions is your priority, begin with Version 1.0 and define the custom brief. If a lower purchase price is the priority, review Versions 2.0 and 3.0 with the size and weight compromises visible in your decision.
Send us your preferred version and brush-set brief, including your target positioning, expected quantity and packaging requirements. We can discuss the appropriate next step around the actual product you want to approve.