A makeup brush set under Rs 1,000 in Pakistan is not a compromise any more. In 2026 you can get 7 to 13 synthetic brushes that do everything a beginner or daily-wear user needs. Here is what a good budget set includes, what it should not, and how to tell the difference before you order.
What a Rs 1,000 set should include
- Foundation or kabuki brush: dense, flat or domed, for base.
- Powder brush: large and fluffy, for setting powder.
- Blush or contour brush: angled, medium size.
- At least two eye brushes: one flat shader, one fluffy blender.
- Optional: lip brush, brow spoolie, small concealer brush.
A 7-piece set covering these runs Rs 400 to 800. A 12 or 13-piece set with a pouch runs Rs 700 to 1,100.
What to check before buying
- Synthetic bristles. Cheap natural hair sheds and smells. Synthetic bristles wash clean and hold cream products better.
- No shedding on first use. Run your thumb through a new brush. More than two or three loose hairs is a bad sign.
- Ferrule glued tight. The metal collar should not wiggle on the handle.
- Weight in the handle. Hollow plastic handles are fine, but they should not feel like they will snap.
What you do not need at this price
Skip 32-piece sets under Rs 1,500. Half the brushes are duplicates and the quality drops to pay for the count. A tight 8 to 13 piece set is better value.
Our picks at Elora
Our 7-piece starter kit is Rs 899, the 8-piece pink and gold travel set is Rs 899, and the 13-piece professional set is Rs 1,899. All synthetic, all delivered all over Pakistan with cash on delivery, free delivery on orders of Rs 1,499 and above.