You can find high quality brushes at all price points. How you care for them is key as to ++
HUGE 3rd. You can also get this on shopmissa.com site where all sponges are $1 or ++
Here's what I do ++
I use a solid cleansing balm, warm water & a small rubber mat with texture. Also have used Zote &++
Zote soap. Can usually find at Kmart or on Amazon at least. Cheap and works like++
I've been washing makeup brushes for over 50 years, and Zote works better than ++
Skip the Zote soap and go for the De Beonners instead.