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# **watercolor brushes**

**Worth a look**

Shows low returns (1.1%), but a failed launch gate (market size, growth, or returns) keeps it on the watch list.

Market size 79Growth 21Conversion 77Competition 60Returns 94Price range 50Avg price 52Brand share 80Review moat 24Quality gap 27

**Returns**

**Great****1.1%**

return rate — above 6% kills the launch gate

**Brand share**

**Great****55%**

top-5 brand share — no brand owns this niche

**Market size**

**Great****$1.1M**

$1.1M/yr · 1.2M searches

**Conversion**

**Great****7.6%**

search→purchase rate — share of searches ending in a sale

**Competition**

**Good****49%**

top-5 click share — leaders hold, buyers still browse

**Avg price**

**Good****$12.27**

avg listing price — sweet spot $15–$100

**Price range**

**Good****$4.02–$25.84**

cheapest to priciest tracked listing — scored on the share inside $15–$100

**Quality gap**

**Okay****4.6★**

avg incumbent rating — lower means beatable quality

**Review moat**

**Bad****5,844.52**

avg incumbent reviews — the moat a new listing must climb

**Growth**

**Bad****-7.3%**

90-day search growth — must beat 0% to launch

## **Competition**

The top 5 products take 49% of clicks — established leaders, but buyers still shop beyond them.

**Brands**

**21 **▼falling

**Sellers**

**29**

**Top-5 brand share**

**55%**

**Open market**

**39%**

- FENORKEY19% - ARTEGRIA11% - Fuumuui10% - Benicci9% - Mr. Pen6% - golden maple6%

## **Product shelf**

Each bubble is one product — market share against review moat; bubble size tracks estimated sales, color grades how beatable the incumbent looks.

0%5%$54K10%$108K15%$162K20%$216K101001K10K100K Reviews — right = deep review moatMarket share (90d) ≈ est. sales

Beatable (≤4.3★) Contested Strong incumbent (>4.7★)

All 27 tracked products in this niche — three views at once, no toggling.

### **Top sellers**

by 90-day click share

[1![FENORKEY Artist Watercolor Paint Brushes Round Pointed Tip Paint Brushes Set 12pcs Different Sizes Detail Paint Brush for Watercolor Acrylics Ink Gouache Oil Tempera (Brown)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51X7euKXKxL.jpg)**FENORKEY Artist Watercolor Paint Brushes Round Pointed Tip Paint Brushes Set 12pcs Different Sizes Detail Paint Brush for Watercolor Acrylics Ink Gouache Oil Tempera (Brown)**FENORKEY**$8.82**4.7★3,619 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07WH8T6LH) [2![ARTEGRIA Watercolor Brush Set 10 Professional Soft Synthetic Squirrel Paint Brushes Including Pointed Rounds Flats Dagger Oval Wash](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51to4vCGa1L.jpg)**ARTEGRIA Watercolor Brush Set 10 Professional Soft Synthetic Squirrel Paint Brushes Including Pointed Rounds Flats Dagger Oval Wash**ARTEGRIA**$23.31**4.8★3,482 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08FBDKG5K) [3![Professional Artist Paint Brush Set of 12 - Painting Brushes Kit for Kids Adults Fabulous for Canvas Watercolor & Fabric - for Beginners and Professionals - Great for Water Oil or Acrylic Painting](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/519uzwWxoUL.jpg)**Professional Artist Paint Brush Set of 12 - Painting Brushes Kit for Kids Adults Fabulous for Canvas Watercolor & Fabric - for Beginners and Professionals - Great for Water Oil or Acrylic Painting**Benicci**$9.70**4.6★14,417 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0868QQ1X6) [4![Watercolor Brushes Professional Fuumuui 10Pcs Synthetic Squirrel Hair Water Color Paint Brush Set for Artists - Flat Round Pointed Dagger Cats Tongue Oval Wash for Watercolor Gouache Inks Painting](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/518o871-fJL.jpg)**Watercolor Brushes Professional Fuumuui 10Pcs Synthetic Squirrel Hair Water Color Paint Brush Set for Artists - Flat Round Pointed Dagger Cats Tongue Oval Wash for Watercolor Gouache Inks Painting**Fuumuui**$21.86**4.7★835 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DR8HLNZS) [5![Sdanart Watercolor Brushes Professional10 PCS Artist Paint Brush Shapes Including Pointed Rounds FlatsFilbertCats Tongue Oval WashDaggerSuitable for Acrylics Water Color Oil Gouache Ink](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41TBwxd3kQL.jpg)**Sdanart Watercolor Brushes Professional10 PCS Artist Paint Brush Shapes Including Pointed Rounds FlatsFilbertCats Tongue Oval WashDaggerSuitable for Acrylics Water Color Oil Gouache Ink**Sdanart**$7.75**4.6★286 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DZ6S4R2Z)

**~~View all top sellers →~~**

### **Newest**

by launch date

[![Nicpro Travel Watercolor Brushes Set 6Pcs Kolinsky Sable Performance Paint Brush for Professional Artist & Beginners with Round Rigger Cats Tongue Oval Wash for Water Color Ink Gouache Painting](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41gUo9Q9eiL.jpg)**Nicpro Travel Watercolor Brushes Set 6Pcs Kolinsky Sable Performance Paint Brush for Professional Artist & Beginners with Round Rigger Cats Tongue Oval Wash for Water Color Ink Gouache Painting**Nicpro**$15.84**116 rev8mo ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FC2NGQ55) [![Legentura Professional Watercolor Paint Brush Set - 10 Pcs Synthetic Squirrel Art Brushes with Leather Case for Travel Round Liner Flat Dagger & Cats Tongue for Gouache Ink & Acrylic](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41D-kuKjlnL.jpg)**Legentura Professional Watercolor Paint Brush Set - 10 Pcs Synthetic Squirrel Art Brushes with Leather Case for Travel Round Liner Flat Dagger & Cats Tongue for Gouache Ink & Acrylic**Legentura**$19.01**51 rev11mo ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FM8KC6NB) [![FENORKEY Watercolor Brushes Professional Set12pcs Artist Watercolor Paint BrushesRound Painting Brush for Watercolor Acrylics Ink Gouache(Black)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41sMql2cCeL.jpg)**FENORKEY Watercolor Brushes Professional Set12pcs Artist Watercolor Paint BrushesRound Painting Brush for Watercolor Acrylics Ink Gouache(Black)**FENORKEY**$7.50**68 rev1y ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FDKFZK4W) [![MEEDEN Watercolor Brushes Professional - 4 Pack Synthetic Squirrel Hair Artist Paint Brushes Set with Beech Wood Handle Great for Artists Hobbyists](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51RNC3NqmoL.jpg)**MEEDEN Watercolor Brushes Professional - 4 Pack Synthetic Squirrel Hair Artist Paint Brushes Set with Beech Wood Handle Great for Artists Hobbyists**MEEDEN**$25.84**410 rev1y ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F62NRZX5) [![Artist Paint Brushes Set 12PCS Watercolor Brushes Professional Water Color Brushes - Round Flat Liner Filbert Angular Oval Wash & Dagger for Acrylics Ink Watercolor Gouache Oil Tempera (Royal Blue)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51IDRPegc7L.jpg)**Artist Paint Brushes Set 12PCS Watercolor Brushes Professional Water Color Brushes - Round Flat Liner Filbert Angular Oval Wash & Dagger for Acrylics Ink Watercolor Gouache Oil Tempera (Royal Blue)**Dushco**$9.01**137 rev1y ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F5WBN7K9)

**~~View all new products →~~**

### **Trending**

90-day click momentum

[![Legentura Professional Watercolor Paint Brush Set - 10 Pcs Synthetic Squirrel Art Brushes with Leather Case for Travel Round Liner Flat Dagger & Cats Tongue for Gouache Ink & Acrylic](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41D-kuKjlnL.jpg)**Legentura Professional Watercolor Paint Brush Set - 10 Pcs Synthetic Squirrel Art Brushes with Leather Case for Travel Round Liner Flat Dagger & Cats Tongue for Gouache Ink & Acrylic**Legentura**$19.01**4.5★**▲ 258%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FM8KC6NB) [![FENORKEY Watercolor Brushes Professional Set12pcs Artist Watercolor Paint BrushesRound Painting Brush for Watercolor Acrylics Ink Gouache(Black)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41sMql2cCeL.jpg)**FENORKEY Watercolor Brushes Professional Set12pcs Artist Watercolor Paint BrushesRound Painting Brush for Watercolor Acrylics Ink Gouache(Black)**FENORKEY**$7.50**4.7★**▲ 108%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FDKFZK4W) [![Nicpro Travel Watercolor Brushes Set 6Pcs Kolinsky Sable Performance Paint Brush for Professional Artist & Beginners with Round Rigger Cats Tongue Oval Wash for Water Color Ink Gouache Painting](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41gUo9Q9eiL.jpg)**Nicpro Travel Watercolor Brushes Set 6Pcs Kolinsky Sable Performance Paint Brush for Professional Artist & Beginners with Round Rigger Cats Tongue Oval Wash for Water Color Ink Gouache Painting**Nicpro**$15.84**4.5★**▲ 108%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FC2NGQ55) [![JusArt Water Brush Pens 6-Pack Leak-Proof Refillable Watercolor Pens for Acrylic and Gouache Painting - Includes Pointed & Flat Tip Styles - Portable Water Brushes for Artists Beginners Adults](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51nfBKaFNqL.jpg)**JusArt Water Brush Pens 6-Pack Leak-Proof Refillable Watercolor Pens for Acrylic and Gouache Painting - Includes Pointed & Flat Tip Styles - Portable Water Brushes for Artists Beginners Adults**JusArt**$8.44**4.6★**▲ 74%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DXYJX281) [![Winsor & Newton Foundation Watercolour Brush Set Short Handle Round & Flat 6 Pack](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31Bcek83DIL.jpg)**Winsor & Newton Foundation Watercolour Brush Set Short Handle Round & Flat 6 Pack**Winsor & Newton**$12.18**4.6★**▲ 61%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00DW7Q426)

**~~View all trending →~~**

## **Demand & seasonality**

Weekly Amazon search volume, last 104 weeks — -7.3% search growth over the last 90 days.

35K25KPrime Day '24Spike '24Holiday '24Prime Day '25Holiday '25Spike '26 seasonSepDecMarJunAugNovMarMay

Peak months: Dec · busiest ÷ quietest = 1.7×

## **Reviews**

What buyers praise and complain about, mined from review topics.

### **What buyers love **

**Quality-Overall**27%

*“Good Variety”*

**Value For Money**16%

*“For the price”*

**Paint Quality**12%

*“Excellent paint brushes”*

**Size-Overall**5%

*“The different sizes are also nice”*

**Advertised Vs Actual Product**4%

*“As advertised”*

**Soft Feel**4%

*“are very soft”*

**Ease Of Use**3%

*“Easy to use”*

**Water Resistance**3%

*“They hold water well”*

**Ease Of Cleaning**3%

*“They work well great after cleaning also”*

**Durability**3%

*“Extremely durable”*

### **What buyers complain about **

**Quality-Overall**26%

*“Bad quality”*

**Paint Quality**11%

*“Not suitable for paint by numbers”*

**Durability**9%

*“break easily”*

**Ease Of Use**6%

*“Difficult to open”*

**Size-Overall**5%

*“Case doesn't fit proprrly”*

**Water Resistance**4%

*“the brushes are not retaining enough water”*

**Value For Money**3%

*“Ibhad the more expensive brands”*

**Functionality-Overall**3%

*“that didnt work”*

**Shape/Style**3%

*“the shape is a little off”*

**Color**2%

*“Does not pick up pigment well”*

### **Top return reasons **

**Size-Overall**31%

**Quality-Overall**17%

**Value For Money**15%

**Advertised Vs Actual Product**9%

**Paint Quality**6%

**Defective Material/Parts**3%

**Functionality-Overall**3%

**Product Condition**2%

**Shape/Style**1%

**Color**1%