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The Best Makeup Brushes For A Flawless Beat

Take your makeup looks to the next level with these top-of-the-line beauty tools.
The Best Makeup Brushes For A Flawless Beat
By Jennifer Ford · Updated February 17, 2023

There are various ways to apply makeup. But if your goal is to create a seamless finish, you want to use quality makeup brushes. The top beauty tools for the job feature soft bristles that can help you blend in any formula like a pro. And on top of that, the best makeup brushes last. Well-made brushes typically tout durable ferrules that keep every single bristle in place. Our list includes options from brands like Sigma and Fenty Beauty that check the box.

No one brush can do it all, so we’ve rounded up the best makeup brushes for achieving a flawless beat. Whether you need a face brush to help you apply tinted moisturizer or a detailer for perfecting winged eyeliner, we’ve got you covered. Here are our top picks to help you take your makeup look to the next level.

01
Best Eyeliner Brush
Sigma Beauty E65 Small Angle Eyeliner Brush

Why we love it: The synthetic bristles make sweeping on cream and gel eyeliner a breeze and they’re antimicrobial to boot.

Available at Neiman Marcus
15 Shop Now
02
Best Contouring Brush
Fenty Beauty Face Shaping Brush

Why we love it: You can easily sculpt and diffuse contour lines with this densely packed makeup brush.

Available at Sephora
34 Shop Now
03
Best Concealer Brush
Fenty Beauty Precision Concealer Brush 180

Why we love it: On top of being soft to the touch, the bristles are cut at the perfect angle for precise application.

Available at Sephora
26 Shop Now
04
Best Powder Brush
Real Techniques Makeup Setting Facial Powder Makeup Brush

Why we love it: The tapered shape and the soft fluffy bristles make it easy to blend creams and powders like a pro.

Available at Ulta Beauty
8 Shop Now
05
Best Eyeshadow Blending Brush
Sigma Beauty E40 Tapered Blending Brush

Why we love it: The soft, fluffy bristles and rounded tip is ideal for diffusing harsh lines and applying a sheer wash of color.

Available at Nordstrom
17 Shop Now
06
Best Blush Brush
M403 Small Chisel Blush Brush

Why we love it: The chiseled brush head deposits the perfect amount of product for a natural-looking finish.

Available at Nordstrom
12 Shop Now
07
Best Foundation Brush
MAC 130S Synthetic Short Duo Fibre Brush

Why we love it: The flat round top is ideal for buffing in creams and powders, so you don’t have to worry about streaks or an uneven finish.

Available at Nordstrom
44 Shop Now
08
Best Brush Set
Sigma Beauty Essential Kit

Why we love it: This 12-piece brush set is top-of-the-line and comes with everything you need to apply makeup from start to finish.

Available at Nordstrom
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