Having the right tools can make a world of difference when attempting to achieve a DIY professional makeup look. We reviewed a bevy of brushes across a bunch of categories to bring you the very best of makeup brushes. Check out the slide show above for our highest ratings in areas such as lip, kabuki, double-ended, powder, concealer, and more!
P.S.- don’t forget to clean your brushes on the regular too; Sonia Kashuk, Clinique, Estee Lauder, MAC, Sephora, Jane Iredale, e.l.f. and more make a brush cleaner spray to keep your tools bacteria-free.

I just bought the e.l.f. kabuki brush, and it is GREAT! super super soft and dense. No one should spend more than 6 dollars. this brush is perfect!
I swear by Sonia Kashuk’s Bent Eyeliner Brush. I’ve had it for 3 years & I’ve tried other eyeliner brushes, but I always gravitate towards it. Definitely an essential!