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Thought yourfoundationbrush was a can-all, do-all?

Different makeup brushes from MAC E.L.F and Tom Ford on a peachcolored background.

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First off, how does one even contour in the first place?

Now, it’s time to get to buffing and blending.

Below, take a look at some of the best contour-sculpting brushes for dagger-sharp definition no matter your budget.

Patrick Ta Major Sculpt Contour Brush gold fan brush on white background

“Its bristles create a perfect stamp of contour with a seamless finish,” she says.

Looking for something a little more luxe?

Dual-Ended Nose Contour Brushis a mainstay in hermakeup bag.

Chanel Les Pinceaux de Chanel Contouring Brush N°109 black angled face brush on white background

No wonder this pick is anAllureBest of Beauty winner.

“I recommend using this with powders.”

“The bristles are super flexible and soft enough for a diffused blend.”

E.L.F. Dual-Ended Nose Contour Brush black double ended face brush on white background

Its synthetic bristles are also lightly packed, so blending is a breeze with this pick.

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Tom Ford #12 Eye Contour Brush small gold and brown eye shadow brush on white background

Huda Beauty Tantour Face Contouring Sculpt & Shade Brush silver double ended contour brush on white background

Sigma Beauty F40 Large Angled Contour Brush black and silver angled contour brush on white background

Fenty Beauty Sculpting Bronzer Brush 195 rounded pale pink face brush on white background

Real Techniques Soft Sculpting Contour Makeup Brush shiny lilac angled brush on white background

MAC Kabuki 182S Buffer Brush black fluffy face brush with short handle on white background

Morphe M405 Angled Contour Brush white angled face brush with silver and black handle on white background

Charlotte Tilbury Hollywood Complexion Brush rose gold and brown double ended complexion brush on white background