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There’s an art to makeup program thebest foundation brushescan seriously amp up your skills.

A collage of EcoTools Hourglass and Beautyblender makeup tools on a dusty pink background

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After (finally!)

So, what makes for a good foundation brush?

It’s designed for cream and liquid formulas and glides over your cheekbones and brow bones.

Laura Mercier Real Flawless Foundation Brush black and brown angled foundation brush on light gray background with red Allure Best of Beauty seal in the top right corner

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Dior

Dior Backstage Face Brush No.

18 can handle it all.

The soft, dense, short bristles ensure you won’t leave the house looking cakey or unnatural.

Glossier Stretch Foundation Brush round silver and pink foundation brush on light gray background with red Allure Best of Beauty seal in the top right corner

Its stubby, flat-topped shape makes it excellent for blending around the nose and mouth.

), Chanels Touch Up Face Brush N104 is ideal for everyday makeup system.

When used clean and damp, it ensures a smooth and seamless finish.

Hourglass Ambient Soft Glow Foundation Brush foundation brush with brown chrome handle and white and brown bristles on light gray background

Charlotte Tilbury Magic Complexion Brush foundation brush with rose gold and brown handle and white bristles on light gray background

It Cosmetics Heavenly Luxe Perfection Brush double-sided silver and black foundation brush on light gray background

Bdellium Tools Large Rounded Double Dome Blender 972 flat brush with gray bristles and silver and yellow handle on light gray background

Dior Backstage Face Brush No. 18 flat black teardrop shaped foundation brush with white bristles on light gray background

MAC 130S Short Duo Fibre Brush black and silver foundation stippling brush on light gray background

EcoTools Wonder Cover Complexion Brush foundation fan brush with pale yellow and gray chrome handle with brown bristles on light gray background

Chanel Touch Up Face Brush N°104 foundation brush with black handle and white bristles on light gray background

Saie The Base Foundation Brush black foundation brush on light gray background

Half Magic Baby Paw Brush foundation brush with neon yellow bristles and silver handle on light gray background

Beautyblender Original Beautyblender pink beauty sponge on light gray background

Real Techniques Foundation Blender squat foundation brush with terracotta handle on light gray background