These 24 Tools Ensure a Flawless Makeup Application Every Dang Time (2025)

Merit

Brush No. 1 Blending Brush

Merit's next-level blending brush has densely packed bristles to make blending foundation (or your blurring skin tint) a total breeze.

Morphe

M439 Deluxe Buffer Brush

This brush has an almost-perfect five-star review for a reason. It's an incredible budget option that doesn't skimp on quality.

Hourglass

Vanish Foundation Brush

For a divinely seamless finish, go with Hourglass's best-selling foundation brush. The bristles are oh so soft and work best with cream and stick foundations.

Mented Cosmetics

Foundation Brush

Mented Cosmetics' stick foundation already glides on pretty easily, but when you need to blend and buff to perfection, opt for this full-bodied brush.

Beautyblender

Original Beautyblender Makeup Sponge

Nothing beats the OG Beautyblender.

Hygea Beauty

Makeup Sponge Blender Set

If you also find peace of mind in having clean makeup sponges on hand at all times, you're going to want to snag this five-pack.

EcoTools

Perfecting Blender Makeup Sponge

EcoTools makeup sponges come highly rated,andthey're more environmentally friendly.They're a personal favorite of mine, asthey truly deliver a dewy, seamless finish, especially when used with a matte foundation.

Tarte Cosmetics

The Shaper Sponge

Not only is this blending sponge latex-free, but it also comes in this epic purple tie-dye shade. It has flat sides for blending foundation flawlessly,andthey're chiseled enough to be used for your contour, too.

Kjaer Weis

The Buffer Concealer Brush

When you need the perfect round, dense, flat brush to buff concealer, try Kjaer Weis's. It's designed to easily reach the corners of the face and eyes to ensure every crease is covered.

Real Techniques

Expert Concealer Makeup Brush

Personal interjection: Real Techniques brushes are, literally, the best. I use them almost exclusively (besides, ahem, Morphe), and I can never believe how inexpensive they are simply because of their level of quality. This concealer brush is no different.

Surratt

Small Concealer Brush

I'll admit this brush is a little pricey for a small concealer brush, but Surratt brushes are cult-loved by makeup artists for a reason. It's a true miracle worker when it comes to concealing blemishes.

MAC Cosmetics

270 Synthetic Mini Rounded Slant Brush

MAC's mini rounded slant brush is the perfect travel-size option that blends even the thickest concealer well.

Sephora Collection

Essential Eye Brush Set

Snagging Sephora's complete eye kit is a guaranteed way to establish your place in the impeccable-eye-makeup club. It comes with every brush you could possibly need to create even the trickiest eye shadow look.

Morphe

M441 Firm Blending Crease Eyeshadow Brush

I use this Morphe blending brush for just about every eye shadow creation I wear. It really does create a seamless transition between your crease and lid shade. It's seriously *chef's kiss.*

Rare Beauty

Stay Vulnerable All - Over Eyeshadow Brush

Selena Gomez has done it again. This angled brush mimics the shape of your fingertip for maximum control.

Beautyblender

Shady Lady All-Over Eyeshadow Brush & Cooling Roller

The ultra-soft fibers of thiseye shadow brush are never harsh on the eye area. The cooling roller on the other end to depuff the eyes beforehanddoesn't hurt, either.

Pinkiou

Airbrush Makeup Set

If youreallywant to create a collection of the best makeup tools and gadgets, it's time to invest in an airbrush makeup set. It even has multiple uses including face painting and tanning, so you're definitely getting your money's worth.

Luminess

Air Basic Airbrush System

Photo-quality makeup is just an airbrush away with this seven-piece starter kit. Bonus: It's also dermatologist tested and approved.

Redini

Mini Airbrush Kit

This compact and budget-friendly airbrush tool can be used for makeup, but it can also be used as a face mister for an afternoon moisture pick-me-up. It's perfect for the winter months.

Temptu

Airbrush Starter Kit

If you'rereallyin the mood to splurge, try this handheld, cordless airbrush tool. It's great to have on hand when traveling or at an event.

Refy

Brow Collection

Finally, a set that contains everything you'll ever need to achieve flawlessly shaped brows—a sculptor, pomade, and pencil.

Madluvv

1-Step Brow Stamp + Shaping Kit

Madluvv's one-step brow stamp rose to fame on TikTok for its ease of use. For those who are like me and are no brow-shaping wizard, it's just the right tool for you.

Glossier

Boy Brow

People lose their minds over Glossier's Boy Brow because it's justthatgood. It isn't overly stiff but can weather any storm.

Anastasia Beverly Hills

Brow Freeze Applicator

Brow Freeze is a dual-ended spatula and spoolie brush that presses wax into the brows for a firm shape and hold. Your brows will look extra snatched yet still au naturel.