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# Best 8 Makeup Brushes Type You Need

When it comes to applying makeup, brushes are your best friends. A great brush can make all the difference when it comes to applying base products evenly and with precision. But, there are a lot of options out there when it comes to brushes. Which is the best? And which one is the right fit for you?
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### Lip Brush
A [lip brush](https://www.faceofdee.com/products/lip-brush-with-cap) is the most basic type of brush. It’s also what you’d call a “beginner’s brush”. Lip brushes come in a variety of different shapes, sizes, and qualities. The most popular ones are the flat and domed brushes. The domed brush is great for applying lip products such as lip balms and glosses. The flat brush is great for applying matte lip products such as lipsticks, matte stains, and lip liners.

### Face Brushes
A face brush is a must-have for contouring and highlighting. They come in a variety of different shapes and sizes to help you achieve different looks. You can also find face brushes with different bristles and densities. For example, there are “fibre” face brushes that are great for applying high-definition products such as powders and bronzers.

### Foundation Brushes
Foundation brushes come in a variety of different shapes and sizes. The most popular shapes are the flat, dome, and paddle brushes. The flat brush is great for buffing in loose products such as powders, loose pigments, and bronzer. The dome brush is great for buffing in liquids such as bronzers, blushes, and highlighters.

### Concealer Brushes
Foundation brushes are also great for concealing. That’s where concealer brushes come into play. They’re designed specifically for use with concealer. However, you can also find brushes that are multi-taskers. They can be used for both liquids and powders.

### Airbrush Brushes
There are a lot of makeup artists who swear by airbrushed brushes. They believe that airbrushing brushes allow for a more precise application. That’s why these brushes are also referred to as airbrush brushes. These are the absolute best type of brushes for airbrushing techniques. However, they’re also the most expensive brushes on our list.

### Powder Brush
This brush is perfect for applying powders. It’s also a versatile brush. You can use it to apply loose powders, pressed powders, and loose pigments. It’s also great for applying face masks and finishing powders.

### Contour Brush
Contour brushes come in a variety of different shapes. Among them are the egg shape, synthetic boar, bristle, angled and even similar to a [lip liner brush](https://www.faceofdee.com/products/lip-brush-with-cap). Contour brushes are also commonly known as “shadow” brushes. They’re designed for applying the product to your cheekbones, nose, and under-eyes.Contour brushes come in a variety of different shapes. Among them are the egg shape, synthetic boar, bristle, angled and even similar to a lip liner brush. Contour brushes are also commonly known as “shadow” brushes. They’re designed for applying the product to your cheekbones, nose, and under-eyes.

### Angled Brushes
Angled brushes are designed for applying products at an angle. They come in a variety of different angles and sizes. Among them are the slanted angle, flat angle, and angled angle. Much like a [lip brush with a cap](https://www.faceofdee.com/products/lip-brush-with-cap), angled brushes are slightly bent for perfection in styling.

## Shop Around
Once you’ve narrowed down your options and figured out what you need, it’s time to shop around.

Start by browsing your favourite makeup brands and stores.
Browse their makeup brushes and see what types they have.
Once you’re familiar with the basics, it’s time to compare prices.
Shop around online as well and see if you can get a better deal from a local store.
