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10 Best Eyeshadow Brush Sets for Seamless Makeup Application

These tools make ALL the difference.

By Elana Rubin and
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Whether you're getting inspired by viral makeup TikToks or looking to upgrade your old eyeshadow brushes, you've come to the right place. We have the best eyeshadow brushes that are all reasonably priced (many for unbelievably good deals), top-rated, and consist of a variety of brushes in different shapes and sizes.

The Best Eyeshadow Brushes

What to Consider

  • Quality: There are a few things to consider when determining the quality of any makeup brush and it all has to do with the bristles. The first is softness — the gentler the brush is against your skin, the smoother makeup will apply, and the better this brush is for your actual skin over time. Additionally, quality brushes should be full of plenty of those fluffy bristles.
  • Variety: Depending on what makeup looks you're hoping to create, you'll want a set that can do it all for you. Believe it or not, one size eyeshadow brush does not do it all. There are some for blending, some for your lid, some for your crease, some for eyeliner, the list goes on. Before buying a set, read the fine print to see exactly what brushes are included so you can check them off your wishlist.
  • Bristles: Synthetic bristles are the most popular option as they are vegan and cruelty-free. High-quality (soft and fluffy) synthetic bristles exist and work just as effectively as animal hair bristles — plus, they're ethical.
  • Handle: The sturdiest brushes have quality handles, often made from wood or plastic, and metal pieces to hold the bristles in place without them breaking off or detaching.

Now that you know what you're looking for, it's time to brush up on the best eyeshadow brush sets for flawless looks for years to come.

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Top-Rated

BS-MALL BS-MALL Makeup Brush Set

BS-MALL Makeup Brush Set
$13 at Amazon

Set Includes: 18 brushes

This top-rated (think 15,000-plus five-stars) 18-piece synthetic brush set is perfect for anyone looking to elevate their complete makeup brush game. It comes with a variety of larger brushes for foundation, concealer, and powders, an assortment of eyeshadow brushes, and several eyebrow-perfecting brushes for any and every look.

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Set Includes: 32 brushes

Add some color to your brush collection with this synthetic set that comes in red, pink, blue, purple, and more. The set comes with 32 professional brushes for eyeshadow, foundation, concealer, powders, and more, along with a travel pouch. They’re also high-quality, thanks to their soft nylon bristles, durable wood handles, and strong aluminum holding them together, so they last for a while.

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Most Variety

MSQ MSQ Eye Makeup Brushes

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MSQ Eye Makeup Brushes
Now 25% Off

Set Includes: 12 brushes

Yet another affordable, best-selling option, this MSQ set includes twelve premium synthetic brushes and features professional-level eyeshadow brushes, blending brushes, eyeliner brushes, an eyebrow brush, and concealer brushes. Don’t be fooled by the economical price tag, though. The real wood handles, coupled with the aluminum tubes, give them long-lasting quality you can rely on.

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The Classic Set

Lamora Lamora Eyeshadow Brush Set

Lamora Eyeshadow Brush Set
Now 50% Off

Set Includes: 7 brushes

These 100% cruelty-free and vegan-friendly brushes are the perfect set for beginners dabbling in eye makeup. The premium quality makes picking up dense pigment and creamy gel liners almost effortless, and the more than 8,400 five-star ratings and 5,400 five-star reviews agree. Your eyeshadow will pop and pack on maximum color.

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Top Color Pick

Qivange Qivange Rose Gold Eyeshadow Brush Set

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Qivange Rose Gold Eyeshadow Brush Set

Set Includes: 12 brushes

Your makeup collection surely isn't complete without some rose gold-decorated brushes. These 12 pretty synthetic brushes are soft yet dense and include everything from a concealer brush to a large blending brush, all with nonslip (perfect for anyone with sweaty palms), durable wood handles. Not to mention the color will make you want to keep them out on your vanity in a decorative holder.

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Best for Eyes and Brows

SEPHORA COLLECTION Sephora Essential Eye Brush Set

Sephora Essential Eye Brush Set

Set Includes: 5 brushes

Achieve flawless eyeshadow and eyebrows with Sephora Collection Essential Eye Brush Set. These soft brushes are high-quality, last practically forever, and are made of vegan, cruelty-free bristles. The set comes with five brushes, including a smudge brush, a shadow brush, a small shadow brush, and a brow brush.

Plus, it comes with a unique pointed crease brush, a handy beauty tool that sets it apart from the rest.

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Full-Face Favorites

SOLVE SOLVE Makeup Brushes

SOLVE Makeup Brushes

Set Includes: 10 brushes

This ten-piece synthetic set is ideal for anyone who favors detailed eye looks as well as a new brush for every step of their makeup routine, from beginners to professionals. It includes smooth wooden brushes for blush, contour, powder, eyeshadow, concealer, and blending, plus smaller brushes that are flat, angled, or tapered.

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Top Basics

LUXIE Luxie Rose Gold Eye Essential Brush Set

Luxie Rose Gold Eye Essential Brush Set

Set Includes: 5 brushes

This five-piece soft brush set promises to deliver every and any eye look, from “no makeup” natural pigments to sultry smoky eyes. Inside the box, you’ll find an angled shading eye brush, small angle eye brush, flat definer brush, small tapered blending brush, and eye blending brush.

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Editor's Pick

Real Techniques Real Techniques Cruelty-Free Enhanced Eye Set

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Real Techniques Cruelty-Free Enhanced Eye Set

Set Includes: 5 brushes

An editor-favorite brush brand, Real Techniques is known for its affordability, cruelty-free mission, and quality. Get this eye kit for stellar eyeshadow looks. Bonus points for the eyelash separator to really level up the eye look with flawless mascara application.

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Best Splurge

SIGMA BEAUTY Sigma Beauty Basic Eyes Kit

Sigma Beauty Basic Eyes Kit

Set Includes: 7 brushes

Sigma Beauty brushes rival those of more expensive brands, and they're at a cheaper price point, too — at least, slightly. This seven-piece set contains an eyeliner brush, pencil brush, tapered brush, eye shading brush, large shader brush, small angle brush, and medium angled shading brush.

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