10 Best Foundation Brushes to Help You Blend and Buff to Perfection

If you're neither a liquid nor powder loyalist and tend to switch between the two, the Sephora Collection foundation brush applies both seamlessly, so you don't have to choose sides. 

How is this possible? The brush head was designed with densely packed, short, synthetic bristles for pristine product-buffing, rendering an airbrushed finish every time.

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All of the Real Techniques brushes are absolutely incredible. We would have never believed that you could get a quality foundation brush like this for just under 10 bucks! It seriously exceeds all expectations and will blend your foundation just as well — if not better — than some other more expensive counterparts on our list.

We like that this brush is so versatile, too, made for liquid or powder, and can be used for contouring. 

We’d like to consider our makeup application a work of art, so the only way to apply makeup is like a pro. MAC’s foundation brush mirrors a painter’s tool, with a sleek, black wooden handle, nickel-plated brass ferrules, and fine-quality bristles that make this tool’s application superior to its competitors.

IT Cosmetics’ brushes feel like an absolute dream and buff on your foundation effortlessly. The densely packed bristles allow you to apply as much or as little as you’d like and blend it beautifully into the skin.

Unlike liquid foundations that easily glide over skin, powder can be a project, and the last thing we want is for the finished product to look caked-on or flaky. Exclusively designed for their mineral foundation (though we promise it also pairs flawlessly with most face powders), the BareMinerals Beautiful Finish Foundation Brush gives even coverage for the entire complexion.

Created with a first-of-its-kind convex center and synthetic fibers, the overall application process takes less time, so you're out the door faster.

This luxurious, gorgeous brush is so pretty, you won't want to use it — you'll just want to leave it on your armoire for all the world to ooh and ah over. 

Don't worry, though: This natural-bristle brush doesn't just look beautiful, but it performs beautifully, as well. Your foundation will apply like a dream, with seamless coverage without any streaks. 

Among the highest quality you’ll find on the market, Sigma’s F80 Flat Kabuki Brush applies liquid and cream foundations. What sets this tool apart from competitors is that product sits over the brush head’s unique fibers — made with premium filaments — only to be buffed over the face without absorption.

Unlike flat brushes catering to the product, KVD's custom design adheres to the unique contours of your face, while the sleek stiletto handle doubles as a mixing tool when experimenting with product mixtures. It's sharp, and you'll be looking sharp, too.

The newest foundation trend is body foundations — oils, serums, lotions, anything that gives your skin a glowing appearance. But often, body foundations can get everywhere — take control of the application with a paddle brush like this one. It works as well on your face as it does on your body. 

This dual-end brush is perfect if you're on the go, or even if you're just staying put. You may not be able to imagine it, but yes, you can definitely use this brush to do your entire face. Use the smaller end for detail work, and the larger end for even, gorgeous coverage. 

This brush may be dense, but it won't be too hard on your wallet. At under $10, this is one of the best foundation brushes you can pick up quickly, and it's vegan. Working well with both liquid and powder foundation, this brush can also be used wet or dry. 

For those who embrace the full coverage lifestyle, a stippling brush can be great for streak-free applications of thick foundations. If you're looking to cover up a mark, a stippling brush is exactly what you need — and with this brush, which features a dense bottom layer but diffusing top layer, you won't have to worry about your foundation seeping into the brush instead of on your face.