Precision Smudge Brush: a small domed shaped smudge brush for blending eyeshadow and liner for a smoky look. Foundation comes in cream, liquid, and powder formulas and offers coverage that ranges from sheer to light to medium to full. It can provide a matte finish, a dewy finish, or an iridescent finish. Whatever coverage or finish you need, there is something for you. Eyeshadow Brush: The essential brush for applying eyeshadow to the eyelids. It typically has a flat or slightly rounded shape, allowing for precise and controlled application of color. Precision Powder Brush: a big, fluffy, and loosely bound face brush that allows you to apply and evenly distribute loose powder, bronzer, highlighter, and blush into a light-coverage finish.

Contour is typically a shade or two darker than your foundation or concealer. Contouring is used to create the effect of shadow and define your facial features. Precision Airbrush Blender: a tightly bound angled brush that’s designed to fit the contours of the face and apply liquid, cream, and powder products for sheer to full coverage. Assess your brows—these are the “frames” of your beautiful eyes. Brow shapes are individual but as a general rule, the arch should be in line with the center of your eye. Use a brow pencil, brow wax or brow gel to define your brow shape, feather in color and volume in areas that are sparse. Powder Brush: A must for applying and blending your favorite face powder products for an airbrushed lookPrecision Foundation Swirl Brush: features a fluid reservoir to swirl and blend the perfect amount of liquid foundation smoothly onto the skin. With so many different face makeup tools to choose from, it can be a daunting task to figure out what brushes you actually need, and which products each one is used for in your makeup application. We break down the five essential cruelty-free face brushes you need in your makeup bag, and how to use each one to your advantage: Blush Brush: Tapered brush easily applies and blends cream blush formulas for an airbrushed effect. Great for both blush and bronzers. Depending on your eye shape, eyeliner can be applied along the entire lash line on the top and bottom, along the top lash line or just in the outer corners.

Face Powder helps even your skin tone, absorb oil, set your makeup, and achieve flawless-looking skin. It comes in a variety of formulas, such as e.l.f. Camo Powder Foundation for buildable coverage; e.l.f. Halo Glow Setting Powder that veils the skin for a luminous finish and e.l.f.'s Prime and Stay Finishing Powder which sets makeup and keeps skin free of shine. You can also use face powder for touch-ups throughout the day. What makes these beauty tools extra-special? Each brush features a shiny, stylish, and custom-designed triangular handle—the secret to providing a comfort grip and ultimate control for that “nailed it” application. Buffing Foundation Brush : Dome-shaped brush with fluffy bristles is used for applying and blending liquid and cream products into an airbrushed finish. There are so many different sizes and types of makeup brushes and tools to choose from. We have broken out our brushes into eye brushes, and face brushes to help create a makeup brush set that is right for you. So, how do you know which makeup brushes you actually need and what are they used for?

Foundation Brush : Tapered brush helps achieve an ultra smooth, poreless finish when you apply foundation, tinted moisturizer and other creamy face makeup. Build Coverage and Conceal: If necessary, apply an additional layer of foundation to areas that need extra coverage. For blemishes or under-eye circles, use a concealer with a similar texture and shade to cover them. Makeup beginners and beauty gurus alike will feel like the experts using this lineup of e.l.f. makeup brushes. With a wide range of brush shapes and sizes for every makeup need, you’ll be able to create any look with total precision—from sultry smokey eyes, to well-groomed brows, a contoured complexion, and the glowy, airbrushed finish you see all over your social feed. Precision Eyeliner Brush: an ultrafine tapered brush for expertly applying eyeliner, lip liner, or covering up super-small imperfections.