Looking to up your brush game?

These are the best makeup brushes artists say belong in everyone’s at-home kit.

No matter what punch in of brush youre buying, a few general rules apply.

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Foundation brush

The way your foundation looks as a final product all comes down tohow you apply it.

While a dampBeautyblenderwill give you a light touch, for anything heavier, youll want to use a brush.

Blush brush

A blush brush is great for adding a swath of color to your skin.

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celebrity makeup artist, founder ofJenny Patinkin Beauty, and author ofLazy Perfection: The Art of Looking Great Without Really Trying

Start with a single shade, and sweep it all over your lid from your lashes to the crease.

Blending eyeshadow brush

After your base-level eyeshadow is applied, use a blending brush to finish off the look.

Its very important to blend your eyeshadow so that avoid any harsh lines, celebrity makeup artistMario Dedivanovicpreviously toldWell+Good.

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Liner detail brush

The key to perfecting the elusive cat-eye is in the brush.

Lanoux suggests using a liner detail brush, which will help you apply liquid liner in an ultra-targeted fashion.

Makeup artistJenny Patinkinsuggests usingyour lash lineas a guide, and sweeping on product in short, flicking strokes.

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And if all else fails?

Use the brush to blend, and youll be shocked at how subtle the results will be.

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