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Makeup Contouring Brushes

Sephora customers often prefer the following products when searching for Makeup Contouring Brushes.

A contour brush is a must-have for any makeup artist's kit. This versatile tool can be used to create a variety of looks, from the classic hollowed-out face to more dramatic angles and curves. Here are some of our favorites.

SEPHORA COLLECTIONEssential Brush - 04 Cheek

ITEM: 2759355

35 Reviews

$23.00

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This is my everyday contour brush. I haven't put it down since I got it! ...Must get brush/brushes...Used this brush it is smooth on face and very duarble will come back to get the set now

What it is: An angled face brush that helps sculpt, contour, and add color to the cheeks.


Brush Formulation:
All Formulas


Brush Coverage: Buildable


Bristle Type:
Synthetic


What Else You Need to Know: The SEPHORA COLLECTION Cheek Brush is your go-to brush to sculpt and add a pop of color to the cheeks in just one swipe. It is perfectly angled and the unique shape of the head hugs the contours of your face, cheeks, temples and jawline for a smooth and precise application. This all-in-one cheek brush is designed to achieve flawless results with blush, bronzer and contour.

$46.00

Great as contour / focused area bronzer brush...I was using Elf contour brush (crescent shaped almost) for a year and enjoyed the shape. ...best contour brush...I really like this brush. I kept feeling like my beauty blender was rubbing off my fountain when I tried to blend my contour.

What it is: An innovative dual-ended brush that effortlessly blends all cream complexion products.

Brush Formulation:
Cream

Brush Coverage: Buildable

Brush Handle Length:
4.33 inches

Bristle Type:
Synthetic and Natural Blend

What Else You Need to Know: This multiuse brush perfectly applies and blends cream complexion makeup products, including foundation, concealer, blush, bronzer, contour, and highlighter, for the most flawless, even finish. It features the highest-quality patent-pending bristles, which mimic the feel and effects of natural hair.

$46.00

I absolutely love this brush. It’s easy to give you a chiseled look without feeling like you’re drawing a graph of contouring on your face. ...Most contour brushes tend to be to big for my face. But this brush gives me a nice natural chiseled look.

What it is: A tapered bronzer brush with a custom, spade shape designed to contour the face with effortless precision.

Ingredient Callouts: This product is cruelty-free.

What Else You Need to Know: This is the perfect brush to get the ultimate sculpted definition with Sun Stalk’r Bronzer (sold separately). The silky-soft, synthetic bristles are tapered to a point for controlled placement, fitting into the hollows of cheeks, and along the jawline and temples.

$42.00

HG brush for sure but not really a travel size...I am always looking for travel brushes and this is small enough. However it is still around the same length as the larger flat slanted brush I use for foundation as it is no more than a cm shorter. ...A staple brush!...You don't even realize how much more seemless your makeup can go on until you use a bomb brush. This the THE brush for concealer - whether you're spot concealing, packing it on, or applying no-makeup makeup - this is the perfect brush.

What it is: A concealer brush with synthetic fibers that applies, buffs out, and blends creams and liquids.


Brush Formulation: Liquid / Cream


Bristle Type: Synthetic


Ingredient Callouts: It is vegan and cruelty-free.


What Else You Need to Know: This mini concealer brush features a rounded, slightly domed, and slanted shape that reaches every contour with ease. Densely packed with ultra-soft synthetic bristles, it buffs and blends cream and liquid concealers for smooth, even coverage and a flawless finish.

$47.00

Sephora brushes never disappoint me! I like this Sephora contour brush. ...Solid brush...This contour brush helps me blend my contour really nicely.

What it is: A contour brush with soft, tapered bristles for lightweight application and coverage.

What Else You Need to Know: This tapered shape is ideal for targeted application to sculpt and blend powder formulas to the face. The soft, sheared bristles provide a natural contour application. The refined tip makes this the perfect detail brush for all around the face.

The PRO Brush Collection is made up of 30 brushes with the highest-quality, hand-shaped vegan synthetic bristles. The tapered artistry handles help offer ultimate control in makeup application to help you create any makeup look you desire. This brush and its holder have been developed responsibly. The paper of the packaging and the wood of the handle are made of sustainably managed f

$50.00

I'll slowly be replacing my brushes with the whole set of MUFE brushes :) So pleased!...Yes but for Contouring...Amazing brush but oddly enough I love this for contouring!

What it is:
An exclusive flat, rounded brush for light powder blush application.

What it does:
This classic blush brush quickly and easily adds a healthy glow to the complexion. Its versatile size and shape is adapted for all types of blush application and application of contour and highlighter.I features wavy fibers for use with loose and compact powders. It is exclusive to Sephora.

What else you need to know:
After five years in development with makeup artists and fiber experts, MAKE UP FOR EVER Artisan Brushes are a revolution in brush craftsmanship. The 100-percent fiber brushes are available in a range of 76 handcrafted styles, each with the perfect balance of straight and wavy fibers that replicate natural hairs.

HourglassCrease Brush

ITEM: 1033992

Type: #4

48 Reviews

$54.00

Lovely brush...Just the right size for contouring the crease. Love this brand. First time I have purchased a brush feom them. ...Hourglass makes fantastic quality brushes and the crease brush is no exception. This brush is super soft against the delicate skin of my eyes.

What it is:
A medium sized contouring eyeshadow brush.

What it does:
Crease Brush is perfect for applying eyeshadow to the crease or contour of the eye.

What else you need to know:
Hourglass designed the makeup brush collection to be luxuriously soft, PETA-friendly Takelon brushes for a truly luxurious makeup experience. Takelon bristles are formulated from high-grade synthetic fibers to maximize product application and avoid potential allergic reactions to animal fur and promote the use of non-animal products. Gently clean brushes with mild soap and water.

Hourglass products are 100 percent cruelty-free.

$65.00

12/10 Contour Brush...Obsessed with this brush. The dual sided brushes make my life so much easier by reducing the number of brushes in my makeup bag. ...Best Contour Brush!...Best contour brush!! The short side is perfect for blending it’s got a great shape.

What it is: A dual-ended brush that applies both creams and powders, sculpting and blending with ease for a softly defined look.

Brush Formulation:
All Formulas

Brush Coverage: Buildable

Brush Handle Length:
5"

Bristle Type:
Synthetic

Ingredient Callouts: This product is vegan and cruelty-free.

What Else You Need to Know: The perfect tool to add soft definition to your cheekbones, jawline, and hairline, this dual-ended brush has both an angled, fan-shaped head and a fluffy powder head, allowing you to apply any formula you like while sculpting and shaping with ease.

$47.00

Great for contouring...This contour brush delivers precision and control, making sculpting effortless. ...Love Sephora makeup brushes...Great affordable contour brush- bristles are soft but stiff so blends my contour stick well.

What it is: A buffing brush that is densely packed for targeted sculpting and blending.

What Else You Need to Know: This brush is great for buffing and sculpting small areas of the face. It fits perfectly on the cheek to seamlessly diffuse any harsh lines. The dome shape helps evenly distribute product while the short bristles help provide a smooth finish on the skin. The rounded synthetic bristles work with all product formulas.

The PRO Brush Collection is made up of 30 brushes with the highest-quality, hand-shaped vegan synthetic bristles. The tapered artistry handles help offer ultimate control in makeup application to help you create any makeup look you desire. This brush and its holder have been developed responsibly. The paper of the packagi

$46.00

Top tier brush...I don’t think it’d be good for foundation but it is absolutely one of my desert island brushes, I recommend it!...Love This Brush...Love this brush so much. I use it to contour my face. It is soft, but at the same time firm to use for contouring.

What it is: A cruelty-free, multitasking complexion brush.

Brush Formulation:
All Formulas

Bristle Type:
Synthetic

Ingredient Callouts: It is cruelty-free.

What Else You Need to Know: ILIA's Complexion Brush is designed to easily apply and buff product into the skin, including hard-to-reach places. The sustainably harvested wood handle is complemented by soft bristles that are made of synthetic, man-made fiber. It is also easy to clean with mild soap and warm water.

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“ive been using this brush for 10 years in my professional kit and own at least 5. its the only blush and bronzer brush i use. it definitely requires a soft hand because it can be scratchy but it is incredible for blending and applying small amounts of product and building it up. its a beautiful and delicate object that needs a gentle cleanser so you dont dry out the bristles”
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“I usually apply my foundation with my fingers but I found that the makeup was getting under my nails. I also wanted to avoid getting the foundation on my eyebrows”
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“This brush is great. Very stiff and the perfect angle for filling in your eyebrows”
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“Handle L: 6" Bristle L: 0.5" Brush W: 0.625" Brush D: 0.375" Material: 100% Synthetic fiber & "sustainably managed" Brush Head: Medium, tapered oval dome shaped, pretty dense. ”
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“I love the shade - is contour and bronzer in one... this is one of the first contours that I have used that haven't disrupted the makeup underneath - blended super well into my estee Lauder double wear”
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“This concealer is an tots game changer for the makeup industry ! This is my first time trying the brand Lawless and I am absolutely in love with it and it really makes my eyes looks brighter because being an boy mom of an 6 year old and an 20 month old I get tired easily and working 60 hours a week in my late 30’s and it makes my eyes look younger too”

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