A smudging brush is a must-have for anyone who wants to create a more dramatic look with their makeup. It's used to set the eyes and crease, blend out harsh lines, and create smokey eye effects. Here are the top smudging brushes on the market.
$54.00
What it is:
A small, precision eyeshadow brush.
What it does:
The short, dense bristles of this brush allow eyeshadow colors to be applied, blended, and diffused with maximum control. Expect polished, professional results every time. All Hourglass brushes boast weighted metal handles and high-grade, PETA-friendly Takelon bristles that ensure optimal application of product.
What else you need to know:
Takelon bristles harbor less bacteria than animal hair, are an excellent alternative for those with allergies to animal hair, and are easily washed with alcohol or mild soap and water.
Hourglass products are 100 percent cruelty-free.
$34.00
Smudges so well under eye lids...I also want to buy the small round shader brush too for more precise upper lid smudging....Excellent Smudge Brush...This is a great brush and I can't complain about the price, especially for such a high quality brush.
What it is:
A classic brush used to blend and smudge any eyeshadow.
What it does:
This smudge brush has a medium, rounded, and tapered tip that allows for precise application. The softness of the wavy fibers allows the brush to reach the smallest areas of the eyes for a very concise result. It can be used with loose and pressed powders.
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.
$28.00
Beautiful smudge brush...This smudge brush is beautifully made. I use it for smudging and blending my eyeshadow; this holds eyeshadow very well and blends in according to my liking onto my eyelids. ...Amazing brush to use for smudging. I really like the flared out winged liner look.
What it is: A short, domed, and densely packed eyeshadow brush ideal for smudging or applying shadow to outer corners to create shape and define eyes.
What Else You Need to Know: Create a high-impact look by using this brush to manipulate both shadow and eyeliner along the lash line. The densely packed brush head expertly lays down shadow for strong pay off, and the domed shaped of the brush allows for diffusing pigment onto the lash line and into the outer corners with ease. It’s perfect for any eye shape and size.
PRO Brush Collection, thirty 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.
$54.00
Absolutely the best eye shadow brush. I use it to apply a pop of color deep into the crease and also as a smudge brush for my lower lash line. ...I always thought one of those half moon smudge brushes would be best for under eye smoke out, but this is equally good. ...fave new dome brush
What it is:
A small precision eyeshadow brush.
What it does:
The densely packed, domed-shaped bristles of this brush guarantee exquisite definition when applying eyeshadow. Expect polished, professional results every time. All Hourglass brushes boast weighted metal handles and high-grade, PETA-friendly Takelon bristles that ensure optimal application of product.
What else you need to know:
Takelon bristles harbor less bacteria than animal hair, are an excellent alternative for those with allergies to animal hair, and are easily washed with alcohol or mild soap and water.
Hourglass products are 100 percent cruelty-free.
$49.00
Does everything it should. Easily smudges eyeshadow or pencil eyeliner. Perfect smudge brush....amazing brush !...One of the best brushes I own :) I absolutely love using it smudge on the crease.
What it is:
An eyeshadow and eyeliner brush with soft, synthetic bristles.
What it does:
The Eye Smudger Brush is great for applying color to add definition in the eye socket area, or for creating a more smoky eye look. It works well with the darker shades of any eyeshadow to add color to more targeted areas—even along the lash line. It’s the perfect brush for detail work anywhere on the eye.
What it is formulated WITHOUT:
- Parabens
- Sulfates
What else you need to know:
The sustainable wooden handle is designed to be easy to use, and is faceted so it won’t roll off of your vanity table.
$57.00
Every single girl should have this brush! I use this brush to apply the Gel Eyeliner of Bobbi's, but I also use this to smudge pencil eyeliner as well. ...A Great Brush for clean lines!...The brush gave very clean lines and looked very professional for work.
What it is: A slim, finely tapered eyeliner brush with firm bristles for flawless and precise lining of the eyes.
What Else You Need to Know: Designed to be used with Bobbi Brown's bestselling Long-Wear Gel Eyeliner and powder shadow formulas, this lightweight brush features a slim, tapered design and finely pointed brush hairs. It provides maximum control and precise application for gorgeous eye looks.
$25.00
Love this brush! I use the brush side for smudging liner or shadow to get close to my lash line and the spoolie works great for powders, blending pencils/pens, and the brow wax (also soap because I use that for a more natural feathery look!) ...Best Eyebrow Brush I Own...This is the perfect eyebrow brush.
What it is: A dual-ended tool made from 100 percent cruelty-free synthetic bristles for perfecting your brows.
What Else You Need to Know: One end is a soft spoolie for grooming and shaping and the other is an angled brush for creating precise, hair-like strokes and filling in with a powder or pomade of your choice. This brush is made with 100 percent cruelty-free synthetic bristles.
$57.00
What it is: A powder brush with ultra-silky vegan fibers and CloudSoft™ Technology for smooth, seamless powder application.
Brush Formulation: Liquid, Cream, and Powder
Ingredient Callouts: It is vegan.
What Else You Need to Know: This high performance, cruelty-free powder brush is crafted with shed-free vegan fibers that mimic the softness of natural hair. Designed for precise pickup and even distribution, it blends powders effortlessly across the skin, delivering a smooth, diffused, natural-looking finish.
$13.50
Nice multi use brush...The one side of the brush will be perfect to use for a winged eyeliner smudge look! ...It helps the gel keep my brows in shape and brushes them out. I would totally recommend getting this brush!
What it is: A dual ended brush that grooms, defines, and fills in the brows.
Brush Formulation: All Formulas
Brush Coverage: Medium
Bristle Type: Synthetic
What Else You Need to Know: The SEPHORA COLLECTION Brow Brush is your go-to brush to shape and define your brows in a single swipe. This dual-ended brush is your secret weapon to achieve a natural-looking finish in half the time. The angled, densely packed bristles define and fill in the brows, while the precise tip makes it easy to achieve hair-like strokes in half the time. The spoolie also end evenly distribute your product and easily groom your brows.
The Essential Brush Collection has been developed with a more responsible approach. The bristles
$18.00
love Sephora brushes! They are all high quality and affordable! ...I use gel eyeliner because It’s smudge proof and I’ve been on a hunt for a good eyeliner brush.
What it is: An angled eyeliner brush with precision tip that lines the eyes and creates the perfect winged liner.
Brush Formulation: All Formulas
Brush Coverage: Buildable
Bristle Type: Synthetic
What Else You Need to Know: The SEPHORA COLLECTION Eyeliner Brush is your go-to brush to create precise thin lines in just one swipe. Its unique bent shape has been expertly crafted to deliver the easiest eyeliner application ever. It has been specially designed with a bent, angled ferule to hug the contours of the face for a steady hand and make it easy to reach both corners of the eye.
