The Best Contour Brushes

This dual-ended sculpting brush takes the top spot on our list due its superior quality and limitless uses. It is my personal favorite, and the brush I reach for multiple times throughout my makeup application. Having purchased it years ago, it is still in perfect condition—so definitely worth the initial investment.

With both a rounded and angled brush option, it is the ideal tool for sculpting and defining your face and can be used with both cream and powder contours.

This angled makeup brush from e.l.f is a beauty bargain and the perfect tool to help you create defined cheekbones. The angled tip molds into the face to make product placement easy and precise.

The super soft bristles distribute the just the right amount of powder to make achieving a natural finish simple and it can also be used to blend out cream contour. If you are looking to elevate your base this brush will enable you to take your makeup to the next level.

This brush was specially designed by plastic surgeons to allow you to enhance your bone structure and emphasize your cheekbones with the use of contour. It comes with 2 brushes in 1, with each end providing you with an option to define different areas of your face.

The larger brush can be used to blend and place powders, while the smaller end is perfect for nose contour or more specific placement. The soft bristles can then be used in small circular motions to blend your makeup look together and blur any lines.

We love the pink frosted tips of this brush from wet n wild. A beauty bag must-have, this brush is an essential addition to any makeup collection. The angled bristles have been designed to fit perfectly into the natural contours of the face, allowing you to place your product exactly where it needs to be.

The handle was also created for extra comfort to give you better grip and make achieving a professional-looking finish seamless.

This is another of my favorite brushes and one I have had in my makeup kit for years. If cream products are your contour of choice, this is the brush you need to blend them seamlessly into your skin.

The densely packed bristles are what sets this brush apart from others on the market. The wooden handle and nickel-plated brass ferrules also mean this is a brush built to last and one that will become one of your most treasured makeup tools.

Noone knows more about creating a perfectly contoured base than makeup artist Huda Kattan and her 2-in-1 Sculpt and Shade brush is the one to reach for anytime you are using powder for definition.

The smaller end molds into the sides of the nose, inner eyebrow and hollows of the cheek, while the larger fluffy end blends everything together blurring out any harsh lines.

The dual-ended all rounder brush can be used to sculpt and define the jawline, cheekbones, nose and forehead. It works with creams, powders and liquid products and the gold handle makes it one of the most luxurious looking brushes on the market.

Not only does it illuminate your makeup bag, the extra soft bristles will also elevate your beauty look and leave your base looking expertly and effortlessly contoured.

If you like your cheekbones sharp and defined then this brush will quickly become your new go-to tool for contouring. While not as fluffy as other brushes, the bristles are specifically built for a more precise product placement–-enabling you to make your cheekbones pop.

The smaller brush also works amazingly for contouring the nose and inner eye and can also be used for highlighting. Bonus points for coming with a retractable cover to keep your makeup bag clean.

The curved shape of this brush has made it a favorite with makeup artists and beauty influencers worldwide. Unlike any other brush available on the market, it molds into the face to place your preferred contour product exactly where it's supposed to be.

The bristles are also hypoallergenic, making it the ideal choice for those with delicate complexions who find some brushes irritate their skin.

Rihanna’s Fenty Beauty have designed this spade shaped brush to sculpt your face and define your bone structure effortlessly. The bristles are extra soft and work especially well with powdered bronzers.

In addition to its cool dusty pink color, this brush’s tapered head fits into the hollows of the cheeks and glides along the jawline to sculpt your face with ease.

If you are looking to level up your contour game, then investing in a set will give you everything you need to create an expertly defined base. This collection from e.l.f comes with four brushes—each with a specific use.

The smaller brushes can be used to contour and conceal, while the larger brush blends everything out seamlessly to leave you with a naturally sculpted face.

This cleverly designed 4-in-1 brush from Physicians Formula, is the ultimate makeup travel accessory. It contains a larger powder brush, a blender sponge, an angle brush and another smaller powder brush.

Keep your makeup bag minimalist and always be ready to contour by having one of these in your bag at all times.

One of the best kept secrets in the beauty industry, if you are ever wondering how celebrities get their skin looking so smooth and polished for red carpet events—the chances are their makeup artist finished off their base by blending their skin with one of these brushes.

It is simple to use as it only needs to be swirled gently over the skin to create a clean and seamless finish.

This tapered brush from Fenty Beauty is the perfect tool for anyone who likes to add some shading to their nose. It fits perfectly into the sides of the nose and can also be used to apply highlighter down the middle.

This brush is an excellent addition to any makeup bag because of how versatile it is. The bristles work equally well for both product placement and blending, making it a great choice for creating smokey eyeshadow looks as well.

This sturdy wooden brush will give you chiseled cheekbones without shedding hairs on your face.The bristles are packed in tightly and securely to ensure zero fallout from powders–leaving you with a smooth and clean finish.

The angled hairs on this brush also curve perfectly into hollows of the cheeks for precise product placement to create naturally defined and healthy looking skin.