8 Top-Rated Makeup Brushes Worth Trying — All From Sephora

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Looking for a new complexion brush at Sephora can get overwhelming. There are so many brushes from a variety of brands that all do different things for different products. You can narrow it down by reading a few reviews and do your research. But, who has the time! We did the hard work for you and scoured through reviews to find the best brushes at Sephora. Let's be real, it's probably been a while since you refreshed your makeup brush stash. To make shopping easier, we rounded eight top choices according to customers. One (or more) of these might take your makeup game to a whole new level.

Additional reporting by Krista Jones

Fenty Beauty Cheek-Hugging Highlight Brush 120
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Fenty Beauty Cheek-Hugging Highlight Brush 120

The Product: FENTY BEAUTY by Rihanna Cheek-Hugging Highlight Brush 120 ($32)

The Rating: 4.8 stars

Why Customers Love It: This unique brush features curves to reach every part of your face. See why this reviewer loved the shape. "This brush is unlike anything I've ever used. It allows me to apply highlighter in ways I have never imagined. It's so precise and the shark tooth shape allows me to achieve a perfect glow every time."

Tarte Airbrush Finish Bamboo Foundation Brush
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Tarte Airbrush Finish Bamboo Foundation Brush

The Product: Tarte Airbrush Finish Bamboo Foundation Brush ($34)

The Rating: 4.6 stars

Why Customers Love It: Boasting over 1,000 positive reviews, this brush is one of Sephora's most popular picks. This testimonial says it all. "This brush is the best I have ever tried. It's extremely soft and gives a perfect finish. It also allows you to use far less product than with traditional brushes."

Hourglass Veil Powder Brush
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Hourglass Veil Powder Brush

The Product: Hourglass Veil Powder Brush ($64)

The Rating: 4.9 stars

Why Customers Love It: This double-duty brush is a duo worth trying. This almost-perfect rated brush might have a bigger price tag than others, but customers all agree the quality is well worth it. "This brush has quickly become one of my favorites and a necessity in my routine. The bristles are so soft and fluffy and each end is perfectly shaped for designated areas. The small tapered end is the perfect under eye setting brush and the fluffy larger end is great for setting the rest of your face."

Kat Von D Lock-It Edge Foundation Brush
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Kat Von D Lock-It Edge Foundation Brush

The Product: Kat Von D Lock-It Edge Foundation Brush ($34)

The Rating: 4.7 stars

Why Customers Love It: Out of hundreds reviews, customers all said they loved this brush for concealer, foundation, and blending. See why this custom-shaped brush is a such a favorite. "The shape and density of this brush has really changed the way I put on foundation. I am able to seamlessly get my foundation on with little to no patchiness or streaking. This is by far the best, most functional brush, I have purchased."

Huda Beauty Tantour Face Contouring Sculpt & Shade Brush
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Huda Beauty Tantour Face Contouring Sculpt & Shade Brush

The Product: Huda Beauty Tantour Face Contouring Sculpt & Shade Brush ($28)

The Rating: 4.6 stars

Why Customers Love It: Shape and sculpt your face with this "must-have," dual-ended brush. It effortlessly blends powder and liquid contour formulas, as well as bronzing products. The smaller brush has densely-packed bristles for precise product application and the fluffy end buffs and blends any harsh lines on the face. Customers rave that "it is honestly the softest brush in their collection."

Sephora Collection PRO Foundation Brush #70
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Sephora Collection PRO Foundation Brush #70

The Product: Sephora Collection PRO Foundation Brush #70 ($30)

The Rating: 4.6 stars

Why Customers Love It: This super densely packed brush with soft short bristles will buff foundation into the skin for a seamless finish. It works great for powder foudations but customers rave that "it blends out liquid foundation beautifully without streaks." This brush "really makes the foundation go on so evenly and so smooth."

Rare Beauty Liquid Touch Foundation Brush
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Rare Beauty Liquid Touch Foundation Brush

The Product: Rare Beauty Liquid Touch Foundation Brush ($28)

The Rating: 4.9 stars

Why Customers Love It: The unique shape of this brush "gives you varying degrees of firmness to allow for multiple application techniques to be used." This foundation brush is beloved my many for giving a streak-free foundation application. It's a multi-functional brush that "gets into every area of your face with ease."

Anastasia Beverly Hills Brush #12
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Anastasia Beverly Hills Brush #12

The Product: Anastasia Beverly Hills Brush #12 ($18)

The Rating: 4.7 stars

Why Customers Love It: This double-duty brush is all you need for perfectly groomed brows. Fill in your brows with precision with the angled cut brush and blend it all out with the spoolie end. Customers say that "the soft brush gives a clean sharp line." You can even use this brush for more than just your brows, including for eyeliner application, separating your lashes, concealing and shaping the brow bone, and more!