Tools of the Trade: Eight Must-Have Makeup Brushes

Makeup superstores bring out different responses in different people: for some cosmetics naïfs, entering the hallowed halls of an establishment like Sephora is enough to make them break out in a cold sweat; for others, it’s practically orgasmic (and if not, Nars has a blush for that). But when you get home with your bag of goodies, fired up about taking your face out for a night on the town, your giddiness will quickly turn to grief if you don’t have the proper tools with which to apply your potions. These eight brushes are non-negotiable for any makeup lover worth her weight in Benetint. Related Stories: How (and Where) to Apply Concealer How to Use Makeup Brushes How to Apply Glitter Eyeliner