Choosing a dual-ended tool makes it easy to create any variety of brow looks, and leave it to the eyebrow guru to the stars to come up with one of the best ones out there. Use the straight-cut, flat brush to outline and define a crisp, clean brow shape. (Top tip: it’s also great for applying concealer around your arches to make them pop even further.) And/or use the spoolie end to blend color throughout your brows and groom hairs in place. OK, who else owns more makeup brushes than you genuinely know what to do with? Collecting brushes is simply the byproduct of being a beauty devotee, so we don’t blame ya if your makeup stash is currently overflowing with various brushes of all shapes and sizes. If you’re anything like me, you struggle with letting go of certain tools. I mean, you can never be too prepared, right? Because who knows when that one, very specific brush might come in handy. That’s especially true when we’re talking about brows — they can be next to impossible to manage without the right brush. We recommend gently wiping your eyebrow brush after each use and deep cleaning them at least once a month. A great brow brush can be an essential tool in creating your optimal brow. When going bare, a brow brush can fluff and groom hairs to create a fuller, more lifted brow,” explains celebrity brow expert Dani Kimiko Vincent. Not to mention that when paired with a product, brow brushes are essential for helping to blend in product seamlessly. From her first appearance alongside boyfriend Prince Harry in 2017 to the present day, these are Meghan Markle's fashion favorites.

Designated brushes for brows are the perfect way to fill in brows in large or specified areas. The traditional spoolie brush is a favorite for combing gels and pomade through brows, tinting brows as it goes, while precision brushes are ideal for individual hairlines. Another upside to having brow tools handy: Any eyeshadow and gel can turn into a brow product if done properly. Just keep in mind that you don’t want to get too close to your eyes with any product that’s not made for that area. Dani Kimiko Vincent is a make-up artist, celebrity brow expert, and the founder of KIMIKO. What to Look For in an Eyebrow Brush Natural Hair Vs. Synthetic In the quest for Olivia Culpo-level brow perfection, you’ll need a few things. First and foremost, flawless genetics. (We kid, we kid, but that certainly doesn’t hurt.) In all seriousness, for A+ arches, a professional shaping is always a good move. As is having the right products on hand, from pencils and powders to gels and pomades—or some combination of all of the above. Double-sided brow brushes with an angled brush on the other end are excellent for precision application of products such as powders,” says Vincent. This one fits the bill. The angled brush head deposits just the right amount of product, while the tapered spoolie helps to not only blend, but also lift and fluff hairs. Simple and to the point, this extremely affordable bargain buy gets the brow job done. The spoolie is surprisingly high-quality given its price tag, and it works equally well to brush through brows or comb through lashes post-mascara application.Even though it’s technically not an eyebrow brush, Vincent says this tool is great at pulling double-duty for your arches if you like to draw them in. “It’s fine enough to create thin strokes to build up brows,” she adds, noting that the synthetic bristles work best with pomades or gels. The precise tip also makes it easy to detail even teeny-tiny baby hairs, as well as a good option for those who have thinner brows in general. No! Brushing your eyebrows daily can help encourage new growth as you’re bringing circulation to the hair follicle. Few brands know brows better than Benefit, as seen in both the products and tools they offer, like this one We heart this particular spoolie because it’s made of custom-blended fibers that seamlessly blend in color and tame even the unruliest of brows. It gets the job done on its own, though for the best brow results, use the angled brush on the other end first. With firm bristles, it deposits powders, creams, gels, and waxes equally well. Brow brushes are made with either synthetic hair or natural hair. Natural hair brushes pair better with powder, whereas synthetic brushes pair better with gel or cream products. If you’re going to go the natural route, we recommend opting for cruelty-free natural brushes, because on top of not testing on animals, you're also staying away from parabens, sulfates, and synthetic dyes.