The 26 best flat makeup brush brands
Hakuhodo, IT Cosmetics and ELF lead our ranking of 26 flat makeup brush brands. Compare what each brand makes, visit its official site, or shop it online.
Flat Makeup Brush brands, ranked
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Hakuhodo
Hand-assembled Japanese brushes using natural hair, a premium pick for precise powder and shadow application.
Website: hakuhodousa.com |Brands like Hakuhodo
Popularity 10.0/10
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IT Cosmetics
Skin-focused flat buffing brushes that press foundation smoothly into skin with synthetic bristles.
Top products: Heavenly Luxe Flat Top Buffing Foundation Brush No. 6· Airbrush No.132 Double-Ended Foundation Brush
Website: itcosmetics.com |Brands like IT Cosmetics
Popularity 8.1/10
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3
ELF
Budget-friendly drugstore brushes, including flat foundation and eyeshadow shapes for everyday routines.
Website: elfcosmetics.com |Brands like ELF
Popularity 7.9/10
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4
Mary Kay
Synthetic black flat brushes sold alongside its liquid foundation, with a simple, easy-to-clean design.
Top products: Liquid Foundation Brush
Website: marykay.com |Brands like Mary Kay
Popularity 7.7/10
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5
wet n wild
Inexpensive synthetic flat brushes that suit beginners testing foundation or concealer application.
Website: wetnwildbeauty.com |Brands like wet n wild
Popularity 7.1/10
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6
Morphe
Bold-shaped face brush sets with dense synthetic bristles, often sold as multi-piece kits.
Top products: Portrait Mode Face Brush Set
Website: morphe.com |Brands like Morphe
Popularity 6.8/10
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M·A·C
Professional flat brushes used in artist kits, with solid builds and dense bristles for full coverage.
Website: maccosmetics.com |Brands like M·A·C
Popularity 6.7/10
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8
bareMinerals
Angled and flat face brushes made for mineral powders, with soft synthetic fibers and compact travel sizes.
Top products: Precision Face Brush· Max Coverage Concealer Brush
Website: bareminerals.com |Brands like bareMinerals
Popularity 6.2/10
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9
EcoTools
Eco-conscious brushes with bamboo handles and synthetic bristles, sold in affordable multi-piece sets.
Top products: Luxe Natural Elegance 5 Piece Brush Set
Website: ecotools.com |Brands like EcoTools
Popularity 5.9/10
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10
Real Techniques
Short-handled flat brush with a dense head, often bought with the brand's sponges for foundation and contour.
Top products: New Nudes Nothing But You Face Set
Website: realtechniques.com |Brands like Real Techniques
Popularity 5.9/10
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Hourglass
Premium-look flat face brushes for powders and concealers, often sold in compact sets with pouches.
Website: hourglasscosmetics.com |Brands like Hourglass
Popularity 5.7/10
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12
Laura Geller
American brand Laura Geller makes color cosmetics, including skincare-oriented foundations and face makeup. Its eyeliner, eye shadow and lip colors have formulas meant to look natural on the skin. The products apply easily and give a polished, healthy-looking finish. Across...
Website: laurageller.com |Brands like Laura Geller
Popularity 5.1/10
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Luxie
Vegan synthetic flat brushes in a lightweight, travel-friendly build for foundation and powder.
Website: luxiebeauty.com |Brands like Luxie
Popularity 5.1/10
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14
Chikuhodo
Kumano-made brushes favoured by professional artists, with finely finished natural and synthetic hair.
Website: chikuhodo.com |Brands like Chikuhodo
Popularity 4.7/10
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15
Bobbi Brown
Salon-style face brushes with full-size flat heads for foundation and bronzer, sold individually and in kits.
Top products: Flat Foundation Brush· Full Coverage Face Brush
Website: bobbibrowncosmetics.com |Brands like Bobbi Brown
Popularity 4.3/10
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16
jane iredale
Wooden-handled flat foundation brush from a mineral cosmetics line, with a simple, classic shape.
Top products: The Handi Foundation Brush
Website: janeiredale.com |Brands like jane iredale
Popularity 4.2/10
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17
Smashbox
Precise flat liner and shadow brushes sold in small sets, suited to detailed eye makeup.
Top products: Shadow Liner Makeup Brush
Website: smashbox.com |Brands like Smashbox
Popularity 3.7/10
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18
Laura Mercier
Luxury-priced flat brush with a tight, soft head that buffs liquid foundation into a thin, even finish.
Top products: Real Flawless Foundation Makeup Brush
Website: lauramercier.com |Brands like Laura Mercier
Popularity 3.7/10
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19
tarte
Flat-top and double-ended brushes for liquid foundation and concealer, with a smooth airbrush finish.
Top products: Double Ended Foundcealer Brush
Website: tartecosmetics.com |Brands like tarte
Popularity 3.7/10
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20
ZOEVA
German-designed professional brushes with dense flat heads, sold for face and eye application.
Website: zoevacosmetics.com |Brands like ZOEVA
Popularity 3.5/10
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21
Piccasso
피카소브러쉬, 피카소꼴레지오니, 프로에잇청담, 아이미 속눈썹 등 메이크업브러쉬 및 색조 화장품 소개
Website: piccasso.co.kr |Brands like Piccasso
Popularity 3.5/10
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JAPONESQUE
Artist-focused brushes with tapered flat heads for crisp edges, sold in individual pieces and small kits.
Website: japonesque.com |Brands like JAPONESQUE
Popularity 3.4/10
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23
Koyudo
Japanese makeup brushes with traditional hand-finished shapes, sold alongside calligraphy-inspired tools.
Website: koyudo-collection.com |Brands like Koyudo
Popularity 3.3/10
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24
Scott Barnes
Australian artist line covering face, eye and lip tools, including full-size flat brushes for foundation coverage.
Website: scottbarnes.com |Brands like Scott Barnes
Popularity 3.3/10
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25
Urban Decay
Urban Decay's range is anchored by long-wear eyeshadow palettes, including nude shades. Eyeliners, face makeup and travel-size versions of its popular products are included in the line, alongside the core palettes. Its formulas are built for strong colour payoff and...
Website: urbandecay.com |Brands like Urban Decay
Popularity 3.2/10
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DUcare
DUcare draws on three decades of experience in cosmetic brushes. Its range includes flat makeup brushes and makeup brush sets for professionals. Across the range, the brushes are made to withstand regular use while giving a smooth, even finish.
Website: ducarebeauty.com |Brands like DUcare
Popularity 3.0/10
Official websites and social accounts
| Brand | Website | X / Twitter | YouTube | ||
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| Hakuhodo | hakuhodousa.com | /HakuhodoUSAShowroom | hakuhodousa.official | – | – |
| IT Cosmetics | itcosmetics.com | /itcosmetics | itcosmetics | @itcosmetics | itcosmetics |
| ELF | elfcosmetics.com | – | – | @elfcosmetics | – |
| Mary Kay | marykay.com | /MaryKay | marykayus | @MaryKay | – |
| wet n wild | wetnwildbeauty.com | /wetnwildcosmetics | wetnwildbeauty | @@wetnwildbeauty | wetnwildbeauty |
| Morphe | morphe.com | /MorpheBrushesCosmetics | morphebrushes | @morphebrushes | Morphe |
| M·A·C | maccosmetics.com | /MACcosmetics | maccosmetics | @MACcosmetics | MACcosmetics |
| bareMinerals | bareminerals.com | /bareminerals | bareminerals | @bareminerals | – |
| EcoTools | ecotools.com | /ecotools | ecotools | – | EcoToolsAccessories |
| Real Techniques | realtechniques.com | /realtechniques | realtechniques | @realtechniques | realtechniques |
