13 Best Makeup Tools
Readers have only good things to say about these brushes, tweezers and other makeup tools
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Imagine a world without makeup tools. Scary, right? I'm sure we could probably survive -- use your fingers instead of an eyeshadow brush, heat a spoon to curl your lashes, and leave your brows bushy and full. Your face wouldn't miss what it never had, plus these celebrities show that sometimes being tweezer-less is a good thing.
Like I said, we could probably survive. But who are we kidding? If you're reading this, you probably agree -- makeup tools are the best invention since sliced bread. (Or if carbs aren't your thing, they could be the best invention since … YouTube.) Makeup tools include pretty much everything you can think of, from simple tools like the foundation brush to more complicated ones like the eyelash curler.
You most likely have that one tool you can't live without, depending upon your makeup preferences. If you've got long lashes, a lash comb is probably a lifesaver when it comes to applying mascara. Love eyeliner? The variety of eyeliner brushes on the market can help you easily create a wide range of looks. Or if you're more of a bold lip gal, then a good lip brush is essential. Whatever your favorite may be, the following makeup tools have readers united: they are simply the best.
By Jane Chung
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Products Mentioned in This Story
Smashbox Arced Eyeliner Brush #21
Average Member Rating: 9.0
MAC 217 Blending Brush
Average Member Rating: 9.8
MAC 224 Tapered Blending Brush
Average Member Rating: 9.8
Mary Kay Cosmetic Sponges
Average Member Rating: 9.3
Sonia Kashuk Brow Groomer with Metal Comb
Average Member Rating: 9.8
Bare Escentuals Maximum Coverage Concealer Brush
Average Member Rating: 9.3
Shu Uemura Eyelash Curler
Average Member Rating: 9.3
Too Faced Kabuki Brush
Average Member Rating: 9.1
E.L.F. Essentials Eye Shadow Brush
Average Member Rating: 9.2
Raw Natural Beauty Raw Minerals Maximum Coverage Foundation Brush
Average Member Rating: 9.4
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This is very helpful, although I sometimes have trouble using certain brushes.
by bjg251 Wednesday, December 7, 2011 at 07:22AM Report as inappropriate
I have the ELF eye shadow brush and I think it's great! Want to try one of those eye curlers.
by MissXu Saturday, December 3, 2011 at 09:02PM Report as inappropriate
Why is a good brush so expensive? Really want to try the Sonia Kashuk brush it looks awesome, and the ELF one too.
by andie Saturday, December 3, 2011 at 08:10PM Report as inappropriate
it's hard to find good brushes sometimes.
by shar_r Thursday, October 27, 2011 at 01:25PM Report as inappropriate
I hope next year the Magic Hair Pad will make the top 13 list. It's a fringe holder that doesn't flatten or kink your hair that is ideal to use when you put on your make up or wash your face. Learn more at magichairpad . com Would TotalBeauty be interested in reviewing the product? Thanks Kristina
by MagicHairPad Sunday, September 11, 2011 at 06:41PM Report as inappropriate
tokidoki makes awesome brushes
by Bon_Bon Monday, August 15, 2011 at 01:27AM Report as inappropriate
can;t live without my concealer brush.
by LittleBunny Sunday, August 14, 2011 at 02:19PM Report as inappropriate
A good alternative to the smashbox eyeliner brush it the ELF brush made the same way and it's just $3!
by jcam359 Monday, July 11, 2011 at 10:42PM Report as inappropriate
