13 Best Makeup Tools

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No. 13: Shiseido Eyelash Curler, $19

TotalBeauty.com average reader rating: 9.1*
Why: Readers call this "the most perfectly designed eyelash curler" because the "base is curved perfectly to fit the eye and doesn't pinch." The "durable" curler gave readers "perfect" and "long lasting" lashes that make eyes "look more awake." One reader loves how it "doesn't tug or beat your eyelashes up." Another reader appreciates how "the curler fits the contours of the face nicely so that all eyelashes can be reached easily ... even those tiny ones in the corner of the eyes." The result? "The curl is soft and dramatic and elegant," readers say. A simple "squeeze and release" gives you a "wide-eye look!"

Agree? Disagree? Write your review here.

*At time of publication

See Next Page: No. 12: Too Faced Kabuki Brush, $30

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Products Mentioned in This Story

Smashbox Arced Eyeliner Brush #21

Average Member Rating: 9.0

Clinique Powder Brush

Average Member Rating: 9.4

Buy it for $20.00

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

Shiseido Eyelash Curler

Average Member Rating: 9.2

Buy it for $19.00

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

Member Comments

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by cielona_boco Tuesday, January 31, 2012 at 07:55AM Report as inappropriate

helpful

by Benahir Thursday, December 15, 2011 at 12:55PM Report as inappropriate

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

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