Contouring brushes

For contouring

— special brushes used to shade and accentuate the face's contours: cheekbones, jawline, sides of the nose, and forehead outline. They are usually denser and more compact than fluffy powder brushes to ensure the product doesn’t scatter but is applied exactly where needed. Classic contouring brushes are angled or elongated oval-shaped, making it easy to "draw" the shadow along the cheekbone and blend it softly without harsh lines. Compared to universal blush brushes, such tools provide more controlled pigment and allow for more precise shaping of the face. Experienced users use contouring brushes not just on the face but also on the neck and décolleté area for a more natural tone transition.