While there's undeniable allure in specialized makeup brushes, each dedicated to a specific application, there's an equally compelling argument for the merits of high-quality multifunctional brushes. Their appeal? Convenience, versatility, and sheer value.
Multipurpose brushes allow you to fluidly switch between varied makeup techniques and looks, as well as get value for money with frequent use, and to pare down your travel kit—whether you're jet-setting or simply heading out the door. You'll be covered for your blush, bronzer, highlighter, contour, and powdering needs, with a streamlined set of trusted brushes. We're excited to spotlight some top picks for multitasking gems that are truly worth the investment.
CHIKUHODO
T-5 Highlight Brush, Takumi Series
"You Need This Brush! The beauty of this brush is it's multi-tasking abilities. Due to the oval pinched ferule, I can use it for setting the undereye area, turned on one side, it works great for contour and on the other edge, blush. The softness is the other thing I love so much!" (Ruth M, USA)
"Great multitasker. One of my favorite brushes. Fluffy and soft candle shaped brush. Great for contour, blush, and targeted powder." (Ss, USA)
"Multitasker. As other reviewers mentioned, this is a multitasker. You can use it for anything and everything face. I’ve washed it couple of times and it holds its shape well. Such a keeper." (Cc, USA)
MIZUHO
CMP510 Foundation Brush, CMP Series
"Holy Grail foundation brush! Mizuho CMP510 really does mimic natural hair brushes, but much more durable and easier to clean due to the synthetic bristles. These bristles are so soft that you can buff the foundation when it sets down but not disturb it due to the amount of the fibers that are packed ferrule. Great multi-tasking brush for any liquid, cream, or powder products, I use this primarily for foundation but also liquid/cream blushes and bronzers." (Aditya H, USA)
"Great Multitasking Brush. The shape of this brush reminds me of ZOEVA 110.. As i find ZOEVA 110 too dense & pokey on my skin, this is the perfect alternative as it is so soft & less dense than ZOEVA which makes it so versatile as a foundation or blush brush." (Herlina, USA)
Chikuhodo
T-6 Large Eyeshadow Brush, Takumi Series
"Surprisingly versatile! I was surprised by how many things I can use this brush for. I can, of course, use it to apply eyeshadows on those one-and-done days. I can also use it to apply highlighter, blush, contour, targeted powder, and even concealer. Great for traveling when you don’t want to take too many brushes with you." (Dyuti M, USA)
"Amazing. This is such a versatile brush. It’s definitely big as an eyeshadow brush, but small as a face brush. But it’s so versatile! I use it to sweep colours all over my eyelids, and contour my nose and apply highlighter. If you want, you can definitely use it to contour your face as well. The bristle is soft and just picks up the right amount of product. I’m in love!" (Cc, USA)
CHIKUHODO
Z-8 Cheek Brush, Z Series
"Great size for multitasking. While I love the smaller Z4 for targeted setting powder and finishing blush, the Z8 is great for all that and more. So soft and airy with just the right amount of density. You can use for bronzer, blush, setting, or finishing. Just a great size that can do so many jobs well. Squirrel is great for soft air brushed application." (ML, USA)
"Soft plush multitasker. This brush lived up to its reputation. It is a true multitasker, handles well blush, bronzer, applies even highlighter, depending on which side you use. Thanks to the round ferrule it can buff al those powder products really well." (Julia, Slovakia)
CHIKUHODO
F-O3 Cheek Brush, FO Series
"Great soft multitasker. My first experience with fox hair, it's very soft, I use it for setting powder and for finishing up and blending my whole face, can be used for bronzer and blusher as well." (R.E, UAE)
"If you have a smaller face, this one is a very good multitasker. It's fluffy because of the long hair, and not too dense; you can apply powder, bronzer or blush very nicely... What really sells this brush for me is the versatility." (GB, France)
Bisyodo
Cheek Brush BS-C-01, Short Series
"Multitasker. I use the brush mainly for bronzer as it fits into the planes and hollows of my face quite well, but this can be used for blush, and setting and finishing powders. I'd have no issues taking this as my only cheek brush when travelling." (Suki, UK)
"Beautiful. This is very beautiful and well made. Personally I prefer shorter handled brushes so this is perfect. Mostly using it for shading/light contouring, but the shape makes it very versatile." (Sandra M, Sweden)
Chikuhodo
FO-4 Cheek/ Highlight Brush, FO Series
"Great Multi-tasking Brush. I love this size, shape and feel of this brush. It’s small enough to travel with and it’s well balanced. And because it doesn’t have a huge head, I can use it with precision. It’s good for applying powder or blush, but I love it for bronzing."(Sheila King, UK)
"Incredible versatile face brush. This is my favorite brush from the FO collection. It is super convenient for traveling because it can be used for many different things, including blush, bronzer and even powder. It is also not too long or heavy. My favorite way to use it is as a blush brush. It just makes the perfect placement and application. The bristles are super soft and quite unique. I highly recommend it!" (Beatriz, USA)
houkodou
N-F1 Cheek Brush, Nagi Series
"A multi tasking brush. I am passionate about round brush heads and absolutely in love with this brush. You can apply, powder, blush and highlighter powders all with this one brush. It is a great multi-tasking brush to add to your collection." (Phyllis R, USA)
"Exquisite Brush. I ordered this brush because of Alicia Archer’s review. It’s a great multitasking brush that can be used for the powder application of blush, bronzer, highlight and contour. It’s going to give you a beautiful soft diffused makeup application. The bristles are very soft and flexible but hold their shape well. This brush feels too nice to use but I can’t put it down. Size is not too big and not too small, it’s just right." (Erin S, USA)
Chikuhodo
FO-5 Eyeshadow Brush, FO Series
"An awesome multitasker. This is one of my favorite eyeshadow brushes — however, I rarely use it for direct application of eyeshadow, but rather for finishing touches and the final blending of eyeshadow into the skin, as both the shape and the bristles of this brush excel at this task... It also can double as an under-eye powder brush and a highlighter brush, and I sometimes use it to apply a layer of powder over eyeshadow base as well." (Anastasia K, Japan)
Koyudo
Y-2 Cheek Brush, Yoshiki Series
"Multipurpose brush. I use this brush mostly with cream products, foundation, bronzer, blush, even highlight and I love the way it works." (Sulamita, Spain)
"Truly multipurpose. This brush can be used for blush and bronzer, however I also like to use this to stipple and pat on liquid foundation to gain a sheer, skin-like finish. It is well-built but due to the wood, the handle is a light compared to other brushes. This doesn't affect the function of the brush, but something to consider if you enjoy having weighty handles." (Suki, USA)
"Multipurpose brush. The Y-2 is one of the most multipurpose brushes in this collection in my opinion. I’ve used it for blush, highlighting (using on its side) and contouring but it’s also a good size for pinpoint powdering to just mattify the t-zone etc." (Siobhan, New Zealand)
Bisyodo
B-C-01 Cheek Brush (Long Series)
"Multitasking cheek brush. This brush is as soft as described. Its shape and length of the bristles makes it a very versatile brush to contour, bronze and highlight(use the flat top of the brush perpendicular to the cheek to deposit and diffuse powder); add blush to the cheeks (use flat top and/or round sides of the brush to blend/pat in powder); and to powder the entire face by carefully patting the bristles onto the skin. The quality is what you would expect from a Japanese natural haired brush and because of its versatility, I definitely recommend it if you are looking for an all rounder, multitasking brush." (Kayla, Australia)
BISYODO
CH-HC Highlight/Cheek Brush, Cheri Series
"Soft Multitasker. Reasonably priced, softer than expected and useful for both setting powders and cheek products. Happy with purchase!" (Yeshika N, Australia)
"Great for Highlighting. This Bisyodo brush is quite a good value. I love it for highlighting, powdering under the eyes, and even bronzer and blush. It’s not a big brush, but it can certainly multitask. The bristles are so soft too. I really am impressed with the Bisyodo brushes. So, give it a try and you certainly won’t regret it." (Phyllis R, USA)
chikuhodo
FO-1 Powder Brush, FO Series
"Incredible Face Brush... it’s crazy resilient and a great multitasker. This hair type is much thicker and stronger but insanely soft. These brushes never shed and they feel amazing on the skin, as opposed to a goat or goat mix... I think this brush is a great option for a beginner to fude, who wants something soft that will last. I love squirrel but it tends to be very fragile and can really only be used in one way-for power over an already set base. This brush shape is fantastic too, I was immediately drawn to it. The shape is super unique. It’s a fluffy round flat brush that flares out far at the sides when washed. I highly recommend this series in general, you won’t be disappointed. I own both the FO-1 and FO-4." (Ariel, USA)
"This is the perfect face powder brush. Softness, ability to cover all areas with airbrushed perfection and multitasking. I can powder, bronze, contour and apply blush. And if this isn't convincing enough, it looks beautiful on my vanity." (Diane Wright, USA)
Kyureido
KK-001 Powder Brush, Kiwami Series
"Excellent multitasker. I had not bought a brush this expensive ever before, but I have to say it is excellent... When using synthetic brushes I never liked these kinds of "conventionally shaped" large powder brushes as I always felt they applied product badly. However, this brush can do so many different things. I use it to apply mineral powder foundation (swiping on the skin, not buffing as the bristles are too delicate for this), bronzer, blush, pressed finishing powder and loose setting powder." (Ada O, UK)
"MUST-HAVE... Allows a relatively precise application for a round face brush. Ideal for finishing and setting powders as well as for bronzing powder. Soft as silk. Highly recommended!" (Daria, Germany)
Chikuhodo
Z-4 Cheek/Highlight Brush, Z Series
"Versatile Brush. I love this brush for versatility. The size is perfect for meeting several needs. Of course, it is perfect for applying cheek products flawlessly and smoothly. It allows you to layer products so that they blend naturally, and create beautiful looks and finishes. The brush can also be used to apply both setting and finishing powders which is great. It allows you to travel lightly with fewer makeup brushes." (Thannie, USA)
"Perfect face brush. I love the size and shape of this brush. It's not too small, not too big and comes with a paddle shape so I can use to apply a powder, a blusher and even a highlighter on my face. So versatile and worths every $!" (Kwan O, Australia)
KOYUDO
KSZ-03 Cheek Brush, Kakishibuzome Series
"Beautiful high quality brush. The density and fluffiness of the brush allows you to create a seamless and effortless blend, whether you're using it for contour, bronze, blush, highlight or face powder. Again, the shape - flat top and tapered sides of the brush makes it a very versatile brush to use it on different areas of the face. Highly recommend for its versatility, uniqueness and quality." (Kayla, Australia)
"Great versatile brush. Love the kakishibuzome series and technique, and this brush is a great size for bronzer, bush, powder, highlight, etc.. It fluffs up really nicely and looks beautiful on my vanity with my other wooden handled fude brushes." (Elizabeth H, USA)
chikuhodo
T-4 Cheek Brush, Takumi Series
"Soft and multipurpose. This brush is soooo soft and I love it for buffing product softly. It is great to apply powder, bronzer, blush…I find The bristles are very high quality." (Sulamita N, Spain)
"This brush applys targeted blush like a dream & its soo soft. I use it more for the blushes that are lighter colored so your can really pack it on the brush & buff smoothly unto cheeks. Also works great to buff all cheek products into a seamless finish. All of the Takumi series brushes are wonderful multi-taskers." (Debbie G, USA)
"Small soft awesome brush. I love this brush it's just a perfect multitasking tool. If you love beautiful white soft fluffy as a bunny tail brushes you will love this line." (Savannab)
KOYUDO
KSZ-02 Powder Brush (Round), Kakishibuzome Series
"Beautiful high quality brush. The density and fluffiness of the brush allows you to create a seamless and effortless blend, whether you're using it for contour, bronze, blush, highlight or face powder. Again, the shape - flat top and tapered sides of the brush makes it a very versatile brush to use it on different areas of the face. Highly recommend for its versatility, uniqueness and quality." (Kayla, Australia)
"Great versatile brush. Love the kakishibuzome series and technique, and this brush is a great size for bronzer, bush, powder, highlight, etc.. It fluffs up really nicely and looks beautiful on my vanity with my other wooden handled fude brushes." (Elizabeth H, USA)
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