Applicator Lab · Shape

Makeup Brush Shapes Explained

Shape can influence how a tool meets the face or eye area, but it does not prescribe one correct placement or technique.

Conceptual visual: Five original brush-head silhouettes: rounded, angled, tapered, flat, and domed.

Rounded

Can support soft, general placement or blending depending on size and density.

Can provide a directional edge and may make it easier to follow a particular placement direction.

Can concentrate application toward a smaller point.

Can offer a more direct surface for placing or pressing product.

Can cover a broader area and is often used for diffusion or blending.