Save the detail work for a tiny brush… this one’s made for shading! It’s made by MAC, so you know the bristles will be soft, ideal for layering shadow. One quick swipe for a subtle look, or several layers for something more dramatic! Price: $32 at: shop.nordstrom.com

This angled, rounded brush was made for contouring and smudging, and it def does the trick! I use this brush when I want to do a smoky eye, to brush color along my lower lashes. Price: $34 at: shop.nordstrom.com

Can a brush this inexpensive actually work well, and will it last? Yes! I use this brush for layering color and I love that the hypoallergenic, antibacterial bristles are synthetic, so they don’t absorb any of the shadow I’m trying to apply. Price: $16 at: shop.nordstrom.com

When you see that tiny gold rose logo, you know you’re getting an eyeshadow brush you’ll love. This one’s fab because it’s so wide, made to apply shadow evenly to your entire lid in one swipe. Price: $29 at: shop.nordstrom.com

This brush is so soft! I use it to brush on shadow, but I also use it for careful contouring all over my face. Price: $38 at: shop.nordstrom.com

What if you’re not sure which brush you’ll need? This four-brush set is the perfect solution! It features their most popular brushes: the flat definer brush, the blending brush, the pencil brush, and the eye shading brush. What a bargain! Price: $45 at: shop.nordstrom.com

This brush was made to be versatile… you can use it on your eyes or cheeks, for shadow, powder, bronzer, blush or highlighter… and just like the name implies, it’s super-soft and fluffy. Swoon! Price: $32 at: shop.nordstrom.com

If you want something precise for creating a bold, colorful look, this is the brush for you. It’s made for more pigmented shades, and it offers the control you’ll want. Price: $16 at: shop.nordstrom.com

This eyeshadow brush features a carefully angled, rounded tip for applying shadow to the crease and corners of your eyes. Price: $27.50 at: shop.nordstrom.com

This long, tapered brush is made for blending your shadows for a polished look. I’d like to add that I love this brush because its bright blue and gold handle makes it so easy to find in my brush cup! Price: $33 at: shop.nordstrom.com

Take all of your favorite beauty brushes with you no matter where you go! This set includes all four of the brushes you’ll need to create any look you’d like, all in a luxe black pouch that’s perfect for packing. Price: $120 at: shop.nordstrom.com

I first tried this brush because its chubby handle design makes it easy to hold, but I fell in love with it because it holds shadow like no other brush I’ve ever tried. Seriously, it’s awesome! Price: $34 at: shop.nordstrom.com

If you want a brush you can use for a natural barely-there swipe of color across your entire lid, this is the brush for you. Price: $16 at: shop.nordstrom.com Finding a great eye shadow brush is important, but now that you have a list of all the best eye shadow brushes to choose from, hopefully you’ll see just how many great choices are out there. Do you have certain kinds of eye makeup brushes you like?