What it is: A long brush with a tapered point for blush application. What it does: This long, slender brush is ideal for easy blush application and blending to give cheekbones a lifted look. The soft bristles adapt to the shape of the face for easy contouring. The brush's tip is similar to calligraphy brushes used by makeup artists to create bold designs, and it features straight and wavy fibers for use with loose and pressed powders. What else you need to know: After five years in development with makeup artists and fiber experts, MAKE UP FOR EVER Artisan Brushes are a revolution in brush craftsmanship. The 100 percent fiber brushes are available in a range of 76 handcrafted styles, each with the perfect balance of straight and wavy fibers that replicate natural hairs. Beveled tips create a two-in-one makeup brush and tool, while innovative hair density and brush head shapes optimize every stroke for ideal makeup application. To achieve the ultimate collection, every brush has gone through 25 production stages by 30 craftsmen and has been checked for quality 50 times.