The futuristic, high-tech brush heads are angled, making application a breeze. Even the Linear 6 (a long, skinny brush for applying eyeliner), which looks complicated to work with, is very user-friendly.

The silky, densely packed bristles are attached to the brush in a way that keeps all the fibers in contact with your skin. This keeps the application -- whether you're putting on eye shadow or foundation -- from looking streaky or patchy. It also means the amount of product the brush wastes is next to nothing.

The Oval 6 brush applied my BB Cream and liquid foundation evenly, though if you want superquick results, the smaller brush head may not be for you. Because of the packed bristles, it applies a little heavier than a makeup sponge or even a flat foundation brush (and it definitely applies more evenly than the latter). But, after applying my foundation, the brush had just a miniscule amount of product left on the bristles -- I wiped it on the back of my hand and hardly anything came off.

Designed for contouring, it placed my contour shade down evenly and precisely. I blended my lines with the Oval 10 brush, a magical creation that is a wiz at blending and buffing makeup into natural-looking perfection. Compared to brushes that are fluffier, this one applies setting powder a little heavier, so use a light touch or be prepared to blend.

By no means difficult to use, these brushes do take some playing around with the get the technique down. If you're willing to invest the time to learn to use your tools correctly, you'll be rewarded with streak-free, completely blended foundation and precise, controlled eye makeup. (Not to mention, you'll love putting on your makeup because the bristles are so soft.)

High-tech, soft fibers and a sleek, modern design that deliver streak-free, expertly blended results -- I'm off to Pinterest to find a way to display these gems (and keep them close at hand) on my vanity.