Abstract: The present invention relates to a makeup brush such as an eyebrow brush, an eyeshadow brush or the like that is capable of providing sharp lines and/or gradation of makeup when applied. The makeup brush as embodied in the present invention generally includes a shank and a brush tuft mounted on an end of the shank. The width of the brush tuft along its top surface as viewed from a plan view of the top surface tapers such that the width of one end of the brush tuft is greater than the width of the second end. In one embodiment of the present invention, the top surface of the brush tuft is defined along a first plane that forms an acute angle with a second plane in which a base portion of the brush tuft. The apex of the acute angle is substantially located near the second end of the brush tuft.