Help me craft the BEST of the best makeup brushes; holy grail brush edition

[sxfitzx3]

I am looking to start a collection of the best of the best makeup brushes. I am not talking about sets, just individual brushes for any specific purpose. If you could add why it's #1 to you, what you use it for, or why it's better than others, I'd love you forever. Not a super cost conscious post either, just looking for the most used and highest quality brushes out there! Any feedback would be super helpful!!

[Mcakes]

I love my Hourglass brushes! Yes, they are quite a bit more than the average brush (and much more now than when I bought the majority of mine years ago) but they perform so well and stand the test of time. I don't even think any of mine have shed. Since the Taklon fiber bristles are synthetic you don't have to fuss over keeping them up either. Oh and of course they are cruelty free!

https://www.sephora.com/product/all-over-shadow-brush-P193245?icid2=products%20grid:p193245:product

https://www.sephora.com/product/crease-brush-P193246?icid2=products%20grid:p193246:product

https://www.sephora.com/product/domed-shadow-brush-P375376?icid2=products%20grid:p375376:product

https://www.sephora.com/product/smudge-brush-P375374?icid2=products%20grid:p375374:product

https://www.sephora.com/product/foundation-blush-brush-no-2-P193244?icid2=products%20grid:p193244:pr...

https://www.sephora.com/product/ambient-powder-brush-P377724?icid2=products%20grid:p377724:product

The Sephora Pro Collection has some really great brushes too! Their crease brushes in particular are so soft and blend effortlessly. 

Good luck!

[CadyLynn]

The Sephora Pro 56 is my go-to foundation brush. Before that brush I only used a beauty blender because every brush would leave a streaky mess behind or just not look right. However sometimes a beauty blender sheers out a foundation too much and I could end up using too much and get Cakey later on. This brush is holy grail for me. It applies runny foundations and thick moussey foundations flawlessly. I don’t have to go over with a sponge. I get a full coverage finish with minimal product. I love it so much I bought a back up so I can go back and forth when one gets dirty lol.

[summerslang]

The Sigma E25 brush is my very favorite! 

Description on website: 

"Recommended Use: Blend colors together onto the lid with added control. Buff out harsh lines for a well-blended effect.
Coverage: Sheer to medium"

While i use it every single day for my eyes, as intended, I also have another one which I use for contouring my nose. Its small enough to do so, and blends really, really well! 

I love how soft it is, and I love that this brush lasts and lasts. Its also cruelty free! 

[Stacey6989]

I really like a few Morphe brushes. A personal favorite of mine is the Morphe M433 which is very comparable to the Sigma E25. I love it so much that i have 4 of them. I have slightly hooded eyes and this brush allows me to apply/define the socket of the eye to create a crease. I think a brush like the Morphe M433 or the Sigma E25 is a must have for any collection.