I can't tell you a top 5 because I don't have many make up brushes yet,but I can't live without Stila #4,it's so versalite brush!!I apply smudge pot,stila's e/s wet as an eyeliner,apply to my lower lashes e/s for a light smokey look,I even use it to put mascara to my lower lashes!! And now I'm in search of my HG crease eye brush!!!