Eye shadow Brushes

The question I get asked the most about the actual application of makeup, is about blending and how to use different brushes. I think I can combine that into one post for you guys. So today I'll just talk about brushes for your eyes, and how you can use them to blend!

Blending is important because when you apply an eyeshadow, you don't want the edges to be harsh and uncomfortable looking. Unless of course, you're going for the dramatic look, or a specific defined look. Most of the time, you'll need to blend the edges of your eyeshadows, or blend the colours together to get a nice, clean, even effect.

There are a few brushes I use on my eyes that I can't live without so if you're looking to get a brush set for your eyes, these are the important ones! Mac sells really good brushes but they're very pricey so I recommend the brushes by Sigma Makeup. They are MAC quality but half the price! They can only be bought online. If not, any brush you are comfortable with that has soft bristles is fantastic enough.

Angled Brush
The angled brush can be used for both blending and for eyeliner application. If you purchase a gel eyeliner like the Bobbi Brown Long-Wear Gel Liner which is my favourite, you'll need a brush like this for precise application. The best brush I've found is the MAC 266. Other than applying eyeliner, you can use this brush with some black eyeshadow to line your lashline. This creates a less harsh effect than a black liner, but will still define your lashline. Use the angled brush to blend your black eyeshadow upwards for more smokey effect. You can use a coloured eye kohl/pencil as well, line your eyes, and use the angled brush to blend the liner into your lash line.




Blending Brush

There are a few types of blending brushes, but you basically want one that is domed shaped and pretty dense. The MAC 217 is an example, and it's great for blending colours into your crease or to blend out the edges of your shadow, so that they fade gradually into your skin. You can also use it if you only want a single colour on your eye lids so this is great for placing colour and blending it outwards. The brush is also great for highlighting your brow bone.



Flat shader brush

The flat shader brush is good for packing on colour. When you're using pigments or soft eyeshadows, you need a stiff brush to pack on the colour, to minimise fall out. It's also good when you're using colours that are pretty light cause you can really pack the colour on with this brush. I think this is the most common type of eyeshadow brush that they make, I know EcoTools has one that is pretty good, and it's only about $7. You can get the brushes from any Watsons. Once you pack the colour on, turn the brush sideways and use that to blend out the edges of the eyeshadow.

Large eyeshadow brush

I use this if I want a quick all over colour, or if I've already put a coloured base on and I just want a little bit of shadow to set the base. This is especially useful when you use nude colours and when you want the effortless look to your eyes. Coastal Scents also has a good cheap large shadow brush you can check out. You can get these anywhere too and if the brush is big enough, you can even use it as a highlight for your cheeks.





Short shader brush
Lastly, you need a brush for your lower lash line and for smudging. I recommend any short shader brush. That means the bristles are a lot shorter than a normal eye shadow brush and the bristles are very dense. The one I have is a MAC 214.It's great for taking colour under your eyes at your lower lash line and also for smudging any eyeshadow or eyeliner on your upper lash line. This is also good for when you don't want a lot of eyeliner or eyeshadow. Use this brush with some black or dark brown shadow and smudge it between your lashed. Curl your lashes, pack on the mascara and you're good to go!

Ok well that's all I have for today! Hope it did you guys good, and have a great weekend! :)

Love, Tasha