Eye Brushes

EYE BRUSH FAQs:

Investing in a quality set of eye brushes can greatly enhance your eye makeup application and help you achieve any or all of your eye makeup looks. 

WHAT EYE BRUSHES DO I NEED?

Achieving flawless eye looks requires having the right set of makeup brushes.  Not sure which ones you actually need to create those looks, check out the list below of the top six eye brushes you should invest in:

• Eyeshadow Brush: The essential brush for applying eyeshadow to the eyelids. It typically has a flat or slightly rounded shape, allowing for precise and controlled application of color.

• Crease Brush: Dome-shaped, tapered tip, which makes it ideal for applying eyeshadow to the crease of the eye and blending it out. It helps add depth and dimension to the eye makeup look.

• Angle Brush: Used for various purposes. It is commonly used for applying eyeshadow along the lash line, creating a precise and defined eyeliner effect or filling in eyebrows with powder or gel.

• Blending Brush: Soft fluffy bristles used for blending and blurring eyeshadow shades seamlessly

• Smudge Brush: Used to smudge and soften eyeshadow or eyeliner for a smoky effect. It helps create a more sultry and blended look

• Brow Brush/Comb: Dual-ended brush has a spoolie brush on one end and an angled brush on the other. Used to groom and shape eyebrows by combing through them and filling in any sparse areas with powder or pomade.

HOW DO I USE AN EYE SMUDGE BRUSH?

Typically used to create a smudge or smoky effect around your eyes. This brush has dense compact bristles (vegan) allowing for precise control, making it easy to achieve your look.

Gently blend the eyeshadow colors along your lash line and crease. Using small, back-and-forth motions, work the brush to create a seamless transition between the shades, resulting in a beautifully smudged and blended effect.

1. After you apply your contrasting eyeshadow colors to your lids, use your smudge brush to blend colors together in a back-and-forth motion.

2. To smoke out your look and soften eyeliners, dampen your brush and smudge along your lash lines and water lines with small strokes.

HOW DO I CLEAN EYE MAKEUP BRUSHES?

Even though your eye brushes don’t have the heavy-duty job of applying a full face of liquid foundation, they still require regular cleaning. It’s important to clean your eye brushes at least once a month to dissolve any lingering color, wash away bacteria, help them last longer

 Here’s your step-by-step guide to cleaning your eye makeup brushes properly:

1. Rinse your brush head bristles under lukewarm running water to remove surface-level makeup and grime

2. Fill a bowl with lukewarm water and add brush cleaner, then swirl the head of each brush in the sudsy water

3. Run them along a textures [makeup brush cleaning glove]((/makeup-brush-cleaning-glove/85075.html) to get a deeper clean and straighten out the bristles

4. Rinse bristles under running water again until the water runs clear off the brush

5. Lay brushes flat to dry on a towel with the bristles hanging off a counter ledge

WHAT BRUSH SHOULD I USE TO COVER DARK UNDER EYE CIRCLES?

If you’re looking to cover up dark under eye circles for a bright-eyed look, arm yourself with an under-eye concealer brush. The wide base of the brush’s flat, concentrated vegan bristles are designed to pick up the perfect amount of concealer, then effortlessly blend and build it out around your eyes and nose for smooth, targeted coverage. This brush shape helps you reach the corners and creases in the under-eye area, providing a more even and natural-looking finish.