7 Best Eyeshadow Brushes, According to Bobbi Brown
Written by MasterClass
Last updated: Jun 7, 2021 • 2 min read
Professional makeup artist and beauty mogul Bobbi Brown doesn’t believe in applying makeup in a specific order. “Sometimes you do blush and bronzer. Then you do eyes. But sometimes you do eyes first, because you don't wanna make a mess on the skin.” Find her recommended brush kits for achieving a flawless look below.
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5 Tips for Applying Eyeshadow With Eye Makeup Brushes
A solid eyeshadow brush set is only the beginning. To ensure a look with staying power, follow these tips.
- 1. Always make sure to tap off excess powder eyeshadow from your eyeshadow brush before applying to your eyelid to prevent shadow fallout.
- 2. Take a step back from the mirror in between each step of your eye makeup to make sure your shadow and liner placement is where you want it. If it’s not, adjust accordingly.
- 3. Keep cotton swabs around to fix tiny errors or pick up fallen shadow that might land on your brows or cheeks.
- 4. For those with mature skin or fine lines around their eyes, using an eye primer under your eye makeup will be immensely helpful to prevent any of the color from creasing.
- 5. Heavily textured eyeshadow that’s either extremely matte or very shiny looks much more dramatic on mature skin as well. Opt for shadow with a subtle shimmer or satin finish for a natural-looking effect.
Bobbi Brown’s 7 Best Makeup Brushes for Eyes
From smoky eyes to nude makeup, and even eyebrows, these versatile eye brushes are a must-have in any person’s beauty toolkit.
- 1. Retractable Dual-Tip Eyeshadow Brush by Chanel. Noted for super soft bristles, this dual-purpose brush provides precision application with both cream and powder formulas.
- 2. 220 Eyeshadow Finishing Brush by Smith Cosmetics. A wide, fluffy head with synthetic bristles and a slender handle makes for a power blending brush.
- 3. E27 Detail Blending Brush by Sigma Beauty. A go-to for when you need to blend multiple shades, the rounded head of this eye brush is ideal for canvassing eyeshadow across the lids.
- 4. Magnetic Brush Set by Ruby Hammer. A high-quality dual eyeliner brush and angled eyebrow brush ideal for applying gel eyeliners along fine lines like the lower lash line, upper lashes, or for filling in eyebrows.
- 5. 122 Highlighter Brush by Smith Cosmetics. A rounded blender brush with soft synthetic bristles.
- 6. Pro Perfect Eyeshadow Base Brush by Beauty Pie. For a polished eye makeup look, begin with this vegan, cruelty-free base brush (you can also use it to contour areas).
- 7. M434 Blending Buffer Brush by Morphe. A versatile tool that acts as both a crease brush and a smudge brush.
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