How to use an eyeshadow brush

If you want to do a good eye makeup, in addition to mastering the depth of eye shadow color, you also need to learn how to use brushes flexibly. For girls who love to wear eye shadow, it is best to use an eye shadow brush to apply eye shadow powder. There are many eyeshadow brushes with different sizes and specifications, and the effects after application are also different. Many girls are not very clear about the usage and techniques of various brush heads. Generally speaking, the color applied by a large brush head is lighter, which is suitable for applying powder to a large area and is usually used as a base for the eye socket.

1. How to use an eyeshadow brush

1. Large area flat head brush

A larger brush like this is very suitable for applying base to the entire eyelid, because the color it sweeps out is not too dark, which can make the eyes look deeper.

2. Medium flat brush

A brush of this shape and size is more suitable for use on the folds of double eyelids. If you have obvious double eyelids, you can dip the wide side of the brush in eye shadow and then apply it to the folds of double eyelids.

3. Tapered brush

The tip of this pencil-shaped brush is centered. A brush like this is a must-have brush for applying eye shadow. You can use this brush to deepen the end of the eye to create a sense of depth. Start from the end of the eye, then slowly paint towards the front to create a beautiful gradient effect.

4. Small flat brush

It can also be called a detail brush. It is used to paint small areas when applying eye shadow. Some colors that need to be brightened, such as bright gold, can be deepened with this small brush head. When using this kind of brush head, you don't need to get the entire brush covered with eye shadow, just put some eye shadow powder on the tip.

5. Short-haired angled flat brush

This type of brush is generally used to draw eyeliner, and can also be used on a small area to deepen the end of the eye. Note that when using this brush, it should be brushed horizontally so that the makeup will appear more natural.

2. Eyeshadow brush recommendation

1. Oval brush

This type of brush has a large enough surface area, so it is absolutely no problem to use it for coloring and primer. Also, because the curvature of the top is very smooth and has a certain thickness, it is also great for smudge the edge of eye shadow. It has multiple functions and is very practical.

2. C-type brush

The C-shaped brush and pencil brush are put together here because they are both detail brushes and have almost the same functions. You can choose any one of them based on the analysis below~A larger C-shaped brush is completely OK to use as an eyeshadow brush! A smaller C-shaped brush can be used as a detail brush to outline the corner areas, such as the small triangle area at the end of the eye or to draw an under-eye bag.

3. Blending brush

The blending brush is a close relative of the pencil brush. In comparison, the bristles are longer and fluffier, and the brush heads are scattered to form an arc shape. It does not have the small tip of a pencil brush, so blending is more convenient and faster. The choice of brush should be based on the conditions of your eyes, and the size should not be too large.