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About the brush:
Eye contour brushes come in all shapes and sizes because there are so many different sized eyes and desired effects with eye shadow . I separate eyeshadow brushes into two categories: general and specific. The eye contour brushes shown here of the "specific" category. Their purpose is to enhance the shadow created by the brow bone. The purpose for this is to open the eye up and enhance its size. This is the one area of your makeup where precision, patience and blending are the most important.
How to use:
When applying eyeshadow, use the 1-2-3 approach. The contour shadow is usually the darkest shadow(#3 in the 1-2-3 approach). I press the tip of the brush into the shadow. I flick it to remove the excess then apply it from the outer corner of the eye blending inwards. I push the tip of the contour brush under the brow bone and follow the groove created by the underside of the brow bone to guide my brush. It is important to start with a small amount of the #3 shadow. You want to blend the shadow inwards only until it begins to set. Then blend back and forth lika windshield wiper until the contour shadow is blended to your desired effect. Now if you want it darker you can add more and repeat the same application technique until you have attained your desired intensity. Your brush needs to be firm enough to distribute the product effectively and soft enough to not irritate the surface of your skin. The amount of resistance desired varies from person to person.
How to choose:
Feel the amount of stiffness in the palm of your hand. If you like what you feel, try it on your face. If the brush passes the feel test, then apply product with the brush for the ultimate application test. If it passes all of your criteria, mark it down as a possible future brush for you. Be discerning. Don,t buy the first brush you like. Narrow it down to your three top choices then pick from those. It is better to spend more time picking out brushes because it will be touching your face every time you put on makeup and it will be with you for at least ten years. One other test I do on the brush I am about to purchase is to gently pull on the hairs to see how that particular brush I am purchasing is constructed. If you get a handful of hair, ask to see another brush! Remember to always check what the return policy is on all purchases. Some brushes seem great and a month later they evolve into a shedding monster. Expect to lose a few hairs with any brush, however if the amount of hair loss increases instead of decreases, exchange or return it. |
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Brush Off Brush Cleaner (daily) www.brushoff.com
Gentle Shampoo (weekly)
Hair dryer (if needed)
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