EcoTools Dual-Sided Eco-Friendly Eyeshadow Brushes, 2-Piece

Although you might think you don’t need an eyeshadow brush because your fingers work just as well to apply makeup, you’re missing out. Eyeshadow brushes offer great control for adding makeup to sensitive and small areas. You can create some dramatic effects or stay subtle as per your preference.

Besides, application with your fingers is not always a good idea because bacteria on your hands could lead to pink eye and other infections.

Makeup brushes specifically designed to apply eyeshadow can be sold individually or in kits, but you might get more bang for your buck if you buy a set.

One thing you’ll want to consider as you’re buying is whether or not you prefer natural or synthetic fibers in your brushes.  Makeup brushes made with natural animal hair bristles (squirrel, horse, goat, sable) are very soft and tend to be on the costlier side. However, natural bristles work very well with powders. 

Synthetic brushes are made from materials like polyester, taklon or nylon. They cost less because it isn’t as difficult to source good, uniform fibers as with natural brushes. Synthetic brushes provide soft, streak-free, smooth application, and are best used with creams and liquids. You can also cut these synthetic brushes more sharply to create angles for precise applications.

Eyeshadow brush handles are made from wood, metal, resin, plastic or other materials. They can have rose gold, silver and other colored accents; the wood can be in assorted colors, too. They’ll have a plastic or metal ferrule, which is what attaches the bristles to the handle.

If it’s important to you, you’ll find that many eyeshadow brushes are also 100% cruelty-free and vegan, so you won’t have a hard time being eco-friendly.

Look for brushes that have some weight to them, as this is a good indicator of quality. You won’t want it to a brush to be too heavy, though, or it will feel awkward and tire out your hand. 

You’ll find so many shapes of brushes designed for your eyes, including some basics. For example, a round-tipped flat shader brush is great for beginners and those who prefer quick application while a crease brush has an angled edge for contouring. This works well to add definition to the eye socket line and to create a base for your shadow. Smudge brushes are multi-purpose and work well with highly pigmented eyeshadows. Contoured blending brushes and eyeshadow stamp brushes are also available. 

If any of this seems confusing, watch a few YouTube eyeshadow application tutorials; before you know it, you’ll be a pro!

• Some eyeshadow brush kits also come with tools to shape and color eyebrows and eyeliner, along with different contouring, flat, crease and angled eyeshadow brushes to create depth and allow easier blending.
• Well-made makeup brushes will not shed bristles.
• Wash your makeup brushes once every two weeks or sooner if you see visible makeup on them.
• Never share any makeup products or brushes with other people; otherwise, you put yourself and them at risk for infections.
• Proper care will protect all of your makeup brushes and help them last longer. Wash them with gentle liquid soap, and keep rinsing until the water clears. Squeeze out the excess, and fluff up the bristles as best you can. Lay them flat on a towel to dry; if you leave them standing up, the water will drip down into the handles.