Here’s the thing about eyeshadow – if it’s not blended properly, it can end up looking patchy, overdone, or like a child put it on. So, an eyeshadow blending brush really is an asset to your makeup game.

There are many types of eyeshadow blending brushes. Keep things simple by selecting: 

• A flat, dense shadow brush to “lay down” shadow onto the lid and,
• A dome-shaped, fluffy shadow brush for blending. 

You could also invest in a good tapered blending brush or a small, pointed eye shadow crease brush. Both can help soften shadow into the eye crease and the lash line.

To use an eyeshadow blending brush:

1. Apply a primer to your eyelids to help the shadows “pop” and stay put all day.

2. Always start with the lightest shade first, on the inner half of your lids. Properly blend this into the lid before moving onto the next shade, and continue to do this with all shades you’re using. 

3. To soften your shadow, blend in a sweeping back-and-forth motion (much like windshield wipers) along the crease.

4. Darker shades are best used in the crease and/or the outer corners of your eye. However, whatever shade you choose, you’ll need a medium-tone transition shade between your lightest and darkest tones to help blend them seamlessly.