Tools That Matter

You need exactly two eye brushes for everyday makeup: a fluffy blending brush and a flat shader brush. The fluffy brush deposits and blends crease color naturally.

Expensive brushes are not necessary but quality matters. Synthetic brushes work well with cream shadows, while natural hair brushes are better for powder. One good blending brush that feels soft against your skin is worth more than a set of twenty cheap brushes that scratch and shed.