Create the Perfect Smokey Eye With This

Beauty Junkees Pro Pencil Makeup Brush

When doing eye makeup, there are three main areas of the eye that need attention: the crease, the lid, and your liner. All of these should be applied with different brushes or tools to achieve the correct shape for each area. That’s why it’s important to choose the right brush for the job. Some brushes have multiple uses, while others have very specific uses. Investing in quality brushes will make your makeup last longer and look better, but how do you choose which brushes you should use?

The pro Pencil Eye Makeup Brush is a multi-use brush that allows you to create the perfect smoky eye. Here’s what you need to know about this eye makeup brush.

What Is the pro Pencil and Why Use It?

Originally, pencil brushes were designed for use with powder eyeliner. The slightly pointed bristles worked just like a pencil – dip into the powder, and then draw the eyeliner onto your eye with precise control. This is especially useful for creating the cat-eye look in the corners of the eye thanks to the ability to draw very careful lines.

The pro Pencil Makeup Brush takes this intended use a step further. This softly pointed brush is designed primarily for smudging and blending. Use it along the top and lower lash line to create the perfect smudged smoky eye, or use it to define your crease and the outer V of your eye. The slight point of this brush allows you to easily get makeup into the small areas of the eye, and the bristles are soft but stiff enough to aid in depositing and blending makeup. This brush is also great for highlighting the inner corner of the eye.

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Buyer’s Guide to Eye Makeup Brushes

Buying high-end cosmetics is one way to invest in your look – but many makeup users don’t realize that your makeup is only as good as the brush you apply it with. That being said, you don’t have to spend a fortune to get great brushes. You just have to look for a few key characteristics to ensure that you are buying a quality makeup brush.

First, a quality makeup brush should always be soft. Abrasive brushes don’t feel good to you, and they aren’t kind to your skin. Second, quality brushes should not leave bristles behind on your skin. If any of the fibers fall out during use, your brush needs to be replaced. Third, you’ll want to consider the material the bristles are made of. Natural fibers are considered better for application, but these days, synthetic fibers are preferred because they are easier to clean – which means fewer chances of acne for your face. Natural bristles are still very easy to clean, see below for a few simple steps to keep your brush free of bacteria and stains.

The pro Pencil is made of durable, soft white pony hair that is held in place by a double-crimped ferrule to prevent shedding. The solid wood handle makes the entire brush more comfortable to use and more durable. And because it has natural fiber bristle, it can also be used with a variety of makeup types, from powders to creams.

How to Use the pro Pencil Makeup Brush

One of the most popular uses for the pro Pencil brush is to apply perfectly smudged shadow to the lower lash line. This helps define the smoky eye look without creating a harsh, dated line. To use the pro Pencil for this, you only need to follow two steps:

First, dab the tip of the brush into your powder, cream, liquid, or mineral shadow and tap off the excess. Then, start at the outer corner of your lash line and wiggle the bristles back and forth across the line, blending and smudging as you go until you reach the inner corner.

One of the biggest makeup mistakes that beginners make with this brush is to start at the inner corner of the eye and work outward. By starting at the outer corner, you deposit the darkest color there, where your winged tip is, and end up with the lightest color in the corner of your eye, where you’d want a light highlighter.

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Caring for Your pro Pencil Makeup Brush

Caring for the pro Pencil Makeup Brush is very simple. You can keep this brush sanitized at all times to prevent breakouts in just a few seconds. For a quick clean after each use, simply apply some of your regular facial cleaner to the brush and wipe clean.

For a deeper clean, which should be done about once a week, follow these steps:

Hold the brush with the bristles facing down under running water. Squeeze out the water and any makeup until the water runs clear. Then put a dime-sized amount of mild hand soap or facial cleanser in your palm, and massage the bristles into the soap under the water. Be careful not to let the water touch the ferrule or the handle.

Rinse the brush until the soap is all gone, then squeeze out the excess water and allow to air dry. It is best to lay the brush out flat, with the bristles hanging off the edge of the counter, so that they will dry in the correct shape.

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Our Quick Tips for Eye Makeup Brushes

We love this brush because it gives you the ability to quickly take care of two important parts of eye looks. Smudge some shadow into the outer V of your eye for a more dramatic look. Or use this brush to blend a shimmery highlighter into the inner corner of your eye to brighten your whole face! The bristles have just enough point to let you get into these areas where fine precision is very important to prevent a mess.

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Check Out the pro Pencil

You can try the pro Pencil completely risk free for 30 days. If you don’t love the way it transforms your eye look, return it for a no-questions asked refund.

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