My forays into the world of eye makeup.

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Re: My forays into the world of eye makeup.

@Reha

Do any of you guys cut your brushes? Like after you buy them…do you cut them up to your own liking or am I committing a sin by even thinking of it?

Also, for experimentation I want to buy a cheaper tapered brush. I will invest in some very good ones for when I actually start doing events but for now I need a brush I can use and abuse on a daily basis. Suggestions? Or should I do it the other way around?

I’ve cut and chiseled some cheap brushes before, I turned a powder brush into a contour brush and an eyeshadow brush into an angled one etc. The second question in a bit difficult to answer. I’ll tell you that better quality brushes are famous for a reason. I recently got the MAC 224 and I was surprised at how seamless the eyeshadow application is with it…it makes the crease eyeshadow look like a perfect gradient without much effort. So for someone whose new at makeup, getting a good brush will help a lot…BUT if this is something you plan to do professionally, try making yourself used to lower quality brushes as well so you’re not doomed without them! The magic is in the magician, not the wand (lol cheesy I know)