What it is: A classic brush used to blend and smudge any eyeshadow. What it does: This smudge brush has a medium, rounded, and tapered tip that allows for precise application. The softness of the wavy fibers allows the brush to reach the smallest areas of the eyes for a very concise result. It can be used with loose and pressed powders. What else you need to know: After five years in development with makeup artists and fiber experts, MAKE UP FOR EVER Artisan Brushes are a revolution in brush craftsmanship. The 100-percent fiber brushes are available in a range of 76 handcrafted styles, each with the perfect balance of straight and wavy fibers that replicate natural hairs. Beveled tips create a two-in-one makeup brush and tool, while innovative hair density and brush head shapes optimize every stroke for ideal makeup application. To achieve the ultimate collection, every brush has gone through 25 production stages by 30 craftsmen and has been checked for quality 50 times.