Terms Used To Describe Brushes: There are many variations to the shapes, lengths, densities, firmness, coarseness etcetera that brush bristles come in. Here are a handful of terms used to describe makeup brushes, for your general reference.

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10 Eye Makeup Brushes: MINIMALIST TO DRAMATIC ARTISTRY; SMOKY EYE, CAT EYE, HIGH PRECISION LINING... The list of ten brushes below, covers a big range of techniques achieved by eye makeup brushes.  They are listed from largest to smallest since that is the general sequence in which eye makeup is applied.

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Eye Makeup Brush #1 Large Eye Shadow Brush:  

Great Choice But $$$: Shu uemura Natural Brush 13G

Good Option $: Sephora Brand Professionnel All Over Shadow Brush - Large #21 (shown above)

*"Professionnel All Over Shadow Brush - Large #21
What it is:
This brush applies shadow to the entire lid, evenly.

What it does:
The wide shape and condensed, evenly distributed bristles make sure that your whole lid is uniformly covered in just a couple strokes. The thicker handle gives you more control as well. It's a must-have for applying any base color effortlessly." *Sephora Information

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Eye Makeup Brush #2 Medium Eye Shadow Brush:

Primary Job-Medium head size performs more specific color placement on the upper lid; lid area between lash line and crease (Zone A. above diagram), the highlight area on the outer brow bone (C.) and the brush tip can work the the crease (B.).

Design Qualities Needed

• medium 1/2 inch width (approximately)
• flat tapered-round head (round taper suitable for shape of eye contour and creates versatility in placement and blending) 
• slightly more firm soft natural or soft synthetic or blend of both (facilitates cream shadow too)

Technique/ Tip- Work flat side to tip edge horizontally along lid area A. (lash to crease) on 45º angle.  Apply deeper shadow tone in crease with tip, flat sides pointing up/down, in an arc-shape path, back and forth working the color into the crease.

Great Choice But $$$: Shu uemura Natural Brush 10 

Good Option $:  Sephora Brand Professionnel All Over Shadow Brush - Small #22 (shown)

*"Professionnel All Over Shadow Brush - Small #22
What it is:
This versatile brush serves all your shadow needs.

What it does:
The smaller size and rounded tip makes it multi-purpose. Use it to cover your lower lid, shade your creases, highlight your brow bone, or line around the edges. Since it can handle nearly every eyeshadow need, it's great for touchups and travel needs." *Sephora Information

Five star rating with lots of reviews to read...

Primary Job-Applying shadow to the crease (Zone B.), working the crease, blending

Design Qualities Needed

• round shape with tapered dome tip
• flexible soft long bristles for blending and distribution of pigment

Eye Makeup Brush #4 Small Eye Shadow Brush:  

Primary Job-specific small lid placement, highlights, and crease contour. Placement under lower lash line too. (Zones A.,C., D.)

• small 1/4 inch width  (approximately)

• soft natural bristle hair

• square frame tapered top (round taper suitable for shape of eye contour and creates versatility in placement and blending) 

Technique/ Tip:   Highlight outer brow bone  and inner corner of eye with light shade to aid depth of color.

Great Choice:  Laura Mercier Eye Colour Brush

*"Professionnel All Over Shadow Small Brush #23
What it is:
A petite, portable eyeshadow brush.

What it does:
The Sephora Brand Professionnel All Over Shadow Small Brush - # 23 has a versatile rounded tip that makes it multi-purpose. Use it to cover your lower lid, shade your creases, highlight your brow bone, or line around the edges. Since it can handle nearly every eyeshadow need, it's great for touchups and travel needs and makes applying eyeshadow on-the-go simple." *Sephora Information

Primary Job-blending color layers together, softening distribution of pigment (Zones A., B. C.)

Design Qualities Needed

• large 3/4 inch, wide head (approximately)
• dense very soft natural bristles 

Primary Job-placing pigment along lash line but also creating varied width lines, and artistry like 'cat eyes' (Zones A. and D.).

Design Qualities Needed

• flat narrow angle
• soft firm natural or synthetic bristles

Technique/ Tip- For precise lines use short little strokes with tip to inner eye corner.  For cat eye style angle, place pigment slightly outside of and higher than  outer corner of eye, tip point out and direction of stroke angled down to join in to lash line (how much higher and outside the outer corner will determine the level of drama to your cat eye style)

Eye Makeup Brush #7  Flat Eye Liner Brush:

Eye Makeup Brush #8  Smudge Brush

Primary Job-Great control over placement fine lines and other high precision details

Design Qualities Needed