Smashbox • Eyeshadow Blending #3 • Makeup Brushes

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notoriouskkg on 8/2/2011 2:16:00 AM more reviews by notoriouskkg

Age: 19-24   Skin: Sensitive, Fair   Hair: Red   Eyes: Hazel    

Best eyeshadow brush I own! It does everything for me (except liner, of course). It has very sleek styling, as well. I got it on sale at Ulta with a beautiful plum eyeshadow quad for only $10, but I will pay whatever price to get a new one if I ever lose or break this one.

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fairlady01 on 7/18/2011 12:43:00 AM more reviews by fairlady01

Age: 19-24   Skin: Other, Cool   Hair: Other   Eyes: Other    

This brush does it all! I got rid of my MAC #239 and #217 (I'm sick of taking forever doing my eye makeup in the morning!) and kept this one and the #219. Not sure whether or not to keep my MAC #224. I do feel like the #224 is a bit better at controlling my blending than this brush, but that's getting pretty nitpicky.


Most mornings I just reach for this brush and do a quick wash and crease color in less than a minute. The Smashbox #3 is perfect for the outer V and even smudging along the lower lashline due to its flat, tapered wide end and soft bristles. I got this for $9 on ebay. Best makeup investment I've made! I'm just sorry I didn't find this before droppin' the dough on my MAC eyeshadow brushes. Get one for cheap before everyone finds out about them, ladies! ;)

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*TOP REVIEWER* lehzheng on 4/6/2011 5:06:00 PM more reviews by lehzheng

Age: 19-24   Skin: Oily, Fair, Warm   Hair: Black, Wavy, Fine   Eyes: Brown    

This brush is HUGE! I mean, for an eyeshadow brush, it's huge! Not that it's bad, it's great for a very lazy person like me who uses only 2-3 shadows when I'm in a big hurry. This is the first eyeshadow brush i've bought that is department store so I really cant compare it to other dept store brands. i have a brush set from ecotools, but i guess you can pretty much tell that the difference between ecotools and this is pretty wide. Ecotools brushes are denser, but they dont pick up as much pigment as this one does. Also, there's something luxurious about the red handle that I like. Oh yeah, the middle part of the handle is kinda chunky. It's not straight cut like some brushes, but I like it that way. i'm thinking about getting another brush from smashbox, it's great! Or maybe I can splurge on a MAC eyeshadow brush? hmmm... If anyone can give me suggestions on essential eyeshadow brushes, please do send me a message! I wont buy this again coz I have a feeling this will last me a long time. =D Oh yeah, got this from ebay for $8.00 from auction. lol Okay, I've had a couple of mac brushes now, BUT I still prefer this one. Unlike the mac ones I have, the bristles stay nice and shiny after wash. Also, the bristles stay quite soft! after several washings! Saves a lot of time too! I like that the print doesnt rub off like MAC. Great brush! totally recomend!

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octoraro on 2/9/2011 11:25:00 PM more reviews by octoraro

Age: 44-55   Skin: Very Dry   Hair: Brunette   Eyes: Green    

love, love, love! One of my all-time favorite brushes.
Best investment!

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*TOP REVIEWER* iuhooch625 on 7/14/2010 3:44:00 PM more reviews by iuhooch625

Age: 25-29   Skin: Combination, Medium   Hair: Brown   Eyes: Brown    

Amazing brush. I can't believe I ever lived without it. I use it mainly for blending. A couple swipes over my eyes with this brush after I have applied shadows, and it looks like an expert did my eye makeup. There is nothing negative about this brush. It's also great to apply an allover color to your eye - it's big enough to cover everything quickly.

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*TOP REVIEWER* ktdetails on 11/5/2009 3:22:00 PM more reviews by ktdetails

Age: 30-35   Skin: Sensitive, Fair, Neutral   Hair: Other, Straight, Fine   Eyes: Other    

How much time has this brush saved me?
Really.
How many times have I used my MAC 239 or 213 to apply my all over lid color - dipping and redipping into shadow - just to get Brule as my base color.?
With the Smashbox #3 - one swipe - and I'm good.
It might seem like a fraction of time - but I swear I've been getting my eyes done like 2 minutes faster since using this brush. Which matters to me. I love putting on makeup - I think it's fun and creative - but sometimes you just wanna get it done. This brush is kinda pricey but so worth it to me.
It's soft, it doesn't shed.
It's like a hybrid of a 239 and a 227 - less dense than the 227 but wider and longer than the 239 --- but with a slightly tapered tip - which is good to get in the inner corner of your eye. Great brush.

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pinksnowbunny on 8/23/2009 6:50:00 AM more reviews by pinksnowbunny

Age: 19-24   Skin: Sensitive, Fair   Hair: Brunette, Curly, Medium   Eyes: Green    

love this brush, perfect for blending or applying color all over the lid.

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designedbylife on 1/24/2009 5:44:00 PM more reviews by designedbylife

Age: 19-24   Skin: Dry, Fair   Hair: Red   Eyes: Blue    

I just bought the Decadence Vanity Brush Collection a while ago and this brush was included. I'm really happy with this brush, out of the seven brushes I got this is definitely one of my favorites. At first I thought that it was a little bit on the large side, but then again that's really good for applying eyeshadow all over the lid since it only takes a few strokes and you're good to go. It's not too dense, not too fluffy, not too soft and not too firm - if you would only buy one eyeshadow brush, this is the kind of brush to get.

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*TOP REVIEWER* masaya on 11/9/2008 7:29:00 PM more reviews by masaya

Age: 19-24   Skin: Very Oily, Medium, Warm   Hair: Black, Wavy, Fine   Eyes: Brown    

This brush is incredibly soft, yet dense enough to do the blending. This is the first eye brush that I bought and used for everything. Now th at I have some MAC eye brushes, I still turn use this brush a lot. If I'm in a rush that I can't be bothered to switch brushes, this is the one brush I use. Picks up pigment well, applies the color smoothly and blends harsh lines easily. Since it's a wide brush, I use the tip when I need to apply to a smaller area. Even though I already have some travel brushes, I still bring this along instead because I can do a whole eye look with this brush alone. I can't get over how soft this brush is! Makes me enjoy doing eye makeup more.

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*TOP REVIEWER* mwebba1 on 10/29/2008 5:35:00 PM more reviews by mwebba1

Age: 19-24   Skin: Very Oily, Dark, Warm   Hair: Brown   Eyes: Brown    

Smashbox brushed are just so lovely. The red looks gorgeous in your makeup bag. This has really dense goat hairs that make blending a cinch. I would totally purchasethis again. Love this brush.

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*TOP REVIEWER* MsLips on 9/4/2008 10:53:00 PM more reviews by MsLips

Age: 19-24   Skin: Combination, Tan   Hair: Brown   Eyes: Brown    

One of my most favorite Smashbox brushes. I just love how soft it is! It's a nice bigger eye brush and it blends everything so perfectly. If I want to soften something that's a little harsh, I use this and it just fixes the look. Such a great brush and it's 32.00.

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abchappy123 on 4/4/2008 1:42:00 AM more reviews by abchappy123

Age: 19-24   Skin: Combination, Medium   Hair: Black   Eyes: Black    

I just got the brush,and I like it,feel soft on my eyelips.

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*TOP REVIEWER* ohtwicemyburn on 6/30/2007 1:51:00 AM more reviews by ohtwicemyburn

Age: 19-24   Skin: Normal, Fair   Hair: Brown   Eyes: Blue    

I really love this brush. It applies base color flawlessly, and blends like a dream. So soft and gentle, too!

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*TOP REVIEWER* clamster on 6/17/2007 2:09:00 PM more reviews by clamster

Age: 19-24   Skin: Combination   Hair: Black   Eyes: Brown    

Love this brush! It is nice and big great for applying base shadows and blending colors together. It usually applies colors soft and gently.

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cosmeticsaddict on 7/10/2006 9:29:00 PM more reviews by cosmeticsaddict

Age: 30-35   Skin: Combination, Fair   Hair: Brown   Eyes: Brown    

This is a great blending brush. I always use it to blend my crease color and I think the outcome looks professional. It has made a huge difference in the way my eye makeup looks.

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AmericanBeautyInBritain on 11/29/2005 5:44:00 PM more reviews by AmericanBeautyInBritain

Age: 19-24   Skin: Combination   Hair: Brown   Eyes: Brown    

This Smashbox blending brush is sooo soft and perfect. I use this brush only when I want a natural look and I apply only 1 color to my whole eyelid. The one I have is the mini version. Its the same size as the large one, but the only difference is the handle size. Very handy and cute. As with all Smashbox brushes it is very soft, superior and just the perfect tool for blending and applying makeup. The packaging is great aswell. The handle is a glossy shiny red color with black letters that read Smashbox in the middle. :-) I give it 5 lipsticks for being the best eyeshadow blending brush ever. :D

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*TOP REVIEWER* crabu on 11/25/2005 1:27:00 PM more reviews by crabu

Age: 30-35   Skin: Sensitive, Fair-Medium, Cool   Hair: Blond, Straight, Fine   Eyes: Blue    

Soft and beautiful.I bought the winter brushes with white handles and its a beautiful kit,comes with a faux leather carrying bag with pouch for additional brushes.

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sullivan on 8/20/2004 2:53:00 AM more reviews by sullivan

Age: 44-55   Skin: Oily, Fair, Neutral   Hair: Brunette, Wavy, Fine   Eyes: Brown    

I have had this brush for a couple of years now. Whenever I wear eyeshadow, I use this brush. I use it to put an all-over wash of color on my lids, and I use it for blending when using several colors on my lids. The bristles are dense, but not scratchy. This brush washes very well, looks like new, and does not shed. As with all Smashbox brushes, I love the long red handle. This is a fantastic brush.

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Stellam on 3/11/2004 9:06:00 AM more reviews by Stellam

Age: 25-29   Skin: Combination, Medium   Hair: Brown   Eyes: Brown    

Awesome blending brush with a large flat fluffy head. It's goof for layering color as it picks up e/s lightly.

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*TOP REVIEWER* ziebam on 12/27/2002 4:07:00 PM more reviews by ziebam

Age: 30-35   Skin: Acne-prone, Olive   Hair: Brunette   Eyes: Brown    

I have the entire collection of Smashbox brushes and truly find this to be one of my favorite brands. Smashbox brushes have a easy to find red handle and soft bristles. No 3 is a large shading brush that can be used to apply shadow all over the eye or turned to apply on an angle in the crease. It is a larger head so it doesnt apply as much shadow as a stiffer brush. Very soft and works great!

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