Up in Smoke: Top 5 Budget Brushes for Creating the Perfect Smoky Eye

Smoky eyes are a major trend for 2011 and the makeup Gods don’t show any signs of this letting this trend ever cease. The smoky eye is the most versatile beauty secret. Smoky eyes take you from meetings at work to happy hour with your girls without your having to change a thing!

 

Although it is imperative to have the perfect combination of dark shadow and highlighter, it is equally important to have the perfect brush for creating perfect smoky eyes. You can have the right eyeshadow but without the perfect blending brushes perfecting your smoky eye can be a difficult chore.

 

Don’t fret, the experts here at Blinging Beauty are here to help you find brushes that are explicitly created for creating the ultimate smoky eye.

 

1. Studio Basics Get the Look Smoky Eyes Blending and Smudging Brush $6.29

 

What it is:
A dual-ended brush that creates smoldering, smoky eyes
What it does:
Blends and smudges eyeshadows for a perfect, sultry look

2. e.l.f. Essential Smudge Brush $1

 

What it is:
A short curved brush that expertly smooths in color along the lash line for a smoky look
What it does:
Applys exact color application for extreme intensity to blend colors or smudge lines

3. BH Cosmetics Classic Smudge Brush $3.95

 

it is:
A short, brown bristled brush that offers maximum eyeshadow control
What it does:
Creates a smudgy high-glamour look

4. Essence Smoky Eyes Brush $1.49

What it is:
A soft, round bristled brush (in intense purple) that ensures a smoother eyeshadow application for breathtaking smokey eyes!
What it does:
Creates smokey eyes as easy as 1, 2, 3

 

5. Revlon Double Ended Smokey Eye Brush $6

 

What it is:
A two-in-one slanted eyeliner and smudge dome brush
What it does:
The all-natural bristles precisely apply and smudge powder or cream formulas for a smoldering-eye look