YOUNIQUE Blending Brush

Hi there! Have you ever pulled off an eye makeup look without a single harsh line?

That’s often where it all comes down to: between two well-chosen shades and a gradient that goes all over the place, there’s a brush. The YOUNIQUE blending brush does exactly that: it melts eyeshadow so that no harsh line is left to see.

I love it because it’s forgiving. You put your colour down a bit too boldly, go over it with the brush, and the result is soft again. It’s the brush that saves a rushed makeup look.

The benefits: what you’ll notice

• Seamless blending: its soft synthetic bristles spread the product gradually, with no patchiness and no hard line.
• Even application: the colour melts across the whole eyelid, from the inner corner outwards.
• Easy to wash: a little lukewarm water and gentle soap, and it dries quickly, bristles in place.
• Easy to handle: even if you’re a beginner, it does the job with you.
• Vegan: synthetic fibres, no animal hair.

How I use it

1. I pick up a little product: I dip the tip into the eyeshadow, then tap off the excess on the back of my hand.
2. I place it in the centre: I put the colour on the middle of the mobile lid, where the eye is most rounded.
3. I blend in circles: small circular movements outwards and towards the crease, until the edge disappears.
4. I clean it regularly: once a week, to keep the bristles soft and the colour clean.

Why I recommend it

Because it’s the brush I recommend first when someone tells me “I can’t manage a gradient”. It’s made for powders, and I also run it gently around the MOODSTRUCK eye shadow stick or the MOODSTRUCK PRECISION metallic liquid eyeliner to soften the edges once the product is completely dry.

And at this price, it’s the kind of accessory that really changes the finish without changing your routine.

The questions you’re asking yourself

I’m a beginner, is this the right first brush?

Yes. It’s actually the one I recommend first: it’s very forgiving and makes up for small application mistakes.

Which products does it work with?

Powder eyeshadows, blushes and loose powders. With a cream texture, I prefer a denser brush.

How do I wash it without damaging it?

With lukewarm water and a gentle soap, without rubbing the base of the bristles. I leave it to dry flat, bristles hanging in the air.

Does it shed?

Its synthetic fibres are made to last. To keep it for a long time, just avoid pulling on the bristles when you wash it.

Can I use it for my base makeup?

That’s not what it’s for. For your base, a larger, softer brush such as a kabuki is a better choice.

How long can I keep it?

As long as the bristles stay soft and keep their shape. Washing it once a week helps it last a long time.

In short

A simple, affordable brush that turns a made-up eye into a blended, natural-looking one.