Makeup with a paintbrush!

Jan 9, 2014

Shiro M.

I've gotten really tired of using the cruddy little foam applicators that come with eyeshadow pallets, and I don't really want to go out and buy a set of makeup brushes :P however I paint a lot so I have a large amount of unused/lightly used paintbrushes. Can I use these for eyeshadow? I'm considering using a size 2 or size 4 filbert brush, which are both fairly good quality. Does anyone have advice?

Jan 9, 2014

Savannah B.

Those may be better for applying lipstick. But you could always use those.

Jan 9, 2014

Shiro M.

Thanks for the advice! ;)

Jan 9, 2014

Ashley D.

Also



Never use a used paintbrush! Even if slightly used and cleaned! Don't use it. You can however use the unused ones, lots of makeup artists use paintbrushes as lip brushes and a lot can be used for eyeliner

Jan 9, 2014

Cat C.

You can buy starter brushes next time you're at target. Elf brushes are great and are only $1-$3. I'd get those instead of using the art brushes, simply for quality. You can use those for maybe concealer application or for lip products.

Jan 10, 2014

Sarah M.

I recently decided to use paint brushes for makeup as a trial, lol. They totally suck for eyeshadow, but work great for gel eyeliner.