[Critters0310]

I now feel comfortable enough to admitt my "dirty little secret" on here. I DONT KNOW HOW TO BLEND!!!!!!!!!!!! i guess that is how you would say it. I see so many beautiful ways that people do their eyes and i just cant seem to do it... HELP .... 911... a girl needs a lesson...... Can anyone help me do my eye shadows they way that I see in your pics????... It is so beautiful but im not doing something right....!!!!!

[kawee]

*cough* amen *cough*

[Critters0310]

Originally Posted by kawee

*cough* amen *cough*

LMAO***** HA ***** now i know it isnt just my dirty little secret! So many Have BEAUTIFUL EYES ..... i just dont know if i am Eye shadow challenged in life.... all ideas will help.........

[Marisol]

Wow... how did you know my secret? LOL... I have issues too depending on the color and finish of the shadows.

[Liz]

well. you start off with appying the shadows in the areas that you want them. you don't want to layer all of your shadows because it can get muddy or the colors don't show up that well.
when you do that, you get a fluffy brush like mac's 222 or 224 and blend the edges of everything so there aren't any distinct lines where colors meet.

[Sophia]

Originally Posted by Liz

well. you start off with appying the shadows in the areas that you want them. you don't want to layer all of your shadows because it can get muddy or the colors don't show up that well.
when you do that, you get a fluffy brush like mac's 222 or 224 and blend the edges of everything so there aren't any distinct lines where colors meet.

Liz you have both 217 and 222,which one do you reccomend, which one is more versalite?

[Liz]

Originally Posted by Sophia

Liz you have both 217 and 222,which one do you reccomend, which one is more versalite?

the 217 is more versatile. you can use it to sweep on a wash of color, or to do the crease stuff, blending, or using cream based products.
but the 222 is great because it's a smaller area of bristles, so it makes a more defined crese area. :icon_love

[Sophia]

Originally Posted by Liz

the 217 is more versatile. you can use it to sweep on a wash of color, or to do the crease stuff, blending, or using cream based products.
but the 222 is great because it's a smaller area of bristles, so it makes a more defined crese area. :icon_love

So 217 is better! I'm looking for a blending brush that I can also apply e/s on the crease without being to big and fluffy like 224,beause my eye are small and big brushes are not practical I cannot blend well!!! So your suggeston is 217?

[bocagirl]

Originally Posted by Critters0310

I now feel comfortable enough to admitt my "dirty little secret" on here. I DONT KNOW HOW TO BLEND!!!!!!!!!!!! i guess that is how you would say it. I see so many beautiful ways that people do their eyes and i just cant seem to do it... HELP .... 911... a girl needs a lesson...... Can anyone help me do my eye shadows they way that I see in your pics????... It is so beautiful but im not doing something right....!!!!!

Oh honey I can't blend either so you have company.

[Critters0310]

well im glad to know that im not alone.... Im going to try some of the tips.... it was jsut getting frustrating.... i was like... HOW COME I JUST DID THE SAME THING (TUTORIALS) AND I DOESNT LOOK LIKE THAT....!!!!!! lol.... it makes me feel better to know that im not alone though... WHEN I GET THIS BLENDING THING DOWN PACT THERE IS GOING TO BE A BIG OLE POST OF MY EYES TO SHOW THE WORLD " I DID IT"!!!! untill then ... im gonna practice...lol

[Sophia]

Originally Posted by Trisha

217 isnt any smaller than 224 Sophia, just a different shape and different hairs, I do prefer the 217 tho x

blending - sweep the brush in circular motions where 2 colours meet, so you can see distinct lines (as Liz said), its kinda hard to describe, can you get to a MU counter and ask for help? this kinda thing is easier to see in person x

Trisha you prefer 217 over 222? They do different jobs?

[Sophia]

Originally Posted by Trisha

222 is better for more defined crease work, i think 217 is a better all round brush! x

Thanks Trisha you really helped! I'll buy first 217 and then when I'll have more money I'll buy the 222!!

[Sophia]

Oh Trish I forgot to ask you Stila's #9 is similar too 217?

[Sophia]

Originally Posted by Trisha

Stila #9 is more similar to MAC 224, but #9 has better quality hairs x

So if I 'll buy 217 it's not neccesery?

[Cirean]

I like my 217 but it's going to take awhile to get used to the shape. I've always had cheap brushes and they don't make a shape like this. It's almost like an egg.