The Artist Brush Small

I didn’t purchase this set when it launched because I thought it wouldn’t be something I reached for regularly. Finally, I decided to try the small artist brush and I can’t set it down! I just bought another one and will likely get one or two more! If you have deep set eyes / hooded lids this brush will literally change your eyeshadow game. It picks up the perfect amount of product because of its softness and allows you to take a crease shade to the most wonderfully placed, soft and perfectly blended place with ease. Because of the tapered shape you get a perfect gradient from crease to a high enough point on your lid to be visible yet SUBTLE. Please, just try it….I’m up at 2am writing this review because it’s that great (and….OK….that pesky menopause insomnia)! Also, I did try the goat hair version in similar shape and while it’s a lovely brush, it picks up too much shadow to get that same look as the squirrel hair. The goat does work very well for an outer corner sweep of color.

I LOVE this brush! It picks up product and lays it so precisely due to being pointed. The hairs blend color so nice. I have Z series and other high end brushes but none compare for my small, deep set eyes when it comes to complicated looks. Probably not worth it if you are doing a simple one color swipe. But for those of us who love to play, get it. I am here for more!

I own a lot of Wayne's brushes, they are one of my go-to's because think they are an amazing value for high end brushes. I bought this brush just to try but I was skeptical (and frankly annoyed that it look different than all my other brushes). It stayed in my brush cups for a while before I tried it and I wish I had earlier. It's so perfect for picking up color in an even layer, especially for places like your transition where you want a nice evenly diffuse edge. I cannot say enough good about this brush, buying multiples so I always have one clean, seriously considering cutting the handle down on one for my travel kit.