To begin with, you’re going to need a few staple brushes in your eyeshadow essentials kit. We love the triple-threat combo of a fluffy crease brush, an all-over eyeshadow brush and a short-bristled eyeshadow brush. Your all-over eyeshadow brush is great for brushing shadow across the entire lid while being fluffy enough to blend. Meanwhile, the short brush is ideal for packing on concentrated shadow like dark shades in your outer corner. Your fluffy crease brush is your holy grail for all things blending to help soften the edges of your eyeshadow and create a seamless harmony between dark, transition and shimmer shades. After your kit is sorted, here are our eyeshadow blending tips: Tapping off the excess shadow from your brush isn’t just for fun, it seriously works! This helps to minimise eyeshadow fallout on your cheeks and under eyes and allows for a more even distribution of product. Holding the brush too close to the bristles means you will distribute a concentrated amount of product on the eyelid. Instead, we recommend holding closer to the end of your brush for a softer blend. In terms of blending technique, you’ll want to use a combination of sweeping motions to cover the length of the eye as well as circular motions to keep your shadow from going in just the one direction. And if all else fails, remember that adage: when in doubt, blend it out! Check out our guide on how to do a smokey eye to learn more.