#23 Precision Blending Brush

The NARS #23 Precision Blending Brush is the small fluffy head you reach for once the colour is already on the lid. It softens hard edges into a halo around the eye, taking both powder eyeshadow and pencil liner into a smoky blur. The fibres are synthetic, hypoallergenic and shaped for the techniques François Nars works with.

What it actually does

• Diffuses rather than deposits. The compact, fluffy head is built to blend out eyeshadow and soften eyeliner pencil, which is how you get a smoky result instead of a flat block of colour.
• Lays down sheer coverage. NARS rates this one as sheer, so it blurs what is already there instead of adding heavy pigment of its own.
• Works on pencil as well as powder. The same head takes a drawn liner line and breaks it up into a soft edge.
• Durable synthetic fibres. Each brush in the range is shaped for NARS' own application methods and holds that shape through repeated washing.
• Suited to sensitive eyes. The brand describes the fibres as hypoallergenic and easy to clean, and recommends them for sensitive skin.

How to use

1. Apply your colour first. Place eyeshadow or draw your liner with a denser brush or the pencil itself.
2. Blend in small circles. Move the brush along the edges of the colour to pull it out into a soft halo around the eye.
3. Keep the pressure light. This head is fluffy — pressing hard flattens it and drags the colour instead of diffusing it.
4. Clean it regularly. Work a little gentle soap or brush cleanser through the bristles and rinse until the water runs clear, keeping the handle dry.
5. Reshape before drying. Press the fibres gently back into their rounded form.

Is it right for you?

Questions

Can I use it to place colour, not just blend?

You can, but it is rated for sheer coverage and designed to blend and diffuse. For dense placement, start with a firmer brush and finish with this one.

Is it suitable for sensitive skin?

NARS describes the fibres as hypoallergenic and recommends them for sensitive skin, which is part of why the brand uses synthetic hair across this range.

How should I wash it?

Put a small amount of mild soap or brush cleanser on the bristles, rinse until the runoff is clear, avoid soaking the handle, then reshape the fibres and let it dry.

How long does delivery take?

Delivery takes 3 to 21 working days, depending on availability. Stocked items arrive sooner; pieces we source for you sit at the longer end.

How can I pay?

Credit card, debit card, Instapay and mobile wallets. Cash on delivery is not available.

What if it arrives damaged?

Returns cover defective, damaged or expired items only, reported within 1 day of delivery. After we verify, the refund returns to your original payment method within 15–30 days.