#25 Smudge Brush

The NARS #25 Smudge Brush is small and densely packed — made for working colour into the tight spaces a bigger brush skips. It smudges liner along the lashes, drops powder into the inner corner, and places highlight on the brow bone. The synthetic fibres are hypoallergenic and shaped around François Nars' own application methods.

What it actually does

• Softens pencil lines. Its density lets it break up a drawn liner so the edge reads smudged instead of sharp.
• Places powder precisely. NARS built it for exact placement along the lash line, in the inner corner of the eye and across the brow bone.
• Delivers full coverage. The brand rates this head as full coverage, so it carries dense pigment rather than a wash.
• Two jobs in one head. It both deposits colour and diffuses what is already there, depending on how you move it.
• Built to last. Durable synthetic hair that cleans simply and suits sensitive skin, per NARS.

How to use

1. Line first. Draw your liner along the lash line with a pencil.
2. Smudge along the lashes. Press and wiggle the dense head over the line to soften its edge.
3. Target the small spots. Use the same brush to set colour in the inner corner and along the brow bone.
4. Wash it clean. Apply a little gentle soap or brush cleanser to the bristles and rinse until the water comes away clear, keeping the handle out of the water.
5. Reshape, then dry. Press the fibres back into shape with your fingers.

Is it right for you?

Questions

How is this different from a blending brush?

This one is small and dense with full coverage, so it packs colour into a tight area and smudges liner. A fluffier blending head does the opposite — it spreads colour out and sheers it.

Can I use it with cream liner?

NARS positions it for eyeliner and powder. Its brief is to deposit colour and soften pencil lines along the lash line, so pencil and powder are where it is designed to perform.

What is the hair made of?

Synthetic. The fibres are described as hypoallergenic, simple to clean and suitable for sensitive skin.

How long does delivery take?

Delivery takes 3 to 21 working days, depending on availability. Items held in stock reach you faster than ones we order in.

How can I pay?

Credit card, debit card, Instapay and mobile wallets — no cash on delivery.

What if it arrives damaged?

We take back defective, damaged or expired items only, reported within 1 day of delivery. Verified refunds go to the original payment method within 15–30 days.