SHADER BRUSH - LARGE - 230

The 230 Shader Brush is the large, rounded, tapered head in MAKE UP FOR EVER's eye range, and it is deliberately thin. That thinness is why the deposit stays light to moderate — it's the brush for a soft wash of shade on the upper lid rather than a saturated block of colour. It applies, blends and smudges, and takes creams as well as powders.

What it actually does

• Lays down light shading. Built for easy, soft shading across the upper eyelid rather than full-intensity colour.
• Light to moderate pay-off. MAKE UP FOR EVER ties that controlled deposit directly to how thin the head is.
• Flexible, so it blends as it goes. The brand credits its flexibility for applying, blending and smudging eye products in one quick pass.
• Large and rounded, tapered at the end. No hard edge, so the shade fades out instead of stopping abruptly.
• Close cousin of the 228. MAKE UP FOR EVER compares it to that brush, with the difference being this one's thinner build and lighter deposit.
• Straight fibres, three textures. Recommended for cream, loose and compact powders. The brand says artists keep it for its versatility.

How to use

1. Sweep rather than pat. Pass the rounded head across the upper lid for the soft wash the shape is designed to give.
2. Build if you want more. Because deposit is light to moderate, extra depth comes from a second pass, not from pressing harder.
3. Use the taper on the outer corner. The narrowed end places shade in a smaller area and feathers it out.
4. Smudge a liner with it. Turn the brush on its side along the lash line to soften a drawn line into something diffused.
5. Clean and dry flat. Mild cleanser, reshape the rounded taper, dry lying down.

Questions

Why would I want lighter pay-off?

Control. A thin, flexible head gives you a soft wash you can build in stages, which is far easier to correct than a dense brush that puts the full pigment down on the first touch. For everyday shading on the upper lid, that's usually the easier way to work.

How does it compare to the 228?

The brand draws the comparison itself: both are flexible and both apply, blend and smudge quickly. The 230 is the larger, thinner one and gives light to moderate deposit, while the 228 is the denser, rounder shape associated with an even, intense result. Choose by how much colour you want.

Can I use it with cream eyeshadow?

Yes — MAKE UP FOR EVER lists cream alongside loose and compact powders as recommended textures for it. Expect the same soft, buildable result with creams, since the thin head limits how much it carries.

How long does delivery take?

Delivery takes 3 to 21 working days, depending on availability. What we have in stock leaves at the quick end of that range; what we bring in for your order sits nearer the far end. Weekends and official holidays don't count.

Payment methods and damaged deliveries?

Pay by credit card, debit card, Instapay or mobile wallet; cash on delivery isn't offered. If an item arrives defective, damaged or expired, tell us within 1 day of delivery — those are the only returnable cases — and we refund to the original payment method within 15–30 days.