Nº 6 Tapered Blender Brush

Hourglass Nº 6 Tapered Blender Brush exists for the awkward bits of the eye — the crease, the outer V, the narrow ledge under the brow. Hourglass describes it as blending into and around those small contours, which is exactly where a wide brush loses accuracy.

Type	Tapered eye blending brush
Head shape	Narrows to a soft point for small areas
Bristles	Taklon, PETA-approved, rated ultra-soft and high grade by Hourglass
Handle	Metal, weighted
Animal-free	Vegan and cruelty-free

What it actually does

• Blends inside the contours of the eye. Hourglass states the brush works into and around those narrow eye contours, with minimal effort required from you.
• Softens a harsh crease line. The taper means only the tip touches at first, so colour diffuses outward gradually rather than smearing all at once.
• Fits hooded and smaller lids. A narrow head reaches the crease without dumping shadow across the whole mobile lid.
• Comfortable on thin skin. The brand grades the Taklon as high quality and ultra-soft, which keeps repeated blending passes from feeling abrasive.
• Synthetic, PETA-approved. Hourglass puts Taklon forward as more hygienic than animal hair and as an option when animal hair causes allergies.
• Handles cream as well as powder. The brand says liquid, cream and powder all apply with it, so cream shadow can be diffused with the same tool.
• Weighted handle. The metal handle's weight is tied by Hourglass to easier control.

How to use

1. Start with almost no product — a blender brush picks up stray colour from the lid as it moves.
2. Work in small windscreen-wiper motions along the crease, keeping the tip above the shadow you placed.
3. Pivot to the outer V and use tiny circles to pull the depth upward and outward.
4. Use the very tip to soften under the lower lash line without widening the line.
5. Finish by sweeping lightly with a clean version of the brush to erase any edge you can still see.
6. To clean: mild soap and lukewarm water, gently worked through, then dried lying flat.

Questions

Should I also own a dedicated crease brush?

They overlap. Hourglass frames this one around blending in the small contours of the eye; a crease brush is aimed more at placing and contouring colour there. If you only buy one, decide whether your problem is placing shadow or softening it.

Is it too small for an all-over lid wash?

Probably, yes. The taper is built for small areas. For covering the full lid quickly you would want a wider all-over shadow brush.

Does it shed?

Synthetic Taklon heads are generally stable, and washing with a mild soap and drying flat rather than upright is the single best way to keep the head intact.

How fast is delivery?

3 to 21 working days, depending on availability. Stocked brushes arrive early in that window; sourced ones later.

How can I pay?

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

What if there is a fault?

Report defective, damaged or expired items within 1 day of delivery. Those are the only cases we take back, and approved refunds go to the original payment method within 15–30 days.